Dungeons & Dragons Lorecast

What does 2023 hold for Dungeons & Dragons? Well, if any of the predictions from this month's Patron Roundtable come true, the next year is going to be *pretty* interesting for the world's most popular roleplaying game. DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Manual of Gainful Exercise: D&D Subclass Workouts Accessibility in Gaming Resource Guide (free version) by Jennifer Kramer THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATREON...

The evil five-headed dragon goddess of chromatic dragons, Tiamat is known across the D&D Multiverse by many names... and is feared by each and every one. This week, we dive into the lore behind one of the game's most popular -- and dangerous -- villains. OGLs, SRDs, and One D&D One D&D Cleric and Revised Species Playtest Survey DMs Guild Corner Pick(s) of the Week: Creatures of Tiamat Equip your o...

The Platinum Dragon God known as Bahamut is the epitome of honor, justice, and valor. This week, we dive into the lore of this unique creature known across every D&D campaign setting. Baldur’s Gate 3 -  Game Awards Trailer D&D: Honor Among Thieves prequel novels Minnesota veterans get help through Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying therapy DMs Guild Corner Pick(s) of the Week: Bahamut, the Platinum Dr...

Known as the Mistress of the Night, the Lady of Loss, or simply the Dark Goddess, Shar has come to represent all that is dark, shadowy, and evil in D&D. But what are her origins? And what are her goals? Monstrous Compendium, vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures  New D&D Movie behind the scenes feature  DnDBeyond ADVENTure Calendar  DMs Guild Corner Pick(s) of the Week: Dragonlance Companion and Dragonlan...

Krynn has arrived to 5e! In this chonk-sized episode, your favorite Loremasters dig into the Shadows of the Dragon Queen release and discuss new lore, species, items, and creatures you can expect in the new adventure. DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Chronicles of Eberron Moving on from 'Race' in D&D statement Newest Unearthed Arcana: The Cleric and Revised Species Lego X Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anni...

In a very special Patron Roundtable, we sit down with some Patrons as well as read some responses from listeners and discuss what we are grateful and thankful for when it comes to D&D and TTRPGs in general. Tears were shed and beloved memories were shared. DMs Guild Corner of the Week: The Turkey Snatcher WizKid's Psuedodragon Life-Sized Figure - Pre-Order Now Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Ed...

We wrap up the lore dive into The War of the Lance, one of the most momentous events in Dragonlance history and the timeframe in which the new Shadow of the Dragon Queen adventure takes place! DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Prothero's Guide to Spellweavery  Hopefully UNTRUE rumor about the future of the OGL  Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Ed...

Dragonlance is finally coming to D&D 5e! The Shadow of the Dragon Queen takes place during The War of the Lance so to get you up to speed, your favorite Loremasters dig into the history, the personalities, and the events of this major event in Krynn lore. DMs Guild Corner of the Week: DL1 Dragons of Despair 5e Conversion Guide with Maps Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https...

What was The Spellplague? How did it come about? What did it affect? (Spoiler alert: EVERYTHING!) DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Puzzles, Predicaments, and Perplexities Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to/2Eeh8Qp  38 Fantasy Miniatures: https://amzn.to...

The Multiverse famous Patron Roundtable convenes again this month to discuss some of the most fun... and most despicable homebrew horror our twisted minds could come up with! DnDBeyond primers for the upcoming Dragonlance release: What is Dragonlance? /// Lunar Sorcerer /// Dragonlance Backgrounds and Feats DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Book of Shadows - Player Options, Monsters and Magical Items...

This week, we travel to Hell itself. Well, Baator as it's known in D&D. We do so to reveal the lore behind the origins (or is that origins?) of the undisputed ruler of the Nine Layers, Asmodeus! The Adventure Begins! - a D&D Golden Book DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Asmodeus, the King of the Nine Hells Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition...

Your favorite Loremasters sit down with Fool and Scholar's Travis Vengroff who you probably know as the Dungeon Master from Dark Dice. We talk making horror work at your table, inspiration for the spooky stuff, and so much more. Domain of the Nameless God on DMs Guild True Necromancer Class Option on DMs Guild Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th...

