Jesters of Ravenloft: A D&D Podcast
Jesters of Ravenloft is a Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition actual-play podcast. A group of comedians is transported into the game and must become heroes to escape the cursed domain of Ravenloft. New episodes are released every Friday and Saturday. The show consistently ranks in the top 50 fiction podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with over two million downloads.
Episodes
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 102 - Just the Legs
Combat has begun and Wet Change is already in serious trouble! Guy was struck down by a possessed Denethea after setting fire to Blemblo with his torch, GanDelf flashbanged everyone in the room with her magic, Adam pinned a guard’s head inside a jacket, and Tyler began slamming Blemblo the Dwarf against a table in an attempt to kill him as quickly as possible. And in another shocking twist, Tom re
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 101 - Freddy's Up To No Good
Wet Change is performing at a potential Red Wedding! GanDelf hid in the crowd, leaving Yolo to perform as “Fomo the Wizard” and throwing magic at him. Guy was forced to play the part of “Vallatron” and pat people down as he wandered through the audience. And Adam and Tyler performed a two-man version of The Three Stooges that was so good half the crowd put their weapons on the floor! But when Guy
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 100 - Here Come the Three Stooges!
Upon returning from Narnia, Wet Change discovered that Yolo had committed them to performing at a wedding and they had to get to the stage at once! Grabbing costume pieces from the Narnia wardrobe, and realizing they could be walking into something like George Saur-Ron Martin’s “Red Wedding,” Guy decided to hide in the curtains to watch the crowd, Del planned to become GanDelf once more and force
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 99 - Pre-Show Rituals
Trapped in a war in Narnia, Wet Change found themselves once again in mortal danger! Jadis was about to kill Del, when Edmund Pevensie sacrificed himself instead. Adam killed a fleeing dwarf and gained more shadow for it, Tyler kicked the White Witch in the crotch, and when Del petrified the villain with her own wand Aslan shattered the stone witch into pieces. Guy begrudgingly used all of his cor
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 98 - Beast War Is Beast Hell
With GanDelf’s body petrified, Del came to the forefront in her mind and improved her ability to take control over the GanDelf persona moving forward. Meanwhile, the heroes of Wet Change fought alongside Aslan’s army against Jadis! Guy didn’t spot GanDelf amidst the chaos so he and Susan peppered the enemy with arrows from relative safety, Adam and Rhynox were taken down by Polar Bears, bringing a
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 97 - Hiding: The Hero's Way Out
Welcome back to Jesters of Middle-earth, where a group of comedians try to destroy the One Ring. GanDelf awoke on the Witch Witch’s chariot to the chaos of battle and threats from Jadis’s servant. She took a chance and called to Jadis about traitors in their midst, but the gambit failed and the White Witch petrified her instead. Meanwhile, the boys tried to strategize a plan of attack as they char
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 96 - How Long Ya Bin Archin’?
Wet Change prepared to join the battle already underway. Guy convinced Lucy to stay away from the battle, promising to use her cordial to heal the wounded. Tyler, seeing Susan inspiring the animals to fight, asked her to speak to them later about the war in Middle-earth, and convinced her that he would look out for her brothers on the front lines if she remained safely with the archers in the back
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 95 - Beardatouille
While Del rested in the company of the White Witch, the magic of Narnia caused her to revert back into GanDelf. The boys, meanwhile, attempted to ingratiate themselves to a few animals in the hopes that they would spread the word and recruit others to help win the war in Middle-earth. Adam had some success connecting with a very strange squirrel, but Tyler found himself struggling as he joined in
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 94 - Big Boy Baby Brave
Off on her own quest, Del played into the White Witch’s ego and convinced her to fight with them in Middle-earth. The witch was flattered and intrigued at the prospect of looting another realm then returning to Narnia to rule it. Over at the castle, Guy grew uncomfortable as Mr. Tumnus became enamoured with him, so he ran away toward the Wardrobe to guard the entrance back to Middle-earth. Aslan a
