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 proces…

A demon-worshipped creatures whose evil is matches only the pronunciation of its name, this week we dive into the lore of the ixitxachitl! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearth Arcana - Horror Subclasses (Yo…

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. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next…

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! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew …

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! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew Corner: Hooked…

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? DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own adventures: D&D 5t…

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! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew Corner: Dark Sun Campaign Guide Links: Former Lore TA Shaun's sec…

This week, we dive into the lore of Akadi, the Queen of Air! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag 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 Links: Former Lore TA Shaun's second n…

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 H…

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! Cloud Empress Lorecast Discord | Soon to be Discontinued DnD Lorecast swag E…

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. DnD Lorecast Disco…

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? DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own ad…

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…

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! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Sigil, DnDBeyond's VTT, is LIVE Unearthed Arcana - Eberr…

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. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel *** Sigil, DnDBeyond's VTT, is LIVE Unearthed…

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? DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter…

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 Manu…

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 …

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! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast sw…

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!). DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearthed Arcana - Forgotten Realms Subclasses…

We continue our adventure through RISE OF THE BLACK COVEN (buy HERE) from our friend Christian Allaire and his partners at Garnet Gaming. Our adventurers have agreed to help the town of Westgate with their sea hag problem... but have they bitten off more than they can chew? DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th…

An evil spellcaster known mostly as being the founder of the Cult of the Dragon, Sammaster lived a long and storied life. So long and so storied, in fact, it's going to take two episodes just to get through it all! We dive into the first half of Sammaster's story as an orphan turned mage apprentice turned Chosen of Mystra and everything in between!…

We set sail for the CITY of Sails, a city known as a cesspool Aber-Toril wide... dear listener, we have arrived in Luskan. Mind your coin purse and other valuables! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearth Arcana - The Artificer Homebrew Corner: To Catch a Thief Equi…

We kick off 2025 with a CHONKER of an episode. Join The Loremaster as well as the guys from Tabletop Journeys as they yap abut the history of Greyhawk! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearth Arcana - The Artificer Homebrew Corner: Greyhawk Campaign Guide Equip your…

A special treat for this week's episode as The Loremaster sat down with Tom, the founder of Robots Radio, and several other hosts from the network to discuss the cool things we got to experience in 2024. A good reminder that the Dungeons & Dragons Lorecast is a proud member of the Robots Radio Network which is chock full of smart shows for interest…

Our last stop on our Elves Multiversal Tour is the Green Isle, Evermeet! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Unearth Arcana - The Artificer Homebrew Corner: Child of Avalon +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one of our listeners, E.S. …

Next stop on our Elves Multiversal Tour is Eberron and The Undying Court! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Check out The Chronicles of Eynhallow Homebrew Corner: Five Amazing Holiday Adventures +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one…

Tis the Season... for elves! To celebrate the holidays, we're talking the elves of the D&D Multiverse and this week's stop is Krynn! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew Corner: Tasslehoff's Pouches of Everything (Revised)/Champions of Krynn, Chapter 1 +++ Check…

We sit down with Kevin Fannin of Kefa Studios to talk their new project, Complete Guide to Jousting 5e. It's a top to bottom mechanics system to add jousting to your 5e campaign, complete with rules for equipment AND mounts! We also talk about their latest project, Banners of Honour, and dip our toes into what may come next. Check out the Kickstart…

We finish our dive into the lore of the Seven Sisters, discussing Syluné, Storm Silverhand and Qilué! And at the end of the episode, we give our personal ranking of the Sisters. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: Laeral Silverhand's Notebook: Surviving Icewind Dale +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, B…

We dive into the lore of the Seven Sisters, a group of immortal daughter of Mystra who are known -- and sometimes feared -- across the Realms. In part one, we discuss Dove Falconhand, Laeral Silverhand and The Simbul. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: Laeral Silverhand's Notebook: Surviving Icewind Dale +++ Check out Winters…

The Loremaster is finally on the mend so BRAND NEW episodes should resume next week. In the mean time, check out this previously Patreon exclusive bonus episode from earlier this year where we talk about SPIRIT FOLK! And remember, this bonus episode and many more like it, including dozens of PATRON+ installments are available at patreon.com/dndlore…

No new episode this week as The Loremaster does battle with the common cold but check out this Patreon Bonus episode from last year to sate your lore thirsts! We talk about the origins of everyone's favorite astral plane pirates, the gith! And remember, this bonus episode and many more like it, including dozens of PATRON+ installments are available…

