In the heart of the mysterious city, the party is captivated by the haunting architecture, but they quickly find they don't have time to explore further as a spear interrupts the investigation. Let the battle begin, and find out what happens 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're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created ...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 330
Special: Welcome to this special episode as Wamberbash attains a new level! This is a big step for our humble mystic, so listen now to find out what he picks up at level 16. And stick around for the deliberation that leads up to the final decision! ----- 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 create...
Mar 04, 2024•14 min•Season 6Ep. 329
With the sound of retreating footsteps echoing loudly in the abandoned streets, the party emerges from its hiding places. Under the uncertain guidance of the mysterious man, the adventurers continue their exploration of this eerie place. What awaits them in the vine-shrouded place ahead? 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 rea...
Feb 26, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 328
While the party explores the mysterious lost valley in the remote peaks of Rindis, big things are happening in the world. This week's special short episode provides some insights into the weighty decisions that must be made elsewhere. Listen now to find out what's going on! ----- 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 sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If y...
Feb 19, 2024•10 min•Season 6Ep. 327
A mysterious whistler is approaching from the woods, and the party must prepare itself to meet...whoever it is. What will happen next? You know the only way to find out--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're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each we...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 326
In the valley lost to time, the party finds itself unsure of how to proceed. Some nearby ruins look enticing, but are they all they appear to be? Will Wamberbash behave? There's only one way to find out--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're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun shar...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 325
Out on the open road, the world unfolds before the party. The heroes have a general idea of what needs to happen next, but before they can do anything, they first need to find a fabled city known for being lost. What awaits them on the road? 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 ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 324
With the chieftains of Rindis gathered, it's now time to put together the spear that will unite a splintered people. What will happen in the high hall as the party tries to assemble the crafted artifacts? Just how divided is this nation? And 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 really appreciate your supp...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 323
Special: Welcome to this special episode as we welcome the mysterious and personable arcane trickster to a new level! Listen now as we find out what he picks up at level 14, and get our take on some things. ----- 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 created together. We're having fun sharing our a...
Jan 18, 2024•6 min•Season 6Ep. 322
The haft is complete, and the chieftain roused from his grief-induced state. Now it's time to fulfill the rest of the ancient prophecy, and the party prepares itself for this task. Join us now to see 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 sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun s...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 321
Through its efforts, the party has magically encouraged the Fate-Tree to bloom, and now they face the next part of the challenge: how to turn it into a haft for the spear that will unite Rindis. 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 sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. ...
Jan 08, 2024•55 min•Season 6Ep. 320
Special: And we're back, with a family trip now safely behind us. Join us this week as we discuss our adventures, and look for pictures of the places we visited. We hope you'll be able to draw some game-related inspiration from the things we talk about. If so, we'd love to hear from you about what's appealed to your fancy! ----- 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 sharing our adventure with you ea...
Jan 01, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 319
Special: The holiday season is upon us, and Rhett, Meredith, Thane, and Rhiannon are going to take advantage of this special time to head back over for a family adventure to Germany. Hear what kinds of things we hope to do in our short time there, and we'll be sure to report with a stream of photos and a follow-up episode after we return. Also, we will not have an episode release next week, but we'll get back to releasing new content on Monday, 1 January--what a way to kick off a new year! -----...
Dec 18, 2023•10 min•Season 6Ep. 318
The puzzles continue as the party works through the challenge of the Fate-Tree of Hártunstaðr. Their reputation as the heroes of prophecy hangs in the balance--will they emerge triumphant? 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 created together. We're having fun sharing...
Dec 11, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 317
The party's members have agreed to take on the task Hild has presented them. Unsure of just what it entails or how to go about it, they find themselves faced with the weighty task of attempting to prove themselves the subjects of an ancient prophecy. Will they find success, or will Tira succumb to her rage and just tear things apart? 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 Ah...
Dec 04, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 316
Special: The Ritter have left the Great Hall of Hártunstaðr, and they're not happy. Follow their next steps in this special episode, and get a glimpse at some of the motivations involved. ----- 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 created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you e...
Nov 27, 2023•12 min•Season 6Ep. 315
Another portal has led to a new land: Rindis, the land of ice and mountains, where all sorts of events are already in motion. The party must face some familiar faces from the past before it can find rest, but where will the encounter lead? 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 wh...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 314
Special: For us for a quick look in as Dmitri/Sekhmet advances to level 13. He's come a long way in a short time, and he's got a lot to pick up at this new level. Join in the celebration and see what our favorite rogue gets to add to his toolkit o' secrets. ----- 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'...
Nov 15, 2023•6 min•Season 6Ep. 313
Ep 150: Season 6 begins NOW. Jump into a new corner of Edelenn as the party steps through yet another portal. The world lies before them, and a pillar yet to be discovered lies hidden somewhere nearby, but what adventure awaits in this new land? Get started on the final chapter of our epic story as we share the next part of this story. In this episode, Rhett mentions the Gol stavkyrkje in southern Norway. Here's a picture for reference, although the central hall of Hártunstaðr is considerably la...
Nov 13, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 312
Special: It's been a bit since we last walked in Vardalon, so we offer this recap of the fifth season as a way of reminding everyone--including the players and DM--of everything that happened. Take a listen to refresh your memory, and we'll roll into Season 6 next week! ----- 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 sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you l...
Nov 06, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 311
Special: We share this short special episode as a way of setting the stage for the very beginning of Season 6. Find out a little about what's happening on the other side of the portal before we jump in! ----- 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 created together. We're having fun sharing our adven...
Oct 30, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 310
Special: This episode is a bit of a sneak peek into Season 6, anticipating an early episode in which it'll be used. It was fun--but challenging--to write, but shares some things that will quickly become relevant. Here's the text: Urðaþollr Along the high Spine, heaven-reaching world-roof, The mountains rise marching north and south. Rain-wet clouds scowl, send their riches east and west. From the old and lofty hold, our halls and homes of stone, Here too great wealth flows out: not wealth of wat...
Oct 23, 2023•6 min•Season 4Ep. 309
Creation Corner: Rhett has always been fascinated by accounts of druids. In this Creation Corner episode, he digs into the history of this elusive group by looking at scattered accounts from classical literature to see how the ancient world viewed them. For your reference, here are the links to the various accounts: The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, by Diogenes Laertius ( Prologue ) Concerning the Gallic War, by Julius Caesar ( Book 6, Section 13 ) On Divination, by Marcus Tullius ...
Oct 16, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 308
Special: More things are happening in the world of Vardalon as we approach the end of our summer break. Tune in now to see how things are shaping up, and imagine how it will affect the impending climactic action. ----- 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 created together. We're having fun sharing...
Oct 09, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 307
Special: The season isn't complete until we share our gaffes and giggles from throughout the season. We sure do love getting together, and it shows. We hope you enjoy this second part, and stay tuned, because we're close to starting Season 6! ----- 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 sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please ta...
Sep 25, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 306
Special: The season isn't complete until we share our gaffes and giggles from throughout the season. We sure do love getting together, and it shows. We hope you enjoy this first part, and stay tuned for the second half next week. We're close to starting Season 6! ----- 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 sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like wha...
Sep 18, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 305
Special: Our special crossover series continue as the Stack o' Dice family gets into the Pathfinder 2e system with Mike, DM/GM for the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World and Tales of Bob podcasts! If you've been curious about this system, give this episode a listen. Join Sarah, Brandon, and Rhett as they play Slippery, Elric, and Ringlefrick in a quest to help hapless merchant Sigbert recover a prized item. We think you're going to enjoy what happens... Mike shared some of his own music to help ...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 304
Special: Our special crossover series continue as the Stack o' Dice family gets into the Pathfinder 2e system with Mike, DM/GM for the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World and Tales of Bob podcasts! If you've been curious about this system, give this episode a listen. Join Sarah, Brandon, and Rhett as they play Slippery, Elric, and Ringlefrick in a quest to help hapless merchant Sigbert recover a prized item. We think you're going to enjoy what happens... Mike shared some of his own music to help ...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 303
Special: This week, check out a very special crossover episode as we welcome Mike, DM/GM for the Tales from the Glass-Guarded World and Tales of Bob podcasts to the Stack o' Dice table! Mike is a great game master, and guides three complete noobs through the wonderful world of Pathfinder 2e mechanics. If you've been curious about this system, give this episode a listen. Join Sarah, Brandon, and Rhett as they play Slippery, Elric, and Ringlefrick in a quest to help hapless merchant Sigbert recove...
Aug 28, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 302
Special: #ThumpLives! We know you love our scaly friend as much as we do, so join us in a celebration as we welcome our Battle Master Dragonborn to level 16. Tune in now to find out what he picks up, and get ready for more Stack o' Dice fun ahead. ----- 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 created...
Aug 21, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 301
