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This episode we discussed another character from the Drizzt Series, Jarlaxle D'aerthe, and his very, very impressive arsenal of magical items. Not to mention all of the swagger to match the magic items he possesses. We are joined today by Jeremy, the creator of the upcoming actual play Midknight Kingdoms ! Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a particular rule that came u...

We are giving a sneak peak at what we have been preparing for in our Season 2 of our actual play! Today is a glimpse at one of the two parties that will be featured in the upcoming season. This is part 2 of the story so make sure if you haven't seen part 1 to check it out here ! So listen in and enjoy meeting the team, The Rumble Squad! We have our own Discord server! Communication with you all ha...

We discuss the rules on Plot Points - a variant option for DnD5e. Does giving players more agency create challenges in the game? We are joined by Nathan, of The Talent Agency  podcast, to discuss what works, what doesn't, and what other systems have to offer. Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a particular rule that came up and trying to figure out as a group how to bre...

We are giving a sneak peak at what we have been preparing for in our Season 2 of our actual play! Today is a glimpse at one of the two parties that will be featured in the upcoming season. This is just part 1 of the story so make sure to stay tuned for part 2! So listen in and enjoy meeting the team, The Rumble Squad!   We have our own Discord server! Communication with you all has always been imp...

For Orinthal, we borrowed from the Forgotten Realms when it came to deities but when it comes to our upcoming Season 2 we are bringing in a whole knew Pantheon. Listen in and learn about how the Pantheon of Austea was formed and how each of these deities influenced the world.   Frozen Star by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license  Source Artist

Join us as we explore what has happened in the world of Austea as we begin preparing for the events of Season 2 of our actual play podcast. This time our episode is narrated by Rebecca. Today’s episode includes a promo for Tails from the Dark Dragons Inn! Check them out at Tails from the Dark Dragon Inn , and tell them we sent you. ;) We have our own Discord server! Communication with you all has...

I discuss the monsters and lore that was used in our Podcast of Foes episode while giving a review of the book Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. If you want to check out our Podcast of Foes episode, The Justice Crew, you can do so here . *Spoilers for the Justice Crew Episode* We have our own Discord server! Communication with you all has always been important to us and our Discord allows us to directl...

We discuss the rules on Critical Success and Failures: With the rules so light on the subject, how do you treat it in your game? What spectacular things happen on a natural 1? We are joined by Francesco, of the  Hapless Heroes  podcast, a show set in the homebrew world of Telduria with a rotating cast of players and DMs who have an aptitude for rolling poorly. Have you ever found yourself after a...

The party makes their choices and forges their own futures. Sarya looks to a bright yet challenging future. Torr faces the consequences of his deal. Kalima’s duty takes her far with the Nephenee. Darryl’s ambitions rise. Syldan forges a newer and stronger monastery. As the party that was forced together to deal with a great and terrible threat now look to the future, it is time to learn what they...

Our Podcasts of Foes One-Shot! Meet The Justice Crew, Nyx the gnome warlock, Rikas the half-elf stone sorcerer, Chet the human fighter, Immeral the firbolg cleric, and Hera the eladrin ranger, rogue, fighter. The Justice Crew faces their most difficult challenge to date as they must save the high elven town of Alyabel from an experiment gone wrong. The party must deal with hordes of fiendish creat...

Part two on the discussion of the rules on Tool Proficiency and Crafting: What is the worst tool proficiency? Can you make a serviceable pot? We are joined by Mike and Giuseppe, of the  Bookwyrms  podcast, a show where the pair of DMs pull their favorite mechanics from other systems and how that can be incorporated into D&D 5e. Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a parti...

Just some announcements for some of our major upcoming events: Our Podcasts of Foes episode is out on the Dungeon Delve Feed We are launching our discord server today where we will be available to talk tonight at 7pm eastern. Click Here to join our general voice channel! Our final Orinthal Episode is coming out May 28th We are preparing for our actualplay season 2 All theses and much more exciting...