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 93 - Men of Violence
Far from the boys, GanDelf, having exhausted her magic, was released from her bout of madness and returned to her old Del self. She found herself at the feet of Jadis, the White Witch, but luckily she knew the books well and placated the witch by catering to her narcissism. Meanwhile, Guy and Tyler convinced Adam to drink a drop of the cordial, and he was immediately freed from his shadow-induced
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 92 - The Greater Nice
Tyler, Guy, and GanDelf leapt into the wardrobe and stepped into fresh air and a snowy landscape. GanDelf was struck with shadow madness and quickly wandered off on her own while Guy and Tyler found Adam and tried to recall what they knew about Narnia. The boys headed towards the sound of a lion’s roar, hoping it was Aslan, and came upon a castle surrounded by a variety of creatures frozen in plac
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 91 - Ruddy-Faced Orphans
The Fellowgroup followed Hibbett T. Jibbety through Minas Tirirth towards his rooms and the wardrobe. Along the way, Tony and Yolo voiced their concern about the darkness surrounding Adam and GanDelf, they all came up with scholar aliases, and Guy flirted so the others could sneak off to see the wardrobe. Once they regrouped in Jibbety’s room, Adam entered the wardrobe alone. He pushed his way thr
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 90 - The Randy Scholar Challenge
As the Fellowgroup tried to convince the scholar to grant them access to the wardrobe, they received more disturbing news. Denethea had arrived, though she had been strangely quiet, along with a dwarf delegation from Moria that included Blemblo, who was now a wizard and had been the one to broker peace with Mordor. Adam convinced the scholar to let him check the wardrobe for dangerous sproingy arm
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 89 - Loose Ends from our Cowardice
At the gates of Minas Tirith, the guards didn’t believe that Tyler was the king, but they were impressed enough with GanDelf’s magic that they let them in anyways and the Fellowgroup entered a tavern that served as sort of border check. After leaving a less-than-stellar impression on the owner, they had better luck with a scholar, who was amazed by Tyler’s health card and recognized the sword from
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 88 - There is No War in Gondor
The Fellowgroup had a restless night. Guy patched up Tony Dumdum, Adam tried to comfort Tony with mud pillows and nursery rhymes but it didn’t really help, GanDelf got even more frustrated and depressed over her failed pipe smoke shapes, and Tyler spent the night making sure his friends weren’t spiraling or getting lost. The next morning, they arrived at Minas Tirith and soon learned that Gondor h
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 87 - The Land of Mud and Dreams
While Tyler, GanDelf, and Yolo conferred elsewhere, Adam, Guy, and Tony tried to finish off the orcs. Guy offered them safe passage if they surrendered, but the orcs didn’t believe him, so instead they clashed their weapons, the sparks set fire to the grease, and they burned up. The Fellowgroup took some time to rest and recover from their injuries, GanDelf got depressed and spiralled until Tyler
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 86 - Bein’ a Wizard’s Not Very Nice
The Fellowgroup fought a band of orcs that had escaped the battle at Helm’s Deep. Adam and Tony pushed boulders toward the orcs, but when they tried to barrel down the hill themselves, Adam slipped on GanDelf’s greasy ground. Guy then tried to slide down the hill on his shield while shooting arrows, but lost his aim and hit Adam. Tyler, meanwhile, went after Yolo, and spotted Frodo trying to sneak
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 85 - Grease Afoot and Underfoot
The Fellowgroup decided to take Sir Christopher Lee’s advice and head to Minas Tirith in search of the portals to the other fictional realms they sought. Adam and Tony scoot-raced down the tower, GanDelf and Yolo got drunk, and Guy tried and failed to get the Ents to carry them to Minas Tirith. The journey proved difficult and, not long after setting out, they ran into a group of orcs. Yolo tried
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 84 - Too Tall to be in the Party Zone
