Sidekicks & Sidequests

Lugo Aabergast the Pentadrone

March 6th, 2024  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 33 mins

consultant, dnd, modron, npc, pentadrone, ttrpg

We join the table of Chef Mike Haracz to create a pentadrone modron named Lugo Aabergast (double a's to get at the top of the list!). A higher level modron, plugged into Law and the Algorithm, sold his antiques business and now is a traveling consultant and monk of sorts. But when he comes against Big Ale, can he depending on the heroes to step up?

Rembrandt the Young Artist

February 21st, 2024  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 7 mins

Dragon, art collector, dnd, npc, ttrpg

We join the table of Dr. Holly Ordway to create a dragon named Rembrandt. A dragon like the kind found in Beowulf, this young dragon is more interested in art and artistry. So what is a young dragon eager to build up their horde to do if they want to do it without typical dragon's greed?

Penance the Quaggoth Clairvoyant

February 7th, 2024  |  Season 5  |  1 hr 5 mins

clairvoyant, dnd, npc, quaggoth, ttrpg

We return to the table of Seth Crenwelge and we roll the dice to create Penance. She is a quaggoth child who is a clairvoyant. She needs you to do an odd job around town, which if you do, could lead you to the "Wishing Well" of anything you'd like...do you trust her word?

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY TO THE PODCAST AND THE START OF SEASON 5!

Parleys at the Platter #2: Tolkien, Catholicism, and D&D

December 24th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 14 mins

catholicism, dnd, npc, panel, tolkien, ttrpg

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! For our second Parleys at the Platter special, I invited Dr. Holly Ordway, Alexi Sargeant, and Katherine S. to discuss something that I'm not sure is talked about all that often: the critical role (pun win) that Tolkien and his Catholicism had in helping to shape Dungeons & Dragons, modern fantasy, and nerd culture at large. So join this fellowship of faith, as we discuss how the Catholicity of Middle Earth and the Legendarium helped to shape the history and flavor of "The World's Greatest Roleplaying Game".

Season 4 Update

December 24th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  2 mins

dnd, npc, ttrpg, update

Howdy, just looking to provide a quick explanation for the short season.

Kyth the Night Hag Shopkeeper

November 29th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 9 secs

dnd, night hag, npc, shopkeeper, ttrpg

We join the table of April Hill to create a Night Hag named Kyth. She runs a beautiful shop with many tantalizing treasures and wonderous riches. However, she demands things of great personal worth for payment. When a local cult has crossed her and plans to kidnap a bard in town, Kyth asks the party to undertake a contract...are you willing to make a deal?

Orjid Dragrax the Dragonborn Fairy Hunter

November 15th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 10 mins

dnd, dragonborn, fey, hunter, npc, sorcerer, ttrpg

We return to the table of Jacob Prince and import a BG3 character (plus roll the dice) to create Orjid Dragrax. He is an elder black-and-red dragonborn sorcerer who is on the hunt for all manner of fey creatures. You can always find him in your local area, trying to keep these types of creatures at bay. Help him in his endeavors and you will be rewarded!

Gggggg (Gargle Noises)

November 1st, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 17 mins

archfey, dnd, druid, kenku, npc, ttrpg

We join the table of Kiki Hayden to create a druid (an archfey?) that's named [insert gargle noises]! She is a kenku that has made a Vow of Veganism of vital importance to her and her family. However, she has two feuding daughters stockpiling weapons, and she needs your help to resolve the dispute nonviolently...lest your magic items all become buckets and farming tools!

Daisy and The Crescent's Edge

October 18th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 35 mins

Dragon, aldatu, artifact, collector, dnd, half-celestial, homebrew, npc, sickle, silver, ttrpg

We join the table of Scxrlet64 to create a teenage silver dragon named Daisy! As a "Trust Fund Baby", she's going to wizard boarding school, being a social influencer for charity, and building up her own horde of gold, magic, and religious artifacts. When she learns the truth about her headmaster, she needs the help of adventurers to go and retrieve the only weapon that can kill him: The Crescent's Edge!

Creation, Morality, Chaos, Love, and Death

October 4th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  2 hrs 3 mins

aspects, dnd, five, npc, the fates, ttrpg

We join the table of the Five Sided Fates: Astrid, KC, Jeri, Alyssa, and Ola! The Five Sided Fates decided to introduce us to NPCs and a sidequest based around their personas as Aspects of Fate. Is your party ready to have your Fate tested?