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Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Presents Wrym and Reason Chapter 1 : Painting the Family Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Welcome to Wrym and Reason, a Fictional DND podcast that takes place during the Italian Renaissance. We follow three scoundrels who have taken the place of 3 members of famous Medici family. After arriving in Florence from a dreadful ambush in their country side home, Bartolomea and her two sons Giovanni, the younger, and Baldassarre, the elde...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes The Group sits around and discusses their favorite moments of the game, How the Podcast started, and whats to come???? Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson Cover art by Thomas King Music included in this episode: - They’ll Build a ...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 19 : Know When To Leave. Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes ITS BEEN... One Week since the Attack on Tarin and our group of Heroes have done everything they could to make the rebuild process a little easier. The Group gets recognized buy the town for their efforts, A debt is either Paid or Made Larger, and the Heroes are unexpectedly forced out of the city and on to where ever the road takes them. Thanks for listening to our pod...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 18: Buildings Don't Make a City; The People Do. Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes The Group and their Bard get a chance to learn more about the Gem that destroyed half of Tarin. Learning a little bit more about the true intentions of Libra. Some might see a city for the buildings that are there but the true heart of the city is the people that make it. Tarin is broken but they will rebuild thanks to To Be Determined. Our Dungeo...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 17 : Friendship is the Best Defense! Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes After the great battle in the Great Hall, our band of heros known as To Be Determined make their way through Tarin. Finding Zombies, Wizards, Demons, and Familiar Faces the group heads through ruined city to try and destroy the Chaos Gem. Making their way to the Hero Forge where their real story begins. Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman Lucius "Forte" Black ...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 16: Remember H.O.R.S.E. Heroes Obligingly Ride Support Equus Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Forte delivers a show-stopping performance and simultaneously uncovers the dark intentions of Libra. Meanwhile, the Merry Band of Heroes finds themselves facing off against corrupt elected officials as they strive to protect the citizens of Tarin. Sparrow takes on Funda, in a battle for cover. Forte blips in and out of the plane while...
Send us a text Ep. 15 So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 15: When There’s a Waltz, Be a Tango Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes The Harvest Gala is finally here, and our Merry Band of Heroes (and their bard) are finishing their preparations and finalizing their plans. Trevor seeks advice about mingling with the upper-crust of Tarin, and then tries his hand at being an inspiring leader. Sparrow gives Forte some much needed encouragement, and tries to talk Tango out of a secret ...
Send us a text Rule 14 : When You've Got the Tough, You've Got the Power. Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes In this episode, the Heroing group of "To Be Determine" and their Bard... arrive at the day of the Eternal Harvest Festival. They get their fortunes told, travel through a maze of wonderment, and get a personal meeting with the Hero Forge's Elected Official, Cough. Where the other elected officials decide to confront the three rogue officials with the help of "To Be...
Send us a text Rule 13 : Consider Carefully Before Conspiring Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes In this thrilling episode, our team embarks on a covert mission at the prestigious Eternal Harvest Gala, tasked with uncovering clues about the mysterious disappearance of Ingelram. Forte and Trevor find themselves entrusted with a crucial assignment, while the rest of the group navigates the lavish event undercover. As the night unfolds, they're granted unexpected access to th...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 12: Not All Rats Are Your Friends Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Our Merry Band of Heroes receive a mission from Captain Aldin de Armos of the Moonlight Sentinels: find and retrieve the two guardsmen who disappeared while investigating the missing people of Lower Tarin. Sparrow discloses a little more about her past. Forte invents germophobia before the discovery of germs. An inconsequential background character finally gets...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 11 : Enjoy the Amusebouche Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Join Tango and Trevor as they serendipitously meet the delightful Geographer, Elara Stonebridge. Tango's discovery about his missing friend R0B1N adds a touch of mystery, while Forte finds a new home with the Order of the Broken Bells. Seeking a bit of relaxation, our friends find solace at the Axe and Skull, where they share laughter and camaraderie. The Captain of t...