D&DeBrief episode 016 - Finding Leralak Summary: The group finds a way into the Cathedral of the Beak. The method used includes dancing lights, flying, invisibility, and a friendly but loud raven. They find their way to the top floor of the tower and into Leralak's laboratory. A teleportation circle brings them all to the Chamber of Eyes where they face a howling spike-haired dog-thing and Leralak, who still holds Emmeryn's mother hostage! Do they rescue her and escape? Listen to find out! D...
Jul 19, 2020•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 374
D&DeBrief episode 015 - Darkport By Night, Raven's Delight Summary: Axley and Marcel decide to investigate the Curiosity to try and find out how fast it can travel. They stumble upon a blue goblin infestation on the island and rush back to the village to tell everyone about their findings. Meanwhile, Khonnos and Emmeryn meet with the Hokka people to discuss their plans. Upon hearing news of the goblins, Khonnos instructs them to destroy the threat while he goes with Axley, Marcel, and Emmery...
Jul 19, 2020•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 373
D&DeBrief episode 014 - To Gate or Not To Gate Summary: Khonnos gives his answer to the Hokka Chief and a feast is set up in the party's honor. The group questions the living blue goblin and the dead one. They find themselves with many more questions and call on Toddeous the Goat to help them decide what to do next. They talk about the gates to the Green Plateau, find out that Marcel smells different, make a wonderful discovery and then a gruesome one. Debrief: This episode we talk about how...
Jul 19, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 372
D&DeBrief episode 013 - The Master of the Coral Summary: After freeing the trapped Hokka, the party finds a way to fish the spellcasting goblin out of the boiling mud, but they find a lot more than eggs in the boiling pool, and get no answers from the single living goblin in the chamber. Bolem tries to convince Khonnos to open the gate again so that they can go defeat the Howling Beast on the other side. Marcel finds an amulet and the group takes the lens as they leave the temple. When they ...
Jul 18, 2020•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 371
D&DeBrief episode 012 - Bring Forth Your Watery Souls Summary: Going deeper into the Palace of Mud, the party sees a vision of a vast underwater undead army, but is it a vision from the past or the future? And who is Leralak? They find a hidden entrance and go deeper into the temple, finding a horrific scene of boiling mud, a blue gate, and a catastrophic ritual. Debrief: The group has a long Debrief after this session, discussing the benefits of making unique monsters, what happens when the...
Jul 18, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 370
D&DeBrief episode 011 - The Palace of Mud Summary: The Party fights off a dinosaur made of mud and four muddy humanoids. They make their way to the Hokka's temple which is said to contain the incubation pools. The Temple of Bakal/Temple of Birth turns out to have a presence other than the Hokka, and the party finds an altar made of coral, an arcane sigil on the floor, several important sounding books in an old bookcase, and another arcane lens! Debrief: No DeBrief this session - look for an ...
Jul 18, 2020•3 hr 21 min•Ep. 369
D&DeBrief episode 010 - Old Goats and Hokka Clans Summary: The Tempest's Fortune sets out for Kalport but finds itself battered by a storm and suffering damage. As the deluge subsides they assess the hull and find themselves face to face with an elusive Hokka. While waiting for the Hokka to return with help the group investigates a set of 4 rods found by Axley. Khonnos activates one and a goat springs forth, introducing himself and offering advice. The Hokka return and tow the ship to a smal...
Jul 18, 2020•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 368
D&DeBrief episode 009 - Hijinks Ensue! Summary: Khonnos and Axley have sneaked onto the pirate ship under the cover of an invisibility spell. They search the ship and find that one of the cargo holds of the ship contains strange sacs of bluish fleshy material. Closer inspection by Khonnos reveals that they are blue goblin eggs incubating in the hold! They also find a room full of magical artifacts, no doubt stolen during the crew's piratical adventures. Lastly, they find a huge metal barrel ...
Jul 18, 2020•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 367
D&DeBrief episode 008 - Is This a Pirate Ship I See Before Me? Summary: This session the PCs split up! Marcel and Khonnos go to the agent's office of the Company of the Eastern Sun to see if they can get a map showing them the way to Kalport. Meanwhile, Emmeryn and Axley head to the tavern to ask Glafeis and Taruma about the name Ientarsus, which was inscribed on the fork-like tool Emmeryn found on King Crab Island. They find out some surprising information about Ientarsus and his connection...
Jul 18, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 366
D&DeBrief episode 007 - Loose Lips Almost Sink Ships Summary: This session the PCs have a few heart-to-heart talks with each other as they sail back to Trastenfen. Once back in town they present Ulgrat the Dockwatch Officer with the gargantuan crab. Emmeryn goes to see her father while the rest of the group finds out that the crew is spreading tales of defeating enormous crabs and telling the townsfolk that a half-crab-man is on board the ship. Can they find a map with the location of the li...
Jul 18, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 365
D&DeBrief episode 006 - It's Gargantuan Crab All the Way Down Summary: This session sees the group investigating an underground chamber, discovering a magical artifact projecting a view into a secret laboratory, and then fighting a gargantuan crab! Debrief: The team ends the episode with discussion of the "Feats VS Attribute Increase" choice and the question of whether one chooses to play characters more like themselves or less like themselves. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfe...
Jul 17, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 364
D&DeBrief episode 005 - Crabs in White Satin Summary: This session sees Marcel rejoining the group. They sneakily make their way to the standing stones where several half-crab half-man creatures are in the midst of performing a ritual. Combat ensues and the ritual is interrupted, but not before Axley and Khonnos get covered in goop, again! What does a captured half-crab-man tell the group? What do they find in the middle of the standing stones? Debrief: The team ends the episode with more di...
Jul 17, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 363
The Tome Show is proud to host the DnDeBrief podcast! Here is episode 004 - Dreams and Standing Stones Summary: In this episode the Tempest's Fortune finds its way to the uncharted Crab Island only to find carnage piles, ruins, and ritual standing stones. Emmeryn experiences a vision she is convinced came from her patron deity, Goras. Debrief: The team ends the episode with a discussion of theater of the mind, using virtual tables to get a group together, and being open about giving and receivin...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 362
The Tome Show is proud to host the DnDeBrief podcast! Here is episode 003 - Registering the Tempest's Fortune In this episode our brave heroes designate Emmeryn as Captain of the Tempest's Fortune, name Axley the chief Cook, and hire a Lutrinian (otterfolk) Bosun and a Sea Elf Quartermaster. They turn in their paperwork to the Dock Watch Officer, Ulgrat the Grumpy, and suffer sticker shock at the price of repairing and registering the ship, leading them on a quest to cover the cost! This episode...
Jul 17, 2020•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 361
The Tome Show is proud to host the DnDeBrief podcast! Here is episode 002 - Does Anybody Have A Dinghy? Our brave heroes leave the lighthouse and find a gruff Dwarven dock watch officer. He isn't the most friendly of people, but he lets them exploit a loophole that nets them a ship of their own! But first they have to tow it to the shore, get it into drydock, and start cleaning all of the blue painted eyes off of the deck and repair the leaks... if only they knew a shipwright! Links: DMSamuel on...
Jul 17, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 359
The Tome Show is proud to host the DnDeBrief podcast! Here is episode 001 - Eye of the Storm Meet our brave heroes in this first episode of D&Debrief! In the first half of this episode DM Samuel hosts a session 0 character creation activity! After a quick introduction to the setting, we meet the PCs. First we find out about Ashaz "Ash" Whitemane, a Tabaxi Rogue who spent most of his young life stowed away on a cargo ship. We also introduce Emmeryn, a Human Cleric of Goras who has spent the p...
