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Creation Corner: Worldbuilders with Maxsun

Creation Corner: Hungry for more worldbuilding ideas? Today we get to speak with our youngest Worldbuilder yet. Maxsun wrote us a glowing review that we read in a recent episode. In this episode we sit down with him to talk about his own creative endeavors, and what he has in store for some lucky gamers. There's some neat ideas to dig into in this one!
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If you're interested in continuing the conversation, you can send your thoughts our way on Twitter, Instagram, or through our Discord server.
Finally, we invite you to join our family friendly Discord server! Please check us out at https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E.
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We didn't use any Creative Commons sound effects this time, but we still like to give credit to freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
We also did not use some any Battlebards sound effects, but check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Welcome to Level 17, Wamberbash

The mountain-top battle has come to a close, and the characters take a moment to evaluate themselves. In this special level-up episode, join us as Michael shares what Wamberbash gains as an even more powerful mystic. And you thought he was tough before...
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Avalanche_land_mono_1.wav is a copyright of leonseptavaux
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Tribal Drums is a copyright of HerbertBoland
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
Massive Creature Roar, by Illicevici Serban
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Welcome to Level 15, Sekhmet

The mountain-top battle has come to a close, and the characters take a moment to evaluate themselves. In this special level-up episode, join us as Jeremy discusses Sekhmet's new abilities and thinks through the character's development.
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Avalanche_land_mono_1.wav is a copyright of leonseptavaux
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
Massive Creature Roar, by Illicevici Serban
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Welcome to Level 17, Tira

The mountain-top battle has come to a close, and the characters take a moment to evaluate themselves. In this special level-up episode, Meredith gives us the skinny on what the fiery-tempered barbarian adds to her arsenal, and reflects on Tira's development.
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Avalanche_land_mono_1.wav is a copyright of leonseptavaux
Minor Key Music Box is a copyright of DarkWaryurMC
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
Massive Creature Roar, by Illicevici Serban
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 167 - To Say Goodbye

The guardian has fallen, and now the party must figure out what to do as the world begins to come apart around them. It's a race to make sure everyone is safe--and you can find out what happens by listening now.
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Avalanche_land_mono_1.wav is a copyright of leonseptavaux
Large, Low Boom.wav is a copyright of duckduckpony
Magic portal open is a copyright of alanmcki
Boa Constrictor.wav is a copyright of Kjell Persson
eel fishing 2.wav is a copyright of mystiscool
Twinkle Chimes is a copyright of everythingsounds
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
FGHTBf_Body Fall.Wooden Floor.Vinil Floor Covering x5_EM.mp3 is a copyright of newlocknew
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Dwarf Temple - Prayer Eternal - Source Music, by GoofParade
Cure Light Wounds Spell, by Pablo Betancourt
Evocation Spell - Stunning Trill, by Ravi Nidamarthy
Hidden Realm - Palace of the Under Gods - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Elven Dirge - I Lament - Score Music, by Richard Daskas
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Long Road Home

Follow a companion of the heroes of Arden as the party moves on to the next leg of its adventure. The world continues to grow and change, and we hope you enjoy this sneak peek into concurrent events.
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Rockfall in mine.wav is a copyright of benboncan
Avalanche_land_mono_1.wav is a copyright of leonseptavaux
Magic portal open is a copyright of alanmcki
Cinema Boom impact #1 is a copyright of beman87
Ambience, Wind Chimes, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
Horse Whinny, Close, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
crying.wav is a copyright of drotzruhn
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Ancient Chamber - The Final Portal - Score Music, by Cesar Pineda
Great City - Glory Castle - Score Music, by Ben Chandler
Forgotten Chamber - Chamber of the Fey-King - Score Music, by Jarrod Royles
Horse Riding, by Wes Otis
Forgotten Chamber - Tomb of the Dead Kings - Score Music, by Phillip Johnson
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Reunion

Continue with Hild as she seeks her father and the other chieftains of the Spine of Rindis as they march steadily toward battle. The world continues to grow and change, and we hope you enjoy this sneak peek into concurrent events.
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Horse Whinny, Close, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
harp heaven.wav is a copyright of X3nus
Crowd Cheering - Strong Cheering and Soft Rhythmic Cheering.wav is a copyright of GregorQuendel
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Churches of Good - Prayer to the Sun God - Source Music, by Maria Milewska
Travel by Horseback - Heavy Horse - Relaxed - Basic Equipment, by Olivier Girardot
Elven Dirge - Qi Taelnna - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Hidden Realm - Witness to Centuries - Score Music, by Mike Bridge
Fighter Academy - Halls of the Battleborn - Score Music, by Phil Archer
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Convergence

While the chieftains of Rindis make their way toward the looming battle, other events are coming together in the southern parts of Moriga. Find out what's shaping up as we move to another part of the troubled world of Vardalon--listen now!
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Dragging Kayak is a copyright of brunoboselli
Football-crowd-Cheer+Jeers.wav is a copyright of paulw2k
Crowd Cheering - Strong Cheering and Soft Rhythmic Cheering.wav is a copyright of GregorQuendel
Boa Constrictor.wav is a copyright of Kjell Persson
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
BBEG Theme - God of Death - Score Music, by Christian Peitsch
Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot
Heavenly Plane - Celestia - Score Music, by M-Owl
Celtic Battle, by Wes Otis
Heavenly Plane - Crystal Arch - Score Music, by Ian Fisher
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 168 - Surprise, Surprise

The final portal beckons as the party stands at the brink of the last stage of its epic quest. What awaits them on the other side? Listen now to find out!
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Magic portal open is a copyright of alanmcki
Large, Low Boom.wav is a copyright of duckduckpony
Man Screaming I is a copyright of iplanella
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Drill Spin Very Low and Slow is a copyright of Ev-Dawg
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot
Large City - Civilization During Day, by Pablo Betancourt
Heavenly Plane - Celestia - Score Music, by M-Owl
Enchantment - Transfixion Spell, by Phil Archer
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 169 - Boot Camp

Ep 169: Having overcome the initial shock and suspicion of an unexpected arrival, the party now has the opportunity to explore the Alliance camp as they prepare for battle against the Reaver. What will the members do to get ready? You'll have to listen now to find out.
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Chair2.wav is a copyright of lezaarth
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot
Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail, by Jean-Baptiste
The Forge, by Wes Otis
Wagons and Carriages - Wagon Oxen on Dirt Road, by Phil Lee
Large City - Civilization During Day, by Pablo Betancourt
Sheikh's Tent - Dance of the Nine Veils - Source Music, by Phil Archer
Enchantment - Transfixion Spell, by Phil Archer
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner - Worldbuilders with Pat

Creation Corner: It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Maps are a cornerstone of fantasy settings, and they can be useful tools for building worlds. In this episode, we talk with Pat (@mountain_foot on Twitter, @pate on Discord), a Stacker and dungeon cartographer who creates and uses maps extensively in his own gaming work. Join us for a fascinating talk about how to use maps to build game worlds!
In our talk, Pat mentions several resources of interest. If you're interested in doing more with maps, be sure to check out:
The Ammassalik maps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammassalik_wooden_maps
Cyclic Dungeon Generation - https://sersavictory.itch.io/cyclic-dungeon-generation
One of Pat's node maps and notes for an adventure in his AD&D campaign - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12l674bqBUsZir9nMNkGh6PZl_42TlO7541twfT4mv7I/edit?usp=sharing
He also posts many of his maps at https://www.patreon.com/mountainfoot, where almost all of it is available for free.
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If you're interested in continuing the conversation, you can send your thoughts our way on Twitter, Instagram, or through our Discord server.
Finally, we invite you to join our family friendly Discord server! Please check us out at https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E.
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We didn't use any Creative Commons sound effects this time, but we still like to give credit to freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
We also did not use some any Battlebards sound effects, but check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 170 - When the Ship Comes In