With Ralayan defeated and the Whispered Ones stopped the party faces the repercussions of their actions. The party is brought before King Vremor Rein as Sarya and Syldan must answer for the crimes they are accused of. Torr deals with his death and revival as Darryl prepares for an epic library session in the coming days. With their trials over the past few days behind them, the party can now look...

We discuss the rules on Tool Proficiency and Crafting: How much realism do you want in your game? What tools do you actually use in a game? We are joined by Mike and Giuseppe, of the Bookwyrms  podcast, a show where the pair of DMs pull their favorite mechanics from other systems and how that can be incorporated into D&D 5e. Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a particul...

We discuss the rules on surprise and vision this week: how far can you see with normal vision? What does surprise actually mean? We are joined by Will, of the  Plane Shift  podcast, an actual play podcast with planeswalkers within a homebrewed world.   Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a particular rule that came up and trying to figure out as a group how to break it?...

The party faces Ralayan in a climactic showdown. Syldan strikes out for his master, Kalima follows the calling of her god, Torr trains his eyes on the leader of the Whispered Ones, Daryll releases his fireball, and Sarya frees a fellow survivor. As the hand of death comes down, the only question that remains, is this ragtag group of adventurers capable of saving Orinthal? Today’s episode includes...

We discuss the rules on player character death this week: how it can happen, how to prevent or fix it, and even a little on how to cause it for all those evil DMs out there. This week as we are joined by Rob, who hosts Kaiju FM and specifically the Loremasters podcast, a show on items, groups, and people as well as how they could fit into a campaign. Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dn...

As the party make their way into the Regeant’s Seat they discuss what they know they need to do next before realizing that the only place left to go, is up the wizard’s tower. The battle for the fate of Orinthal is about to begin! Hero Down by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license Source Artist

We discuss the rules on different methods for character advancement both within D&D 5e as well as a few different systems found in other Table Top RPGs. We go a little rules light this week as we are joined by Brian, the DM for  The Room Where It Happened , an actual play podcast set within Brian's custom Dungeons and Dragons world of Luume. Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debatin...

After a very long and trying day the party finally gets the opportunity to rest before their final confrontation with Ralayan. They discuss plans, disguise themselves, and pray to find a way to stop the Whispered Ones before they can put their plan into action. As the party makes their way towards the confrontation with Ralayan, Kalima is given a vision of the true evil that this entity is capable...

We discuss the D&D 5e rules on the benefits of grappling and surviving while traveling between settlements. We are joined this week by Scott, the DM for Seasons of Skyrend , an actual play podcast set within Scott's custom Dungeons and Dragons world. Check the show notes for the text of rules we talk about. Have you ever found yourself after a game of Dnd debating over a particular rule that came...

The party finishes the fight against their enemies and gathers together for a moment in order to recover and try to press on in what they come to realize are incredibly dire odds. Exhausted they discuss what they know and theorize as to the true goal of this Ralayan, hoping to stop him. Kalima comes to terms with what Melekah became, Torr faces a Darakhoul again after so many years, Darryl lights...

We joined Patrick from the Sea Dogs Podcast in one of his new shows Nilbog's Tavern where Vral, Kalima, Sarya, Syldan, Torr, and Daryll all get a chance to relax for a moment and talk with the goblin proprieter of the tavern, Nilbog! Listen in and join us on a fantastic little break from the fight against the Whispered Ones! To listen to the full episode check it out at the Seadogs Podcast and loo...

The face-off against Melekah begins! Syldan rushes to the aid of his little ones, Sarya takes the brunt of attacks, Daryll summons his Flaming Sphere, Torr finds himself stunned, and Kalima follows her calling to put the undead down for good! Hero Down by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a  Creative Commons Attribution license Source Artist

We mention the future of the podcast from the upcoming "Tales from the Table" series, to more Rules as Written episodes with special guest stars, and the future of Austea beyond Orinthal! Thank you again for all of your support!  Today’s episode includes a promo for the Seadogs Podcast! We even joined them in a show from one of their characters, Nilbog at Nilbog's Tavern ! So definitely check them...