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The battle against the released lab animals has concluded, and now Feverfew, Radiance, Gar, and Drellig must press on, venturing deeper into the weird place that is Stone Crown. What fantastic things await them there? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you...

After making their way into Stone Crown, an unlikely team faces immediate danger. What will they do as they go toe-to-toe with an animosity-laden amphibian, a surly swine, and other critters filled with hostile intent? Join us to continue our guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton as we follow Physick Feverfew, Radiance, Gar, and Drellig in their quest. Enjoy, and be sure to jo...

We get to meet so many neat people as we've shared our story. This episode is just one person's story, and is well worth listening to. In late 2024, John Rodriguez started a business called Heroes Wanted. It's an online service that shares both D&D and Minecraft with kids in any location, and helps to teach the importance of teamwork, social interaction, problem solving, and so much more. Join...

Ep 175: The party has been split up in the heart of the enemy camp, and must find a way to rejoin forces to win free of the situation. It's all for one and one for all in this exciting episode. Listen now to find out what happens next! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sh...

Ep 174: A berserker barbarian has unleashed terror in the enemy camp, including her fear of herself. She has tumbled to the ground in exhaustion, but all three heroes remain firmly in the heart of danger. They must work together to find their way to safety. Join them now as we continue our ongoing adventure! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: C...

Ep 173: The Reaver's camp is in turmoil, but there's still more the party must accomplish before its mission is complete. How will it all turn out? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you...

Ep 172: Things are heating up as the party infiltrates the Reaver's army camp on a critical mission. They're operating apart, and the plan relies on close support of each other. How will it all turn out? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing ou...

Over the last week we took some time to gather questions from our listeners. In this short-form episode, Meredith and Rhett give their answers in an informal discussion, covering a broad range of topics. We hope you enjoy it! If we missed your question, or if you come up with any others that you'd like us to cover, we'd love to take on another of these with the whole gang at the table. Please take...

A core component of RPG games is combat, but it's easy to let it slip into being the same old hit-and-take-it fight to the death if we're not careful. This week's episode shares a look at The Monsters Know What They're Doing, a book designed to help DMs and players alike take a deeper look at the creatures we populate our worlds with and make encounters more memorable, challenging, and fun. The bo...

Given how much time remains before we get back to actual play content, we thought it would be a good idea to share the table talk for our next episode in advance. Not only will it allow us to get right into the game with very little fanfare, but it also shares some news that explains why we've had as much of a break as we have. It's all good stuff, and there's plenty to listen to. Join us as at ou...

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules. In this episode, Rhett finishes out the creation of our level 1 warlock,...

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules. In this episode, Rhett and Meredith tackle the new process of character c...

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules. In this episode, Rhett and Meredith take a look at the new character shee...

As we approach the end of our main story, we find we have a lot of lead-in questions that may not get answered before we finish. In this special episode, we kick back and chat over the next ten questions in the hopper, talking about both characters and personal preferences. Feel free to share with us what your answers might be! ----- We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your s...

Dreams are powerful, and can sometimes guide wandering feet from distant lands into one place. Several strangers to each other find themselves brought together by a fateful vision, and are now pressing on to discover for themselves what their sleep has revealed in troubling fog.  Join us for this guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton, who has done stellar work for the Tales Fr...

Dreams are powerful, and can sometimes guide wandering feet from distant lands into one place. Although some of the faces may be familiar to us, several strangers to each other find themselves brought together by a fateful vision, and must determine what they will do with the hand dealt them. Join us for this guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton, who has done stellar work for...

Special: Four figures make their way to a common location, pulled by the insatiable urging of a mysterious vision. Who could they be? What awaits them? This teaser sets the stage for an upcoming series of special episodes that should be an entertaining parallel to our main story as we welcome a guest DM. Listen now to get a preview of things to come... ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music fro...

Creation Corner: Bards are a mainstay in fantasy RPGs, but where do they come from? Listen in to this pretty dense episode to learn more about these poets, historians, singers, and entertainers. Why were they important? What purpose did they serve? How confusing could their history be? There's only one way to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like ou...

Ep 171: A dangerous mission lies before the party as Sekhmet attempts to infiltrate the Reaver's camp. Bash and Tira are on overwatch, but will they be able to provide timely aid? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appre...

Special: Tira faces an important choice, but she's not going to face it alone. After all, there's always Blood Ember, right? This special episode lets us in on an internal discussion as Tira figures out how to proceed--listen now to get that inside scoop! ----- We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sh...

Ep 170: The party settles into camp life, with the Reaver and his army only a few miles away. Things are heating up, and many things are converging in this remote place. What will happen next? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we...

Creation Corner: It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Maps are a cornerstone of fantasy settings, and they can be useful tools for building worlds. In this episode, we talk with Pat (@mountain_foot on Twitter, @pate on Discord), a Stacker and dungeon cartographer who creates and uses maps extensively in his own gaming work. Join us for a fascinating talk about how to use maps to bui...

Ep 169: Having overcome the initial shock and suspicion of an unexpected arrival, the party now has the opportunity to explore the Alliance camp as they prepare for battle against the Reaver. What will the members do to get ready? You'll have to listen now to find out. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music b...

The final portal beckons as the party stands at the brink of the last stage of its epic quest. What awaits them on the other side? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've ...

While the chieftains of Rindis make their way toward the looming battle, other events are coming together in the southern parts of Moriga. Find out what's shaping up as we move to another part of the troubled world of Vardalon--listen now! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you'r...