Ep 170: The party settles into camp life, with the Reaver and his army only a few miles away. Things are heating up, and many things are converging in this remote place. What will happen next? Listen now to find out!
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
whoosh_into_explosion_001.wav is a copyright of alanmcki
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Celtic Battle, by Wes Otis
BBEG Theme - God of Death - Score Music, by Christian Peitsch
Summon Wind, by Wes Otis
Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - What Tira Heard

Special: Tira faces an important choice, but she's not going to face it alone. After all, there's always Blood Ember, right? This special episode lets us in on an internal discussion as Tira figures out how to proceed--listen now to get that inside scoop!
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We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We didn't use any Creative Commons sound effects in this episode, but we love to promote freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 171 - Through the Fire

Ep 171: A dangerous mission lies before the party as Sekhmet attempts to infiltrate the Reaver's camp. Bash and Tira are on overwatch, but will they be able to provide timely aid? Listen now to find out!
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Villain death.wav is a copyright of AlexMurphy53
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Sheikh's Tent - Dance of the Nine Veils - Source Music, by Phil Archer
Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot
Travel by Beast - Winged Beast, by Theophile Demarcq
Large City - City of Trade in Day, by Olivier Girardot
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner: Flavoring Up Bards

Creation Corner: Bards are a mainstay in fantasy RPGs, but where do they come from? Listen in to this pretty dense episode to learn more about these poets, historians, singers, and entertainers. Why were they important? What purpose did they serve? How confusing could their history be? There's only one way to find out!
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We didn't use any Creative Commons sound effects or music in this show, but freesound.org is a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Converging Paths

Special: Four figures make their way to a common location, pulled by the insatiable urging of a mysterious vision. Who could they be? What awaits them? This teaser sets the stage for an upcoming series of special episodes that should be an entertaining parallel to our main story as we welcome a guest DM. Listen now to get a preview of things to come...
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. They don't require attribution, but be sure to check out freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Echoes of the Past - Ancient Stones - Source Music, by Davide Vannuccini
Dwarf Temple - Blessing of the Dwarves - Score Music, by Benedict Nichols
Ancient Chamber - Waking the Guardian - Score Music, by Brian Gair
Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music, by Phil Archer
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Meeting of the Ways

Dreams are powerful, and can sometimes guide wandering feet from distant lands into one place. Although some of the faces may be familiar to us, several strangers to each other find themselves brought together by a fateful vision, and must determine what they will do with the hand dealt them. Join us for this guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton, who has done stellar work for the Tales From the Glass-Guarded World podcast, as he shares a story that runs parallel to the main campaign and will tie in so very nicely.
And, lest we forget, here's the intro to the 80s cartoon Wildfire that Meredith loved to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKk1RQL-dx8
Enjoy, and be sure to join us on our Discord server to thank Josh for his hard work in pulling together an entertaining (and, at times, whimsical) story!
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We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Heavy Rain is a copyright of lebaston100
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Elven Dirge - Immortal's End - Score Music, by Eric Richards
Elven Village - Ascending the Vale - Score Music, by Kevin MacLeod
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Into the Unknown

Dreams are powerful, and can sometimes guide wandering feet from distant lands into one place. Several strangers to each other find themselves brought together by a fateful vision, and are now pressing on to discover for themselves what their sleep has revealed in troubling fog. 
Join us for this guest-DMed special episode featuring Josh "Pink" Pinkerton, who has done stellar work for the Tales From the Glass-Guarded World podcast, as we continue to follow Physick Feverfew, Radiance, Gar, and Drellig in their quest.
Enjoy, and be sure to join us on our Discord server to thank Josh for his hard work in pulling together an entertaining (and, at times, whimsical) story!
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Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Waterfall.wav is a copyright of cosmo235
Evil Laugh/Cackle (female) is a copyright of iainmccurdy
Door Squeak, Normal, D.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
Alarm double.FM.Multi sinus(Sytrus,2lrs,mltprcssng).wav is a copyright of newlocknew
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Metal Cowbells Swinging is a copyright of Idalize
Cracking wood is a copyright of JappeHallunken
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Elven Village - Ascending the Vale - Score Music, by Kevin MacLeod
Crypts of the Undead - Stain of the Departed - Score Music, by Evan Kitchener
Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot
Doors and Portals - Barred Door Opening, by Franco Cugusi
Doors and Portals - Massive Wood Door, by Phil Archer
Boss Fight Theme - Cradle of Evil - Score Music, by Stefano Vita
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Questravaganza

As we approach the end of our main story, we find we have a lot of lead-in questions that may not get answered before we finish. In this special episode, we kick back and chat over the next ten questions in the hopper, talking about both characters and personal preferences. Feel free to share with us what your answers might be!
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We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E
Finally, visit our Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show monetarily, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show.
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And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special - Intro to D&D 2024: The Character Sheet

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules.
In this episode, Rhett and Meredith take a look at the new character sheet. There are some notable differences, and while much of the information is much the same, it's in places other than what we're accustomed to. Join us for a walkthrough! It may be helpful for you to pull up the free PDF version of the sheet so you can follow along. It's located at https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/phb/downloads/DnD_2024_Character-Sheet.pdf.
Let's get going!

Special - Intro to D&D 2024: Character Creation, Part 1

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules.
In this episode, Rhett and Meredith tackle the new process of character creation. While there's a lot of familiar ground, there are a few notable changes that might be of interest to listeners. Join us as we kick off the process of creating our "slightly sketch" warlock.
Let's get going!

Special - Intro to D&D 2024: Character Creation, Part 2

As we approach the end of the main story, Rhett's looking ahead to what comes next. One of the things we expect to happen in the next chapter is switching to the new set of Dungeons and Dragons rules: the 2024 revision. In a series of informal discussions, we'll go over some of the changes as we get comfy with the new rules.
In this episode, Rhett finishes out the creation of our level 1 warlock, complete with some spells and eldritch invocations. Listen along for a comparison of spells between the 2014 and 2024 editions, and see what's changed.
Let's get going!

Special - Table Talk for Ep 172

Given how much time remains before we get back to actual play content, we thought it would be a good idea to share the table talk for our next episode in advance. Not only will it allow us to get right into the game with very little fanfare, but it also shares some news that explains why we've had as much of a break as we have. It's all good stuff, and there's plenty to listen to.
Join us as at our table now--we miss being with you, Stacker!

Creation Corner - Monsters

A core component of RPG games is combat, but it's easy to let it slip into being the same old hit-and-take-it fight to the death if we're not careful. This week's episode shares a look at The Monsters Know What They're Doing, a book designed to help DMs and players alike take a deeper look at the creatures we populate our worlds with and make encounters more memorable, challenging, and fun.
The book is part of a series, and each hard-bound volume costs less than $20. You may want to check them out!
The Monsters Know What They're Doing
Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters
MOAR! Monsters Know What They're Doing
How to Defend Your Lair
Each book is packed with helpful information written in an easy-to-read style. Happy planning, DMs!

Special - Our First Ask Me Anything Episode!

Over the last week we took some time to gather questions from our listeners. In this short-form episode, Meredith and Rhett give their answers in an informal discussion, covering a broad range of topics. We hope you enjoy it!
If we missed your question, or if you come up with any others that you'd like us to cover, we'd love to take on another of these with the whole gang at the table. Please take a moment to send your queries to us through our social media avenues--Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky (@stackodice), email (stack.o.dice@gmail.com), and Discord (DM to Rhett the DM) will all work. Just preface your message with AMA so we know to include it in the next batch, and we'll start gathering them up!
We're getting close to our next recording time, so hang in there, and we'll see you back in Vardalon very, very soon!