Sir Christopher Lee bestowed upon the Fellowgroup as much knowledge as he could before they set out once more. He told them the true story, of the hobbits sneaking into Mordor while Aragorn distracted Sauron with battle at his gate and an army of the dead, how Del’s moths had reached the realms of Terry Brooks, Terry Pratchett, and C. S. Lewis, how Smaug the dragon might be convinced to help them,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 83 - He Brought Zombies from Home
While Tyler babysat Yolo and Tony Dumdum, Sir Christopher Lee imparted vital information to the rest of the Fellowgroup. George R. R. Martin had taken on the role of Sauron, not maliciously, but rather to explore other possible endings for the story. However, when he introduced some of his own creations, he had inadvertently opened a door into the real world. Wet Change tried to impact the story t
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 82 - A Seemingly Unending Series of Gun-Boulders
Tyler took Yolo and Tony Dumdum aside so the rest could have a frank conversation with Sir Christopher Lee and, after chatting for a bit, they realized they were all on the same side. Christopher Lee had extensive knowledge of the true story, but remembered the real-world slightly differently. Guy’s palantir seemed to wake up in the presence of another orb like it, and the famous actor told them t
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 81 - Christopher Lee is Hardcore
The Fellowgroup tied up loose ends before departing for Isengard. GanDelf was advised by Galadriel to try to cure Saruman of his shadow before resorting to fighting, Yolo showed emotional growth as he reflected on how he had treated Frodo, and Guy learned from Arwen that the palantirs were long-range communication devices. They travelled with the Ents to Isengard, and saw signs of heavy industry,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 80 - Since I’m Greedy Now…
The Fellowgroup let Frollum escape! Again! So, they split up to search for him. Now more shadowy than ever, Adam began to give in to his greedy impulses, GanDelf helped Guy find his missing sword and they uncovered a survivor in the rubble, and Tyler patiently explained to Yolo how wrong it was to call anyone who joined them the “New” version of someone they’d lost. Accepting they had lost Frollum
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 79 - Ganondelf
The Fellowgroup tried to come up with a way to reach the Frodo within Frollum. GanDelf failed to commune with her echo of Gandalf and had an unsettling vision of Walker. They all followed Adam’s suggestion to improvise a happy song, and miraculously, the group’s discordant singing brought Frodo back to himself. But it soon became clear that Frodo was still enamoured with the ring. As he slipped ba
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 78 - You Go, Frodo!
With a day to rest, the Fellowgroup tied up some loose ends. Guy and Arwen shared a pleasant intimate experience, Tyler saw a doctor and got his bleeding under control so he could start to heal, and Galadriel warned Adam that she saw the potential for darkness within him and had brought Tony Dumdum along to help keep it at bay. GanDelf, meanwhile, found Yolo, who asked her to speak with Frollum to
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 77 - Traditions
With the enemies of Rohan scattered into the trees and the Ents at rest for the day, the Fellowgroup was finally able to take somewhat of a break. While Guy and Arwen spent some private quality time together, Tyler was called upon to reassure everyone that everything was okay. GanDelf volunteered Adam to tag team the inspirational speech with Tyler, Yolo butted in with meaningless platitudes, and
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 76 - No More Door
The Fellowgroup had to figure out what to do about all the trees that had appeared, especially the one that had just torn an orc in half before their eyes. Guy tried to reason with the tree, Ent actually, called Treebeard, while Adam wisely removed Tony Dumdum from the conversation. Treebeard was eventually swayed by Guy’s impassioned speech, but then he revealed that he had been sent to aide the
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 75 - A Horse to Match the Whistle
As Adam and Guy lay dying, Tyler, GanDelf, and Théoden fought the orcs trying to finish them off, but were interrupted by a loud boom and a dead orc flying into the room. They eventually stabilized their friends with Jimbo bread from Tony Dumdum the White, Guy took up Éowyn’s helm and accepted the duty to inspire everyone, and Théoden came to the realization that Gondor may indeed be fighting back
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 74 - Weirdies!