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 10 : Names Can Be Deceiving Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Trevor befriends Herbert, but the tension between him and Sparrow continues to rise. Our weary band of heroes get some much-needed rest, and Tango has a dream that’s too hot to handle. Someone from Tango’s past briefly but impactfully resurfaces. Sparrow worries that the experiments performed on Clara and Forte may have lingering effects, and Forte proves to be as ob...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 9: Rats Are Your Friends Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Trevor befriends Herbert, but the tension between him and Sparrow continues to rise. Our weary band of heroes get some much-needed rest, and Tango has a dream that’s too hot to handle. Someone from Tango’s past briefly but impactfully resurfaces. Sparrow worries that the experiments performed on Clara and Forte may have lingering effects, and Forte proves to be as obser...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 8: Watch Out For *PSYCHIC* Spiders Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes, spiders, grief Our Merry Band of Heroes find themselves buried in their work. TRN009 struggles to come to grips with the past few…days? Weeks? And in the midst of all this chaos, The group is rocked by a sudden-yet-inevitable betrayal. Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen Sp...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 7: Watch Out For Spiders Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes, spiders, grief Forte, also known as TRN-009, grapples with the loss of his memories, teetering on the brink of forgetfulness. As he faces the impending void, his consciousness clings to the cherished memories of his late wife, Julia. Meanwhile, the remaining members of TBD find themselves thrust into a perilous confrontation within the lair of a Queen Arcane Devourer, ...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Interlude 1: A Red Pantheon's Embrace Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes A long time ago, when most of our Merry Band of Heroes was but a twinkle in the Goddess Esneas’s eye, five best friends spent the winter holiday break together at the Institute of Inspiration. Left virtually unattended by the school faculty, these carefree students anticipated a few days of mischief-making and merriment before classes resumed. But on the eve of ...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 6: It’s Not the Size of the Weapon, It’s How You Use It Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes, spiders, grief Forte is in a mysterious void. Or dire peril. Or both. Trevor tries to soothe his sore heart by throwing himself into his work. Sparrow leads TBD, with new honorary member Sog, to the scene of the crime. Sog confronts his fears, and Tango tries out everyone else’s weapons. Our heroes learn a little bit more about what the h...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 5: Look Before You Leap Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Our Merry Band of Heroes returns to the Axe and Skull with the butcher in tow to fill Sog in on their new plan. Sog contemplates the moral and existential implications of war, capitalism, identity, and sweet potatoes. Forte speaks his mind and reveals more than he intended. Sparrow meets a kindred spirit and does some epic Heroing. Tango communes with his matriarch. Trev...
Send us a text Rule 4: Source Your Own Meat Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes To Be Determined faces off against the Keeper and learns the butcher shop’s dirty secret. Trevor refines his recruitment pitch. Forte weaponizes his charisma. Our heroes try to decide what justice looks like within a corrupt system. Also, arson. Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen Sparrow Softwind is played by...
Send us a text So You Want to Be a Hero Episode 3: Start the Day With a Healthy Breakfast Content warning: controversial musical opinions, sound of cat coughing up a hairball (35:10), violence, mature language, sexual themes Tango has a disquieting dream. Trevor shows off his oatmeal prowess, while Forte and Sparrow experience the highs and lows of haute cuisine. The merry band of heroes devise a plan to distract the Meats & More employees while Tango investigates the premises. Things go off...
Send us a text Ep.2 So You Want to Be a Hero Rule 2:Participate in Local Politics Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes Forte tries to use his words and digs himself and Sparrow into deeper trouble with the mob. Trever gets to know a local city official. Sparrow learns about a heroic opportunity. Tango and Forte officially join To Be Determined, and the newly expanded merry band of heroes begin investigating the disappearance of several people in the district of Lower Tarin. ...
This pilot episode introduces the main characters of "So You Want to Be a Hero" – Trevor, Sparrow, Forte, and Tango – as they arrive in the vibrant city of Tarin. Each hero sets out on their own path, from investigating local problems and seeking ancient knowledge to escaping pirate captors. The episode features thrilling combat, character backstories, and a dramatic cliffhanger, setting the stage for their intertwined adventures.
