Browsing the Bestiary

Ah, hello again dearie! You, uh, caught me off guard. What's that now? Stealing the children's candy? You'd accuse me of doing such a thing?? Why thank you dearie, I didn't realize you thought so highly of me! Anyway, you made it this far, so you should probably listen to the final installment of this year's Hagtober series. I hear this one mentions a minor hag celebrity! Hosts: Dungeon Mistress J...

Well dearie, it seems you're back again. Against my insistence you seemed to have turned down my suggestions for self-improvement, no doubt because of those meddling podcast cohosts... Anyway, enjoy Part 3 or whatever, I have some potions and lotions to brew up. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO: Noah Grey

Well dearie, you seemed to like the first episode, so why not come back for a second? Honestly, you deserve it! We think you're great, just great! Don't even worry about those deep dark insecurities you've been harboring, just enjoy Part 2! Although if you're absolutely set on....self-improvement, I'm sure we could come to an agreement.... Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO:...

Bubble bubble, toil and trouble, we have a new episode for you.....and make it double? Rhymes are difficult dearies, and Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy have been toiling away at the cauldron to cook up some delicious lore about the stars of this Hagtober. Their penchant for magical trickery is matched only by the sheer malice they hold for everything good and beautiful in the world, a...

An autumn chill creeps into the air and the days grow slowly shorter, which means Hagtober is upon us! Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy kick things off with a conversation with returning guest and Master of the Macabre, Noah Grey of the Abhorrent Cinema! Join us as he takes us through the history of Hagsploitation, a genre of classic film that involved aging female stars of the silver s...

Well howdy there pardners, and welcome back to the Night Hag Rodeo! We're fixin' to have a rip-snortin', larvae-totin' good time! So grab your ten gallon skin hats and let's- Oh hold on. Dungeon Mistress Jayde is telling me that we're still talking about the hell horses, not the rodeo. My mistake. Enjoy Part 3. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO: Noah Grey

Grab your platinum oat flakes and saddle up, folks, because Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy are back with Part 2 of their discussion about this evil equine enemy. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO: Noah Grey

In honor of this year's Chinese Zodiac sign, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy talk about another denizen of the Lower Planes that has become a well-known staple in both the lore and artwork of Dungeons and Dragons through the editions. Unlike this year's sign, however, catching a glimpse of this creature is a cause for neither optimism nor opportunity. Or, at any rate, optimism for your...

The Azure Aeronauts have been sent to investigate an asteroid mining operation in Wildspace that has gone dark. Did the miners simply go missing? Or could they be under new, more terrifying management?

We know part 1 was ooky. We understand part 2 was spooky. We understand that you have both aged and suffered ability penalties, and we appreciate that you've come back for the conclusion. Rest assured, there are more spooks and scares in here for you to add to your games. Special guest Noah is back as well, although we're not sure if he remains in the land of the living. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Ja...

Did you find Part 1 to be an ear worm? Or perhaps....a BRAIN worm? Either way, if you're enjoying learning about these psionically-empowered weirdos from beyond the stars, then listen to how they get even weirder in Part 2! Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO: Noah Grey

Hail and well met, dear listeners! We decided to take a brief detour into the 21st century, so we sat down and watched the GenCon 2026 announcement and roadmap presentation from Wizards of the Coast about what they have planned for the future of DnD in 5.5e. This same reaction is available on YouTube with video (gasp!) As always, let us know in the comments if you like this kind of content and wou...

In this episode, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy discuss one of the stranger creatures from the worlds of Dungeon and Dragons. And when we say worlds, we do indeed mean worlds plural, as these particular tubular terrors have made their way through the Planes and around the Void over the course of their convoluted history. Yes, that does mean they are from space. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress...

The heroes of Crimson's Strike make their way through the mountains towards Neverwinter, hoping to collect easy payment and find comfortable accommodations. Unfortunately for them, someone, or some-thing, waits to waylay them on the road.

Is your skin crawling with terror? Has your hair turned white from the horrifying visage you saw in part 1? Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy, along with special guest Noah Grey, return in part 2 to tell you more about this creature and the ways that it can be ooky and spooky. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Guest: Noah Grey Instagram: @noahgrey YouTube: The Abhorrent Cin...

Limbs? Regenerated. Head? Re-attached. Stomach? Still not satisfied. Much like your rumbling tummy, we hear you loud and clear dear listener, and have prepared a third and final installment discussing this creature that you can devour. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO: Noah Grey

Still craving more after that first helping? Not to worry, dear listener, because Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy have another heaping helping of lore for you in Part 2! Seriously, it's a lot of lore. A. LOT. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Intro VO: Noah Grey

Razor sharp teeth, sinewy arms, wicked claws, and an insatiable appetite. No, dear listener, this isn't the voice in your mind craving a midnight snack - it's our next monster! Join Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy as they discuss this strangely resilient and endlessly voracious creature.

Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy are back again to take a look at their predictions for 5.5e, this time for the iconic and confusingly named gorgon! Did the designers take the largely consistent design and lore of this creature and build upon them to make it even better for the new edition? It's.....complicated. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy

For this episode, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy bring on special guest and master of the macabre, Noah Grey, to talk about this terrifying monster. It is a creature whose rattling chains ring in your ears, touch will chill you to the bone, and gaze takes years off your life. It’s time to get a little bit ooky and spooky. Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy Guest: Noah Gre...

Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy revisit their predictions for goblins in 5.5e. Were they proved correct? Should they be pilloried for incorrect garbage takes? You'll just have to listen to find out! Original air date: 7/17/2025

An old debt has landed Perra and the Shields of Marigold in hot water in the city of Darromar. To pay it in full, they'll have to fight their way to the end of a tournament in the seedy depths of the undercity. Will our heroes emerge victorious, or will they find that playing with fire all too often ends up getting you burned?

Now that the gauze has been set and the aloe is working its magic, it's time to listen to the final installment on these fiery foes. With any luck, you can avoid getting yourself into any incendiary incidents in the future. Intro VO: Noah Grey

Is your enthusiasm ignited, Adventurer? Do you feel the fires of destiny blazing in your heart? Oh wait. You're saying those are just third degree burns? This is an unfortunate but.......understandable development. Why don't you take it easy and listen to Part 2 while we go find you a cleric. Intro VO: Noah Grey

Are you looking to turn up the heat, Adventurer? Well then we have just the thing! In this episode, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy discuss a creature that is hot, hot, hot. Like literally hot. As in temperature. Do NOT touch it! Intro VO: Noah Grey