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DnDeBrief Episode 042 The Campaign Finale Summary: The group finishes the campaign. Do they all survive? Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 042 The Campaign Finale Summary: The group finishes the campaign. Do they all survive? Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 041 Return to the Beak Summary: The group travels back to Darkport to find and retrieve the 'dogs' from the Cathedral of the Beak. When they get there they find something unexpected. Debrief: Short debrief at the beginning of the episode to discuss skipping to 20th level and the issues therein. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 041 Return to the Beak Summary: The group travels back to Darkport to find and retrieve the 'dogs' from the Cathedral of the Beak. When they get there they find something unexpected. Debrief: Short debrief at the beginning of the episode to discuss skipping to 20th level and the issues therein. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 040 Leralak Found Summary: After turning back the flood the group rests as their ship heads out to meet Leralak's forces, which are now on dry land and at a disadvantage. Debrief: Very short debrief about high level characters and how difficult it is for the DM to deal with spellcasting villains among all the other stuff they have to do during a session. This episode was brought to by the terms 'soul jar' and 'living statue.' Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 040 Leralak Found Summary: After turning back the flood the group rests as their ship heads out to meet Leralak's forces, which are now on dry land and at a disadvantage. Debrief: Very short debrief about high level characters and how difficult it is for the DM to deal with spellcasting villains among all the other stuff they have to do during a session. This episode was brought to by the terms 'soul jar' and 'living statue.' Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 039 Turn Back the Flood Summary: The group enters the soul-sucking chamber and fights the 'old man' who seems to be stealing souls from prisoners. Is the old man Betet? What happens to the shortsword they think is evil? How many dogs has Khonnos absorbed? What ARE those dogs? Will they rescue the prisoners? Will Dalencia live? Will any of these questions be answered? Debrief: The players discuss having 15th level characters and the huge amounts of resources they have available to them. We also touch on fear effects in 5e D&D, and a little about encounter design. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
DnDeBrief Episode 039 Turn Back the Flood Summary: The group enters the soul-sucking chamber and fights the 'old man' who seems to be stealing souls from prisoners. Is the old man Betet? What happens to the shortsword they think is evil? How many dogs has Khonnos absorbed? What ARE those dogs? Will they rescue the prisoners? Will Dalencia live? Will any of these questions be answered? Debrief: The players discuss having 15th level characters and the huge amounts of resources they have available to them. We also touch on fear effects in 5e D&D, and a little about encounter design. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Audio Podcast link found at: http://www.thetomeshow.com/?s=DnDeBrief Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 038 - The Stone Road Summary: The group travels with Queen Dalencia and Lord Tobik to the entry-way of the soulspire - a location called The Stone Road. Debrief: What happens when a player suddenly leaves a longstanding campaign? Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 038 - The Stone Road Summary: The group travels with Queen Dalencia and Lord Tobik to the entry-way of the soulspire - a location called The Stone Road. Debrief: What happens when a player suddenly leaves a longstanding campaign? Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 037 - The Demon Forge Summary: The group travels through the intermittent flesh-gate opened when they signed their contracts and enter the Demon Forge. After obtaining the Arc of Sorrow they return to the library, devise a plane to instigate step 3 of their flood reversal plan. Blacksley throws a wrench into their plans. Debrief: No debrief - long debrief next episode! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: The image and map used in this session are from 2C Gaming's Total Party Kill Handbook (vol. 2) and the forge map and encounter was adapted from the Demon's Foundry encounter (pages 77-82). Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 037 - The Demon Forge Summary: The group travels through the intermittent flesh-gate opened when they signed their contracts and enter the Demon Forge. After obtaining the Arc of Sorrow they return to the library, devise a plane to instigate step 3 of their flood reversal plan. Blacksley throws a wrench into their plans. Debrief: No debrief - long debrief next episode! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: The image and map used in this session are from 2C Gaming's Total Party Kill Handbook (vol. 2) and the forge map and encounter was adapted from the Demon's Foundry encounter (pages 77-82). Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 036 - Can You Contract the Soul of Another? Summary: The group travels through the Infernal Gate to meet up with a devil and get permission to use their gate. Thus begins step two of their plan to reverse the flooding! Debrief: We talk about making contracts with devils in your D&D game., then we touch on PC secrets, finishing off the debrief discussing the fine line between playing a smart NPC smart and playing an NPC too smart and not leaving the PCs a chance to succeed. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: The image and map used in this session are from 2C Gaming's Total Party Kill Handbook (vol. 1) and the chain maze was adapted from the Devil's Maze encounter (pages 132-137) in that book. Here is a link to the image Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 036 - Can You Contract the Soul of Another? Summary: The group travels through the Infernal Gate to meet up with a devil and get permission to use their gate. Thus begins step two of their plan to reverse the flooding! Debrief: We talk about making contracts with devils in your D&D game., then we touch on PC secrets, finishing off the debrief discussing the fine line between playing a smart NPC smart and playing an NPC too smart and not leaving the PCs a chance to succeed. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: The image and map used in this session are from 2C Gaming's Total Party Kill Handbook (vol. 1) and the chain maze was adapted from the Devil's Maze encounter (pages 132-137) in that book. Here is a link to the image Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 035 - The Blue Plateau Summary: The group travels to to the Blue Plateau to perform the first step in fixing the rift there, Khonnos meets his patron, and now they have to figure out how to complete step two! Debrief: How do you make sure all the PCs stay involved when some of them complete their goals before other PC? Also, we discuss the group patron model in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 035 - The Blue Plateau Summary: The group travels to to the Blue Plateau to perform the first step in fixing the rift there, Khonnos meets his patron, and now they have to figure out how to complete step two! Debrief: How do you make sure all the PCs stay involved when some of them complete their goals before other PC? Also, we discuss the group patron model in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 034 - A Kingdom Readies Summary: The group meets with the Queens, in a secure location, to give a report about recent events in the Royal Manor. Emmeryn gets spellcasting supplies from the Abbey Treasury to help heal the quarantined citizens. When the group gets to the docks they are stunned to see an old friend on a ship, mustering the Royal Navy. Khonnos tells the Hokka of the preparations for war and they gladly assist the Kalportians. Marcel and Emmeryn designate an acting captain for their own ship and the party prepares itself for their next steps. On their way to put the book of proofs back in the Spire Room of the Library of Therondimus, they run into Gaston and Emmeryn gets her cloak back. Debrief: No debrief this episode - we didn't want to interrupt the roleplaying! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 034 - A Kingdom Readies Summary: The group meets with the Queens, in a secure location, to give a report about recent events in the Royal Manor. Emmeryn gets spellcasting supplies from the Abbey Treasury to help heal the quarantined citizens. When the group gets to the docks they are stunned to see an old friend on a ship, mustering the Royal Navy. Khonnos tells the Hokka of the preparations for war and they gladly assist the Kalportians. Marcel and Emmeryn designate an acting captain for their own ship and the party prepares itself for their next steps. On their way to put the book of proofs back in the Spire Room of the Library of Therondimus, they run into Gaston and Emmeryn gets her cloak back. Debrief: No debrief this episode - we didn't want to interrupt the roleplaying! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 034 - A Kingdom Readies Summary: The group meets with the Queens, in a secure location, to give a report about recent events in the Royal Manor. Emmeryn gets spellcasting supplies from the Abbey Treasury to help heal the quarantined citizens. When the group gets to the docks they are stunned to see an old friend on a ship, mustering the Royal Navy. Khonnos tells the Hokka of the preparations for war and they gladly assist the Kalportians. Marcel and Emmeryn designate an acting captain for their own ship and the party prepares itself for their next steps. On their way to put the book of proofs back in the Spire Room of the Library of Therondimus, they run into Gaston and Emmeryn gets her cloak back. Debrief: No debrief this episode - we didn't want to interrupt the roleplaying! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 033 - Royal Manor Lockdown Summary: The group discovers a dead body or two and the royal manor goes into lockdown as the PCs try and figure out just what is going on. Blaxley performs a heroic deed with the help of a mysterious dagger. And who is Minister Cromov? Debrief: Technical difficulties at the back end of this episode led to a loss of debrief audio, so the episode ends abruptly. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 033 - Royal Manor Lockdown Summary: The group discovers a dead body or two and the royal manor goes into lockdown as the PCs try and figure out just what is going on. Blaxley performs a heroic deed with the help of a mysterious dagger. And who is Minister Cromov? Debrief: Technical difficulties at the back end of this episode led to a loss of debrief audio, so the episode ends abruptly. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 033 - Royal Manor Lockdown Summary: The group discovers a dead body or two and the royal manor goes into lockdown as the PCs try and figure out just what is going on. Blaxley performs a heroic deed with the help of a mysterious dagger. And who is Minister Cromov? Debrief: Technical difficulties at the back end of this episode led to a loss of debrief audio, so the episode ends abruptly. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 032 - Saint Reyla the Wise Summary: The group meets with the Queens to try and convince them to sanction a test of truth on Tullus, the Abbot of Straben. Meanwhile, all of Kalport has heard of the good works of Reyla. Debrief: Long episode with some technical difficulties led to no debrief this time. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 032 - Saint Reyla the Wise Summary: The group meets with the Queens to try and convince them to sanction a test of truth on Tullus, the Abbot of Straben. Meanwhile, all of Kalport has heard of the good works of Reyla. Debrief: Long episode with some technical difficulties led to no debrief this time. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 032 - Saint Reyla the Wise Summary: The group meets with the Queens to try and convince them to sanction of test of truth on Tullus, the Abbot of Straben. Meanwhile, all of Kalport has heard of the good works of Reyla. Debrief: Long episode with some technical difficulties led to no debrief this time. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 032 - Saint Reyla the Wise Summary: The group meets with the Queens to try and convince them to sanction of test of truth on Tullus, the Abbot of Straben. Meanwhile, all of Kalport has heard of the good works of Reyla. Debrief: Long episode with some technical difficulties led to no debrief this time. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 031 - Proficiency with Dessert Platters Summary: Axley and Khonnos go to the celebratory ball while Emmeryn and Marcel go about town. Debrief: 4 minute chit-chat. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 031 - Proficiency with Dessert Platters Summary: Axley and Khonnos go to the celebratory ball while Emmeryn and Marcel go about town. Debrief: 4 minute chit-chat. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 031 - Proficiency with Dessert Platters Summary: Axley and Khonnos go to the celebratory ball while Emmeryn and Marcel go about town. Debrief: 4 minute chit-chat. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 030 - Bone Ooze Summary: Still inside the Library, the gang sets out to find Emmeryn's Mom in a room called the Ossuary. Uh-oh. Debrief: GM-less roleplaying games. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 029 - Skeletons and Maps Summary: The gang is still in the Library of Therondimus, finding out all sorts of useful things about Betet and the world as it used to be. They meet yet another new friend, who turns out to be a professor of sorts. Debrief: Sentient Weapons!!! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Map of Ruboryn before the sinking: Ruboryn Map in Map Gallery of Library Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 028 - Ratman and the Maze Summary: The gang visits the Library of Therondimus, learning just how big the repository of knowledge actually is. They meet the curator, the caterer, and a new friend. Debrief: We discuss methods of note-taking as a player and as a DM. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 027 - Meet The Queens Summary: As the gang travels to Kalport, Khonnos uses a dangerous spell and ends up unconscious for enough time to make the others worry. They reach Kalport and are greeted with a summons from the queens. They parley with the queens, meet the Abbot of Straben, and then take their leave to go investigate the Library of Therondimus. Debrief: This episode's long and expansive debrief starts at the 2 hour 22 minute mark. We discuss RPGs as a coping mechanism, the 5-minute workday phenomenon in D&D, play-styles and systems, the evolution of D&D, and why the inspiration mechanic is oft neglected. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
