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Special: Welcome to Level 8, Peter

After a harrowing experience, Peter returns to find his abilities sharpened and his sense of purpose renewed. Join us as we weave Thane's attainment of level 8 into our ongoing story, and roll some dice!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: What Peter Saw

Special: In game, we only saw one side of Peter's traumatic experience. In this special episode, we get to see inside of it, and understand what he saw. We really hope you enjoy this glimpse inside the divine realm!
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Looking for professional voice over work for your podcast? Then you need Rob of Rob Ervin Voice Overs. If you want great results at affordable rates, check out Rob's work today!
Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Bar_Chimes_Sweep_Down.wav is a copyright of pjcohen
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 - Aeons of Times Untold - Score Music, by Christian Peitsch
Ancient Chamber - Waking the Guardian - Score Music, by Brian Gair
Echoes of the Past - The Past Whispers - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Forgotten Chamber - Chamber of the Fey King - Score Music, by Jarrod Royles
Heavenly Plane - Divine Beauty - Score Music, by Maarten Bonder
Vestige of Eons - Ancient Stone Circle - Score Music, by Owen Heritage
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Into the Valley of the Bones

Special Episode: In our actual play-less post-Thanksgiving period, we thought it'd be good to fill the time with a bit of backstory, so we revisit a place the party has already gone to see what life is like in the Valley of the Bones. It was a joyless place, but we hope this story adds a bit of dimension to it, and to the larger country of Seth-Arban.
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In this show we mention Rob of Rob Ervin Voice Overs. If you want great results at affordable rates, check out Rob's work today!
Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Explosion is a copyright of Iwiploppenisse
Riot Crowd Immersed in 5.1 Take 2 is a copyright of MrProfDr[.]weed
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 - Score Music, by Davide Vannuccini
Nature Claimed Ruins - The Raven City - Score Music, by Raphael Bellamy
Prophecy of Scale - The Serpentine Prophecy - Score Music, by Shams Ahsan
Wagons and Carriages - Wagon Oxen on Dirt Road, by Phil Lee
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 63 - Pale Horses

Ep 63: After a tantalizing glimpse at the pinnacle of Esymires' creative genius, the party has watched the first working airship sail right by, with a crew aboard helpless to stop it. What will Tira, Bash, and Peter decide to do? Find out now in this week's episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Snorting horse.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
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:
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 64 - Our Lady of Sorrow

Ep 64: A chance encounter in the edges of the Sea of Grass starts uncertainly. A fierce people of horse warriors has surrounded the party. What will come of it? Listen now to find out! 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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Check out some pictures of reconstructed mead halls to get an idea of what Beorhtmedu looks like!
Also, enjoy the Kid Snippets channel--lots of fun there.
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:
Hovoset vauhkona, hevosjoukko / Horses going wild, skittish, neighing and snorting, hooves, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto
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:
Downtime - Blood Eagle - Score Music, by Alexander Nakarada
Downtime - Wanderer - Source Music, by Alexander Nakarada
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: The Song of the Witani

Toward the end of Episode 64, Tira, Bash, and Peter were dining in the great mead hall of Beorhtmedu with the Marchioness when they heard singing coming from outside. This special episode shares the contents of that song, which Rhett has patterned after the style of Old English poetry.
The format may be a bit odd for most of us, since this style relies more on repeated initial sounds instead of shared ending sounds, but we hope you'll enjoy it nonetheless.
Here's the text in a standalone format for easy reference:
The Song of the Witani
Lo! May we, the many-numbered     approach the all-giving mother of our kin, the open-handed,    giver of bright gifts of gold to the brave and bold     warriors of the wind-swept plains. Of old our horses     roamed to the rising-home, the sun’s sweet hall     where Dawn drinks deep of day to come. Of old our horses     strode to the setting-home, where the wings of night     press in upon the pale. Of old our horses     made us master of all between, and lords of a land     that sprang with sweetest gifts. 
Once our will     ran right and true,a single sense     that burned bright— three threads today that     once were one— we, the Witani,     knew defeat as does the east the west.     No foe might fight us and win; in the great grass lands,     where horse-bands' blade fell fiercely on those     who tried to take from us. Many woeful learned to wail,     sad for all the empty seats in their halls of honor     when our warriors rode: Glory-filled days gone     with the whisper of the wind. 
Then came the crows,     feasting with raven featherson us, talons tearing     us brother from brother, rending and riving     and driving deep the cracks that cut     our folk far from love for itself. May gods give grace     to heal the hurts that have torn us, tell us     how we might mend and not needlessly     drive hatred deeper. 
For now, fair gods,     our need is nearer than ever, as dark hosts stand at our door,     their swords swift and sure. Our gift-giver, the Fair Lady     who sits in the honey-sweet hall, leads us to light,     makes haven for the hungryand helps the helpless     with a wall in the wasteland, a firm friend     with all-shielding arms. Her hands hold no gold     but let it freely flow to those who love the land     that remains ours by right. 
Yet up climbs the cost     as days drag on to months. Too many horses run home     with no warrior holding high the     blooded blade and battered shield. They lie in the long hills     made by man’s hands, cold arms crossed     below the blood-soaked earth. And still the slaughter     makes its way to whereboth hearth and heart once dwelt.     Here, we wail for them. 
But bold horse-bands still ride     and bite the black-clad foe, guiding them with wounds too great     to seek softer lands. In this great work the will     of our Lady leads, for of herself she helps—     her own child, strong and steady, rides to rid the land     of the fearsome foe. How can we lose heart     when so many work for our good? Time fails us to tell     of storied names and steeds Who work as one     in sun’s harsh heat, or moon’s glow,     in grey of winter’s snow or spring’s sky-tears.Of Ecgferth, Ealdraed’s son,     or Totholt the life-taker our songs once sang,     and still will, should gods’ smiles stay on us. While they ride forth for us,     our heads may rest under roofs where careless dreams come.     Our songs and words to gods hasten their feet.  
But though the tide     of Witan care creeps high, new hope hastens to us,     unseen by all but the wisest ones we have.     For do our songs not say that from the sun may sail     hope from on high? And lo, again,     may we know our hope anew, for on this day, when dread     has seemed as black as it could be,a wondrous sight, when     from the gathered gloom five friends came from     a ship that sails the clouds. Without a sea, this water-horse     has led the light to bring to bold Beorhtmedu     a way to wage new war. 
The first is full of craft,     wise Esymires, whose wingéd steed sails the sky.     He led to Stedingas the band. 
Then comes Radiance of the sun,     a worthy warrior blessed with the aura of Ardan.     Her arm shall awe the darkness. 
Bold Peter walks worthily     in the name of life and light, a land-living one     who walks with Vasham.
A doughty dwarf     with axes keen and cruel is Tira, eldest daughter of the earth.     A fool is he who raises her wrath. 
And last but not the least,     wild Wamberbash, who wears the smell of snarling beasts     as most might wear a skin. 
These all have sailed swiftly     from the morning’s meadows, leaving the heated halls     of the rising red sun to bring to truth the words     that fill sorrowful souls with fire and flame rekindled     to scorch and slay those who would claim     our lives and lands. 
So sing we now,     and shall sing, Witani all!
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We used an excellent Battlebards music track. 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:
Downtime - Fantasy Ambience - Score Music, by Alexander Nakarada
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 8, Tira and Bash

Tira and Bash take a moment to reflect on their progress over the past few days in this special level-up episode. Join us as we weave their attainment of level 8 into our ongoing story, and roll some dice!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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We used an excellent Battlebards music track. 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:
Downtime - Bonfire - Score Music, by Alexander Nakarada
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 65 - We Ride

Ep 65: During the feast with the Marchioness, the party plans its next move, although much uncertainty still remains. But their resolve will carry them through--or will it? Check it out now in this week's episode! 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Plywood_Prying_01.wav is a copyright of dheming
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
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:
Downtime - Bonfire - Score Music, by Alexander Nakarada
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.

Ep 66 - War Pigs

Ep 66: The city of Whitehill looms ahead in the forbidding weather, and a ring of horse warriors rides close behind our friends. What awaits them in this grim place? Will they find a welcome reception? Listen now to find out! 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Wild Boar / Grunting / Squealing is a copyright of TheVeoMammoth11
Dark Ambient Music 3: Hunted is a copyright of Xanco123
DoorCreaking10.flac is a copyright of Zabuhailo
BIG-REVERB-WARHORN.wav is a copyright of newagesoup
Spitting.wav is a copyright of bmcken
Water, Dripping, Medium, A.wav is a copyright of redafs
Plywood_Prying_01.wav is a copyright of dheming
Heavy Rain is a copyright of lebaston100
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
MetalCreakingandFalling.wav is a copyright of TurtleLG
06250 dizzy bolt spell.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
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:
Cure Light Wounds Spell, by Pablo Betancourt
Elven Dirge - Mennai Um Vela Ata - Score Music, by GoofParade
Empowered Magic Missile Spell, by Rajesh Gilbert
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 67 - Fight for Your Mind

Ep 67: After a tough battle, our heroes must now negotiate with Dunsige to begin to unite the Witani. Will our adventurers sway the king to their cause? Listen now to find out! 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Poison Spell Magic is a copyright of qubodup
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Cracking wood is a copyright of JappeHallunken
06250 dizzy bolt spell.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
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:
Skirmish Dramatic - The Ambush - Score Music, by Matias Godoy
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: 67th Episode Introspective

Part of the reason behind this podcast is to share what we're learning both about D&D and podcasting as we go. On a whim, we decided to spend some time discussing the game after the 67th episode. In this short special, we talk about our most memorable game moments.
If this discussion prompts any game-related questions in your mind, share them with us on Twitter or Instagram (@stackodice) or by email (stack.o.dice@gmail.com). We'd love to hear from you, and will try to answer them in future episodes.