No place has stirred the imaginations and passions of the Realms like fabled Myth Drannor. We dive into the origins, history and lore of the City of Song. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: Weave of the Dread Mythal +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one of our listeners, E.S. Scrivner! Avai…

A new journey begins this month as we crack open RISE OF THE BLACK COVEN (buy HERE) from our friend Christian Allaire and his partners at Garnet Gaming. Just in time for Spooky Season, our heroes venture in West Gate where a foul creature has been terrorizing the village for some time now. And what is going on with the creepy monastery on the far s…

The Spider Queen of the drow is cold, cruel and calculating. To wrap up Spooky Month, we dive into the lore and origins of LOLTH! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one of our listeners, E.S. Scrivner! Available on Amazon now! CLAIM Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn on DnD…

We continue our Dead Three series and yap about Bane! The Lord of Darkness is responsible for much of the strife and tyranny in the Forgotten Realms. We dive into his history and lore this week. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one of our listeners, E.S. Scrivner! Availab…

We sit down with Christian Alliaire of Garnet Gaming to discuss their latest project, UNDEAD LEGIONS, on Kickstarter NOW! We yap about spooky aesthetic, the success (and trials) of their last crowdfunded project, RISE OF THE BLACK COVEN, as well as get the inside scoop on what Christian will be for Halloween this year. BACK UNDEAD LEGIONS NOW - A c…

With a nickname like The Lord of Murder, Bhaal's GOTTA be an absolute sweetheart, right? We kick off Spooky Month with our first look at the Dead Three! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Check out Winters Haven: The Transformation Chronicles, Book I by one of our listeners, E.S. Scrivner! Available on Amazon now! CLAIM Uni and the Hunt f…

A mysterious person enters a restaurant, bidding four adventurers to secure a stolen book whose power seemingly has no limit. Can the party reclaim the magical artifact and possibly save the world? We conclude our adventure, this one straight from D&D's Keys from the Golden Vault adventure anthology! We hope you enjoy! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lo…

The second half of our goddesses of fate series! This week, we dive into the lore of Beshaba, the maid of misfortune! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: The Gold Knife Bandits Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4 D&D 5th Ed Mo…

We discuss TWO major releases from this week. The first is the newest Eberron offering from Keith Baker and an amazing team, Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone. The second is the 2024 Player's Handbooks. We give our first impressions on both! Are they worth buying? BUY Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone LEARN about West Marches here and here DnD Loreca…

We are joined by our good friend William Tramp aka This Effin' GM to discuss the major pantheon of Eberron, the Sovereign Host! Make sure to pick up a copy of This Effin' GM"s lastest DMsGuild offering, Urban Exploration! And check him out on YouTube and Etsy! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Homebrew Corner: Frontiers of Eberron: Quick…

The first half of our goddesses of fate series! This week, we dive into the lore of Tymora, the deity of GOOD luck! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: Tymora's Blessing, Beshaba's Curses - Gamble Rules for 5e Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: http…

A mysterious person enters a restaurant, bidding four adventurers to secure a stolen book whose power seemingly has no limit. Can the party reclaim the magical artifact and possibly save the world? We continue our adventure, this one straight from D&D's Keys from the Golden Vault adventure anthology! We hope you enjoy! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lo…

A lesser known god but nonetheless one with an amazing tale! The goddess of wealth and trade in Faerun went missing for a time, believed dead. But where was she? This and more lore this week as we discuss Waukeen! For Duty and Deity 2e adventure +++ DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: First Blush (D&D Duet) +++ Equip your own …

Mask is known by many names... the Shadowlord, Blackheart and of course, the Master of All Thieves. A planner and plotter to his core, this obsession nearly led to him losing all of his power. We dive into the deity's lore this week. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Homebrew Corner: The Heist at Nimressa +++ Equip your own adventures: D…

We're back on Eberron this week and this episode covers two continents on the planet your players have definitely heard of but probably never visited... the land of giants and the land of dragons... Xen'drik and Argonnessen1 DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag +++ Classes Changes in 2024 PHB Article on Project Sigil Homebrew Corner: The Mad Ma…

The most dangerous kitties in all Faerun have gotta be the displacer beasts. Known for their ferocity as much as for those crazy tentacles sticking out their back, these six-legged felines give any adventurer a run for their money! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag 10 Unexpected Changes in the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook by This Effin GM Prev…

They truly need no introduction. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman brought us the world of Dragonlance, a realm of heroism, tragedy, love and warfare unlike any we've ever experience. And they have their newest offering, Dragons of Eternity, on sale NOW at GenCon and everywhere else August 6th. And pssst... we hear they will have an announcement abou…