The Tome Show is now hosting the D&DeBrief actual play D&D 5e podcast. This is episode 25, if you are not caught up with the story, you can find previous episodes under the Actual Play category at TheTomeShow.com or search the back catalog of the Tome Show using your favorite podcatcher. D&DeBrief episode 026 - The Metaphysics of Souls Summary: As the gang travels to Kalport they discuss their situation and decide how to proceed. When they arrive they are greeted with a summons from the queens. Debrief: The debrief topic in this episode is how do you know how much information to give the players? How do you ensure they get all the info they need? When do you give the clues? And what are the consequences for too many clues or not enough clues? Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
The Tome Show is now hosting the D&DeBrief actual play D&D 5e podcast. This is episode 25, if you are not caught up with the story, you can find previous episodes under the Actual Play category at TheTomeShow.com or search the back catalog of the Tome Show using your favorite podcatcher. D&DeBrief episode 025 - Intervention Summary: Sharkface convinces Marcel to use the amulet to try and heal his crew and the results are... mixed. Debrief: The debrief topics in this episode includes player agency, cursed items, and subtle, but powerful items in a game, as well as Sam giving more insight as to why the duel with Sharkface didn't turn out the way everyone thought. Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
The Tome Show is now hosting the D&DeBrief actual play D&D 5e podcast. This is episode 24, if you are not caught up with the story, you can find previous episodes under the Actual Play category at TheTomeShow.com or search the back catalog of the Tome Show using your favorite podcatcher. D&DeBrief episode 024 - The Three-Fold Lake Summary: In the aftermath of the battle the group has to prepare for the coming storm. Khonnos and Marcel question Emmeryn's mom while Axley deciphers the book of Proofs. Emmeryn makes plans for their next journey and Khonnos tries to contact his patron to get some needed answers. Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of roughly 1-hour episodes. As a result, this episode has no debrief. The team is working on a way to get 15 minutes of debrief in every episode! Stay Tuned! Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for debrief topics? Email us! DnDeBrief@gmail.com Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 017 - Goodbye Darkport, Hello Sharkface Summary: Axley and Reyla are 'stuck' in the Curiosity with Blaxley Chillingquest and Toddeus. While the Goat discusses how to run a guild with Blaxley, Axley tries to comfort Reyla and find out if she knows anything. Meanwhile, back in the Chamber of Eyes, Marcel, Emmeryn, and Khonnos figure out how to destroy the dog statue and then Emmeryn calls on her Goddess Goras to help get them out of the Temple safely. The group is finally reunited and makes their way off of the Dark Plateau. Axley pilots the Curiosity safely back to the Tempest's Fortune and the group tries to figure out what the heck Leralak is and what he is doing. When they arrive, they find there is another ship - a large galleon - floating in the ocean a few hundred feet away from the Tempest's Fortune. There has been a message delivered by some blue goblins requesting a duel and there is a herd of sharks circling the group's ship. They set about devising a plan to deal with the pirates. Debrief: We discuss the importance of being flexible when a player makes a PC that is specialized for a particular environment or type of campaign, but then the game ends up putting the PCs predominantly in a different environment or the entire campaign takes off in an unexpected direction. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 014 - To Gate or Not To Gate Summary: Khonnos gives his answer to the Hokka Chief and a feast is set up in the party's honor. The group questions the living blue goblin and the dead one. They find themselves with many more questions and call on Toddeous the Goat to help them decide what to do next. They talk about the gates to the Green Plateau, find out that Marcel smells different, make a wonderful discovery and then a gruesome one. Debrief: This episode we talk about how to promote a stream/show/game to get a game out there and gather fans. We also talk about the value of time and the value of art resources in the streaming community, as well as the difference between amateur games and streamed games with voice actors and comedians. We also touch briefly on using D&D and other roleplaying games in a clinical setting. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 015 - Darkport By Night, Raven's Delight Summary: Axley and Marcel decide to investigate the Curiosity to try and find out how fast it can travel. They stumble upon a blue goblin infestation on the island and rush back to the village to tell everyone about their findings. Meanwhile, Khonnos and Emmeryn meet with the Hokka people to discuss their plans. Upon hearing news of the goblins, Khonnos instructs them to destroy the threat while he goes with Axley, Marcel, and Emmeryn to fight a different foe. The group then departs the island and tests the ability of the Curiosity to travel between planes. They find themselves in a darker place with different rules of behavior and a price to pay. They meet the corrupt town guards and Axley makes a brazen attempt at deception. Finally, they figure out where they are supposed to go, and it is larger than they thought! How are they going to get in there? Debrief: This episode we discuss Player Knowledge vs Character Knowledge. Also... How does a DM handle it when a particular PC has a better chance to know something compared to a different PC? How does a player handle it when there is a difference in what the PC knows compared to the player? Does this knowledge ever conflict with player agency? We touch on the idea of participation vs being an audience member, and whether a DM tells the players what their PCs missed when they are done with an adventure. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 016 - Finding Leralak Summary: The group finds a way into the Cathedral of the Beak. The method used includes dancing lights, flying, invisibility, and a friendly but loud raven. They find their way to the top floor of the tower and into Leralak's laboratory. A teleportation circle brings them all to the Chamber of Eyes where they face a howling spike-haired dog-thing and Leralak, who still holds Emmeryn's mother hostage! Do they rescue her and escape? Listen to find out! Debrief: This episode we discuss how to keep the story going when dealing with high level PC powers, the DM taking ideas from the player, and adventure bottlenecks a.k.a. how to avoid the locked door problem. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 020 - The Coral Dog Summary: A Coral Dog, a SkullSword, and a Book of Proofs! The party debates what to do with the dog-creature in the Hokka Temple and also try to decide what statement to write into the Book of Proofs for evaluation. As they make their plans for their journey to the temple they find Blaxley Chillingquest sitting in front of the skull sword they can't shake off. He tries to convince Axley to wield the sword and the group gets the idea the sword speaks to Blaxley. They make their way into the depths of the temple where the coral dog is to be found. The room is very different from the way it was when they were here previously. The boiling mud room has changed into a frozen ice pool. They interact with the coral altar dog and something unexpected happens! And then Bolem returns... Debrief: This debrief is a very brief chat amongst the group. We talk about the changes in the characters and their places in the setting, and how the game is going in general. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 018 - The Book of Proofs Summary: Khonnos and Marcel plan their response to the duel challenge made by Sharkface's envoy. Emmeryn and Axley, with the help of a mage hand from Khonnos, try and figure out what the book with the skin cover is actually meant to do. Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of 1-hour episodes. As a result, the debrief portion of the stream will become its own episode and this episode has no debrief topic. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 019 - The White Axiom Summary: The group settles in to take a long rest and Emmeryn has a heart to heart talk with her mother, Reyla. When she leaves Reyla's hut she has an argument with Blaxley, who seems to have been eavesdropping. Khonnos and Marcel study their maps, finding another clue as to what might be wrong with them. Khonnos and Axley find that the Book of Proofs has evaluated their first statement, but the book identifies Khonnos as Bolem. Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of 1-hour episodes. As a result, the debrief portion of the stream will become its own episode and this episode has no debrief topic. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 021 - Toddeus Comes and Toddeus Goes Summary: What can an aged goat tell the party about an ancient magical book? The Book of Proofs has finished its evaluation so the group calls on Toddeus to help them decipher the coded proof. The group makes chilling realizations about the fate of the Common Plateau and the origins of Blaxley - they have learned more than they bargained for! Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of 1-hour episodes. As a result, this episode has no debrief. The team is working on a way to get 15 minutes of debrief in every episode! Stay Tuned! Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 022 - Of Duels and Defectors Summary: Axley and Emmeryn start to transcribe the latest scribbles in the book of proofs. Khonnos parlays with Sharkface's second in command, Azenahnah, and learns that Sharkface really wants Marcel's amulet not the royal sword. Do they trust the pirates? And who is attacking?!? Debrief: In an effort to keep releases fast and fun, DnDeBrief is switching to a new podcast format of 1-hour episodes. As a result, this episode has no debrief. The team is working on a way to get 15 minutes of debrief in every episode! Stay Tuned! Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 023 - Storm Wyverns and Flower Faces Summary: This session features a challenging combat with Storm Wyverns... Does the entire party survive? The aftermath sees sharkface telling the truth about his crew and a how he gained his transformative powers. Debrief: We discuss game effects that take away the ability to act (e.g. stun, paralyzed) or be effective (blinded) and how that affects the challenge of an encounter. We also briefly discuss Sam's changes to using distance and theater of the mind stylings in combat during this game. We also touch on the difficulties for the DM of playing a spellcasting enemy. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 013 - The Master of the Coral Summary: After freeing the trapped Hokka, the party finds a way to fish the spellcasting goblin out of the boiling mud, but they find a lot more than eggs in the boiling pool, and get no answers from the single living goblin in the chamber. Bolem tries to convince Khonnos to open the gate again so that they can go defeat the Howling Beast on the other side. Marcel finds an amulet and the group takes the lens as they leave the temple. When they get back to the Hokka village the group gets a surprise! Debrief: This episode we talk about using prophecies in campaigns, player agency vs DM choices, and how to deal with player agency when one person's desired actions are directly opposed to another player's actions, and the concept of closing the loop in GMing. Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 012 - Bring Forth Your Watery Souls Summary: Going deeper into the Palace of Mud, the party sees a vision of a vast underwater undead army, but is it a vision from the past or the future? And who is Leralak? They find a hidden entrance and go deeper into the temple, finding a horrific scene of boiling mud, a blue gate, and a catastrophic ritual. Debrief: The group has a long Debrief after this session, discussing the benefits of making unique monsters, what happens when the DM is caught off guard, and even touching on a few DM prep tips! Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
D&DeBrief episode 011 - The Palace of Mud Summary: The Party fights off a dinosaur made of mud and four muddy humanoids. They make their way to the Hokka's temple which is said to contain the incubation pools. The Temple of Bakal/Temple of Birth turns out to have a presence other than the Hokka, and the party finds an altar made of coral, an arcane sigil on the floor, several important sounding books in an old bookcase, and another arcane lens! Debrief: No DeBrief this session - look for an extra long DeBrief next episode! Maps & Images: Island Chain where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain The region to the West of Trastenfen: Map of West Region Image of the eye symbol seen on the tunics of the sailors: Eye Symbol Image of the eye symbol with longer tentacles on the stems: Eye Symbol Extended Image of the Hokka by @ArtKaree: Hokka Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu (Marcel, They/Them, Lutrinian Sorcerer) on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina (Emmeryn, She/Her, Human Cleric of Goras) on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB (Khonnos, He/Him, Sea Elf Warlock) on Twitter: @mbriddell David (Axley, He/Him, Halfling Bard) on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow
The Tome Show is proud to host the DnDeBrief podcast! Here is episode 003 - Registering the Tempest's Fortune In this episode our brave heroes designate Emmeryn as Captain of the Tempest's Fortune, name Axley the chief Cook, and hire a Lutrinian (otterfolk) Bosun and a Sea Elf Quartermaster. They turn in their paperwork to the Dock Watch Officer, Ulgrat the Grumpy, and suffer sticker shock at the price of repairing and registering the ship, leading them on a quest to cover the cost! This episode we welcome two new players to the group; Karu plays Marcel, a Lutrinian Sorcerer, & Matt plays Khonnos, A Sea Elf Warlock. So that you can follow along, here is a map of the Gormer Chain, where Trastenfen is located: Map of the Gormer Chain Links: DMSamuel on Twitter: @DMSamuel Sam on the Web: RPGMusings.com Karu on Twitter: @mystarseed Nina on Twitter: @n_bayes3 MattB on Twitter: @mbriddell David on Twitter: @DaviDeployed Music: Mystery by ebunny https://audiojungle.net/item/mystery/4987658 D&DeBrief Logo by Amber Seger rocketorca.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow