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The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Inner Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Our hosts, Fiona and Hamilton, continue their journey of the Inner Planes by visiting the Elemental Plane of Earth: A plane of hard, unyielding rock where every manner of stone can be found, from delectable gypsum to trustworthy granite to lustrous marble to soothing graphite.Book discussed: 'The Inner Planes (2e)' published by Wizards of the Coast (1998).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music: 'Road Trip' by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy FontanezAdditional music:'Icelandic Arpeggios' by DivKid 'Dreamer' by DivKid'Dusk' by DivKid'Rising Sun' by DivKid Background video by Miguel Á. Padriñán via Pexels.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Inner Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Our hosts, Fiona and Hamilton, begin their journey of the Inner Planes by visiting the Elemental Plane of Air: An infinite vista of brilliant blue sky clearer and sweeter than any expanse of earthly air. Book discussed: 'The Inner Planes (2e)' published by Wizards of the Coast (1998).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music: 'Road Trip' by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy FontanezAdditional music:'Icelandic Arpeggios' by DivKid 'Dreamer' by DivKid'Dusk' by DivKid'Rising Sun' by DivKid Background video by Pressmaster via Pexels.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Inner Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Our hosts, Fiona and Hamilton, start their tour with a quick introduction as to what to expect when visiting the elemental, paraelemental and quasielemental planes of exisitence!Book discussed: 'The Inner Planes (2e)' published by Wizards of the Coast (1998).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music: 'Road Trip' by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy FontanezAdditional music:'Icelandic Arpeggios' by DivKid 'Dreamer' by DivKid'Dusk' by DivKid'Rising Sun' by DivKid Background video by visualhub used under Pixabay's Content License.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Inner Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Join us, Fiona and Hamilton on this adventure of discovery!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music: 'Road Trip' by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy FontanezBackground video by tommyvideo used under Pixabay's Content License.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton meet up in person for a catch up in Fiona's favourite place and discuss the subject of 'Great Artists Steal: Systems from other games we use or want to use in D&D!' Please note, this was recorded in person in a busy fast food so audio levels may vary throughout!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton check out the 'Fiend Folio', a sourcebook for 1st-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, published in 1981 by TSR.From the 'Fiend Folio' bio:'This tome contains alphabetical listings of monsters designed for use with the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game system. Each creature is describes and most are illustrated for easy identification. Using the new encounter tables contained herein, this work is sure to add new excitement to any AD&D game.'Book discussed: 'Fiend Folio' published by TSR, 1981.Thanks to 'The Slightly Interesting Origins of the Githyanki - Codex Compliant' by Snipe and Wib for the inspiration for this episode.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and returning guest host Emily, from RPGeeks, turn their attention to 'Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft' and read about The Carnival, a wandering domain of wonders whose mirror image (The Witchlight Carnival) has a important role in 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight'.From the bio of 'Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft':'Unleash the horrors of Ravenloft in this campaign sourcebook for the world's greatest roleplaying game.Terror stalks the nightmare realms of Ravenloft. No one knows this better than monster scholar Rudolph Van Richten. To arm a new generation against the creatures of the night, Van Richten has compiled his correspondence and case files into this tome of eerie tales and chilling truths.Discover the mysteries of Ravenloft, mist-shrouded lands where infamous Darklords lurk among ageless vampires, zombie hordes, cosmic terrors, and worse. Then make your choice. Will you create your own Domains of Dread, settings to host endless terrifying adventures? Or will you join the ranks of haunted heroes who embrace macabre lineages, dual-edged Dark Gifts, haunted subclasses, and other forbidden powers?'Chapter discussed: 'The Carnival' from Ch. 3: Domains of RavenloftBook discussed: 'Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft', published by Wizards of the Coast, May 2021Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton finally decide to start an actual book club and begin their own epic quest to read the entirety of The Legend of Drizzt series of fantasy novels by R.A Salvatore. Starting in chronological order, our host set off with 'Homeland', the first book in The Dark Elf Trilogy, a prequel to The Icewind Dale Trilogy. Published in 1990, 'Homeland' follows the story of Drizzt from around the time and circumstances of his birth and his upbringing amongst the drow (dark elves). From the blurb of 'Homeland':"Travel back to strange and exotic Menzoberranzan, the vast city of the drow and homeland to Icewind Dale hero Drizzt Do'Urden. The young prince of a royal house, Drizzt grows to maturity in the vile world of his dark kin. Possessing honor beyond the scope of his unprincipled society, young Drizzt faces an inevitable dilemma. Can he live in a world that rejects integrity?"Check out Hamilton's 'My First Party' Indiegogo campaign!Book discussed: 'Homeland' by R.A Salvatore, published in 1990.