As dawn broke, Galadriel, Tony Dumdum, and the elves of Rivendell arrived at Helm’s Deep to turn the tide of the battle, but the orcs still put up a fight. On the battlefield, GanDelf shattered the ground in the middle of some orcs, frightening them enough to run away as she and Tyler used the distraction to race back into the fortress. Inside, Adam and Guy had less luck and were struck down swift
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 73 - The Worst Pies in Rohan
It was looking like all hope was lost, so Guy raced inside to reach the Horm of Helm Hammerhand. After the horn’s keeper ran out to join the fight, Yolo suddenly appeared and blew the horn himself, though the hobbit was looking worryingly gaunt. Outside, many in Rohan’s army were inspired by the horn and fought harder, but the orcs still managed to blast part of the wall, which sent Adam flying. O
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 72 - Her Dad’s Watching or Whatever
After some early success in the battle at Helm’s Deep, the Fellowgroup suffered some setbacks. On the battlefield, Tyler tried to convince the Dothraki to stand down, but they didn’t understand him, and GanDelf spoke inspirational nonsense to Éowyn as she continued to duel the rider. Atop the wall, Guy and archers struggled to hit anything at all, a wave of orcs breached the top, and Adam unintent
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 71 - The Dancing is Too Profound!
As the battle at Helm’s Deep dragged on, the Fellowgroup found some luck up on the wall. Adam’s ballista operators worked efficiently and got their shots off quickly, while Guy took a risk to fire off flaming arrows at the ladders and destroyed all of them but one. Down on the field, Tyler and Éowyn duelled with Khal Drogo and the dragon rider, striking them, and taking even harder hits in return,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 70 - In the Khalzone Now
The Fellowgroup and Rohan’s army struggled to find their targets and remain upright. With GanDelf’s staff lighting up their foes, Guy ordered the archers to loose their arrows and Adam organized the ballista operators to reorient their weapons. On the field, Tyler and Éowyn began to duel with Khal Drogo and the dragon rider. GanDelf tried to help by hurling acid and ended up falling off the wall,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 69 - I’m Trying to be an Ally!
With the battle of Helm’s Deep underway, the Fellowgroup enacted their defense plans. Adam’s blasting-powder-tipped arrows found their target in the dragon’s fiery mouth, wounding the beast and causing its rider to plummet to the ground. As a figure looking strikingly similar to Jason Momoa rode toward the rider, Guy ordered the archers to attack, guided by the light from GanDelf’s staff. Meanwhil
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 68 - The Spirit of Rohan
The battle of Helm’s Deep has begun and the Fellowgroup strategized up to the very last minute. Tyler and GanDelf planned for the wizard hurl acid at Khal Drogo and the siege ladders, and Adam came up with a plan to lure the dragon in with human bait and then fire an arrow tipped with blasting powder into the beast’s mouth. As the dragon approached, Guy spotted a rider atop it, and the soldier who
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 67 - Deadman’s Stinky Juice
With Frodo now restrained, and the Dothraki waiting for the orcs to arrive, Éowyn summoned Tyler and Guy back to the war room to strategize their defense. Théoden led farmers outside to soften the earth, Guy prepared to lead a stealthy unit to take out anyone trying to get through the main gate, the archers would attack for as long as possible before switching to melee defense, Tyler advised them
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 66 - Is This Your First Siege?
In the depths of Helm’s Deep, Yolo was dragged into an argument with the two personalities within Frodo. The disturbed hobbit ripped the ring from the chain on Yolo’s neck, but luckily Tyler heard the struggle and intervened, and Guy joined them to talk it out. Up on the parapet, GanDelf called moths to her and sent them out to Gondor and all corners of the realm to request aid. Meanwhile, Adam or
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 65 - This Ring is Bad News
The Fellowgroup began preparing for the upcoming battle! While GanDelf vibed on the horn, Guy gave archery lessons to the army, Tyler made all of Rohan's leaders collapse by revealing that the Dothraki were fictional, and Adam was visited by a moth with a message. Adam and Guy brought the moth to GanDelf, and it relayed a message from Galadriel that Rivendell was on their way to help, but when the
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 64 - A Multitude of Moths
The Fellowgroup arrived at Helm’s Deep! After Éowyn spoke with each of them about their abilities, she sent Adam to ensure their weapons were ready, and she asked Guy to help train their army to use their bows more effectively. Tyler was at a loss as to how they could summon help from Gondor, but luckily Éowyn knew of a famous horn that had been used in the past, and GanDelf and Yolo were sent off
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 63 - Friendship, the Strongest Metal
As the Fellowgroup and the people of Rohan fled towards Helm’s Deep, the Dothraki were hot on their heels. Del fell behind, and as Adam tried to assist her, his decoy hobbit tumbled down, the Dothraki continued their pursuit, and Del was flung from her saddle. Tyler managed to catch her, Guy steadied her steed, Adam was only able to keep up as his own horse was inspired by Tyler’s horse to ride f
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 62 - See Ya Later, Corpse
As the people of Edoras made to depart for Helm’s Deep, the Fellowgroup still needed mounts for the journey. Tyler and Guy finished their investigation of Wormtongue’s room, and Théoden directed them all to the stables. They came away with a group of…unique horses, mounted up, and departed. Yolo rode with Guy, much to Guy’s displeasure, Adam saddled up with the decoy hobbit body, its eyes wide and
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 61 - Ruminate and Ride
The Fellowgroup made final preparations before heading to Helm’s Deep. While searching Wormtongue’s room, Guy and Tyler found a strange orb, and as soon as Tyler touched it, he was consumed by horrible visions of war and destruction, yellow boots outside a burning house, and the voice of someone who knew Tyler did not belong in Middle-earth. Meanwhile, Adam finally got his armour fixed, he and Gan
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 60 - No Bad Horses
With King Théoden’s mind no longer under the influence of the Dark Lord, the Fellowgroup made proper introductions. Adam looted Wormtongue’s body, Guy removed the blade from Éomer’s neck, and Yolo frustrated all of them when he admitted he had once again donned the ring. They grew concerned about Rascals showing up and requested horses so they could be on their way, but Théoden warned them that th
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 59 - The Pickles of Rohan
In the hall of King Théoden, Wormtongue ordered the guards to kill Yolo, but luckily the ringbearer remained protected by plot armour. Théoden began having brief moments of clarity, but he became confused and suspicious of GanDelf’s wizardry and threw her outside under guard. Guy, Tyler, and Adam tried to bring the king out of his delusion, and even brought Éomer into the conversation to help, but
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 58 - Peter Jackson’s Game of Thrones
The Fellowgroup slowly came to, tied up on horse back, travelling with Éomer and his riders towards Edoras. They each felt the shadow growing within them, and couldn’t break free of their bonds no matter how much struggled. Arriving at the hall of King Théoden, Éomer received a frosty welcome and his people were all disarmed. They were brought before the king, who looked extremely old and sickly,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 57 - How to be Batman
Wet Change put on a show to earn food and lodging. Aunt Delf and Fomo improvised a song about horses that played well with the crowd, Guy pulled people from the audience to make a human pyramid, but they collapsed and Guy hurt himself, and Tyler got stuck in a mud pit, so Guy helped him out but got stuck in the process. As Adam and Aunt Delf struggled to free Guy, Tyler brought up the famed Eomer
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 56 - Kill the Hole, Save the Guy
With Wet Change about to perform in exchange for food and lodging, Adam worked with a very stressed stage manager at the inn to put together a setlist while they struggled through their lack of mutual understanding about blackouts, Matlock, and literacy. Aunt Delf translated the setlist into pictures for the stage manager, Guy reluctantly agreed to do some basic stunts, and Tyler was told to sculp
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 55 - We Are All Matlock
The Fellowgroup entered the village of Fieldsway, and were immediately warned of how dangerous it would become after dark when the Riders of Rohan returned. Trying to hide their identities, Adam claimed they were travelling minstrels and they were given lodgings in exchange for putting on a show. He volunteered Del for singing, Guy for stunts, Tyler for shovelling s***, and himself as the host. Be
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 54 - The Friendly Dwarf
The members of Wet Change were plagued with strange dreams about someone taking the hobbits to Isengard, the very fortress where Gandalf had been imprisoned. Guy recalled that he looked like Orlando Bloom in the dream and the rest of the troupe slowly recalled the actors that had appeared in their shared vision. They had never seen that version of The Lord of the Rings, but bizarrely, Tyler recall
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 53 - They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard!
