The DM‘s Book Club

Bonus: The world’s first D&D campaign setting! Blackmoor!


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Show Notes

This week, Fiona and guest host Rob from the Realm of Fire podcast go back in time to check out possibly the first-ever campaign setting of Dungeons and Dragons -

Originally evolved in the early 1970s as the personal setting of Dave Arneson, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, Blackmoor was first used for Arneson's miniature wargames, then as an early testing ground for what would become D&D.

Blackmoor is the longest continuously played fantasy role-playing campaign in existence. It is a mysterious land of sword and sorcery mixed with relics of highly advanced technology.

Books discussed:

  • 'Dungeons & Dragons Supplement II: Blackmoor' by Dave Arneson, published by TSR Rules, 1975.
  • 'The First Fantasy Campaign Playing Aid' by Dave Arneson, published by Judges Guild, 1980.
  • 'Adventures in Blackmoor' by Dave Arneson and David J. Richie, published by TSR, 1986.
  • 'Temple of the Frog' by Dave Arneson and David J. Richie, published by TSR, 1986.
  • 'City of the Gods' by Dave Arneson and David J. Richie, published by TSR, 1987.
  • 'The Duchy of Ten' by David J. Richie, published by TSR, 1987.
  • 'Dave Arneson's Blackmoor Core Campaign Book' published by Zeitgeist Games, 2005.

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Credits

The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). 

This episode's guest host is Rob from the Realm of Fire podcast

The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).

The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.

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