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Ep 54: It's into the crater as the chase continues. Mystery awaits in the ruins of an ancient civilization that is cloaked by thick fog. It takes teamwork and balance to figure this place out, and to get closer to rescuing Thump. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll al...

Ep 53: The hunt is on as the party makes its way through dense jungle in an effort to rescue its captured comrade. In the world below the trees, dangerous magic flies freely as Tira, Bash, and Peter attempt to close the gap. Tune in now to continue the adventure! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy yo...

Ep 52: Thump is in trouble, and the party is hot on the trail. Plunging into the uncertain shelter of the jungles of Rahajmanath, they must dog the heels of Kabiir, the mysterious stranger who seems to have turned on them. Find out what happens next in this episode--the first of Season 2! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=...

Special: Thane and Rhett continue their discussion about the Witani language project Thane's been working on. A language thrives when people speak it, so this week we talk about the Witani, the imaginary warriors who live freely in vast, open spaces and tend to their herds of hardy horses. In this episode we mention a couple things you may want to turn to for inspiration: Skyrim has an atmospheric...

Special: Thane and Rhett talk about a project Thane's been working on. Languages are given lip service in D&D, but what happens if you want to showcase this aspect of your game? Listen in for some pointers on how to start to include a language of your own creation at your table. We hope you enjoy this little episode, and we're starting to gear up for the beginning of our next season! In this episo...

It's almost inevitable--one day, the DM's well of inspiration will run dry. Or perhaps you're a new DM, and feel daunted by the task that lies ahead? Either way, in this special episode we offer some places from which you can draw inspiration in coming up with ideas. In this episode, we share our memories of our recent family trip to Germany. We got to see some magnificent, inspirational places th...

Special: We're coming up on the highlight of our summer. In this special episode we'll share what that entails, and we also give some idea of what remains for the rest of the summer. We'll be quiet for the next couple weeks, but we're still busy! Here are some links to the places we'll be visiting: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Neuschwanstein Castle Mannheim Schwetzingen Palace Heidelberg ----- Stack o...

Special: Meredith and Rhett take some time to revisit the Ironstag Delve, Tira's ancestral home. In this free-form session, we talk about what the main level includes, and Rhett attempts to sketch it all out. We hope you enjoy this little episode, and we're starting to gear up for the beginning of our next season! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  h...

Special: After the dust from our adventure with the Shifting Keep comes to an end, we take some time to talk about the experience. Our Twitter friend @ScrivTheBard is a talented author of family-friendly adventures. Join us as we talk about the adventure, our characters, and bagpipes. For more information about Scriv (thoughts on storytelling, crafts, and, of course, more family-friendly adventure...

Special: Our Twitter friend @ScrivTheBard is a talented author of family-friendly adventures. In this special collaboration, she let us run through one of her adventures. A rushing river, a mysterious cave, and odd noises in the deeps--what could it all mean? Check it out now in this episode featuring our very own Thane as DM! For more information about Scriv (thoughts on storytelling, crafts, and...

Special: It's been a long season, and we've done a lot of things. We thought it'd be helpful to take some time to talk through all of our adventures, and remind ourselves of just how much we've been through. This special episode walks through the heroes' journey from the beginning. Get ready for a story!  ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://di...

Special: We warned you, and you're still here. This is the second of two blooper reels that incorporates snippets from the second half of our first season. We hope you'll enjoy these outtakes from episodes all throughout the second part of Season 1 as much as we do. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy...

Special: We take some time to chat about the course of the game so far--what we like, what we don't, and the appalling lack of chocolate during recording. Relive favorite moments, and if we missed *your* favorite part, please let us know about it on Twitter and Instagram (@stackodice) or by email ( stack.o.dice@gmail.com ). We'd love to hear from you! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate o...

Special: You've waited and waited and now it's here! The first of two blooper reels that incorporates snippets from the second half of our first season is now ready for your ears. This special reel shares outtakes from episodes all throughout the second part of Season 1, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  ht...

Thanks to a new friend on Twitter, we're going to be able to play a few episodes of a side game this summer. Scriv the Bard (@scrivthebard on Twitter) is an author of family-friendly D&D adventures, and she's graciously agreed to let us play through one of her super-cool stories. Thanks so much, Scriv--we just know we're gonna have a blast! If you like what you hear in this and future episodes, ch...

In this short statement, we share what we're hoping to accomplish this summer as we hit our break. There's lots to look forward to and lots we want to do, so check this out to see what lies ahead. Also, be sure to check out our wiki at  https://vardalon.fandom.com/wiki/Vardalon_Wiki . Not only do we hope you'll drop by to read the articles, but please do feel free to contribute! If you have sketch...

Ep 51: In the first season finale, the party makes it to the exotic island nation of Rahajmanath. Finding themselves in yet another large and foreign city, they must find the way to the last piece of information contained in the Jewels of Edelenn. What awaits them in the crowded streets of Kashanda? Listen now to find out! We'll be back in September with more actual play episodes, but stay tuned f...

Ep 50: On board a ship and bound at last for Rahajmanath, home of the last of the Jewels of Edelenn, the party must figure out what they can from the last of their would-be assassins. They might find more than they bargained for, however. Find out more now in this week's episode! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f...

Special Episode: Join us as all the heroes level up to see what new abilities they get. Tira, Bash, and Peter are now at level 7, and there's some good stuff coming their way! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing ou...

Ep 49: Betrayal at the docks leads to a tense skirmish before the eyes of a horrified crowd. Will the Reaver's plans come to fruition, or will our heroes fall to the assassins' blades? Listen now to find out. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our s...

Ep 48: The west calls as the Saviors of Tuo Nue begin to make their way to the last of the Jewels of Edelenn. But first they must make their way there, and this means a journey across the peninsula of Dao Huin. What adventures will they face along the way? Check out this week's episode now to find out! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://dicee...

Ep 47: What could be better after a battle than being honored as the saviors of an entire city? The party finds itself on the red carpet, and must make a decision about how to proceed. But first, they must reconnect with an old acquaintance. Find out more in this week's episode! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8...

Ep 46: The party figures out what to do next, and runs into an old friend in the process. Find out more now in this week's episode! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support a...

Ep 45: As the echoes of battle and the ringing of lightning fade, the party must figure out who this mysterious figure atop the pillar might be. Join them now in this week's episode! ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sha...

Join us as our favorite DM-controlled party member finally makes it to level 4! See what Thump gets to pick up at this new level, and how it relates to our ongoing story. ----- Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link,  https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99 , to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show! We're glad you're sharing our sto...