Podcasts about Avernus

Our adventurers enter Nemausus, a forest like cog in Mechanus, on their way towards Tiamat and Avernus.#dungonsanddragons #Mechanus #liveplay #d&d

Greig Avernus from The Absolute joined Billy to preview this Thursday's PWR PRO event from Truth Nightclub in Leven, PWR Struggle.

Our adventurers head into Mechanus where the war between Bell, Arch-Duke of Avernus, and the Upper Planes rages.#dungeonsanddragons #dnd

We begin our descent into the infernal planes with a guided tour through the first five layers of the Nine Hells, exploring where law, cruelty, and cosmic bureaucracy collide in spectacular fashion. In this episode, we dig into the lore of Baator and unpack how these iconic planes function in both Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder inspired campaigns. From blood-soaked battlefields to endless urban corruption, we explore how each layer reflects a different flavor of lawful evil and why devils remain some of tabletop gaming's most compelling villains. Along the way, we balance deep lore discussion with practical Game Master advice, examining how to use the Nine Hells in a campaign without turning them into a generic fire-and-brimstone dungeon crawl. We dive into infernal politics, the Blood War, devil hierarchies, contracts, temptation, and the terrifying ways mortals become trapped in infernal systems that are often worse than outright violence. The result is equal parts fantasy travel guide, horror setting primer, and GM toolkit for building unforgettable planar adventures. The first five layers each become distinct settings rather than interchangeable hellscapes. We look at Avernus as a battlefield scarred by endless war, while Dis leans into paranoia, oppression, and urban dread. Minauros sinks into corruption and decay where ambition disappears beneath the muck, Phlegethos burns with passion and manipulation, and Stygia freezes everything beneath layers of betrayal and ancient secrets. Throughout the episode, we emphasize that the Nine Hells work best when every layer feels philosophically different rather than visually repetitive. We also spend time discussing how infernal settings create opportunities for morally complicated storytelling. Devils become terrifying not simply because they are powerful, but because they are patient, organized, and willing to weaponize contracts, systems, and temptation. One of the biggest themes throughout the episode is how lawful evil differs from chaotic evil and why devil-centered adventures often evolve into political thrillers instead of straightforward monster hunts. Fans of planar lore, cosmology, fiendish campaigns, and dark fantasy worldbuilding will find plenty of inspiration for their own games, especially Game Masters looking to build memorable extraplanar adventures filled with intrigue, danger, and terrible bargains. Key Takeaways The Nine Hells are structured around rigid hierarchy, law, and infernal bureaucracy rather than random destruction. Each layer of Baator has a distinct identity, environment, and thematic style of evil. Avernus functions as the front line of the Blood War and is defined by constant warfare and devastation. Dis emphasizes surveillance, paranoia, oppressive systems, and urban horror. Minauros represents corruption, greed, decay, and the crushing weight of ambition. Phlegethos focuses on temptation, desire, manipulation, and destructive passion. Stygia combines frozen wastelands with themes of betrayal, imprisonment, and hidden knowledge. Devils are most effective as manipulators and dealmakers rather than straightforward combat encounters. Infernal contracts create excellent storytelling tools for long-term campaign consequences. Lawful evil villains can be more terrifying than chaotic villains because they operate within organized systems. The Blood War provides a massive cosmic backdrop that can influence entire campaigns. Planar adventures work best when the planes feel alien, dangerous, and philosophically unique. The episode encourages Game Masters to treat the Nine Hells as living settings full of politics and intrigue instead of simple dungeon environments. Infernal adventures often become stories about temptation, compromise, and moral erosion. The hosts discuss practical ways to adapt planar lore into both D&D and Pathfinder campaigns. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

We begin our descent into the infernal planes with a guided tour through the first five layers of the Nine Hells, exploring where law, cruelty, and cosmic bureaucracy collide in spectacular fashion. In this episode, we dig into the lore of Baator and unpack how these iconic planes function in both Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder inspired campaigns. From blood-soaked battlefields to endless urban corruption, we explore how each layer reflects a different flavor of lawful evil and why devils remain some of tabletop gaming's most compelling villains. Along the way, we balance deep lore discussion with practical Game Master advice, examining how to use the Nine Hells in a campaign without turning them into a generic fire-and-brimstone dungeon crawl. We dive into infernal politics, the Blood War, devil hierarchies, contracts, temptation, and the terrifying ways mortals become trapped in infernal systems that are often worse than outright violence. The result is equal parts fantasy travel guide, horror setting primer, and GM toolkit for building unforgettable planar adventures. The first five layers each become distinct settings rather than interchangeable hellscapes. We look at Avernus as a battlefield scarred by endless war, while Dis leans into paranoia, oppression, and urban dread. Minauros sinks into corruption and decay where ambition disappears beneath the muck, Phlegethos burns with passion and manipulation, and Stygia freezes everything beneath layers of betrayal and ancient secrets. Throughout the episode, we emphasize that the Nine Hells work best when every layer feels philosophically different rather than visually repetitive. We also spend time discussing how infernal settings create opportunities for morally complicated storytelling. Devils become terrifying not simply because they are powerful, but because they are patient, organized, and willing to weaponize contracts, systems, and temptation. One of the biggest themes throughout the episode is how lawful evil differs from chaotic evil and why devil-centered adventures often evolve into political thrillers instead of straightforward monster hunts. Fans of planar lore, cosmology, fiendish campaigns, and dark fantasy worldbuilding will find plenty of inspiration for their own games, especially Game Masters looking to build memorable extraplanar adventures filled with intrigue, danger, and terrible bargains. Key Takeaways The Nine Hells are structured around rigid hierarchy, law, and infernal bureaucracy rather than random destruction. Each layer of Baator has a distinct identity, environment, and thematic style of evil. Avernus functions as the front line of the Blood War and is defined by constant warfare and devastation. Dis emphasizes surveillance, paranoia, oppressive systems, and urban horror. Minauros represents corruption, greed, decay, and the crushing weight of ambition. Phlegethos focuses on temptation, desire, manipulation, and destructive passion. Stygia combines frozen wastelands with themes of betrayal, imprisonment, and hidden knowledge. Devils are most effective as manipulators and dealmakers rather than straightforward combat encounters. Infernal contracts create excellent storytelling tools for long-term campaign consequences. Lawful evil villains can be more terrifying than chaotic villains because they operate within organized systems. The Blood War provides a massive cosmic backdrop that can influence entire campaigns. Planar adventures work best when the planes feel alien, dangerous, and philosophically unique. The episode encourages Game Masters to treat the Nine Hells as living settings full of politics and intrigue instead of simple dungeon environments. Infernal adventures often become stories about temptation, compromise, and moral erosion. The hosts discuss practical ways to adapt planar lore into both D&D and Pathfinder campaigns. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Welcome to Botched: A D&D Podcast! We have a special guest! Stephen Adams is still here and he's playing Marbles! A devilish accountant in Avernus. The group is going to need all the help they can get, as they try to make their way out of the Hells. They've just finished climbing the cloaca of the castle itself and are now inside! They find themselves in some sort of strange meat room/bathroom. Now they just have to sneak their way through (because they've been struck by lightning so many times), and find Zariel, who's being tortured somewhere in the castle.The hope is that they can make a deal with Zariel in the hopes that by releasing her, she'll help them escape. However, not everything goes according to plan and tragedy strikes the team!Does the group find Zariel? Will she help them? What sort of deal are they going to try to make? What tragedy is going to strike the team? How do soulstones work, anyways? Tune in and find out!Find Stephen Adams on Instagram, but also he has podcasts for you to check out! Check out 2DorksTV on Twitch to see all of his different shows!Dennis has successfully completed a Kickstarter for his 4th graphic novel in his Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey series! Lycan is about the world's first werewolf! It's a mix of horror, mythology, adventure, and history. The 4th book in the series is all about ancient Egypt! Wanna read a story mixing a werewolf with Egyptian Gods? You can still back it on Kickstarter for the time being as we have Late Pledges enabled! Check it out on Kickstarter!We now have a PO Box! Wanna send us something? PO BOX 3178 Gettysburg, PA 17325All of our previous seasons can be found on our new channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Archives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!A special shout out and thank you to all of our supporters over on Patreon. You help us continue to churn out “quality” episodes. With your continued support we can take our show on the road! Check out our store over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find tshirts, stickers, pint glasses and more!Give us a 5 star review on Itunes. Doing so will help the show grow, but we will also read out whatever you write at the end of one of our episodes!Feel free to email us any questions, comments or suggestions at ⁠BotchedPodcast@gmail.com⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can watch the show live on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out each of the hosts' Twitch streams! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editor: Philip D Keating And Dennis RobinsonProducer: Philip and DennisExecutive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Thatcher⁠⁠⁠⁠, Chronic Ejac, Jim Beverly,Disgruntled Furniture, Chris Wisdom, ShinigamiSPQR,  Jayson Haiss, Toaster Bath and Scabby GoosePublisher: Phil and DennisArt by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emily Swan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gozer⁠

Welcome to Botched: A D&D Podcast! We have a special guest! Stephen Adams! He is playing some sort of accountant-type demon in Avernus. The group is going to need all the help they can get, as they try to make their way out of the Hells. After agitating Asmodeus, there's no clear way out, but luckily their new ally knows of a way out! They just have to find one of the Arch Demon strongholds. They usually have a portal room to the different realms. If they can make it there, they have a chance!Who is this ally? Why is he in the Hells? Where is this stronghold? What sort of defenses might it have to keep them out? How will they figure out a way around them? When will Phil learn to read how his spells work? Tune in and find out!Find Stephen Adams on Instagram, but also he has podcasts for you to check out! Check out 2DorksTV on Twitch to see all of his different shows!Right now Dennis is running a Kickstarter for his 4th graphic novel in his Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey series! Lycan is about the world's first werewolf! It's a mix of horror, mythology, adventure, and history. The 4th book in the series is all about ancient Egypt! Wanna read a story mixing a werewolf with Egyptian Gods? Check it out on Kickstarter!We now have a PO Box! Wanna send us something? PO BOX 3178 Gettysburg, PA 17325All of our previous seasons can be found on our new channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Archives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!A special shout out and thank you to all of our supporters over on Patreon. You help us continue to churn out “quality” episodes. With your continued support we can take our show on the road! Check out our store over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Botched Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find tshirts, stickers, pint glasses and more!Give us a 5 star review on Itunes. Doing so will help the show grow, but we will also read out whatever you write at the end of one of our episodes!Feel free to email us any questions, comments or suggestions at ⁠BotchedPodcast@gmail.com⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can watch the show live on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Check out each of the hosts' Twitch streams! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tristan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editor: Philip D Keating And Dennis RobinsonProducer: Philip and DennisExecutive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Thatcher⁠⁠⁠⁠, Chronic Ejac, Jim Beverly,Disgruntled Furniture, Chris Wisdom, ShinigamiSPQR,  Jayson Haiss, Toaster Bath and Scabby GoosePublisher: Phil and DennisArt by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emily Swan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gozer⁠

The Pressgang head off to a literal SHIP that is also a Tavern to grab yet another of the brothers connected to the Cultists and the disappearance of Eltorel. Problem is to get him they are going to need a plan… can they REMEMBER it long enough to grab him? Dramatis Personae Mawdrigen Gwarael the […]

Having robbed the cult and with Mortlock in hand the Adventurers are heading back to check that last little bit of the Dungeon before considering which of the next two brothers to capture. First though they need to head over to the last part of the dungeon and then go and see Zodge and drop […]

How far do these catacombs go? It seems like they might be under the whole of Baldurs Gate, and worse they seem to be entirely filled with Cultists. Can our heroes do enough damage to cripple their operations and escape, or will they inevitably fall to the machinations of the Dead Three? Dramatis Personae Mawdrigen […]

The party dives deeper into Avernus looking for a way through, and botch a robbery before finding something unexpected.(00:00) Introduction(15:00) Enter The Dungeon

Having entered the Caverns below the Bathouse the Pressganged Adventurers are already taking a terrible toll on the Cults Operations. Faced with a skeletal woman and her skeletal rats.. They choose violence. Dramatis Personae Mawdrigen Gwarael the Faerie Knight Hardwick Saliq the Owlin Barbarian Archive Miri Brightwood the Half Elf Cleric Il Porcupino Adelaide Crane […]

Fighting in the bathhouse continues, with our pressganged adventurers trying very hard to make the cultists of the dead three… go visit their gods directly. Once dealt with the plan is to enter the secret door, but what horrors will they find beneath? Dramatis Personae Mawdrigen Gwarael the Faerie Knight Hardwick Saliq the Owlin Barbarian […]

Our adventurers head off to the Bathhouse and proceed to both surveil it and partake of it’s soapy goodness. Will they be able to locate the secret entrance, or will they spend all of their time chatting up the bathouse staff? Dramatis Personae Mawdrigen Gwarael the Faerie Knight Hardwick Saliq the Owlin Barbarian Archive Miri […]

With Torina having an issue she wanted dealing with, and also having all the information the Zodge’s pressganged adventurers have to fight off what seem to be pirates. Hopefully once saved Torina will hand over the information that they need to find the Cultists of the Dead Three. Dramatis Personae Mawdrigen Gwarael the Faerie Knight […]

The Twenty-second episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with James Haeck: former lead writer for DnDBeyond; co-creator of works like Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, and Critical Role: Tal'Dori Campaign Setting Reborn; co-host of the Eldritch Lorecast podcast; and GM/Lead writer for Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the 2025 Dungeons and Cabins event, James' wisdom on the subject of writing and designing, and methods for staying creatively inspired and avoiding burnout.Check out James's work:Info about Dungeons and Cabins: https://www.dungeonsandcabins.comListen to the Eldritch Lorecast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EW3iItCF2WuyP02dCRrymApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eldritch-lorecast/id1589018435Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVGbnfPrq-RE5iupBuAurpoCawstbNPKWatch live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ghostfire_officialFollow James on Social Media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamesjhaeck.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/jamesjhaeckInstagram: https://instagram.com/joeyhaeckOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

D&D is Back! We have an Il Porcupino! We’re playing Descent into Avernus in wonderful Baldurs Gate. As you might imagine this Actual Play will be full of spoilers for that campaign. With a whole city missing from the face of Faerun Captain Zodge decides that strongarming people to help him with a problem is […]

We're unexpectedly off this week! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy another journey into hell in one of our One Shots: Avernus. This 20-episode adventure features players Ryan LaPlante, Tyler Hewitt, and Laura Hamstra, alongside Dungeon Master Tom McGee. If you like these first 2 episodes, you can find the other 18 over at our One Shots podcast!Enjoying One Shots?- Consider supporting the show for as little as $1 a month to get BTS fun, an ad-free feed, and even add your own character to the podcast! (https://dumbdumbdice.com/join)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Follow us on social media: @dumbdumbdice- Watch our video episodes on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)The One Shots logo was created by the brilliant Decapitated Markers - X (https://x.com/DecapitatedMrkr) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're unexpectedly off this week! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy another journey into hell in one of our One Shots: Avernus.This arc features our awesome DM Tom McGee, Ryan LaPlante as Werner Ragnarok, Tyler Hewitt as Hambone, and Laura Hamstra as the elderly murder machine Maude Buggins! An entire city has disappeared and the members of The Stain were determined to avenge it! Our heroes were chasing down Thavius Kreeg and were forced to fight 3 death cultists. Hambone almost died and a winged demon told him he'd be in hell soon, Werner insulted his magical bow even while he killed people with it, and Maude frenzied so hard she disembowelled one person and decapitated another! Can the Stain catch up with Kreeg and the Duke, or will they die underground?Enjoying One Shots?- Consider supporting the show for as little as $1 a month to get BTS fun, an ad-free feed, and even add your own character to the podcast! (https://dumbdumbdice.com/join)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Follow us on social media: @dumbdumbdice- Watch our video episodes on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)The One Shots logo was created by the brilliant Decapitated Markers - X (https://x.com/DecapitatedMrkr) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dinfa, Bjorn Lightborn and Johann Dawnspawn try to survive invaders from Avernus.   References Charles Barkley and Bjork Call me by your name Say my name Pink Panther   Get Bonus Content and More on Patreon: patreon.com/dungeondads   Shop: Dungeon Dads store on TeePublic FanRoll Dice (use code DungeonDads for 10% off!)   Join the Conversation: On Facebook On Instagram On Twitter On Reddit On YouTube   Episode Page: dungeondads.com/episode149  

From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong' and the BBC's ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast: Hell Or High Rollers.Join the adventure now and follow the story of 4 Villains as they attempt to break out of D&D Hell! If you enjoyed this episode you can listen to the whole of Season 1 here , or by searching ‘Hell or High Rollers' wherever you get your podcasts! This episode contains Adult content and listener discretion is advisedDon't forget that you can support the show on PatreonCast IncludesGM is David Hearn @DaveHearn2GlueBrick Bumbledung is @ChrisLeaskGhoul is @EllieMorrisEric Sanguinious is @AdamMeggidoHenley Whispers is @HenryShieldsSocialsFollow us on Twitter @hellorhighpodFollow us on Instagram @hellorhighrollersWebsite www.hellorhighrollers.comProductionTheme song by Max Runham Max Runham SpotifyCover art by @EllieMorris & @HenryShieldsProducer @GarethTempestGet in contact with us hellorhighrollerspodcast@gmail.comAdditional music and SFX from epidemic sound and Sound Stripe libraries, respectively This podcast is hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy-policy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong' and the BBC's ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast: Hell Or High Rollers. Join the adventure now and follow the story of 4 Villains as they attempt to break out of D&D Hell!  If you enjoyed this episode you can listen to the whole of Season 1 here , or by searching ‘Hell or High Rollers' wherever you get your podcasts!  This episode contains Adult content and listener discretion is advised Don't forget that you can support the show on Patreon Cast Includes GM is David Hearn @DaveHearn2 GlueBrick Bumbledung is @ChrisLeask Ghoul is @EllieMorris Eric Sanguinious is @AdamMeggido Henley Whispers is @HenryShields Socials Follow us on Twitter @hellorhighpod Follow us on Instagram @hellorhighrollers Website www.hellorhighrollers.com Production Theme song by Max Runham Max Runham Spotify Cover art by @EllieMorris & @HenryShields Producer @GarethTempest Get in contact with us hellorhighrollerspodcast@gmail.com Additional music and SFX from epidemic sound and Sound Stripe libraries, respectively  This podcast is hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy-policy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Paranormal Activity, Yvette Fielding and Karl Beattie descend into the world's most chilling legends as they investigate so-called Gateways to Hell—terrifying sites believed to be literal entrances to the underworld.From the blazing maw of the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan to the ancient, echoing caverns of Cape Matapan in Greece, we explore the chilling histories, spiritual symbolism, and supernatural stories that surround these locations.Are these hellish landmarks naturally occurring geological phenomena—or evidence of something far darker?Discover why places like Siberia's Batagaika Crater, Iceland's Hekla Volcano, and Italy's Avernus have stirred fear for centuries, and delve into the disturbing legends of the Seven Gates of Hell in Pennsylvania and St. Patrick's Purgatory in Ireland.What caused these sites to earn their infernal reputations?Are they merely myth—or gateways to something we dare not understand?A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Gemakkelijk is de afdaling naar de Avernus." - Stine laat filosoof Pablo Lamberti aan het woord over de Romeinse dichter Vergilius.

Episode 1 - Avernus   From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong' and the BBC's ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast: Hell Or High Rollers.   Join the adventure now and follow the story of 4 Villains as they attempt to break out of D&D Hell!    If you enjoyed this episode you can listen to the whole of Season 1 here, or by searching ‘Hell or High Rollers' wherever you get your podcasts!    This episode contains Adult content and listener discretion is advised   Don't forget that you can support the show on Patreon   Cast Includes GM is David Hearn @DaveHearn2 GlueBrick Bumbledung is @ChrisLeask Ghoul is @EllieMorris Eric Sanguinious is @AdamMeggido Henley Whispers is @HenryShields   Socials Follow us on Twitter @hellorhighpod Follow us on Instagram @hellorhighrollers Website www.hellorhighrollers.com   Production Theme song by Max Runham Max Runham Spotify Cover art by @EllieMorris & @HenryShields Producer @GarethTempest Get in contact with us hellorhighrollerspodcast@gmail.com Additional music and SFX from epidemic sound and Sound Stripe libraries, respectively  This podcast is hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.

Since ancient times Avernus, an ancient volcanic crater in the Campania region of southern Italy, has been the source of legend. In this special minisode, I bring you the story of Italy's legendary gateway to the underworld.Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.Episode sourcesSupport the showEnchantedPodcast.netFacebook/enchantedpodcastInstagram/enchantedpodcastTumblr/enchantedpodcast

Welcome to episode 299 of MSRcast! Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they dive into a ton of killer new releases. This episode features tracks from Turbokill, Rivendell, Unto Others, Blighted Eyes, Erendil, Avernus, and Moonloop, plus crushing songs from Swallow the Sun and Wolfheart. We'll also get into the latest news in the metal world, discussing the Deicide tour cancellation, KK's Priest calling off their Houston show, and the epic 30th Anniversary Ayreon concerts. On top of that, we chat about the upcoming Ensiferum/Korpiklaani tour and give our thoughts on fresh albums from Nightwish, Blood Incantation, Undeath, Iotunn, Weather Systems, and more! Stay tuned and keep it metal! m/ Playlist: Turbokill - A Million Ways Rivendell - The Lay of Leithian - Unsung Tales Unto Others - Suicide Today - Never, Neverland Blighted Eye - The Wounding - Agony's Bespoke Erendil - Ancient Dragon - Songs of Ancient Magic Avernus - Exitus - Grievance Swallow The Sun - MelancHoly - Shining Wolfheart - Evenfall - Draconian Darkness Moonloop - Cosmic Matter - Fate In Motion  Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don't forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

The party gears up for their charge on the Vanthamper Estate following up to put an end to the conspiracy that would ultimately bring an end to Baldur's Gate unless interceded.DISCLAIMER: This season was unfinished and is the final episode. Sam our DM had to pursue various life changes in transitioning their gender. We understand and love Sam, offer our full support, and hope to see a return someday to continue the saga, even though that day may never come. We released this last session we recorded together in the campaign even though we didn't do much to further the story. Thanks to all who listen and continue to listen.

The party gears up and prepares for their infiltration of the Vanthamper Estate, in order to prevent Baldur's Gate from falling into the heiress's hands.DISCLAIMER:After this episode was recorded, this season became incomplete. The DM for Baldur's Gate, Sam, was undergoing a critical life change in the form of transitioning. Sam no longer wishes to participate in the podcast, and we've respected this wish and have given the space necessary to make sure everyone's mental health is the best it can be. We hope to recover this season some day and wish Sam all the best, but until then this will remain as the final episode of Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus.

Receiving the go ahead from Captain Zodge, the group has two options in front of them to deal with the Vanthamper conspiracy to take over Baldur's Gate and evict the Flaming Fist guard from it. Choosing the a more delicate option, the party decides to talk to and convince, or perhaps persuade with less words, the aspiring duke's son, Americk to help them take down his mother in order to save Baldur's Gate and maybe the whole realm.

The party gathers back at Elfsong Tavern to consult with Captain Zodge about their successful mission of dealing with the Dead Three cultists. With their names now cleared of their crimes and with heavy rewards in their pockets, the party then continues onward to follow a new lead on the Vanthampers, a family whose goal is to overthrow Baldur's Gate by eliminating all of the Flaming Fist forces. With such a complex conspiracy, our party must work alone to possibly try to save the entire city.

Atmospheric doom metal band Avernus joins me for a conversation at Melinda's Pub (6906 W 111th Worth). After a considerable time away, Avernus returns with the stunning new release, "Grievances." We talk about the new album and its broad, cinematic scope, as well as the band's jagged path to the present day.    "Grievances" is a solid album; it's doom metal for people who think they don't like doom metal.   Before the chat with Avernus, Melinda's Pub owner Chris Barry jumps in the car for a quick chat about his place (go there for the smash burger!). In an ironic twist, we didn't eat smash burgers until after the camera and mics were shut down (they were awesome, though.).   ##   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation.   A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.   Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.   Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728  

Atmospheric doom metal band Avernus joins me for a conversation at Melinda's Pub (6906 W 111th Worth). After a considerable time away, Avernus returns with the stunning new release, “Grievances.” We talk about the new album and its broad, cinematic scope, as well as the band's jagged path to the present day.    “Grievances” is a solid album; it's doom metal for people who think they don't like doom metal.   Before the chat with Avernus, Melinda's Pub owner Chris Barry jumps in the car for a quick chat about his place (go there for the smash burger!). In an ironic twist, we didn't eat smash burgers until after the camera and mics were shut down (they were awesome, though.).   ##   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation.   A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.   Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.   Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The party completes their mission, eliminating the cultists within their secret cavern after barely making it out alive. Now with a huge accomplishment under their belt, the Dead Three find themselves at odds with our players after they emerge topside back into Baldur's Gate.

The party continues through the dungeon of the Dead Three Cultists uncovering more twists and turns. Someone obtains a DM custom weapon after someone else carelessly attacks a crypt, which comes of use when they encounter one of the largest threats within the dungeon. Will they even survive?

It's the final countdown of Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons adventures and campaigns. Classics like Curse of Strahd and Tomb of Annihilation stack up against the rest? Tune in to fine out and to see the final rankings!  Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon where you can watch the video version of this episode in addition to all our bonus episodes and homebrew (including our best starting adventure)!  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join the DMofNone Discord! Listen to Part 1 here: https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/320-the-complete-5e-adventure-tier-list-part-1-of-3  Listen to Part 2 here: https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/321-the-complete-5e-adventure-tier-list-part-2-of-3  Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice; The Final Countdown - Europe. Previous reviews and advice for running 5e modules: Curse of Strahd https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/episode-32-tfw-no-goth-gf-curse-of-stahd-review  Waterdeep: Dragon Heist https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/ep-45-water-heist-deep-dragon  Ghosts of Saltmarsh https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/ep-75-ghosts-of-saltmarsh-review  Balder's Gate: Descent into Avernus https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/episode-92-2fast-2avernus  Lost Mine of Phandelver https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/episode-120-lost-mine-of-phandelver  Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/138-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-part-1  Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/139-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-part-2  Candlekeep Mysteries (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/157-candlekeep-mysteries-part-one  Candlekeep Mysteries (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/159-candlekeep-mysteries-part-two  The Wild Beyond the Witchlight https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/187-the-wild-beyond-the-witchlight  Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/199-strixhaven-part-2-running-the-adventure  Call of the Netherdeep https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/216-call-of-the-netherdeep-review  Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/229-journeys-through-the-radiant-citadel-part-1  Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/230-journeys-through-the-radiant-citadel-part-2  Spelljammer: Light of Xaryxis https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/233-light-of-xaryxis  Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/247-dragonlance-shadow-of-the-dragon-queen  Planescape: A Turn of Fortune's Wheel https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/285-a-turn-of-fortunes-wheel  Vecna: Eve of Ruin (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/310-vecna-eve-of-ruin-part-one  Vecna: Eve of Ruin (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/311-vecna-eve-of-ruin-part-2  Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Patreon Only Episode) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/teaser-quests-from-the-infinite-staircase  Final Rankings:   

Hello listeners and Watchers in the mists! A DM, a Jester, and a Sound Engineer all got hit with nasty colds and are still on the mend, so unfortunately we don't have new episodes of Jesters of Ravenloft for you this week. While we're waiting for their voices to recover and the brain-fog to clear, we'd like to introduce to you one of our One Shots, a Dumb-Dumbs & Dice live-play podcast where professional voice actors and improvisers tackle "one shot" adventures set in different RPGs. In this One Shot adventure, we welcome you to Avernus! This arc features our DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), voice over artists and comedians Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) and Tyler Hewitt (@Tyler_Hewitt), and a returning cast member - that's right - Laura Hamstra (@lauraehamstra) IS BACK IN ACTION! So journey into one of the latest D&D modules, with some of your favourite performers and their brand new characters, and get ready for a ride straight into hell. Find more episodes on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1FOiypy5a7bBO0lsl1gdGt?si=f9c9989c294f4293), or by searching for One Shots wherever you listen to podcasts. Enjoying One Shots? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ The One Shots logo was created by the brilliant Decapitated Markers - Twitter (https://twitter.com/DecapitatedMrkr) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The March of Campaigns continues! Every single official 5e Dungeons and Dragons adventure, module, and anthology will be reviewed and ranked. Dungeon Masters will weep. Players will laugh. The end of Fifth Edition is nigh.  Subscribe to the DMofNone Patreon where you can watch the video version of this episode in addition to all our bonus episodes and homebrew!  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join the DMofNone Discord! Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice. Previous reviews and advice for running 5e modules: Curse of Strahd https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/episode-32-tfw-no-goth-gf-curse-of-stahd-review  Waterdeep: Dragon Heist https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/ep-45-water-heist-deep-dragon  Ghosts of Saltmarsh https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/ep-75-ghosts-of-saltmarsh-review  Balder's Gate: Descent into Avernus https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/episode-92-2fast-2avernus  Lost Mine of Phandelver https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/episode-120-lost-mine-of-phandelver  Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/138-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-part-1  Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/139-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-part-2  Candlekeep Mysteries (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/157-candlekeep-mysteries-part-one  Candlekeep Mysteries (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/159-candlekeep-mysteries-part-two  The Wild Beyond the Witchlight https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/187-the-wild-beyond-the-witchlight  Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/199-strixhaven-part-2-running-the-adventure  Call of the Netherdeep https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/216-call-of-the-netherdeep-review  Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/229-journeys-through-the-radiant-citadel-part-1  Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/230-journeys-through-the-radiant-citadel-part-2  Spelljammer: Light of Xaryxis https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/233-light-of-xaryxis  Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/247-dragonlance-shadow-of-the-dragon-queen  Planescape: A Turn of Fortune's Wheel https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/285-a-turn-of-fortunes-wheel  Vecna: Eve of Ruin (Pt 1) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/310-vecna-eve-of-ruin-part-one  Vecna: Eve of Ruin (Pt 2) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/311-vecna-eve-of-ruin-part-2  Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Patreon Only Episode) https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/teaser-quests-from-the-infinite-staircase 

The party continues through the Dead Three Dungeon pushing to the end, not before encountering more of its secrets, triggering traps of lethal proportion, and a deadly necromancer.

The party follow up on information gathered from the Elfsong Tavern and head to the bath house to look for a secret entrance used by the Dead Three cultists. Finding them will gain trust from the Flaming Fist Captain, and possibly earn respect enough to clear their names from the murder that brings them together.

A party drawn together under strange circumstances tied to a murder in the city. Since then, the guard have closed off the borders and prevented anyone from entering or exiting Baldur's Gate. Now those involved in the murder having kept it secret, find themselves set on a quest to help a Captain of the Flaming Fist gather information from an informant at Elfsong Tavern.

Before the official season begins for D&D 5th Edition's "Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus" campaign, the party must first decide on some major roles and conditions for which the story begins. They select to start being tied to a particular murder in Baldur's Gate, being executed by one in the party, lied about by another, while the rest were simple bystanders pulled into the growing conspiracy. What happens next will be the beginning a grand adventure.

Hold on to your dice and brace yourselves, Vecna, the deadliest Lich in all the realms, has returned; and this time, he's not playing around. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're reviewing this perilous new journey from Wizards of The Coast. As you face off against the ultimate evil in an epic battle to save all of existence, get ready to traverse the multiverse, from the Forgotten Realms to Eberron and beyond as you race against time to stop Vecna's destructive ritual. This adventure will push you to your limits and challenge everything you thought you knew about Dungeons & Dragons. Curse of Strahd (affiliate link) Death House Descent into Avernus (affiliate link) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (affiliate link) The Vecna Dossier Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye Previous Episodes Tales of the Valiant (with Teasers!) - RPGBOT.News S3E35 Other Stuff Tales of the Valiant Alpha - A Review If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Beneath the Vanthampur Villa, the party does battle with Thalamra, one of the Grand Duke's of Baldur's Gate and servant of Tiamat. Once their mission of vengeance here is finished, it will be time to head to the Dragon Queen's home turf. Little do they know, she is ready for them. We have a Discord server! If you like the show and would like to hang out, come visit us here! https://discord.gg/CzHp7bTg Music in this episode was produced by Vindsvept (https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/)

The adventurers confront Zariel to determine the fate of Elturel.

The adventures return to Elturel, determined to rescue the stolen city.

Who will claim the Sword of Zariel?

Our heroes enter the city of Avernus. Shenanigans ho! Dont forget to check out http://www.dragonattackinsurance.com   Copyright Puzzle in a Thunderstorm LLC 2023 Music by Morgan Clarke and Anna Bosnick

William and Brian will descend into Avernus once again to face the fallen angel, Zariel, to learn more of her original chosen sword as well as what has taken it's place. Learn all about this glorious and powerful weapon this week on The Dungeoncast! Pre-order Starseeker's Guide to Draken Star today!! Our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Dungeoncast Merch Patreon Discord Twitter Instagram Our Amazon Wishlist  Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices