Dungeons & Dragons Lorecast
You love Dungeons and Dragons; the myths, the legends, and the unforgettable characters. Every week, we dive into the lore behind the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game. We also cover the latest news and releases as well as offer tips and advice on how to min/max and roleplay characters.
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Episode 122: Drizzt - The Dark Elf Trilogy
We explore the origins of Drizzt the Drow ranger!
77 min
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Episode 121: Changelings
The lore behind the Eberron race of the Changeling is highlighted this week!
64 min
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Episode 120: Minsc and Boo
Giant purple skull tattoo? A hamster? A desire to fight evil? What could go wrong?!
50 min
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Episode 119: Red Wizards of Thay
We discuss the most notorious and nefarious spellcasters of all Faerun... the Red Wizards of Thays!
54 min
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Episode 118: Fantasy D&D Draft (Aug. Patron Rou...
The Loremasters sit down with some Wizards to fantasy draft the perfect D&D party
56 min
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Episode 117: Spelljammer 5e First Impressions
We take a look at D&D's newest campaign setting... D&D in space!
81 min
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Episode 116: Spelljammer, pt. 2
We discuss Spelljammer from 3e to today!
67 min
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Episode 115: Spelljammer, pt. 1
On the cusp of its 5E release, let's do a little prep work and figure out what this Spelljammer thing is all about!
62 min
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Episode 114: Favorite NPCs (July Patron Roundta...
We discuss our favorite official and homebrew NPCs!
56 min
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Episode 113: Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel
We discuss the lore behind the new adventure anthology!
73 min
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Episode 112: Yuan-Ti, the Serpentfolk
The Serpentfolk known as Yuan-Ti are as cunning as they are deadly... learn about them here!
38 min
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Episode 111: Lord Soth and Sithicus
The DnD Lorecast discusses the infamous death knight and his Domain of Dread
44 min
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Episode 110: First Half of 2022 (June Patron Ro...
What have the Fine Folk of the Patreon been playing the first half of 2022?
77 min
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Episode 109: Tasha, pt. 2
We conclude our look at the lore and history behind Tasha!
31 min
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Episode 108: Tasha, pt. 1
Iggwilv... Tasha... Hura... who is this mysterious witch?
24 min
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Episode 107: Warduke
Who is the mysterious and cruel Warduke?
37 min
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Episode 106: Demogorgon
A look at the lore (and differences between its TV counterpart) of D&D's Prince of Demons
29 min
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Episode 105: Quirks, Rituals, and Superstitions...
Do you have a dice jail? Do you have a catchphrase after rolling a nat 20? This episode is for you!
45 min
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Episode 104: Xanathar
Who or what is The Xanathar?
46 min
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*RE-RELEASE* Episode 89: Monsters of the Multiv...
Now available as a solo release, Crit and Sergio dig into the newest D&D book
65 min
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Episode 103: Vecna, pt. 2
Sergio continues discussing Vecna through 3rd, 4th, and 5th editions!
50 min
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Episode 102: Vecna, pt. 1
Sergio and a guest host sit down to discuss D&D's most infamous archlich Vecna!
46 min
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Episode 101: Best and Worst D&D Moments (Patron...
Crit and Reaper talk Favorite D&D moments and the worst D&D Moments
44 min
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Episode 100: Tenser, Bigby, & Melf
Crit and Sergio talks some of Dungeon and Dragon's OLDEST characters!
63 min
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Episode 99: Hirelings & Companions w/ Stuart Wa...
Crit and Sergio sit down with old friend Stuart to discuss hirelings, retainers, and companions
69 min
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Episode 98: Magic Item (Patron Chat)
Crit sits down and talks magic items with patrons
41 min
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DnD Lorecast Presents: One Night Strahd w/ Adam...
Sergio discuss the One Night Strahd remix with co-writer Adam Seats
63 min
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Episode 97: Ravenloft, pt. 4 - Strahd von Zarovich
None other than Strahd himself takes center stage as we wrap up our Ravenloft series!
46 min
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Episode 96: Critical Role-Call of the Netherdeep
The new adventure from Critical Role is out and Crit and Sergio give their first impressions!
77 min
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Episode 95: Ravenloft, pt. 3 - Domains of Dread
The Ravenloft series continues with a look at the Domains of Dread and their Darklords!
54 min
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Episode 94: Ravenloft, pt. 2 - Rudolph van Richten
Crit and Sergio continue their Ravenloft series with monster hunter Rudolph van Richten!
57 min
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Episode 93: D&D and the Satanic Panic (Patron C...
Crit and Sergio are joined by some of their Patrons to discuss how D&D was caught in the middle of controversy in the 1980s
81 min
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Episode 92: Ravenloft, pt. 1 - The History of R...
Crit and Sergio start their Ravenloft series with a look at the campaign setting's history
67 min
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Episode 91: Weapons of Legacy
Crit and Sergio discuss Weapons of Legacy
73 min
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Episode 90: Favorite 5e Adventures
Crit and Sergio run down their favorite 5e adventures
67 min
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Episode 89: Monsters of the Multiverse
Crit and Sergio dig into the newest D&D book
65 min
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Episode 88: Patron Chat - Ideal Party Composition
Sergio chats with Lupus and Coffee about how to build a 3, 4, or 5+ player party
62 min
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Episode 87: Elminster Aumar
Crit and Sergio discuss Forgotten Realms' most powerful wizard
61 min
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Episode 86: Drizzt Do'Urden
Crit and Sergio talk about the wildly popular Drow ranger
66 min
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Episode 85: Patron Chat with Lupus, Wulf, and R...
This episode we chat with some of our wonderful patrons about the end of the D&D year
71 min
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Episode 84: To Become a God, Pt. 2
Crit and Sergio finish their discussion on becoming a god
57 min
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Episode 83: Strixhaven
This episode we discuss the new Strixhaven, A Curriculum of Chaos.
84 min
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Episode 82: To Become a God
This episode we discuss how to become a god
77 min
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Episode 81: Holidays in D&D
Sergio discusses popular celebrations in D&D campaign settings
35 min
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Episode 80: D&D&Gratitude (Patron Chat)
What are we thankful for in D&D?
68 min
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Episode 79: Homebrew-ha-ha
Crit and Sergio discuss the fun of homebrew!
69 min
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Episode 78: Were-Everything
Crit and Sergio discuss were-everything.
70 min
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Episode 77: Big Ol' Monsters and the DM's Who L...
Crit and Sergio discuss big ol' monsters.
68 min
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Episode 76: Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Crit and Sergio discuss Fizban's treasury of dragons
71 min
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Episode 75: Vampires
Crit and Sergio discuss Vampires
79 min
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Episode 74: Ghosts
Crit and Sergio discuss Ghost
65 min
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Episode 73: Genasi
Crit and Sergio discuss Genasi
64 min
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Episode 72: SPELLS with Witcher Lorecast Toasti...
We talk spells, spells and more spells with our guests Toastie and Stewart
109 min
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Episode 71: Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Crit and Sergio take an in depth look into Wild Beyond the Witchlight and Crit introduces a magic coin.
67 min
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Episode 70: Aarakocra
Crit and Sergio take an in depth look into Aarakocra and Crit introduces 2 magic items for the price of one!
66 min
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Episode 69: ORCS!
Crit and Sergio take an in depth look into Orcs and history and mechanics behind them and the magical item today it: War Drums!
66 min
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68: Changeover Episode
Tom and Stewart pass the D&D Lore torch to Crit and Sergio
63 min
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67: Why Fiction is Important (Monthly Patron Chat)
Stuart and our patrons discuss the importance of fictitious worlds.
59 min
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66: Eberron: Silver Crusade
The Silver Crusade was an attempt to destroy Lycanthropy - werewolves!
24 min
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65: Eberron: King Galifar ir'Wynarn & The Ring ...
King Galifar ir'Wynarn was foundational in the 1,000 year history of Eberron, plus Tom shares the Ring of Location.
56 min
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64: Eberron: Dragon Marks & Ring of Summoning Y...
Stuart explains how Dragon Marks work and their social and racial connections, Tom gives you a ring of summoning... yourself?
57 min
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63: Eberron: Ages Past + The Ring of Foliage
Stuart delves into the history of Eberron and Tom gives you a ring of magic plants.
26 min
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62: The Best non-D&D Table Top RPG's (Monthly P...
We discuss our other favorite TTRPG systems with our patrons and try not to be edgelords.
79 min
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61: Eberron: An Introduction
We begin our exploration of the world of Eberron with an overview of the history and what makes this different than Faerun.
48 min
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60: Gnolls & Summoning 1,000 Pigeons
Stuart digs into the lore behind Gnolls and Tom gives you a way to summon 1,000 pigeons.
34 min
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59: The OTHER Worlds of D&D + Summoning Ring: S...
There's much more to D&D than just the world of Faerun. Let's talk about other popular settings and then YOU can vote on which one we cover in more depth!
69 min
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58: The Future of D&D Content - Monthly Patron ...
We discuss the difference between official D&D content and creator's content, the future of D&D, and DM styles.
70 min
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57: Gold & Silver Dragons + The MegaDog Summon
Stuart digs into Gold & Silver dragons and Tom reveals a new summons, the MegaDog!
51 min
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56: Brass & Copper Dragons + The Megacat Summon
Stuart explains the details behind two more of the metallic dragons, Brass & Copper and Tom reveals a gigantic cat. Wait, that doesn't sound right.
49 min
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55: The Episode that Proves How Nerdy We and Ou...
I'm trying to figure out exactly how to describe our discussion, but I can't. So I'll say this. We prove how nerdy we really are. Enjoy.
92 min
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54: Chromatic Dragons: Brass
It's time to move on to Chromatic Dragons, the "good" guys of the dragon world. Let's start with Brass Dragons.
30 min
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53: Oozes
Oozes come in many types, and are way cooler than you may have known.
50 min
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52: Remote Play Events & The Psychological Bene...
We discuss remote play events with our Patron Lupus Malum and wax a little philosophical about the human impact of role playing.
85 min
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51: White Dragons Lore & The Spectral Merchant
Stuart opens the tome on White Dragons and Tom reveals the Spectral Merchant.
30 min
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50: Blue Dragons & The Window of Far Sight
Blue Dragons are evil creatures. We finish our story from 2 weeks ago and learn how sinister these dragons can actually be.
54 min
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49: The Mysterious Mordenkainen
Who is Mordenkainen? How was he created and is his goal to balance all things truly good?
68 min
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48: What if YOU had to survive in a D&D world? ...
We discuss what we would do if we were pulled into a D&D world. How would we survive as just ourselves?
81 min
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47: Red Dragons & The Extremely Potent Coffee
Stuart teaches us about Red Dragons, the most dangerous of the Chromatic Dragons, and we begin the story of one of the most powerful of the Red Dragons to ever have existed. Plus, Tom gives you some coffee.
61 min
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46: The Zhentarim + The Infinite Lunchbox
Stuart digs into the Zhentarim and Tom gives you an idea for an infinite lunchbox, or really, an infinite box of any kind.
22 min
80
45: The Lord's Alliance + The Magical Workbench
Stuart explores the Lord's Alliance and Tom reveals the Magical Workbench.
28 min
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44: DM Styles - Jan 2021 Patron Chat
We chat with our Patron, Lupus Malum, about getting into D&D, being a DM, and more.
70 min
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43: The Order of the Gauntlet + The Soul Fist
Stuart checks out the Order of the Gauntlet while Tom talks about the Soul Fist.
24 min
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42: The Emerald Enclaive + The Icy Shoes of Escape
Stuart goes on assignment to explore yet another secret organization...
24 min
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41: Secret Organization: The Harpers + Lipstick...
Stuart goes on assignment to explore a secret organization...
23 min
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40: Chromatic Dragons & Black Dragon Details
The perspective from the point of Chromatic Dragons, plus Black Dragon details.
52 min
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39: Dragon Sex & Race Issues + The Dragon Spiri...
We begin our look into dragon lore and get a little bit caught up on dragon sex and race issues.
62 min
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38: Kobolds & The Mechanical Arm
This episode is all about Kobolds, the little dragon people who live underground and smell like wet dogs. Bet you didn't know that!
51 min
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37: Liches in D&D & The Pool Towel
Liches are some of the most powerful undead creatures you can encounter. We take a closer look without... getting too close.
57 min
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36: The Calendar of Harptos & "Magick! Energy D...
We take a look at the Calendar of Harptos, it's origins, and how the seasons and holidays differ from the real world.
67 min
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35: The Drow & The Invisible Light
Stuart's exploring the tower and discussing the Drow while Tom stuffs his face and talks about invisible lights.
29 min
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34: Monsters of the Underdark + The Lute Del Amore
Stuart goes adventuring into the Underdark and gets... high on mushrooms?
28 min
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33: PiratePeter & The LandShip
PiratePeter joins us in the tower to discuss his D&D experiences plus we reveal his own special item, the LandShip.
52 min
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Mindflayers & The Mariachi Mustache
Stuart sets off alone and discusses Mindflayers while Tom thinking about mustaches and how much he misses his friend.
31 min
94
Four Halloween Monsters & The Fortune Teller's ...
Stuart takes us on a little "adventure" to discover the details of four classic monsters and how to string them together into a mini-quest. Tom talk's about a talking skull.
53 min
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The Mysterious Beholders
Beholders are some of the strangest and most powerful monsters in D&D.
49 min
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Volothamp Geddarm & Haunted Doll #2
Volothamp Geddarm is the unreliable narrator and storyteller of the D&D universe. A quirky fellow with some a very interesting story himself.
51 min
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Baldur's Gate Expansions & Haunted Doll #1
We conclude our recap of Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 with an explanation of the expansion content for both games, plus the first of our Haunted Doll magical items.
56 min
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Baldur's Gate 2 Recap & The Potion of Unexpecte...
We're getting you ready for Baldur's Gate 3 with a recap of the events of Baldur's Gate 2.
57 min
99
Baldur's Gate 1 - Story and Events + The Loot G...
The story and events of Baldur's Gate 1.
59 min
100
Hobgoblins & The Dance-Dance Party Pants
Hobgoblins are very different than other goblinoids and have a unique society.
49 min