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…

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? This month starts a new adventure, this one straight from D&D's Keys from the Golden Vault adventure anthology! We hope you enjoy! DnD Lorecast Discord …

After the dust of The Last War settled, the cotinents of Khorvaire looked very different than it had a century prior. This episode, we talk about two the five nations which remained... Karrnath and Thrane! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's next book! His second novel, The Dissonance, comes out in in just a few days from Pantheon/PRH! DnD Lorecast Discord |…

Our good friend Adam Seats stops by The Tower once again, this time to talk Mimics! And check out Down We Go, the rules lite system they discussed! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: Coming Out of Mimiclandia (check out an actual play HERE!) and the Mimicnomicon Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://…

We make our last major stop to Krynn this week as we cover the twins whose actions have had wide and lasting repercussions in Dragonlance. We dive into the early days of the warrior Caramon and the mage Raistlin! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Homebrew Corner: Dragonlance - Ruins of Fate Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter …

We collected our long missing Lore Mistress, a handful of the Multiverse-hopping Patrons, and a wild Gatsu to discuss the upcoming 2024 Core Rulebooks and what we hope to receive when the time comes. The Elden Archives on the Robots Radio Network DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag New Dragonlance Chronicles omnibus coming out in the UK Homebr…

Our adventurers are hired by a collector of artifacts to obtain a keyphrase to unlock a magical item he has obtained. This quest leads them to a party... but not just any party. This party is thrown by The Vinyard, an undead crime mob who traffick in almost anything but most of all... secrets. Under the guise of a murder mystery party, the group ar…

A woman created for evil, Alias has become a champion crusading against injustice across the Forgotten Realms! We dive into the lore of this character; her origins and her adventures with Dragonbait! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Free content for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms from Epic Games Myth Drannor expansion for D&D Online…

This Chosen of Mystra, a daugher of the goddess in fact, ruled over Silverymoon during one of its most prosperous eras. We dive into the lore of Alustriel Silverhand in this episode! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First look at both 2024 Monster Manual covers, wide release and alternate D&D TV show scrapped Homebrew Corner: The Dead Weddi…

We travel back to Krynn to continue our Companions of the Lance series! This episode, we talk Laurana Kanan, the elf princess warrior who won the hearts of the people and of Tanis Half-Elven! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First Look at Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 cover art Destiny 2 x Dungeons & Dragons collab Homebrew Corner: Dragonlanc…

In the latest DnD Lorecast Presents, we sit down with Django Wexler, the author of the upcoming novel Spelljammer: Memory's Wake. We talk his amazingly fun new book, space pirates, and how Spelljammer isn't really a campaign setting. PRE-ORDER SPELLJAMMER: MEMORY'S WAKE NOW ORDER HOW TO BECOME THE DARK LORD AND DIE TRYING NOW CHECK OUT DJANGOWEXLER…

While likely not the most recognizable lich in D&D fandom, the lore behind Acererak is just as juicy. We dive into it with special guest host Teecup, a fellow podcaster from the Robots Radio Network family! Check out his shows here: Dragon Age Lorecast | Assassin's Creed Lorecast | Holocron Histories DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag First L…

After the dust of The Last War settled, the cotinents of Khorvaire looked very different than it had a century prior. This episode, we talk about two the five nations which remained... Aundair and Breland. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Updated SRD in early 2025 Dead by Daylight x Dungeons & Dragons Very cool Critical Role article Homebre…

Back to Krynn! Back to Ansalon! We continue our journey through the lore of ther Companions of the Lance by diving into the origins and stories of Tanis Half-Elven! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Two new D&D history books from MIT Press, here and here Homebrew Corner: Dragonlance Peoples & Paragons: War of the Lance Players Guide Equip yo…

Our adventurers are hired by a collector of artifacts to obtain a keyphrase to unlock a magical item he has obtained. This quest leads them to a party... but not just any party. This party is thrown by The Vinyard, an undead crime mob who traffick in almost anything but most of all... secrets. Under the guise of a murder mystery party, the group ar…

We dive back into the Legend of Drizzt saga with our friend and audiobook narrator Russell Johnson. On tap for this episode are The Legacy and Starless Night! Check out Russell and his work! His Linktree has all the importat links including his Patreon and BuyMeACoffe, Discord and his podcast, Tales from the Ranger's Grove on Spotify and YouTube An…

The Kingdom of Galifar ruled Khorvaire... until greedy and power ripped the continent apart. We dig into the lore of The Last War in this week's episode. DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag The Thief of Many Things comic book Dimension 20 at MSG Converse X D&D Collab Homebrew Corner: Eberron's First Campaign 5e Conversion Equip your own advent…