Two more monsters from Monstrous Manual today: a wolf and ... sort of a wolf! Check out the Guide to Grunts here! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 06, 2023•13 min
Patreon backer Trish made some monsters and asked me to talk about them, so that's what I did! Here's a link to Beasts of the Fiefdom! Check out the Guide to Grunts here! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution Li...
Mar 02, 2023•22 min
Two more monsters from Monstrous Manual illustrate the changing worldview of AD&D. I say "rational episteme," which is pretty fancy of me. Check out the Guide to Grunts here! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attrib...
Feb 27, 2023•12 min
Patreon backer Katie brings you this special episode all about a weird, gem-gobbling rock monster! Check out the Guide to Grunts here! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 23, 2023•19 min
One of these entries is completely wild, and it's not the one I expected. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 20, 2023•11 min
Patreon backer Joe brings you this special episode all about Lilith -- and about scary-mother monsters in general. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 15, 2023•22 min
It's not a quirky buddy comedy, it's a couple more monsters from Monstrous Manual! Although it would be a fun buddy comedy. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 13, 2023•10 min
Patreon backer Dav brings you this special episode that started out being about a monster from Navajo legend and wound up kind of not being. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 09, 2023•24 min
We're back in Monstrous Manual and taking a look at some classic creatures! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 06, 2023•11 min
Patreon backer Drew brings you this special episode all about the pulpiest of subterranean conspiracy monsters -- the Derro! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 02, 2023•24 min
In today's episode, we're getting specific about the minutiae of monster entries! I mean, more so than usual. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 30, 2023•11 min
Patreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about the weird little creatures from the edges of medieval manuscripts! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 26, 2023•21 min
Our monsters for today aren't the most exciting, so we're going to give one lucky winner a makeover. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 23, 2023•14 min
Patreon backer Liam brings you this special episode all about the drama and tension of head-to-head combat in the squared circle! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 19, 2023•24 min
A couple of repeat appearances feature in today's episode! Titans are a bit different; toads not so much. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 16, 2023•12 min
Patreon backer Tobias brings you this special episode all about a giant, earthquake-causing catfish from Japanese legend! Here's that museum exhibit I mentioned in the episode. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribut...
Jan 12, 2023•21 min
Regular episode; pretty weird monsters. Getcher print copies of The Magonium Mine Murders and The Pamphlet of Pantheons here, American listeners! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 09, 2023•13 min
Patreon backer Stewart brings you this special episode all about what makes a classic vampire! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 06, 2023•25 min
Happy new year! People kept asking me for a good starting episode, so I made one. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Check out my zines online here -- links for physical copies coming soon! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Cr...
Jan 02, 2023•20 min
Ho ho ho! It's the festive season, and that means diving into the myths and legends of Christmas. Is there something we can learn from jolly old Saint Nick for use in fantasy RPGs? Let's find out! In this episode, I recommend the work of Benito Cereno. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image....
Dec 22, 2022•26 min
Patreon backer Jason brings you a special episode for and inspired by his son James! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Dec 21, 2022•21 min
Patreon backer Jake, on behalf of his friend Jam Norman, brings you this special episode all about yet more monsters from the hit British gamebook series! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Cr...
Dec 19, 2022•21 min
Patreon backer Noah brings you this special episode all about people who, even though they are pure in heart and they say their prayers by night, can become wolves when the wolfbane blooms and the moon is full and bright! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a cli...
Dec 15, 2022•30 min
Patreon backer Bob brings you this special all about the power ... of the MIND! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Dec 13, 2022•20 min
Patreon backer Elias brings you this special episode all about putting your monster band together! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Dec 08, 2022•22 min
Patreon backer Seb brings you this special episode all about the beard-and-big-axe set. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Dec 05, 2022•27 min
Patreon backer Tim brings you this special episode all about a character class from an early White Dwarf and how to update it for gaming in the modern day! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a C...
Dec 01, 2022•25 min
A monster from Monstrous Manual gets a makeover -- but which one?! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! My zines are on sale for a little longer at DriveThru and Itch! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attributi...
Nov 28, 2022•11 min
Patreon backer James brings you this special episode all about medieval cities and the kinds of monsters you might find in them! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your US copies of the Pamphlet here and the Magonium Mine Murders here . In the UK? Get your physical copies of the Pamphlet of Pantheons , the Magonium Mine Murders , or both direct from me. Looking fo...
Nov 24, 2022•23 min
In this episode: a couple of monsters from earlier seasons and one we've never encountered before. It's ... well. It's an odd one. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Get your US copies of the Pamphlet here and the Magonium Mine Murders here . In the UK? Get your physical copies of the Pamphlet of Pantheons , the Magonium Mine Murders , or both direct from me. Looking ...
Nov 21, 2022•11 min
