The Tavernkeep's Guide!

Magic is all over the place, but in D&D it has some rules it has to follow.   We'll discuss the different shapes, sizes, components, and timings for spells, and how rituals work.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Discord: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

A very important part of D&D is the combat, and while we may have brushed the subject before, this time we're going a little deeper into the nitty-gritty.   We'll be discussing actions, bonus, and reactions and what all they can, and can't do. We'll also discuss initiative, and how it can be affected.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Discord: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Born between two worlds, and struggling to find a place within, we're discussing both half-orcs and half-elves today.   We'll discuss their places in the world, what they inherited from their parents, and what their possible roles in the party is. They are both extremely complex, and deeply interesting.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Discord: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Born of an infernal pact made centuries ago, and still facing the repercussions thereof, tieflings are what we're discussing.   They are a complex and diverse people with a wide skillset. Unfortunately, they are prejudiced against and judged unfairly by shallow folk with simple minds. We'll discuss what boons they can bring to a part who will treat them fairly and kindly.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Discord: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here    

Powerful, ancient, and in the title of the game, dragons. They are not what we're discussing. We're discussing their humanoid successors, the Dragonborn!   They are proud, powerful, resilient, and have a deep connection to their ancestors. We'll discuss the different lineages, and what their special abilities are. We'll also discuss what roles they can pull in a party.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Discord: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Smart, funny, and full of joie de vivre, it's gnomes!   We discuss the intelligent people that are the gnomes. They have a very interesting skillset, and are great people to be around. We'll discuss what roles and classes they can play.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Discord: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

They're varied, complex, and full of incredible potential, it's the humans!   We'll discuss their varied abilities, and what makes them the truly well-rounded wonders they are. We also discuss their ambition, and what different classes and roles a human can pull off. There's now a Golden Wheel Discord you can join: Here Youtube: Here Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Slender, graceful, and beautiful, it is the elves!   We discuss the culture and capabilities of the elves, with their multitude of divisions, created by their long and vast history. We also briefly discuss the vast array of roles an elf can fill.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

They're small, kind, generous, and adorable, but they are not to be underestimated! They're the halflings!   We'll discuss their capabilities, their culture, their shared traits, and what makes each of their subraces unique. We will also discuss what roles they may be able to fill.   There's now a Tavernkeep's Discord you can join! https://discord.gg/vyPaqWA   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

There are so many peoples and cultures in the world of D&D, and so we begin our discussion of races!   Dwarves are where we begin, the strong sturdy miners of D&D. They are far more than what Snow White might have you believe.   There is now a Discord for The Tavernkeep's Guide! Join it here: https://discord.gg/vyPaqWA   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Put down your personal projects, your pens, and your blueprints, it's time we discuss the finest craftsmen of D&D, the artificer!   They can craft unique magic items, cast spells, and build friends! We'll discuss just how they go about that, and what powers allow them to be the varied class they are.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the scholars, and nerds of D&D, the wizard!   The wizard is a unique spellcaster in regards to how the pick their spells, and one of the classes with the most subclasses, so we have a lot to discuss today!   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the dealmakers and rule breakers of D&D, the Warlock   We discuss what makes a warlock such a wildly varied class, possibly being the most customizable class in all of D&D.      Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the most innately magical class of D&D, the sorcerer.   We discuss the sorcerer's ability to bend and shape their spells, their role in the party, and the, honestly, quite few class abilities they get.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here  

Today, we discuss the sneakiest and slyest class of D&D, the rogue.    We discuss the rogue's incredible striker abilities, their ability to dodge and duck through combat, their multiclass and subclass potential, and we also have a brief discussion about the dreaded chaotic neutral rogue.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the lone rangers... er... the lone WOLVES of D&D, the Ranger.   We'll discuss their abilities, limitations, possible party roles, their subclass variations, and we'll even briefly touch upon a common issue with Rangers in regards to playing with a group.   Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Twitter: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the devout warriors of the world of D&D, the paladin. In our discussion, we cover their abilities, the limitation of their spellcasting, what roles they can easily pull in the party, what classes they pair well with, and we discuss the dreaded reputation of the goody-goody paladin. Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Youtube: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the most incredibly trained martial arts master, the monk.   We talk about the suite of abilities a monk gets, what their roles can be, and what multiclass options are available to make them even deadlier than the fighting machines they are built to be.   Also, please, share the tweet for this episode. Please. Thank you.   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the every-man of combat, the Fighter.    We discuss what a fighter actually is, and their different capabilities and possible roles in the party. We also discuss Ability Score Improvements, and we also touch on the reputation of the fighter.   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the conduits of nature, druids.   We discuss the origins of druids, what their purpose is, and what they can do in regards to powers and abilities.   Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Youtube: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Today, we discuss the most devout class, the cleric.   We discuss the cleric's purpose in life, how it came to be, and what it can do in regards to both its ability and party roles.   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Time to sing a new tune, as discuss the abilities of the bard!   We discuss the origin, philosophy, and the powers bards gain as they progress through the levels, with a very short discussion on the possible roles a bard can pull, and some of their multiclass abilities.   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

We begin our overview of classes, starting with the angriest class, the Barbarian.   We discuss the origins, and purpose of a barbarian. We also discuss the different abilities all barbarians get as they go through their levels. We also briefly discuss their multiclass capabilities.   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here 

Time to reflect on what you've learned as you've grown.   In this episode, we discuss the process of leveling up, and what bonuses and benefits come with levels, including certain set bonuses, such as proficiency bonus increases, or cantrip damage increases.   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

It's time to learn how to grow and improve.   In this episode, we discuss XP and how it works in D&D, along with discussing a few different types of progression your group can use to incentivize different play styles to fit your campaign and world.   Youtube: Here Twitter: Here Patreon: Here 

In this episode, we discuss a finer point of your party, but a very important one, party composition.   We discuss the roles a player can take in combat, their purposes, and also what roles they might pair with, both in the same character and also what other player roles they might like to team up with.    Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Youtube: Here

Pick up those dice, and throw them like a madman.   On this episode, we discuss dice, the roles and rolls, and when you'll use each. Remember, there is no such thing as too many dice!   Twitter: Here Youtube: Here Patreon: Here Art by Hermit's Media: Here

Do you like magic?   Today we'll be discussing how spellcasters choose their spells, and finish preparing our characters for their adventures. We'll cover the basics of Spell Slots. Spell Levels, Spells Prepared, Spells Known, Spell Attack, and Spell Save DC.   Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Youtube: Here Art By Hermit's Media: Here

It's time to suit up and grab our weaponry! Today, we'll be discussing our character's tools of the trade, equipment. We'll cover the different types of armor and weapons, and discuss some items you may pick up as well. We finally finish up our build-along character, Drallinma as well, and we answer our first Tavern patron question. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTavernkeep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetavernkeepsguide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr91rGgJ0WpTbRMHeXnvfPw Art by Hermit's Media: https://www.artstation.com/northernhermit

 Today. we look back at who you were and are.  It's a discussion on player backgrounds and personality traits, as they relate to your character. We define alignment, and decide some more personality traits for our build-along character, Drallinma Shadowwoods.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTavernkeep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetavernkeepsguide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr91rGgJ0WpTbRMHeXnvfPw Art by Hermit's Media: https://www.artstation.com/northernhermit

 We begin building our adventurers! Today, we discuss methods for building, and start crafting our own character, Drallinma Shadowwoods, a dark elf Monk!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTavernkeep    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetavernkeepsguide    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr91rGgJ0WpTbRMHeXnvfPw    Art by Hermit's Media: https://www.artstation.com/northernhermit

Today, it's a dive into your responsibilities as a player! Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Youtube: Here Podcast Art by Hermit's Media: Here

In this episode, it's a discussion of your roles in D&D. Twitter: Here Patreon: Here Youtube: Here Podcast art by Hermit's Media: Here

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