Ep 68 - Unity

Ep 68: Rain still falls from the leaden skies above Whitehill, but the still form of a defeated foe lies in the mud of the Pit. The party must now use the spectacle to drive home its point and seek unity with this tribe of the Witani. What happens next? Listen now to find out! 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Hovoset vauhkona, hevosjoukko / Horses going wild, skittish, neighing and snorting, hooves, mix is a copyright of YleArkisto
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
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:
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music, by Shams Ahsan
Elven Dirge - Mennai Um Vela Ata - Score Music, by GoofParade
Heavenly Plane - Caelum - Score Music, by Maria Milewska
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 69 - Split Decision

Ep 69: Onward! As the party seeks the final fragment of the shattered Witani, they find themselves in a bleak land. In spite of the uncertainty, they are resolved to proceed, but at what cost? Much lies hidden in the grim boundaries of The Hollow. Listen now to find out what happens next! 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Splash, Jumping, C.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
underwater wailing is a copyright of CuddleNucks
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Snorting horse.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
05966 water surfacing spalshes.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
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:
Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Dark Elf City - Black Towers of the Spider Queen - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
Lightning Bolt Spell, by Daniel Warneke
Nature Claimed Ruins - The Ruins of Loardamere - Score Music, by Raphael Bellamy
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner: Finding The Hollow

Special: Rhett takes some time to talk about the inspiration for The Hollow, the forbidding land where the last arm of the Witani have settled. As we saw in the last episode, it's a pretty nasty place, so where did it come from? Listen now to find out!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, http://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 70 - Dead Flowers

Ep 70: A spooky swamp and a shadowy goal make for uncertain times as our heroes make their way through The Hollow. The last branch of the divided Witani is somewhere in here, but first we must see them through the peaty waters of a nasty place. What lies in wait? Find out now!  
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Splash, Jumping, C.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
05966 water surfacing spalshes.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
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:
Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Echoes of the Past - Nature's Dark Reclaim - Score Music, by Timothy Songailo
Evocation Spell - Ear Piercing Scream, by Marc Cholette
Evocation Spell - Moon Path, by Maria Milewska
Fearsome Roars - Dino Shrill, by Marco Imperatori
Fireball Spell, by Daniel Warneke
Fearsome Roars - Dino Shrill, by Marco Imperatori
Slimes - Split Move, by Wes Otis
Slimes - Black Pudding Movement, by Wes Otis
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner: A Pattern Language

Special: Early last week, Rhett got to spend some time chatting with Pat Eyler of Foot of the Mountain Adventures. If you love maps, and want to get in touch with an artist who creates hand-crafted, custom maps, you'll want to check out Pat's work! You can find him at @mountain_foot on Twitter, or on his Patreon page.
There are some neat world building tools out there, but who'd have thought there'd be one from 1977? Join us as we dig into A Pattern Language, a gem of a book that looks at how to build meaningful communities from the high-level region all the way down to the private home. In this first Creation Corner episode on the topic, we start looking at the book's layout and some examples of the information it contains.
The result of the reading is eventually a map of Arden, and we'd love for you to check it out. 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, http://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner: The New Map of Arden

Special: Early last week, Rhett got to spend some time chatting with Pat Eyler of Foot of the Mountain Adventures. If you love maps, and want to get in touch with an artist who creates hand-crafted, custom maps, you'll want to check out Pat's work! You can find him at @mountain_foot on Twitter, or on his Patreon page.
After spending some time working through A Pattern Language, Rhett plotted out a new version of the map of Arden. In this special episode, he walks through the new elements, and talks about the various patterns that helped to shape the new concept.
To follow along, open the map of Arden. 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, http://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner: Cutscenes

Special: The cutscenes have become a favorite part of our games. Rhett walks through his reasoning for including them, and we'd love to hear from you, Stacker, to know if you use them and how. 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, http://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Creation Corner: A New Way to Prepare NPCs

Special: NPCs can help make or break a game. Rhett faces off against one of his many weak areas as a DM, and shares his thoughts on a new way to prepare NPCs to make them more robust and flexible in interactions with player characters. 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, http://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 71 - Whatever I Fear

Ep 71: Emerging from the swamp, the party must press further into The Hollow, where unknown things await. It's a different world down here where the Wulf Witani have chosen to dwell, but Tira, Bash, and Peter are committed to finding a way to bring them together. What awaits them? Find out now!  
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Splash, Jumping, C.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
20071202.walking.shadow.wav is a copyright of dobroide
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:
Evocation Spell - Ear Piercing Scream, by Marc Cholette
Haunted Cemetery - Cemetery Residents - Score Music, by Joseph Pignato
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
Nature Claimed Ruins - The Ruins of Loardamere - Score Music, by Raphael Bellamy
Travel by Horseback - Light Horse - Sprint - No Equipment, by Luca Klingbeil
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 72 - Cave In

Ep 72: In the last episode the weird hill in The Hollow challenged each member of the party. Now they must regather themselves and press on to the south end of this mysterious place. With only the vaguest notion of what lies in store, they must have faith in each other's abilities. Find out what happens next right now!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
Click is a copyright of lebaston100
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Highflow River is a copyright of CaganCelik
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:
Crypts of the Undead - Restless Souls - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Ancient Chamber - Waking the Guardian - Score Music, by Brian Gair
Fearsome Roars - Giant Insect Shriek, by Marco Imperatori
Forgotten Chamber - Chamber of the Fey King - Score Music, by Jarrod Royles
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze
Haunted Manifestations - Stygian Moans, by Ian Fisher
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 73 - Strange Magic

Ep 73: The last echoes of the fight against the otherworldly creature in the collapsed caverns die away, and Tira, Bash, and Peter are left trying to figure out how to move a massive piece of starstone. Time is ticking, so they have to get moving. Find out what happens next right now!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Urban Center - Village of Gnomes - Score Music by Moises Alvarez
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
And our recap segment uses this Battlebards song:
Downtime - Blood Eagle - Score Music by Alexander Nakarada
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.
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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:
Door Squeak, Normal, D.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
Rope pull 2.wav is a copyright of Huggy13ear
Heavy Impact is a copyright of SilverIllusionist
rocks2.ogg is a copyright of smcameron
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:
Downtime - Blood Eagle - Score Music, by Alexander Nakarada
Dragon - Growl 1, by Wes Otis
Fearsome Roars - Giant Insect Shriek, by Marco Imperatori
Forgotten Chamber - Chamber of the Fey King - Score Music, by Jarrod Royles
Travel by Horseback - Horse and Carriage on Cobble - Slow Pace, by WildDog Productions
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 9, Peter

Special: Peter's experiences have led him to a new level of ability--level 9! Join us to see what he picks up in this special mini-episode.
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
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.
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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:
harp heaven.wav is a copyright of X3nus
We typically us Battlebards sound effects. If you want to punch up your games, 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 74 - Come Together

Ep 74: The party has done important work for the Wulf Witani, and now it's time to try to convince them of the need to unite with their long-divided brethren to face the Reaver's threat. Is Tira up to the task? Can she sway a people who want only to live in peace? Find out now in the next episode of our ongoing story!
The rough images from this episode are available online, as well as on Twitter and Instagram. 
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Urban Center - Village of Gnomes - Score Music by Moises Alvarez
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
And our recap uses this Battlebards song:
Downtime - Blood Eagle - Score Music by Alexander Nakarada
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.
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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:
UboatEngine.wav is a copyright of metamorphmuses
Bundle falling to ground is a copyright of pfranzen
Ambience, Machine Factory, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
MedievalArmyMarchingLoop.mp3 is a copyright of Yap_Audio_Production
RAM_Mouth Hawk_rev_v1.wav is a copyright of reidedo
Dark Ambient Music 3: Hunted is a copyright of Xanco123
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crank #4 is a copyright of arnaud coutancier
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 - The Soul Forging - Score Music by Otto Orion
Expedition - Wanderer - Score Music by Alexander Nakarada
Travel by Horseback - Heavy Horse - Relaxed - Basic Equipment by Olivier Girardot
Travel by Horseback - Light Horse - Sprint - No Equipment by Luca Klingbeil
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 75 - Reunited

Ep 75:  
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/stackodice, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
Our new spots for Dice Envy and Battlebards use music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of:
Urban Center - Village of Gnomes - Score Music by Moises Alvarez
Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan
And our recap uses this Battlebards song:
Downtime - Blood Eagle - Score Music by Alexander Nakarada
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.
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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:
UboatEngine.wav is a copyright of metamorphmuses
Bundle falling to ground is a copyright of pfranzen
Dark Ambient Music 3: Hunted is a copyright of Xanco123
Male gasps is a copyright of pfranzen
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crank #4 is a copyright of arnaud coutancier
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
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 - I Lament - Score Music by Richard Daskas
Expedition - Wanderer - Score Music by Alexander Nakarada
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.