The Fellowgroup got lucky as the orc commander struggled to land a blow, and eventually GanDelf redirected one of Adam’s missed strikes into the orc and the fight was won. Immediately, Tyler stormed into the water in search of Denethea and broke his toe on an orc helm, but Guy and Adam got him back to safety before he succumbed to the deep water and swift current. When they finally found Denethea,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 52 - Tyler’s Not Home Right Now
The Fellowgroup found themselves facing a final, terrifying foe: the massive orc who had just felled Denethea. Tyler used his royal bearing to frighten the orc and held him off until his companions could join in the fight. Adam got there first and recklessly attacked, Guy used his uncanny skill with a bow to hit it from a distance, Yolo tried to contribute but got himself punted by the orc instead
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 51 - The King of Men and a Scared Orc
As Denethea led some of the orcs away, the rest of the Fellowgroup tried to withstand attacks from the others. Guy rescued Yolo from the water and Frollum’s grasp, Adam struggled to don his armour again after it popped off, and GanDelf tried but failed to draw the orcs away from Denethea. Denethea made it to a boat and began leading the orcs downstream, but she was struck soundly with an arrow fro
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 50 - Everybody Gets an Arc
The Fellowgroup faced off against orcs and Denethea! Tyler tried to talk Denethea down, but she refused to listen, and as she raised her sword, Yolo rushed her and together they tumbled towards the water below. Adam tried to fend off the orcs, but he got hit and his armour fell apart, Del couldn’t shield herself so she called out for help, and Tyler flopped onto an orc from above, crushing him and
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 49 - Words or Death
The Fellowgroup was ambushed by orcs! Tyler ran to protect Yolo and the ring, but he heard Denethea threatening the hobbit, so he called for backup. Fighting their way to Tyler, Guy showed off his skill with the bow despite the melon stuck to his hand, Adam tossed melons at the orcs to trip them up, and Del unleashed an impressive flaming sphere on their foes. Meanwhile, Tyler tried to reason with
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 48 - Orcs and Melons
The Fellowgroup continued their journey southward towards Gondor. As their guide for this leg of their journey, Guy struggled to navigate the area, but they finally made it to the large hill of Amon Hen. Yolo spotted a stone seat at the peak and rushed up to it, while Denethea trudged after him in a sour mood and GanDelf remained ethereally aloof. Adam took over as the hunter after criticizing Tyl
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 47 - Fake People, Real Feelings
The Fellowgroup remained for a while longer in the ruins of Lothlorien as Galadriel gave them crucial information about the Dark Lord. He now has two dragons and the Riders of Rohan in his service, and is no longer a disembodied eye. Luckily, his corporeal form is unstable, so there is still a chance of defeating him as long as he doesn’t possess the ring. Galadriel also warned Yolo that wearing t
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 46 - A Tip from a Hot Elven Lady
Despite the orc having shown herself to be Galadriel, Adam still saw an enemy and leapt up to attack. GanDelf stepped up to block him and was struck by a staggering blow, only to be spared by Denethea’s mithril deflector. They managed to sort out that they were all on the same side and Tyler healed everyone with his kingly presence. As conversation turned to the ring, Galadriel’s desire for its po
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 45 - The Aspect of GanDelf
The Fellowgroup hunkered down in the ruins of Lothlorien to hide from a fire-breathing dragon and a large group on horseback. Tyler confronted Yolo about putting on the ring again, but the hobbit became frightened when he realized he no longer had control over it, so GanDelf comforted him. Once the coast was clear, they emerged from hiding and came across an orc! They had planned to incapacitate i
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 44 - Was That a Dragon?