Jul 17, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 358
In this episode of Fit for DnD Jeff, Sam, and Tracy are joined by David Nett to discuss fitness challenges and the second half of the Obesity Code . Thank you to our sponsor, Skull Splitter Dice ! Links: David Nett on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 349
In this episode Jeff and Eric discuss Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Links: Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Eric on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 348
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Sam Dillon and Jared Rascher to discuss how to make decisions about what to buy for your D&D game. Links: Jared Rascher on Twitter Jared Rascher on the Web Jared Rascher on Gnome Stew Jared Rascher on YouTube Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 347
Tome Show News July 03 2020 Topics: Diversity & Dungeons & Dragons More info on Rime of the Frostmaiden New WotC products Oliver Clegg’s “Curse of Hearts” ENnie Nominations Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jul 07, 2020•9 min•Ep. 346
Welcome to the Edition Wars Podcast, hosted by Sam Dillon and Brandes Stoddard. In this episode we discuss economies in the 4th and 5th editions of Dungeons and Dragons. Next Episode: 3rd Edition Unearthed Arcana Deep Dive Part 1 Links: Dyson Logos Post on Spending Your Gold Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 342
In this episode Jeff, Sam, and special guest Eugenio Vargas talk about their games from June 2020. Links: Eugenio Vargas on Twitter Eugenio Vargas on the Web (Last Refuge) Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Mike on Twitter Mike on the Web (SlyFlourish.com) Patreon.com/SlyFlourish Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 341
In this episode of Fit for DnD Jeff, Sam, and Tracy are joined by David Nett to discuss fitness challenges and the first half of the Obesity Code . Links: David Nett on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Patreon.com/RPGMusings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 340
Tome Show News June 12 2020 Topics: BLM Fundraising Projects New D&D Adventure Leak! WotC Makes Changes to Magic Cards Mythic Odysseys of Theros Release & Support D&D Beyond-- Legends of Runterra: Dark Tides of Bilgewater Origins Online Canceled Tome Show Theros Review: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-hgctm-df62f1 Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomesho...
Jun 17, 2020•8 min•Ep. 339
In this episode Jeff sits down with Ismael Alvarez and Jeremiah McCoy to give a brief first-look review of the newest D&D release, Mythic Odysseys of Theros. This is a test run of a new format for reviews - it features a timely review that is not in as much depth as a typical Tome Show review. The idea is to give this first look and then come back later for a more standard Tome Show in-depth review after everyone has had time to read and play with the material in the book. We hope you enjoy ...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 338
Tome Show News May 28 2020 Topics: WotC & Mike Mearls D&D Live 2020 Green Ronin’s Book of Fiends GenCon 2020 Canceled New Unearthed Arcana Fantastic Lairs Email us: thetomeshow@gmail.com Tweet us: @thetomeshow Louis Brenton: @RevLouisBrenton Tracy Hurley: @SarahDarkmagic Brandes Stoddard: @BrandesStoddard Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jun 09, 2020•7 min•Ep. 337
In this episode Sam, Mike, and Jeff, talk about their games from May 2020. Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Mike on Twitter Mike on the Web (SlyFlourish.com) Patreon.com/SlyFlourish Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 336
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Ismael Alvarez to review The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters, but Keith Ammann. The review is followed by an interview with the Author! BUY THE BOOK! Links: Keith Ammann on Twitter Ismael Alvarez on Twitter Ismael Alvarez at Fat Goblin Games Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 333
Welcome to the Edition Wars Podcast, hosted by Brandes Stoddard and Sam Dillon. In this episode we discuss economies in D&D 3rd edition. Next Episode: Economies in D&D 4e & 5e Links: Sam on Twitter Sam on the Web (RPGMusings.com) Sam's DnDeBrief Podcast Brandes Stoddard on Twitter Brandes Stoddard on the Web Brandes Stoddard at Tribality Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow Patreon.com/RPGMusings Patreon.com/BrandesStoddard...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 332
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Scott Fitzgerald Gray, James Introcaso, and Mike Shea to talk about making the biggest, baddest, most awesome monsters for your D&D 5e game. They also officially announce Fantastic Lairs , a new book filled with big bads and their challenging lairs. Links: Scott Fitzgerald Gray on Twitter Scott Fitzgerald Gray on the Web James Introcaso on Twitter James Introcaso on the Web Don't Split the Podcast Mike on Twitter Mike on the Web (SlyFlourish.com)...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 331
