Dungeons & Dragons Lorecast
You love Dungeons & Dragons; the myths, the legends, and the unforgettable characters. Every week, we dive into the lore behind D&D as well as covering the latest news and releases from the world's most unique roleplaying game.
Episodes
DnD Lorecast Presents: Shawn Merwin, Game Designer Extraordinaire
In our latest DnD Lorecast Presents installment, we sit down with game designer SHAWN MERWIN! Shawn has worked on D&D since the 3e days and has a laundry list of accomplishments in the TTRPG space. We talk D&D Encounters, game design and so much more!
Check him out on Twitter or on Bluesky as well as his podcasts, MASTERING DUNGEONS and ELDRITCH LORECAST
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History of Ravenloft
This week we dive into the history and lore of Ravenloft... the beginning with Barovia onto its expansion and up through the Great Conjuction!
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Ravenloft: Sithicus (Domain of Dread)
What do you get when you combine Dragonlance and Ravenloft (aside from a giddy Loremaster James)?
Homebrew Corner: Ravenloft Gazetteer - Sithicus
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Lorecast Roundtable: Dream Campaigns
We once again assemble the Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable for a lively discussion. This time out: what is your dream campaign???
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Tales from the Tower: Dragons of Sandstone City, pt. III
We conclude the latest Tales from the Tower with a dungeon AND a dragon?!
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Ravenloft: Zherisia Cluster (Domains of Dread)
Stacks on stacks of Domains of Dread!
Homebrew Corner: Van Richten's Dungeons, Issue 2 - Zherisia
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Ravenloft: Darkon (Domain of Dread)
It's the Season of Horror and we're talking about the Domain of Dread known as Darkon!
Homebrew Corner: The Decayed King
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Elder Evils, pt. I
Leopold, this one (and the next one whenever it comes out), is for you!
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Tales from the Hereafter: Pit's Peak, pt. III
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! In this final installment of our CLOUD EMPRESS actual play of PIT'S PEAK, do our players come face to face with certain doom?!
WARDEN: ADAM SEATS
PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO
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Tales from the Tower: Dragons of Sandstone City, pt. II
We continue Dragons of the Sandstone City in the latest installment of Tales from the Tower! (so close to a TPK)
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History of Waterdeep, pt II
We conclude our history dive into the City of Splendors!
Homebrew Corner: Waterdeep - A Tale of Two Fishies
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Tales from the Hereafter: Pit's Peak, pt. II
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! We continue our descent into Pit's Peak this week... what horrors await us?WARDEN: ADAM SEATS
PLAYERS: CLASSICAL GLAIZA, GNOME ANNE, HELENA HENBASKET, LOREMASTER SERGIO
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Eberron: Age of Dragons w/ Roll for Lore
Our beloved friends, Sean and Jess, from Roll for Lore stop by The Tower once again! This time around we are going to the VERY start of Eberron... the AGE OF DRAGONS!
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History of Waterdeep, pt I
How deep IS the water in Waterdeep? We ask this question and many more as we dive into the history and lore of the City of Splendors!
Homebrew Corner: Waterdeep - A Tale of Two Fishies
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Tales from the Hereafter: Pit's Peak, pt. I
That Dastardly Adam Seats™ is BACK and has taken over The Tower once again! We are once again the Cloud Empress Lorecast and this time we're actually playing the game! Buckle up for part one of... PIT'S PEAK!WARDEN: ADAM SEATS
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Tales from the Tower: Dragons of Sandstone City, pt. I
Listen... we got dungeons AND dragons! Another adventure from the Dragon Delves anthology and this time, I want a TPK.
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Netheril, pt. II
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on the history of Netheril!
Homebrew Corner: Wizard Scholar of Netheril
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Netheril, pt. I
We go WAY back in time to discuss the ancient nation of Netheril in this two parter!
Homebrew Corner: Wizard Scholar of Netheril
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The Zhentarim w/ Tabletop Journeys
It's time to cover another faction of the Forgotten Realms so, of course, we got the experts on the subject -- after all, they wrote AN ENTIRE BOOK about it, back in The Tower to talk about it. The boys from Tabletop Journeys are BACK, this time to discuss the Zhentarim!
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Tales from the Tower: Shadows of Lastwatch Keep, pt. II
We conclude our drow-centric adventure this month... can our heroes save themselves from the abandoned fort they have found themselves trapped in? From the creator of Shadowdark, we present SHADOWS OF LASTWATCH KEEP!