This week, we explore the dark and decaying plane of existence known as the Shadowfell. Its possible origins, its denizens and everything in between. News: Dungeons and Dragons 50th Anniversary documentary announced News: New Triple A D&D video game title announced DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Ulraunt's Guide to the Planes: The Shadowfell Magic Item of the Week: Scissors of Shadow Snipping Equip...

Spooky season is upon us and that means we get to talk about all the creepy, disgusting, and downright horrifying creatures we love to hate in D&D. We talk Moloch, intellect devourers, and the Bagman this week! One D&D Playtest: Expert Classes  Dungeons & Dragons X Lego  DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Monsters of Horror  Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6...

We are joined by Wizard Patrons Darkwing and Coffee to talk our favorite, least favorites, the scariest, the most disgusting... the fill in the blank-est monsters in Dungeons & Dragons! Goblin Punch's False Hydra Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon Classics Action Figures Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtc...

We return to everyone's favorite Drow ranger, Drizzt! We discuss the first three books in The Legend of Drizzt saga! What happens in the events of Homeland, Exile, and Sojourn? Do you like D&D? Do you like Yahtzee? Then this is for you. DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Crowns and Castles Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook:...

Changelings can shapechange into just about anyone... so can they be trusted? We discuss the origins, the personalities, and the culture of the Changeling this week! DMs Guild Corner of the Week: Morgrave Miscellany Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to...

THE EYES, BOO! GO FOR THE EYES! We discuss everyone's favorite purple-tattooed berserker ranger and miniature giant space hamster duo. DMs Guild Corner Pick of the Week: Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Manual: https://amzn.to/2Eeh8Qp ...

Who are these red-robed, head-tattooed magic wielders from eastern Faerun? This week we discuss the brutal and harsh Red Wizards of Thay! Article about the upcoming Drizzt webtoon DMs Guild Corner of the Week - Thay: Land of Red Wizards Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O  D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4  D&D 5th Ed Monster's Ma...

The NFL football season is nearly upon us and with it, fantasy football. But what if we could draft the *perfect* D&D party? We sit down and with a couple of our Wizard Patrons and do just that. DMsGuild Corner of the Week: Spelljammer Expanded Combat Jeremy Crawford explains Unearthed Arcana - Character Origins for One D&D THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATREON SUPPORT! Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edi...

We sit down and give our first impressions of Spelljammer: Adventures in Space, the new Fifth Edition iteration of the Spelljammer campaign setting. New races, new monsters, new LORE! Pick up ALL FOUR parts of Spelljammer Academy for FREE on DnDBeyond! Spelljams - Official Spelljammer soundtrack, available to stream or vinyl pre-order Icons of the Realms: Dragonlance - Dragonlance miniatures pre-o...

We sit down with Robert aka the Bipolar Dice Roller, Twitch DM extraordinaire, to discuss Spelljammer between AD&D and now! In addition helping organize the Jammercom event, Bipolar DMs the Spelljammer: Tears of the Moon campaign on Twitch.  Check out JAMMERCON, an online convention celebrating Spelljammer! Games, panels, giveaways, and more! Pick up ALL FOUR parts of Spelljammer Academy for FREE...

Spelljammer is coming to 5E this month! We get ready by breaking down crystal spheres, phlogiston, and wildspace PLUS races and more!  Check out JAMMERCON, an online convention celebrating Spelljammer! Games, panels, giveaways, and more! Pick up ALL FOUR parts of Spelljammer Academy for FREE on DnDBeyond! Get yourself a Jeff Goldblum mini!  DMs Guild Corner of the Week - Black Vines of Night  Equi...

We welcome our Wizard level Patrons for our monthly chat (as well as an old friend) to discuss our favorite non-playable characters, both official and homebrew! Check out Quincy's Tavern on TikTok per Darkwing's recommendation Check out JAMMERCON, an online convention celebrating Spelljammer! Games, panels, giveaways, and more! Pick up the first THREE parts of Spelljammer Academy for FREE on DnDBe...

We welcome new Loremistress Mary Cybil to the show as we cover this week's brand new 13 adventure anthology from D&D! How does Radiant Citadel stack up? The lore behind the setting as well as our favorite adventures! Check out JAMMERCON, an online convention celebrating Spelljammer! Games, panels, giveaways, and more! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves MOVIE TRAILER  Gelatinous Cube action fi...