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest host Emily, from RPGeeks, turn their whimsical critiques to 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight!'From the 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight' bio:'Something wicked this way comes in a Feywild Adventure for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition for players levels 1-8 Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show. But there's more to this magical extravaganza than meets the eye! The carnival is a gateway to a fantastic Feywild domain unlike anything found on the Material Plane. Time has not been kind to this realm, however, and dark days lie ahead unless someone can thwart the dastardly schemes of the Hourglass Coven.' Book discussed: 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight' published by Wizards of the Coast, September 2021Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show NotesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their 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 energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of defensive ability and speed, this energy infuses all that a monk does.Monks make careful study of a magical energy that most monastic traditions call ki. This energy is an element of the magic that suffuses the multiverse—specifically, the element that flows through living bodies. Monks harness this power within themselves to create magical effects and exceed their bodies' physical capabilities, and some of their special attacks can hinder the flow of ki in their opponents. Using this energy, monks channel uncanny speed and strength into their unarmed strikes. As they gain experience, their martial training and their mastery of ki gives them more power over their bodies and the bodies of their foes.'In this episode, we cover the following 8 subclasses:Way of the Long Death (from SCAG)Way of the Drunken Master (from XGtE)Way of the Kensei (from XGtE)Way of the Sun Soul (from XGtE)Way of Mercy (from TCoE)Way of the Astral Self (from TCoE)Way of the Ascendant Dragon (from FToD)Way of the Cobalt Soul (from TCSR)Note - during the episode, we incorrectly label 'the Way of the Cobalt Soul tradition as being found from the Explorer's Guide to Wildmount'. It comes from the 'Tal'dorei Campaign Setting Reborn' sourcebook.Chapter discussed: 'Monks' from 'Ch. 4: Classes', 'Monks' from 'Ch. 1: Character Options', 'Monks' from 'Ch. 1: Character Options', 'Monks' from 'Ch. 1: Character Creation' and 'Monks' from 'Ch. 4: Character Options', Books: 'Sword Coast's Adventurer's Guide', 'Xanthar's Guide to Everything', 'Tasha's Cauldron of Everything', 'Fizban's Treasury of Dragons' and 'Tal'dorei Campaign Setting Reborn', published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2015, November 2017, November 2020, October 2021 and 2014 and January 2022 respectively.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week Fiona and ever-returning guest cohost Rob read through 'Trophy Gold', a roleplaying game about a group of treasure-hunters entering the haunted and forgotten places of the world.The game tells the story of the treasure-hunters' obsessive drive to seek ever greater riches in a desperate bid to stay alive. 'Trophy Gold' takes the collaborative, push-your-luck rules and rolls of its sister game, Trophy Dark, and blends them with the survive-by-your-wits mentality of old school fantasy games. Instead of the ever-increasing power that comes with leveling up found in other games, treasure-hunters in Trophy Gold remain fragile, meaning death is always just one bad roll away.RPG discussed: Trophy Gold published by The Gauntlet, July 2022.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show NotesThis 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 energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of defensive ability and speed, this energy infuses all that a monk does.Monks make careful study of a magical energy that most monastic traditions call ki. This energy is an element of the magic that suffuses the multiverse—specifically, the element that flows through living bodies. Monks harness this power within themselves to create magical effects and exceed their bodies' physical capabilities, and some of their special attacks can hinder the flow of ki in their opponents. Using this energy, monks channel uncanny speed and strength into their unarmed strikes. As they gain experience, their martial training and their mastery of ki gives them more power over their bodies and the bodies of their foes.'In this episode, we cover the following:Monk Class Features (as it appears in PHB)Optional Class Features (from TCoE)Chapter discussed: 'Monks' from 'Ch. 3: Classes' and 'Monks' from 'Ch. 1: Character Options'.Books: 'Player's Handbook' and 'Tasha's Cauldron of Everything', published by Wizards of the Coast, August 2014 and November 2022 respectively.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 of the city of Camorr, based on late medieval Venice but on an unnamed world. Exercise used in this episode: 'We Built This City (on Talk and Rolls), 'The Ultimate RPG Game Masters' Worldbuilding Guide' by James D'Amato, published in 2021.Check out Fiona's episode on Books To Last PodcastConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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. Learn about each of the city's districts and key locations and people, and unlock backgrounds for your next Baldurian character!'Supplement discussed: 'Baldur's Gate Gazetteer' (originally from the Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus) published by Wizards of the Coast, September 2019.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

