The DM‘s Book Club

Show Notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton take a deep dive into the Monk - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. Monks are spiritual ascetics and practitioners of a mystical energy known as ki , the magical essence which flows through all living things. According to the Player's Handbook: ' Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magically harness the ener...

Show notes This week, Fiona and guest cohost Jordanne, from the Books to Last podcast, work through a worldbuilding exercise from James D'Amato's ' The Ultimate RPG Game Masters' Worldbuilding Guide ' to create a unique world setting based on Jordanne's favourite book series - ' Gentlemen Bastards Sequence '. Written by Scott Lynch , the 'Gentlemen Bastards' are elite con artists who rob the rich...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton read through the free Baldur's Gate Gazetteer available on DnD Beyond (originally from Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus published in 2019). From the Baldur's Gate Gazetteer bio: ' In Baldur’s Gate, thievery, blackmail, and illegal trade runs rampant. Now you can journey to this dangerous city of the Sword Coast with the Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer. Lear...

Show notes: This week, guest host Jess Jewell ( @doctorbees )introduces Fiona to the wonderful, the weird, and the downright wild compendium: ' Encyclopedia Magica ' - a four-volume series of accessories for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, published in 1994–1995. From the ' Encyclopedia Magica ' bio: ' This is a four-volume series that describes ev...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton check out the epic-ness that players can achieve BEYOND level 20, with the ' Epic Legacy Player's Guide ' by 2CGaming . The ' Epic Legacy Players' Guide ' is a 5th Edition supplement that adds a powerful and tested Epic tier to the established levels of play, advancing the Character progression from levels 21 to 30. Shout out to our discord member...

Show notes This week, it's a very special DM's Book Club live show! Recorded at Dragonmeet in December 2023, our cohosts Fiona & Hamilton took to the stage and answered some of our listeners' burning questions. Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat ( @WAIR_Podcast ) and Hamil...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton sit down to discuss ' The Book of Many Things ', a new collection containing two books and a pack of cards that will focus on the all-power artifact that has appeared in various D&D books and video games in the past. Recorded in November 2023. From ' The Book of Many Things ' bio: ' Introduce more magical whimsy into your game with The Book of Many Thin...

Show notes For our end-of-series/end-of-the-year multi-part special, Fiona takes Hamilton on a one-on-one adventure inside ' The Mortuary ', the otherworldly and infamous home of the mysterious Heralds of Dust, one of Sigil's many factions. This completely improvised adventure is inspired by the ' Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary ', an additional supplement published for the ' Planescape: Adventures...

Show notes For our end-of-series/end-of-the-year multi-part special, Fiona takes Hamilton on a one-on-one adventure inside ' The Mortuary ', the otherworldly and infamous home of the mysterious Heralds of Dust, one of Sigil's many factions. This completely improvised adventure is inspired by the ' Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary ', an additional supplement published for the ' Planescape: Adventures...

Show notes For our end-of-series/end-of-the-year multi-part special, Fiona takes Hamilton on a one-on-one adventure inside ' The Mortuary ', the otherworldly and infamous home of the mysterious Heralds of Dust, one of Sigil's many factions. This completely improvised adventure is inspired by the ' Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary ', an additional supplement published for the ' Planescape: Adventures...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their review of ' Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse ', an adventure and campaign setting boxset spanning the infinite realities of the world’s greatest roleplaying game. This episode focuses on the 'Turn of Fortune's Wheel' - an adventure set in Sigil and the Outlands designed for character levels 3-10 with a jump to level 17! From the ' Pla...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton finally get to sit down and give their first impressions of the latest release from Wizards of the Coast: ' Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse ', an adventure and campaign setting boxset spanning the infinite realities of the world’s greatest roleplaying game From the ' Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse ' bio: Infinite realms of immortals and i...

Show Notes With Dragonmeet along the way at the beginning of December, we have a special bonus to tie us over til then - a live recording of the panel - DIY Podcasting: Editing, Sound Design, and How to Get Started . Ever wanted to make your own podcast but didn’t know where to start? Join the pros and figure out how! Learn some tips and tricks for editing your tracks, and leave ready to make your...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton check out the new subsystem ruleset for introducing Bastions into your RPG campaigns, as presented in the latest Unearthed Arcana 2023: Bastions and Cantrips . A Bastion can be a home, a base of operations, a place of worship, or something else for Player Characters. It offers respite in between adventures, offers benefits such as an income stream or magic...

Show notes Live from the Sidequest Zone of MCM London, Fiona and Hamilton reflect on the wild TTRPG ride of the weekend they have had. Backwater Bastards Blighthouse Studios Moonlight Maps Deck of Many Aces A Rendezvous With Destiny Bowies In Spelljammer Please note, as this was a live recording, the audio levels may vary. Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS C...

Show notes To tie us over until we have fully recovered from MCM London at the weekend - please enjoy Hamilton's favourite joke (and Fiona's reaction to it) which was cut from the previous episode! Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat ( @WAIR_Podcast ) and Hamilton ( @TheDragonD...

Show Notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their deep dive into the Bard - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. Bards are a versatile group, capable of combat and of magic. They weave magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds, create illusions, and even heal wounds. According to the Player's Handbook: ' The bard is a master of son...

Show Notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton take a deep dive into the Bard - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. Bards are a versatile group, capable of combat and of magic. They weave magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds, create illusions, and even heal wounds. According to the Player's Handbook: ' The bard is a master of song, speec...

Fiona ( @WAIR_Podcast ) and Hamilton ( @TheDragonDM ) will be at MCM London happening at the Excel Center in London later this month (27th-29th October). And they are doing a bunch of cool panels and shows all about podcasting and TTRPG goodness! Panels/Shows Dragons Duel: A LIVE TTRPG Game Show with Audience Participation! DIY Podcasting: Editing, Sound Design, and How to Get Started A Mörk Borg...

Contains mild spoilers for 'Oathbreakers Anonymous' Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton are joined by actor, voice-over artist, and DM of the Cast Die Podcast Mark Garkusha to chat about narrating the audiobook of ' Oathbreakers Anonymous '. Written by Scott Warren , ' Oathbreakers Anonymous ' is a story about 4 disgraced former paladins from a support group for fallen paladins trying to rega...

Show notes This week, Fiona puts Hamilton in the solo adventurer's seat as they continue their playthrough of GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 , a solo quest adventure book set in Dragonlance! Written by Jean F. Blashfield and James M. Ward and published by TSR in 1987, GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 is part of the CATACOMBS gamebook series which, according to the blurb, represents the ultimate challenge in r...

Show notes This week, Fiona puts Hamilton in the solo adventurer's seat as they begin their playthrough of GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 , a solo quest adventure book set in Dragonlance! Written by Jean F. Blashfield and James M. Ward and published by TSR in 1987, GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 is part of the CATACOMBS gamebook series which, according to the blurb, represents the ultimate challenge in role...

Show notes This week, Fiona and guest host Rob continue their read-through of ' Path of the Planebreaker ', a sourcebook that 'unlocks the mysteries of the planes' for 5th Edition and Cypher systems. Published by Monte Cook Games, ' Path of the Planebreaker ' introduces an enigmatic interplanar object that unlocks access to the planes for characters of all levels - a cursed moon that hurtles throu...

Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton give their first impressions of ' Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants ', an sourcebook for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons. It covers the history, cultures, and races of the giants, with giant-themed options for player-characters and monsters and sites for Dungeon Masters. From the bio: ' Explore the wondrous realms of giants with this supplement for the wor...

Show notes This week, Fiona and guest host Rob begin their read-through of ' Path of the Planebreaker ', a sourcebook that 'unlocks the mysteries of the planes' for 5th Edition and Cypher systems. Published by Monte Cook Games, ' Path of the Planebreaker ' introduces an enigmatic interplanar object that unlocks access to the planes for characters of all levels - a cursed moon that hurtles through...