The Fellowgroup arrived at the burnt, desolate landscape that used to be Lothlorien. While they battled their own dismay, they came across a charred and gored body bearing a sign that read “No safe harbours for the fellowship of the ring” and Guy recognized the figure to Celeborn, Lord of Lothlorien. They found only two elves still barely alive and learned that the destruction had happened at the
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 43 - The Desolation of Lothlorien
The Fellowgroup was forced to stop and rest, as GanDelf found herself getting sleepy in her newly-acquired old age, and things began to escalate with Frodo. Tyler had convinced Yolo that they should let Frodo live, Adam didn’t believe the creature to be Frodo at all, they approached Frodo to get some answers, Frodo immediately said they should kill Yolo, and Yolo took his sword and lunged at Frodo
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 42 - The Frodo We Know
The Fellowgroup fled the Mines of Moria and escaped into the open air once more. GanDelf used her newfound magic to shatter the entrance and prevent any pursuit by their enemies, and they stopped at a mirror-clear lake to heal up. Del reflected on the strange duality of both her normal self and the wizard within her, Adam waded into the strange lake to wash up, Guy tried to find drinking water tha
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 41 - I Think My Brain’s Bad
Gandalf the Grey was defeated and Del found herself suddenly full of magic, having finally taken up the mantle of a fallen character. The Fellowgroup distracted the Balrog with Guy’s arrows, Del’s magic missiles, and Adam’s fiery wad of paper. With the monster preoccupied, Adam rushed across the bridge, collecting his companions along the way, and crashed into the other side of the chasm. The Balr
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 40 - The Thing that Used to be Del
The Fellowgroup’s fight at the bridge of Khazad-Dûm became more desperate as the Balrog directed the goblins and undead dwarves towards Yolo. Tyler drew his sword to entice the Balrog away from Adam, but took a brutal hit from the monster’s flaming weapon, Del helped Tyler limp away as Guy carried the hobbits across the bridge, and Adam accidentally interrupted Gandalf’s powerful spell while tryin
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 39 - Put Those Corpses Down!
The Fellowgroup faced off against Durin’s Bane, the Balrog of Moria, a massive creature bearing a flaming sword and whip. They all tried to distract it, Del shooting arrows and diving under its legs, Adam trying and failing to throw dwarves at it, Denethea clashing her sword, and Guy sprinting past it. Meanwhile, Tyler picked up the frozen Yolo, and the monster seemed to have eyes for only the rin
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 38 - Turtles in Time in Moria
The Fellowgroup found themselves trapped in a crypt facing undead dwarves, including Balin himself! Del struggled to hit anything, Guy used his new undousable torch to set corpses on fire, Adam dealt a strong blow in his rage, and Tyler started picking up the undead and hurling them away. Yolo attempted to escape by flinging himself down a hole in the floor, and the rest of them quickly followed,
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 37 - The King of Moria
The Fellowgroup fought for their lives as the Watcher in the Water attacked them just outside the door into Moria. Del struggled to escape its grasp, but Guy slashed his way towards her, and Yolo and Denethea pulled them free. A gaunt creature claiming to be Frodo appeared and told Tyler the answer to the door’s riddle, and as the door opened, armoured dwarves hurled axes at the Watcher to cover t
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 36 - Speak Friend, Idiot!
The Fellowgroup negotiated with the elves and rangers and agreed that one of each could accompany them to the supposed party taking place in Moria. The troupe became annoyed with Yolo when he revealed his presence to their new travel companions, Guy spoke with Denethea, who mused allowed whether it might be nicer if someone more strong-willed could bear the Ring, and Del guided them all to a rock
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 35 - Horbit Melf Dwork
The troupe broke camp, Del drank what was left of the navigation whiskey, and the Fellowgroup set off once more. They soon came across several rangers and elves having an argument over jurisdiction in the surrounding area, so Tyler and Del caught up and exchanged their thoughts about Denethea while Adam and Guy left to investigate. The rangers revealed they were also on the lookout for a hobbit ca
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 34 - A Dwarf and an Elf Walk into an Argument
After a quick flashback to Frodo murdering Grungus Took, the Fellowgroup settled into their camp on the road the Moria. Del slept off her navigation whiskey, Denethea expressed a romantic interest in Del, and Tyler confronted Denethea. The Gondorian confessed she was frustrated that she’d be good ruler if not for her illegitimate birth, so Tyler made a deal that if she helped the Fellowgroup and p
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 33 - The Fellowgroup Goes South
The Fellowgroup of the Ring left Rivendell and set off towards the Mines of Moria. They took stock of their burgeoning abilities and new weapons: Tyler’s ranger skills and reforged sword; Guy’s keen elf eyes and shiny mithril vest; Adam’s Wario-style everything; and Del’s uncanny ability to navigate while drunk. On the way, Tyler noticed Denethea staying uncomfortably close to him, so Del pretende
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 32 - Yeet the Hobbit
The Fellowgroup met to discuss their upcoming journey to Mordor. Gandalf brought out The Fellowship of the Ring on DVD, complete with a hand-written note from Peter Jackson to one of the film’s actors, and the troupe decided to explain away the synopsis as an alternate path that their journey could take. As they made their final preparations, Adam made an enemy of Glorfindel, Guy was disappointed
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 31 - The DVD of Orthanc
After an intensive day of councils, death, and crime scene investigation, the troupe settled down for the night. Adam inspected his new armour and was thrilled about its Wario-ness. Tyler was approached by Arwen, who told him they should not be held to a promise made when they were younger. They agreed to reevaluate their relationship after the business with the One Ring was concluded, and Arwen a
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 30 - The Complete Uninhibited Guy Experience
The troupe gathered more evidence at the scene of the crime. Del deduced that the suspect must be short, Tyler noticed that Yolo’s feet were not in fact muddy, and Guy failed to stop Elrond from entering the brothel room. So, back in the privacy of their rooms, they shared their theories. Tyler told them that Grungus had split up Frodo and his boyfriend, Sam, so Grungus clearly had no shortage of
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 29 - CSI: Middle-earth
Grungus Took’s death took the troupe by surprise. Guy and Del investigated the scene of the crime and hoped the trail of muddy footprints would lead them to a suspect. Adam went to report the news to the dwarves, but they wouldn’t let him in to see his father. Even worse, the one dwarf that Adam had actually connected with died suddenly in a freak accident. Tyler was left to console Yolo and talk
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 28 - A Chorus of ‘WAAAAAH’s
After Gandalf retold the tale of his imprisonment by Saruman, he told Del that the dwarves suspected that Grungus had sold them out and used the ring to get the dragon’s treasures for himself, so they headed to the brothel to question Grungus directly. Adam and Guy also went there looking for Grungus, but arrived shortly after the others to find the hobbit had been stabbed to death. Meanwhile, Tyl
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 27 - The Last Horny House
With the Fellowgroup’s mission decided, the troupe tied up loose ends in Rivendell. Tyler cleared the air with Denethea and was having a pleasant moment with Arwen when Guy burst in, smitten with the Liv Tyler lookalike. The boys wondered if Arwen was meant to end up with Guy instead. Meanwhile, Adam recalled his character dying in a dragon’s fiery breath and regained his father’s approval, so Glo
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 26 - Am I a Ghost, Daddy?
After a surprise meeting with Werner Herzog, the Fellowgroup attended the Council of Elrond, where they learned the history of the Rings of Power and debated what to do with the One Ring. Guy and Tyler both immediately put forth that it should be destroyed, and after some debate, Tyler pointed to Grungus Took as proof that the ring only corrupted people and made them horrible. Gloin then volunteer
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 25 - The Worst Halfling You’ve Ever Seen
The Fellowgroup haven’t made any friends in Rivendell. Adam’s kin saw through his lies and beat him up until someone brought news that Grungus Took was nearby, Guy discovered that saying the name J.R.R. Tolkien injured his fellow elves, and at the Gondor camp, Denethea declared she wanted the ring for herself, then stabbed Del when Tyler said it wasn’t theirs to give to her. Del and Tyler were sav
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 24 - Violence at the Last Homely House
The Fellowgroup arrived in Rivendell and met people who seemed to know them! Guy learned that he’s immortal, his father is the king of Mirkwood, and the other elves want Yolo’s ring for themselves. Del gave Tyler relationship advice about the Arwen situation before they met Denethea, daughter of the Steward of Gondor. Once Tyler assured her that he didn’t want to claim any throne, Denethea spoke a
Jesters of Middle-earth - Episode 23 - A Regular Grungus Took
With Frodo lost to the flood, the remainder of the Fellowgroup headed to Rivendell, following Arwen, who had stormed off after Tyler couldn’t recall her name. When they arrived at the Elvish sanctuary, Arwen informed them that there would soon be a meeting to discuss the ring. But in the meantime, Adam and Guy’s respective kin were waiting for them, a delegation from Gondor would be eager to learn
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