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 every magical item for the AD&D game. These items have been collected from rule books, campaign settings, supplements, adventures, and magazines dating back to 1975. This essential reference tool puts the power of more than 20 years of AD&D history at your fingertips!'Jess is the producer for 3 Black Halflings, a UK TTRPG podcast led by Jasper William Cartwright, Liv Kennedy, and Jeremy Cobb, which explores diversity in the incredible worlds of D&D and pop culture while doling out DM tips, thought-provoking conversations, a band of guests and good times!Jess is also one of the hosts of Questing Time - London's funniest Dungeons & Dragons comedy night where comedians to play D&D on stage. That's the whole show. Supplement discussed: 'Encyclopedia Magica' published by TSR, 1994.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 Grace Murray for the recommendation! From the 'Epic Legacy Player's Guide' bio:'Enter a new age of adventuring, where you challenge gods to battle, shake worlds with your arcane might, and conquer foes of legendary status. Be a champion in this new tier of Epic play that challenges and rewards both players and Dungeon masters alike.'Supplement discussed: ''Epic Legacy Player's Guide' by 2CGaming, 2016.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 Things. Dive deeper than ever before into the lore behind the beloved magic item, the Deck of Many Things. How did it come to be? What is the significance of one baneful figure depicted in the cards? The answers you seek – and more – will be revealed for the first time ever.''The Book of Many Things Illuminates the deck's mysteries and provides everything Dungeon Masters & players need to use them in their campaigns. This book includes cosmic character options, adventure locations, mysterious organizations, mystic monsters, and more; all inspired by the deck.'Additional info:Deck of Many Things YouTube PlaylistBook discussed: 'The Book of Many Things', published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2023.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesFor 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 in the Multiverse' box set.From the 'Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary' bio:'This creepy location can fit into any game and be explored in any campaign! Explore the Mortuary, the otherworldly and infamous home of the mysterious Heralds of Dust. Discover new lore, fierce monsters, dangerous encounters and detailed maps to give Dungeon Masters everything they need to weave their own stories:Add 3 new monsters that are usable in D&D Beyond DM tools like Maps & EncountersUnlock 5 new maps optimized for the Maps tool4 climactic encounters for player levels 3-11Droppable location for any adventures or campaignDetailed lore, faction information & locations within the Mortuary'Supplement discussed: 'Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary' published by Wizards of the Coast, Oct 2023.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesFor 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 in the Multiverse' box set.From the 'Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary' bio:'This creepy location can fit into any game and be explored in any campaign! Explore the Mortuary, the otherworldly and infamous home of the mysterious Heralds of Dust. Discover new lore, fierce monsters, dangerous encounters and detailed maps to give Dungeon Masters everything they need to weave their own stories:Add 3 new monsters that are usable in D&D Beyond DM tools like Maps & EncountersUnlock 5 new maps optimized for the Maps tool4 climactic encounters for player levels 3-11Droppable location for any adventures or campaignDetailed lore, faction information & locations within the Mortuary'Supplement discussed: 'Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary' published by Wizards of the Coast, Oct 2023.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Additional Record Sound SFX by PixabayGet in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesFor 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 in the Multiverse' box set.From the 'Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary' bio:'This creepy location can fit into any game and be explored in any campaign! Explore the Mortuary, the otherworldly and infamous home of the mysterious Heralds of Dust. Discover new lore, fierce monsters, dangerous encounters and detailed maps to give Dungeon Masters everything they need to weave their own stories:Add 3 new monsters that are usable in D&D Beyond DM tools like Maps & EncountersUnlock 5 new maps optimized for the Maps tool4 climactic encounters for player levels 3-11Droppable location for any adventures or campaignDetailed lore, faction information & locations within the Mortuary'Supplement discussed: 'Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary' published by Wizards of the Coast, Oct 2023.Bowies in Spelljammer on Role Play FactoryKULT: Divinity Lost on RPGeeksConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 'Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse' bio:Infinite realms of immortals and impossibilities, the Outer Planes brim with celestials, fiends, gods, and the dead—and they're all just a step away. Enter a portal to Sigil, the City of Doors—an incredible metropolis where portals connect to every corner of the multiverse. From there, venture to the Outlands, the hub of the Outer Planes, and discover wonders beyond imagination. The possibilities – just like the realms – are endless.'Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse' comes with a plethora of new player options and provides Dungeon Masters everything they need to run adventures and campaigns set in Sigil and the Outlands, including adventure hooks, idiosyncratic locations, and multiversal calamities.This boxset comprises of 3 books:Sigil and the Outlands: a setting book full of planar character options with details on the fantastic City of Doors, descriptions of the Outlands, the gate-towns that lead to the Outer planes, and more!Morte's Planar Parade: Follow Morte as he presents over 50 inhabitants of the Outer Plane, including incarnates, hierarch modrons, time dragons, and more with their stats and descriptions!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!Additional resourcesThe DM's Travel Book Club seriesDungeons & Dragons Playlist on Planescape: Adventures in the MultiverseDnD Beyond's Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse Playlist featuring Brennan Lee MulliganConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The

Show notesThis 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 gameFrom the 'Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse' bio:Infinite realms of immortals and impossibilities, the Outer Planes brim with celestials, fiends, gods, and the dead—and they're all just a step away. Enter a portal to Sigil, the City of Doors—an incredible metropolis where portals connect to every corner of the multiverse. From there, venture to the Outlands, the hub of the Outer Planes, and discover wonders beyond imagination. The possibilities – just like the realms – are endless.'Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse' comes with a plethora of new player options and provides Dungeon Masters everything they need to run adventures and campaigns set in Sigil and the Outlands, including adventure hooks, idiosyncratic locations, and multiversal calamities.This boxset comprises of 3 books:Sigil and the Outlands: a setting book full of planar character options with details on the fantastic City of Doors, descriptions of the Outlands, the gate-towns that lead to the Outer planes, and more!Morte's Planar Parade: Follow Morte as he presents over 50 inhabitants of the Outer Plane, including incarnates, hierarch modrons, time dragons, and more with their stats and descriptions!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!Additional resourcesThe DM's Travel Book Club seriesDungeons & Dragons Playlist on Planescape: Adventures in the MultiverseDnD Beyond's Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse Playlist featuring Brennan Lee MulliganConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is '

Show NotesWith 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 mark on the audio world. Please note - due to the live nature of this recording, the audio levels may vary.The panelists consisted of:Daniel Matthews (Sound designer and Player from Backwater Bastards)Hem Brewster (Podcaster from Dark Dice and Blighthouse Studios)Fiona KT Howat (GM and Player from WAIR and DM's Book Club)Taylor van Biljon (Panel Moderator and Player from Backwater Bastards)Many thanks to the MCM audience who contributed to the discussion with their questions!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 item crafting, and grows with your characters as they level up.Unearthed Arcana discussed: Unearthed Arcana 2023: Bastions and Cantrips published by Wizards of the Coast, October 2023.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesLive from the Sidequest Zone of MCM London, Fiona and Hamilton reflect on the wild TTRPG ride of the weekend they have had.Backwater BastardsBlighthouse StudiosMoonlight MapsDeck of Many AcesA Rendezvous With DestinyBowies In SpelljammerPlease note, as this was a live recording, the audio levels may vary.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesTo 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!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show NotesThis 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 song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers.The greatest strength of bards is their sheer versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if necessary, using their magic to bolster their swords and armor. Their spells lean toward charms and illusions rather than blatantly destructive spells. They have a wide-ranging knowledge of many subjects and a natural aptitude that lets them do almost anything well. Bards become masters of the talents they set their minds to perfecting, from musical performance to esoteric knowledge.'In this episode, we cover the following subclass for the Bard:College of Lore (from PHB)College of Valor (from PHB)College of Glamour (from XGtE)College of Swords (from XGtE) College of Whispers (from XGtE)College of Creation (from TCoE)College of Eloquence (from TCoE)College of Spirits (from VRGtR)College of Tragedy (from Tal'Dorei Reborn)Books: 'Player's Handbook', 'Xanathar's Guide to Everything', 'Tasha's Cauldron of Everything' and 'Van Ritchen's Guide to Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, August 2014, November 2017, November 2022, and May 2021 respectively.'Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn' by James Haeck, Matthew Mercer and Hannah Rose, published December 2021.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show NotesThis 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, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers.The greatest strength of bards is their sheer versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if necessary, using their magic to bolster their swords and armor. Their spells lean toward charms and illusions rather than blatantly destructive spells. They have a wide-ranging knowledge of many subjects and a natural aptitude that lets them do almost anything well. Bards become masters of the talents they set their minds to perfecting, from musical performance to esoteric knowledge.'In this episode, we cover the following:Bard Class Features (as it appears in PHB)Optional Class Features (from TCoE)Chapter discussed: 'Bards' from 'Ch. 3: Classes' and 'Bards' from 'Ch. 1: Character Options'.Books: 'Player's Handbook' and 'Tasha's Cauldron of Everything', published by Wizards of the Coast, August 2014 and November 2022 respectively.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

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/ShowsDragons Duel: A LIVE TTRPG Game Show with Audience Participation!DIY Podcasting: Editing, Sound Design, and How to Get StartedA Mörk Borg Demon Slayer Tale LIVE!CAUTION! Character Development ahead: Setting up a TTRPG Character with Backwater BastardsDicebreaker: UK TTRPG's Rising StarsConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Contains mild spoilers for 'Oathbreakers Anonymous'Show notesThis 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 regain their divine favor, and with it, their high-level skills and abilities. Check out 'Oathbreakers Anonymous' on Audible!Check out Mark's other work in audiobook narration and his D&D work on the Cast Die Podcast!Check out Scott Warren's other works on his website!Book discussed: 'Oathbreakers Anonymous' by Scott Warren, narrated by Mark Garkusha, published July 2023. Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee:

Show notesThis 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 role-playing adventure. Analytical powers would be tested to the utmost as readers must decide how to deal with the weird and wondrous creatures and artefacts they encounter, using a simplified d12 rule system.From the GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 bio:'On the world of Krynn, from deep in the heart of the Isle of Sancrist, rises a dormant volcano named Mount Nevermind. Although dormant, Mount Nevermind never sleeps, for it is where 99,000 gnomes carry out their Life Quests, as they and their ancestors have for thousands of years.Their livelihood, however, is now threatened by the Queen of Darkness, who has sent a dragon army to seize Sancrist. The gnomes' only hope of resistance is to have YOU command the final battle. But first, you must gather components of a weapon that will repel the Dark Queen's minions.In GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0, you enter the world of a visual maze, full of surprises both delightful and deadly! As a baker's son and would-be general, you begin your quest. But to complete it, you must explore the chambers within Mount Nevermind, where fearsome creatures lurk and gnomish ingenuity will astound you!'Book: GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 by Jean F. Blashfield and James M. Ward, published by TSR, 1987.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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-playing adventure. Analytical powers would be tested to the utmost as readers must decide how to deal with the weird and wondrous creatures and artefacts they encounter, using a simplified d12 rule system.From the GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 bio:'On the world of Krynn, from deep in the heart of the Isle of Sancrist, rises a dormant volcano named Mount Nevermind. Although dormant, Mount Nevermind never sleeps, for it is where 99,000 gnomes carry out their Life Quests, as they and their ancestors have for thousands of years.Their livelihood, however, is now threatened by the Queen of Darkness, who has sent a dragon army to seize Sancrist. The gnomes' only hope of resistance is to have YOU command the final battle. But first, you must gather components of a weapon that will repel the Dark Queen's minions.In GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0, you enter the world of a visual maze, full of surprises both delightful and deadly! As a baker's son and would-be general, you begin your quest. But to complete it, you must explore the chambers within Mount Nevermind, where fearsome creatures lurk and gnomish ingenuity will astound you!'Book: GNOMES - 100, DRAGONS - 0 by Jean F. Blashfield and James M. Ward, published by TSR, 1987.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 through the multiverse, crashing from one plane to the next, never at rest, forever fleeing a catastrophe that predates existence itself. Behold the Planebreaker!From the bio:'The Planebreaker visits all planes, all demiworlds, and all dimensions. Some are known to sages and planar travelers. But in a multiverse stretching across epochs, the number of previously uncatalogued planes is vast. The Planebreaker races through all of them, in time, and the Path that trails behind it creates a route that links them all.'Book discussed: 'Path of the Planebreaker', published by Monte Cook Games, July 2022.