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Pirates w/ This Effin' GM
We welcome back our good friend William Tramp aka This Effin' GM, this time to discuss PIRATES, the scallywags of the sea! Why? Well, aside from pirates being awesome, William has a PIRATE BORG adventure zine they are currently crowdfunding. We discuss it -- THESE BLOODY SAILS -- as well as the history of pirates in the Forgotten Realms this week.
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Sune, the Goddess of Love
As we celebrate Valentine's Day, we look to the goddess of love for all things romantic!
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Manshoon, Founder of the Zhentarim
Per listener's request, we cover MANSHOON!
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Lorecast Roundtable: 2026 PreD&Dictions
We gather the Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable once again, this time to discuss our predictions for 2026. Hint - ONE already came true!
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Tales from the Tower: Shadows of Lastwatch Keep, pt. I
We celebrate Drow January with an adventure featuring... well, DROW! From the creator of Shadowdark, we present SHADOWS OF LASTWATCH KEEP!
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Drow January: Legend of Drizzt - Paths of Darkness w/ Russell Johnson
It wouldn't be a Drow January without Drizzt! Russell Johnson stops by The Tower once again and this time we are discussing RA Salvatore's novels THE SILENT BLADE and SEA OF SWORDS!
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Drow January: The Drow Magocracy of Sshamath
We continue Drow January by delving into the lore and history of the magocratic city of Sshamath!
Homebrew Corner: Jarlaxle's Bag of Everything
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Drow January: House Oblodra
New Year, New Lorecast! Well, not really. James from Tales from the Tower joins us as new co-host and some small format changes are in store but beyond that, it's the same ol' lore. And we kick off DROW JANUARY with just that: juicy, juicy lore!
Homebrew Corner: Vault of the Drow
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Tales from the Tower: How the Lich Stole Christmas!
A double sized TFTT to end 2025! Our party is called forth to a sleepy, sad town to solve a mystery... WHO took the children??
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Special Episode: Robots Radio Holiday Roundtable
A special episode brought to you by R0B0TS aka Tom and several hosts from the Robots Radio Network. We discuss something we've discovered or rediscovered this past year we think others could also enjoy. Happy Holidays!
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Corellon Larethian, Creator of the Elves
The Ruler of All Elves finally gets the Lorecast Treatment! We dive into the lore, church and more of Corellon Larethian!
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Homebrew Corner: The Castle of Corellon
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Elf Lore and Legend w/ James from Random Encounters
We have heard countless stories about elves. But what stories do they tell amongst themselves?
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Homebrew Corner: Divine Blessings: Corellon and Gruumsh
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Patron Roundtable: D&D Casting Call
We once again assemble the Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable for a lively discussion. This time out: you are in charge of casting the newest D&D movie or show... WHO'S IN IT??
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Tales from the Tower: Dragon Delves - Before the Storm, pt. II
We dig into the latest anthology from D&D and see if we can't have some fun with both dungeons AND dragons!
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The Flaming Fist w/ Tabletop Journeys
We invite the folks from Tabletop Journeys back to discuss another faction! This time around, it's The Flaming Fist of Baldur's Gate!
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The Godswar - Corellon vs Gruumsh
The origins and consequences of the rivalry between elven god Corellon Larethian and orcish god Gruumsh are discussed!
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Skullport, the Port of Shadow
We travel beneath Waterdeep to the Port of Shadow, everyone's favorite city in a cavern SKULLPORT!
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Homebrew Corner: Skullport: Dragon Swindle
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Tales from the Tower: Dragon Delves - Before the Storm, pt. I
We dig into the latest anthology from D&D and see if we can't have some fun with both dungeons AND dragons!
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Orcus, Lord of Undeath
We wrap up Spooky Month by not just talking about an undead and not just talking about a demon but by talking about an undead demon. ORCUS, come on down!!!
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DnD Lorecast Presents: Matt Sernett, writer for Demeo X D&D: Battlemarked
In the latest DnD Lorecast Presents installment, we sit down with game designer MATT SERNETT to discuss not only their decades long career with D&D but also their role on the upcoming DEMEO X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BATTLEMARKED!
Available on 11/20, this game is a cooperative tactical RPG set in the D&D universe. Crossplay compatible across PC, PS5 and Meta Quest, Battlemarked promises YOUR QUEST, O
Graz'zt, the Demon Prince
We trek onward during Spooky Month to discuss the lore behind a demon prince of the Abyss... none other than GRAZ'ZT!
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Trobriand's Graveyard w/ Roll for Lore
Spooky Month is upon us and to celebrate we invited our new friends, Jess and Sean, from Roll for Lore to discuss TROBRIAND'S GRAVEYARD!
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Tales from the Tower: Death House, pt. II
We conclude this latest adventure with the party delving deep into the bowel of DEATH HOUSE! Will they make it out alive?
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Moonshae Isles: Snowdown + Alaron
We travel westward to visit the islands of Snowdown and Alaron!
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Unearthed Arcana: Arcane Updates
Homebrew Corner: Snowdown Infiltration
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Dark Sun: Psionics
We return to Athas to discuss PSIONICS!
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Imaskar
We travel to the ancient and far east of the Forgotten Realms to discuss the fallen empire of Imaskar!
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Tales from the Tower: Death House, pt. I
We begin our latest adventure... and this time things get spooky! This month marks the beginning of Death House, historically used as a precursor to the Curse of Strahd campaign. Can our players survive this haunted house?
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Patron Roundtable: D&D Fantasy Draft 2025
The Multiversal Famous Patron Roundtable convenes once more! This time, we gather to draft a D&D party across all fandoms and IPs! Who has the best team??
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Mithrendain
We travel to the Feywild to discuss the lore and history of one of the most beautiful cities ever built by the eladrin -- MITHRENDAIN!
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The Harpers w/ Tabletop Journeys
The folks over at Tabletop Journeys have a NEW book coming out ALL about factions and so we invited them to The Tower to speak about the Harpers, one of the most famous factions of all!
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Dark Sun: Draj and Balic
The Loremaster and Lore TA return to Athas to discuss the final city-states: Draj and Balic!
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Special Episode: Summer 2025 Robots Radio Spectacular
A special episode brought to you by R0B0TS aka Tom and several hosts from the Robots Radio Network. We play Two Truths and a Lie with each other and learn more about each other's lore! Enjoy!
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Ancient History of the Moonshae Isles
A collection of islands off the Sword Coast, the Moonshae Isles have a rich and deep history! We start diving into it this week!
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DnD Lorecast Presents: Lenora Woods, author of Roll for Romance
In our latest DnD Lorecast Presents installment, we sit down with author LENORA WOODS to discuss her new novel, ROLL FOR ROMANCE
Out TOMORROW, this twee af book tells the story of two folks finding love both in and out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. We also discuss the main characters' alignments and have some fun fan casting the party.
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Monks
This week, we dig into the history and lore of monks!
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Dark Sun: Urik and Raam
The Loremaster and Lore TA return to Athas to discuss the city-states of Urik and Raam!
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Tales from the Tower: Orchids of the Invisible Mountain, pt. III
We conclude our adventure from the Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel anthology as our heroes find themselves outside an ominous and foreboding cave. Will they succeed in awakening Chimagua? Or will all be lost?
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The Bloodstone Lands
In the far north of Faerun lie a geographic region not often discussed but this week, we travel to... THE BLOODSTONE LANDS!
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Dark Sun: City-State of Tyr
The Loremaster and Lore TA return to Athas to discuss the city-state of Tyr!
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Lost Dwarven Kingdoms
The Loremaster and Lore TA dive into some forgotten dwarven kingdoms of centuries past!
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Unearthed Arcana - Horror Subclasses (YouTube video) and The Psion (YouTube video)
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Ixitxachitl
A demon-worshipped creatures whose evil is matches only the pronunciation of its name, this week we dive into the lore of the ixitxachitl!
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Unearth Arcana - Horror Subclasses (YouTube video)
The Book of Dragons
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Saltmarsh w/ Tabletop Journeys
Our friends Josh and Lewanika from Tabletop Journeys once again stop by The Tower, this time to yap about Saltmarsh! From its humble beginnings in AD&D 1st edition, we dive into the lore and history of this dock town.
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DnD Lorecast Presents: Delilah S. Dawson, author of Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd
In our latest DnD Lorecast Presents installment, we sit down with author Delilah S. Dawson to discuss her newest novel RAVENLOFT: HEIR OF STRAHD!
Out TODAY, it's the first Ravenloft novel is years and takes its readers back into the Domain of Dread we love to hate, Barovia... and possibly another?
We discuss her history with D&D, her writing process as well as a lot more!
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Dark Sun: Species of Athas
We continue our series on the lore and history of the Dark Sun campaign setting! This week, we talk about the species you can expect to play as and encounter on Athas!
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Jhaamdath
We Jhaamdath! We hope you like Jhaamdath too! If so, you're in luck because this week we are covering the lore and history of this lost empire of Faerun!
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Homebrew Corner: Hooked on Psionics
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Tales from the Tower: Orchids of the Invisible Mountain, pt. II
We continue this adventure from Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel anthology as our heroes begin their journey through the Llanos of Atagua. The environment is strange... and possibly dangerous? What will the party comes across in their quest to save the village of Sarire?
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Dark Sun: History of Athas
A new series begins as we dive into the lore and history of the Dark Sun campaign setting! First up, we look at the history of its planet, the decimated Athas!
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Homebrew Corner: Dark Sun Campaign Guide
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Akadi, the Queen of Air
This week, we dive into the lore of Akadi, the Queen of Air!
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First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel
Unearthed Arcana - Eberron and Artificer (accompanying YT video with Jeremy Crawford HERE)
Homebrew Corner: The Temple of the Wind God
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Evil Archomentals w/ Adam Seats
We've discussed the Temple of Elemental Evil in the past and this week, our good friend Adam Seats joins The Tower as we dive into the lore of these elemental evils! Archomentals, they're know as, and they are nasty stuff! And make sure to check out Adam on their website or on Bluesky!
Listen to Adam on Fables from the Table - Continuum beginning HERE
And listen to their Old Gods of Appalachia AP
Cloud Empress Lorecast: Episode 001 (April Fools!)
Welcome to the first episode of the Cloud Empress Lorecast with Adam Seats! Thanks to some bad March Madness bets, Loremaster Sergio became in Adam's debt and rather than pay the handsome fee, Adam decided they'd rather permanently take over the show and make it their own!
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Patron Roundtable: 2024 Core Rulebooks Thoughts & Opinions
The Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable RETURNS! We are back with a few of our beloved Patrons to discuss the 2024-05 SLASH 5.5 SLASH OneD&D SLASH whatever you wanna call 'em Core Rulebooks. We discuss a few of the changes and additions to the PHB and the DMG as well as show some love to some of our favorite monsters from the MM.
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Tales from the Tower: Orchids of the Invisible Mountain, pt. I
We begin a new journey! This level 14 adventures comes to us from the Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel anthology and finds our heroes investigating the source of these strange, recurring dreams each of them have been having. What will they find... and will they survive to tell the tale?
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Legend of Drizzt: The Legacy of the Drow, pt II w/ Russell Johnson
We are once again visited with THE voice of Drizzt (as far as The Tower is concerned), Russell Johnson, to discuss the second half of The Legacy of the Drow. Sit down and find out the lore and history of the events that take place during Siege of Darkness and Passage to Dawn in the Legend of Drizzt saga!
Check out Russell at Tales from the Ranger's Grove on Spotify, Discord and Patreon!
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Jaezred Chaulssin
A secretive group of drow assassins wants to end Lolth's reign over their dark elf brethen and usher in a new patriarchal rule. Dear listener, the lore of the Jaezred Chaulssin!
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The History of Menzoberranzan
The month of the Drow begins! We're talking ALL drow ALL March and we start off with the City of Spiders itself... Menzoberranzan. We dig into its founding and its history in this episode.
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Tales from the Tower: Rise of the Black Coven, pt. III
We complete our adventure through RISE OF THE BLACK COVEN (buy HERE) from our friend Christian Allaire and his partners at Garnet Gaming. Our adventurers have survived thus far but will they emerge victorious or even alive after battling the dreaded sea hag?
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Eberron: The Blood of Vol w/ This Effin' GM
We're back on Eberron, baby! And that means This Effin' GM, William Tramp himself, is visiting The Tower. We talk the origins of this creepy blood cult, it's lich queen ruler as well as lamenting the horrors of middle management buearacracy. Check out their latest project below, a monster by monster comparison between the 2014 and 2025 Monster Manuals as well as the rest of their links!
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DnD Lorecast Presents: Adam Lee, author of Worlds & Realms
We sit down with Adam Lee, the author of Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn and Beyond which you can buy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and even Bed Bath & Beyond?
Regardless, the book is an ABSOLUTE must have for any D&D fans, especially if you're as obsessed with lore as you seem to be reading the episode notes for this show.
We also talk some of his other project
Cormyr, the Land of the Purple Dragon
Thanks to the latest Unearthed Arcana, we are traveling to Cormyr! We take a look at the history and origins of this mighty nation (how DID it get the name the Land of the Purple Dragon?) as well as take a look at its people and its military force, strengthened by its War Wizards and its Purple Dragon Knights!
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The Life and Times of Sammaster, the Founder of the Cult of the Dragon, pt. II
WE HAVE. TO FINISH. THE STORY! We conclude our lore dive into Sammaster, digging into the founding of the Cult of the Dragon as well as his transformation into a lich (shocking, I know!).
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First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel
Unearthed Arcana - Forgotten Realms Subclasses
Homebrew Corner: Vordanin's Book of Spellcraf