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 world's greatest roleplaying game.Bigby the Great recounts his journeys into the history, myth, and society of giants in this guide to their realms in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Here Bigby and the demigod Diancastra, child of the giants' All-Father, Annam, unveil the secrets of Annam's mighty descendants.Players will find a wealth of giant-themed character options: a subclass for barbarians, two backgrounds related to giants and their runic magic, and feat options that evoke the strength and primal magic of the giants. Dungeon Masters will gain inspiration for bringing giants to life, from maps of giant-built sites and big new monsters to tremendous treasures and intriguing trinkets in a giant's bag!Let Bigby and Diancastra teach you everything about the iconic giants of D&D!'Additional items of noteYOU are the YouTuber | Fighting Fantasy Interactive History by Jordan SorceryBook discussed: ''Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants', published by Wizards of the Coasts, August 2023.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis 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 the multiverse, crashing from one plane to the next, never at rest, forever fleeing a catastrophe that predates existence itself. Behold the Planebreaker!From the bio:'The Planebreaker visits all planes, all demiworlds, and all dimensions. Some are known to sages and planar travelers. But in a multiverse stretching across epochs, the number of previously uncatalogued planes is vast. The Planebreaker races through all of them, in time, and the Path that trails behind it creates a route that links them all.'Book discussed: 'Path of the Planebreaker', published by Monte Cook Games, July 2022.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton discuss their thoughts on 'Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen', an official Dungeons & Dragon adventure for characters levels 1–11. This adventure introduces the Dragonlance setting to 5th edition D&D with a focus on the legendary War of the Lance. Additionally, the adventure comes with the option to enhance 6 encounters by playing connected scenarios in the Warriors of Krynn board game that alter the course of the adventure.From the bio:'Enlist in the War of the Lance''March to war against the Dragon Armies in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.''Takhisis the Dragon Queen has returned to the world of Krynn. Across the land, her armies of fanatical draconians wage a brutal war of conquest. As the Dragon Armies march on the unprepared nation of Solamnia, only the defenders of the city of Kalaman stand in their way. But the Dragon Armies want more than just to crush their foes. An ancient evil in the Dragon Queen's service seeks a magical weapon that could dominate Krynn for all time.''Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen is a tale of conflict and defiance set during the legendary War of the Lance. Create characters from Krynn, the world of the Dragonlance setting, then march them to the front lines of battle against the terrifying Dragon Armies.''Optionally, use the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn board game to bring this adventure's massive battles to your Dungeons & Dragons game.'Book discussed: 'Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen', published by Wizards of the Coast, December 2022.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, late to the UA party but slowly catching up - Fiona and Hamilton are exploring 'Unearthed Arcana 2023 - Player's Handbook: Druids & Paladins' playtest document which came out in March 2023. We acknowledge that more recent playtest material may have revised some of the mechanics presented and discussed here!From the bio'This playtest document presents the rules on the Druid & Paladin Classes, revised feats, and more spells for playtesting.'Unearthed Arcana discussed: 'Unearthed Arcana 2023 - Player's Handbook: Druids & Paladins', published by Wizards of the Coast, March 2023.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons!We continue our bonus journey as we explore Sigil; The City of Doors; the centre of the multiverse; or just the confluence of energies that bore a home. Its origins unknown, this city upon the spire is the beating heart of the outer planes; portals lead to everywhere a berk may want (or not want) to go. The “ruler” aka The Lady of Pain silently controls the city with her god-like powers; yet the Factions is where the day-to-day politic exists; pseudo-intellectual ideologies they hold pit them against one-another as they try to prove their theory for life and the multiverse. Its a crazy place to live; but where isn't?Audio originally from 'Sigil - The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes Episode 17' on the Dragon YouTube channel.Book discussed: Planescape Campaign Setting, published by Wizards of the Coast (1994).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons!In this special episode, we go into the area at the center of all the Planes, The Outlands; Also known as the Plane of Concordant Opposition, is the true neutral centre of the multiversal planes. However, this only means that good, evil, chaos & order are constantly in flux as the plane seeks to exert balance in all. This leads to it being one of the most complicated and conflicted realms of Planescape. With its centre it is also the border to all the other planes through their gate towns, all of which bring an essence of their being to the outlands, a sort of taster course, if you will, for adventurers to explore before the main meal of any plane. With all this, The Outlands is deceptively simple & safe, and in fact a perfect introduction for any adventuring party to the true wonder and dangers of the multiverse.Audio originally from 'The Outlands - The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes Episode 17' on the Dragon YouTube channel.Book discussed: Planescape Campaign Setting, published by Wizards of the Coast (1994).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Hamilton and Fiona give their first impressions and thoughts regarding the previews of the 'Planescape: Adventures of the Multiverse' box set (and the Book of Many Things!).Sources:Dungeons and Dragons Fanatics - 'Planescape D&D 5e 2023: What We Know So Far'Dungeons and Dragons Fanatics - 'The Book of Many Things: What We Know So Far'Bell of Lost Souls - 'D&D: ‘Planescape: Adventures In The Multiverse' Preview – Putting The (Lady Of) Pain In Campaign Setting'DnD Beyond - 'What Is Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse? A Discovery of Infinite Realms and Possibilities'Check out the DM's Travel Book Club: A Guide To The Planes on YouTube! Grab Planescape (2e) on DMsGuild! Planescape Campaign SettingPlanes of Law (2e)Planes of Conflict (2e)Planes of Chaos (2e)A Players Primer to the Outlands (2e)Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Hamilton and Fiona head to the Upside Down with their review of the Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set!From the Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set's bio:"Unleash your imagination and live out the dream of exploring the Upside Down from the Netflix original series, Stranger Things. Mike Wheeler has created an awesome Dungeons & Dragons adventure...and now you get to play it."The Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set contains everything players need to embark on a Stranger Things adventure including the essential rules of the roleplaying game. It's a great way for new as well as seasoned Dungeon & Dragons players to experience the D&D adventure Stranger Things character Mike Wheeler has created for his friends." "Pick your character -- will you be Will the Wise or Dustin the Dwarf? Get your fireballs ready as you investigate the mysterious castle and battle the ferocious Demogorgon. Prepare for just about anything, because the game just got stranger."Book set discussed: 'Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set' published by Wizards of the Coast, March 2019.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings for D&D legacy content: Discussions of Slavery and Cannibalism as described within the setting.Show notesThis week, Fiona and returning guest host Rob explore the barren wastelands of Dark Sun, an original 2e D&D campaign setting set in the fictional, post-apocalyptic desert world of Athas.From the Dark Sun Boxed Set (2e) bio:'Amid the barren wastelands of Athas lie the scattered city-states, each in the grip of its own, tyrannical sorcerer-king. Protecting their own positions with dark magic, they demand absolute obedience. The restless mobs are placated with bread and circuses --the arenas overflow with spectators seeking release from their harsh lives.The land outside the cities belong to no one. Savage elves race across the deserts while insectoid Thri-Kreen satisfy their taste for blood. Dwarves labor at projects beyond the scope of men, and feral halflings lie in ambush.Athas is a land of deadly magic and powerful psionics that offers promise of glory or even of survival. Those who do not have the cunning to face life on Athas will surely perish - leaving nothing but bones bleached white under the blistering rays of the DARK SUN'Please be aware that the legacy content discussed on this podcast does not reflect the values of the hosts or of D&D today. Box set discussed: 'Dark Sun Boxed Set (2e)' written by Timothy B. Brown and Troy Denning and published by TSR (1991). Artwork by Tom Baxa Brom.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notes:This week, Hamilton has worn Fiona down - it's time to talk about his favourite D&D 5th ed published adventure, 'Waterdeep: Dragon Heist'! Dragon Heist is an adventure that takes place in the city of Waterdeep running through levels 1–5.From the 'Waterdeep: Dragon Heist' bio:'Welcome to Waterdeep!A fantastic treasure trove is yours for the taking in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to complete a simple quest. Thus begins a mad romp through the wards of Waterdeep as you uncover a villainous plot involving some of the city's most influential figures.A grand urban caper awaits you. Pit your skill and bravado against villains the likes of which you've never faced before, and let the dragon hunt begin!'Book discussed: 'Waterdeep: Dragon Heist', published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2018.Additional resources:Dragon Heist: Forgotten Tales by Will Doyle, James Haeck and James IntrocasoLeverage: Waterdeep series by Benjamin L. Eastman & Matt DunnConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons!In this episode, we enter the final plane in the Planes of Conflict, The Gray Wastes. Desolate wastelands of blood-stained earth sprawl upon this land of the purest evil. The original home of the Yugoloths; the denizens who manipulate and control the endless Blood War upon this battlefield at its heart. Here evil exists neither for power, strength or wealth; but just for evil itself.Audio originally from 'The Gray Wastes - The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes Episode 16' on the Dragon YouTube channel.Book discussed: 'Planes of Conflict (2e)' the third of a trilogy of supplements describing the outer planes of the Planescape Campaign Setting, published by Wizards of the Coast (1994).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons!In this episode, we make our penultimate stop in the Planes of Conflict, as we enter Elysium. The calm and beauty of pure goodness. Mountains and plains roll along the pure waters of Oceanus that flow from the endless sea of Thalasia. Calm magical landscapes that instill hope and calm.Audio originally from 'Elysium - The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes Episode 15' on the Dragon YouTube channel.Book discussed: 'Planes of Conflict (2e)' the third of a trilogy of supplements describing the outer planes of the Planescape Campaign Setting, published by Wizards of the Coast (1994).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons!In this episode, we delve further into the Planes of Conflict, as we brave the dangers of Gehenna. Flames burst from basalt floors and magma pools at your feet, tumbling down the endless mountains. Never a moment of rest on these sheer rocky slopes, and less on their interior. Some lands lay dormant from the fires, but worse rest within. And the moon itself is not what it seems…Audio originally from 'Gehenna - The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes Episode 14' on the Dragon YouTube channel.Book discussed: 'Planes of Conflict (2e)' the third of a trilogy of supplements describing the outer planes of the Planescape Campaign Setting, published by Wizards of the Coast (1994).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona chats to actor, voice-over artist, and director Natalie Winter (@WinterNatters) about her love of TTRPGs and how she went from being a player at the table to running games behind the DM's screen on stream!Nat has worked on a bunch of nerdy projects, recording for AAA games, sci-fi audio dramas and professional Dungeons and Dragons games, and much much more. Check out her website for more information.Be sure to check out Nat's RPG shenanigans on the Merely Roleplayers Podcast: an improvised ensemble audiodrama where theatrical people play roleplaying games and Roll Together - a D&D actual play channel that puts on exciting adventures with wonderful players taking you off to the worlds of D&DConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). This episode's guest was actor, voice-over artist, and director Natalie Winter (@WinterNatters). Check out her work on her website!The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton and guest Travis Vengroff, award-winning storyteller and dramatised audio producer, about Curse of Strahd, one of the most popular Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying adventures of all time.Travis is a talented sound designer and Foley artist who is best known for his work on the award-winning podcasts The White Vault, Don't Mind, Dark Dice, and VAST Horizon. Travis is the co-founder, along with his partner K.A. Statz, of Fool & Scholar Productions - one of the top indie teams in the podcast industry. Fool & Scholar Productions' shows have garnered millions of downloads, won numerous awards, and made significant contributions to the realm of audio fiction.From the Curse of Strahd Revamped bio:'BURY YOURSELF IN GOTHIC HORRORUnravel the mysteries of Ravenloft in this dread adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind's howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia.Far below, yet not beyond his keen eyesight, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms the barest hint of a smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they came—all according to his plan.A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). This episode's guest was Travis Vengroff, award-winning storyteller and dramatised audio producer.The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter:

Fiona (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM) will be at MCM London happening at the Excel Center in London this coming weekend. along with friends of the show The Backwater Bastards (@BwBastards) and Dark Dice (@DarkDicePod). They'll also be at UK Games Expo in the NEC Birmingham the following weekend. It's a busy back-to-back weekend!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons!In this episode, we keep going through the Planes of Conflict, as we take a journey through Bytopia. Hard work leads to peace. Craft & art, skill & will combine to make and create the greatest treasures of the planes. It is engineering and design over magic and quick tricks. So be ready to roll up those sleeves and get working if you want to travel this plane…Audio originally from 'Bytopia - The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Planes Episode 13' on the Dragon YouTube channel.Book discussed: 'Planes of Conflict (2e)' the third of a trilogy of supplements describing the outer planes of the Planescape Campaign Setting, published by Wizards of the Coast (1994).Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). The DM's Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub