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June 03, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred twenty-first entry: MOOT Points
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the one hundred twenty-first entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 30th, and released Wednesday June 3rd over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, absolutely sod all, because Lennon forgot to prep for one. True story. Sorry. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
D&D Beyond’s Digital Dice Upgrade
And everything we could scrape from the Mythic Odysseys of Theros previews
After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to continue our tour of the Sword Coast as we learn about the history of Neverwinter; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
D&D Beyond Dice Roller Upgrade
Mythic Odysseys of Theros Preview
Wizards of the Coast product page
Roll20 preview
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Neverwinter
Archives of Candlekeep: Neverwinter

This Week’s Community Questions
We’ll be talking about it again next week no doubt, but what do you think of the Mythic Odysseys of Theros? Do you like the rework of the subclasses? How about the new races? Are the mythic monsters or the Piety system whetting your mechanical appetites?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say "hi", or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
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A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the des
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Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
51 min
May 27, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred twentieth entry: Kender Warlocks Cast Wish Through Psionics On Their Spelljammer
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the one hundred twentieth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 23rd, and released Wednesday May 27th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu introduces us to the monsters of the Magical World. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
D&D Live 2020: Roll with Advantage
A DMs Guild module you might be interested in checking out
And a new 5e Computer RPG not coming from Wizards of the Coast
After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to continue our tour of the Sword Coast as we learn about the history of Baldur’s Gate; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Magimundi Bestiary
Drive Thru RPG
Wiki entry
Return to Glory DDAL Module for Red Nose Day
Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Mike Mearles back on TTRPG Team
D&D Live 2020 -- Roll With Advantage
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Baldur’s Gate
Archives of Candlekeep: Baldur’s Gate

This Week’s Community Questions
Are you excited to release your inner greenskin and go adventuring for Red nose day?

Do you want to see more D&D-based video games coming from other publishers, or are the planned ones from Wizards enough?

And a virtual D&D Live. Are you tuning in, catching the videos later, or are you just going to wait for our in-depth and brilliant summaries and commentary? Tell us your plans.

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say "hi", or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord!
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
55 min
May 20, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred nineteenth entry: I'm Blue, Da Ba Dee
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the one hundred nineteenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 16th, and released Wednesday May 20th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron may or may not be committing treason to bring us some D&D goodies... Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
The latest Unearthed Arcana dealing with the Rogue, Warlock and Wizard
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom from the Masters on new players in combat; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
RUBrand
Unearthed Arcana 2020: Subclasses Revisited
Current Article
Previous Versions
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: New Players and Combat
Wisdom of the Masters: New Players and Combat
This Week’s Community Questions
How the heck do Warlocks get to cast wish?
And the other subclasses: is the Rogue’s extra damage too powerful? Does the reworked Archivist have a chance, or is it another subclass that needs to go back to the drawing board?
Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say "hi", or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below, or contact us using our handy web form.
A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair -- you can find him on Twitter
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Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 7 min
May 13, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred eighteenth entry: Beyond Alpha
Welcome, brave adventurers...

... to the one hundred eighteenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 9th, and released Wednesday May 13th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon attempts to make Ryu regret her recent purchases! Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
A bevvy of changes made over at D&D Beyond, including Digital Dice, Character Sheet Enhancements and a look at the Player Mobile App Alpha
And news of printing delays with Mythic Odysseys of Theros
After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep and start uncovering the history of the Sword Coast, beginning with Waterdeep; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

Links
Arcane Goods
web site
Arcana Note Kickstarter
D&D Beyond
Digital dice
Character sheet migration
Mobile app alpha (gasp! no link)
D&D Movie Snags Marvel Producer
Mythic Odysseys of Theros Delays
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: History of the Sword Coast — Waterdeep
Archives of Candlekeep: History of the Sword Coast — Waterdeep
This Week’s Community Questions
Are you in the D&D Beyond Player Mobile App alpha? If so, we’d love to hear your impressions so far!

What are your hopes and fears for a D&D movie? Does the crew pedigree make you hopeful, or are you bracing for a combination of Game of Thrones Season 8 and Batman vs Superman?

Are you affected by the delays in the Theros printing? Will you be picking up a digital copy instead?

Follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say "hi", or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com
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Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
52 min
May 05, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred seventeenth entry: Candlekeep on Rolling
Welcome, brave adventurers…

… to the one hundred seventeenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday May 2nd, and released Wednesday May 6th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Brave Adventurers, each week at the end of the show we let you know that you can listen to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, and anywhere else good podcasts can be found, and now we can add one more to the list! After over 100 episodes, we’re finally on Spotify! As we’re new to the platform though, we could really do with your help. If you’re able to search for us under Podcasts on Spotify (and you might have to do some scrolling, but I promise, we’re on there), and then give one of our episodes a listen or maybe follow Heroes Rise on Spotify, you’ll help the algorithm to know how to rank us better. Thanks to everyone who’s already done this and given us a signal-boost. Alright, on with the show!
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu’s holding out for a hero book! Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
The latest issue of Dragon+ Magazine
And Elminster’s Candlekeep Companion, coming to us from Ed Greenwood
After that we join Indigo Spector as he leads the party through the Super Happy Fun Murder Dungeon; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Material Components Hero Book/Hero Book GM
Dragon+ Issue 31
On the web
Mearles not on TTRPG Team

This Week’s Community Questions

Do you think Candlekeep is the best way to expand your Forgotten Realms lore base, or are there too many worrying subclasses, spells, and magic items to make it worth using?

Did you agree with any of the hosts on their favorite parts of the Dragon+ release? Was there something else in the magazine you thought people should know about?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 23 min
April 29, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred sixteenth entry: Mark Ohnsman of Atlas Worlds
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the one hundred sixteenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday April 25th, and released Wednesday April 29th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Brave Adventurers, each week at the end of the show we let you know that you can listen to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, and anywhere else good podcasts can be found, and now we can add one more to the list! After over 100 episodes, we’re finally on Spotify! As we’re new to the platform though, we could really do with your help. If you’re able to search for us under Podcasts on Spotify (and you might have to do some scrolling, but I promise, we’re on there), and then give one of our episodes a listen or maybe follow Heroes Rise on Spotify, you’ll help the algorithm to know how to rank us better. Thanks to everyone who’s already done this and given us a signal-boost. Alright, on with the show!
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, we introduce you to what’s sure to be our favourite campaign management tool… but you won’t just have to take our word for it! Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
Free stuff for schools and libraries
Discounts and free stuff from D&D Beyond
And that Wizards of the Coast have now recognised those 40+ play D&D
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom From The Masters on Remote Play; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Mark Ohnsman of Atlas Worlds
WotC Free Digital Kits for Educators
Mythic Odysseys of Theros DDB Code
Forge of Fury Free on DDB
D&D&Data
A Short Rest: Wisdom From the Masters: Remote Play
Wisdom From the Masters: Remote Play

This Week’s Community Questions
Did you get involved in any of the datamining or theorycrafting based on the updated infogr
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 7 min
April 22, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred fifteenth entry: Psy's six-sided psi-die
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the one hundred fifteenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday April 18th, and released Wednesday April 22nd over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Brave Adventurers, each week at the end of the show we let you know that you can listen to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, and anywhere else good podcasts can be found, and now we can add one more to the list! After 114 episodes, we’re finally on Spotify! As we’re new to the platform though, we could really do with your help. If you’re able to search for us under Podcasts on Spotify (and you might have to do some scrolling, but I promise, we’re on there), and then give one of our episodes a listen or maybe follow Heroes Rise on Spotify, you’ll help the algorithm to know how to rank us better. Thanks to everyone who’s already done this and given us a signal-boost. Alright, on with the show!
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon’s gonna roll 6d6 and show us how to build a dungeon. Next we check out some D&D news as we uncover:
The latest Unearthed Arcana dealing with psionics
After that we take a Short Rest and open our Adventurer’s Journal to learn why you might want to recycle a character; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Inkwell Ideas
Unearthed Arcana 2020: Psionics Revisited
But the Mystic is dead!
Long Live the Mystic!
Free Quarantine Material
A Short Rest: Adventurer’s Journal: Recycling Characters
Adventurer’s Journal: Recycling Characters
This Week’s Community Questions
Psionics yo! What’s the haps?
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 18 min
April 15, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred fourteenth entry: Epilogues of Free Stuff
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the one hundred fourteenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday April 11th, and released Wednesday April 15th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Lennon is unfortunately still recovering from some side effects of the Peaches bicycle incident, so we asked our Community Manager RaeRae to step in for him.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack… well, Ryu wouldn’t tell me anything for the intro, but she did give me a little cluu.
After that we check out some D&D news as we discuss
Official errata from Wizards covering several resources
Ed Greenwood announcing a new DM’s Guild resource
And quarantine resources available for free from Wizards of the Coast
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom from the Masters on Epilogues; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
LittleCLUUS
Errata
SA Compendium
XGtE Errata
PH Errata
OotA Errata
Elminster’s Candlekeep Companion
Quarantine Resources from Wizard of the Coast
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters:Epilogues
Wisdom of the Masters: Epilogues

This Week’s Community Questions
Did any of the errata catch you off guard? Was the change to Healing Spirit necessary, or did you not think it was much of a problem?

Are you looking forward to the Candlekeep resource from Ed Greenwood? Did you find something out about it that we missed?

Have you been taking advantage of the free resources from Wizards? Which one are you most excited about?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
40 min
April 01, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred thirteenth entry: I’ve Still Got Two Legs
Welcome, brave adventurers to the one hundred thirteenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday March 28th, and released Wednesday April 1st over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron tells us about stuff you can actually buy. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Unearthed Arcana 2020s Spells and Magic Tattoos
And the latest hardcover coming later this year from Wizards of the Coast announced at GaryCon
Before opening our Quest Logs and hearing all about the Murder on the Eberron Express
After that we take a Short Rest and listen to some Wisdom of the Masters on Winging It; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
Sane Magical Prices
Unearthed Arcana 2020: Spells and Magic Tattoos
Dragonlance: Autumn Twilight
A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Winging It
Wisdom of the Masters: Winging It
This Week’s Community Questions

There’s a new Unearthed Arcana again. Tell us what you think? Do you like the structure of the new spells? Do you think Ostron is right to worry about the tattoos, or should he be more like Ryu and just enjoy them?

Dragonlance sourcebook: was this as out of the blue as the hosts think, or did you notice some hints and clues prior to this that we should have picked up on?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]
You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”
Support the show
Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 8 min
March 25, 2020Heroes Rise, one hundred twelfth entry: The Crowd Goes Wildemount
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the one hundred twelfth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday March 21st, and released Wednesday March 25th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon shows us what happens when you turn the heat up on his handouts. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
Some guidance from Wizards of the Coast for anyone looking to stay home and play D&D remotely
And the latest hardcover sourcebook release, the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount
After that we take a Short Rest and open our Adventurer’s Journals to find out how to remove the gamey smell of feats; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
The Shop of Many Things
Play Remote, Stay Safe
Article from Wizard of the Coast
D&D Beyond Tweet
D&D Beyond PSA: Wildemount not showing up?
Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount
A Short Rest: Adventurer’s Journal: Removing the Gamey Smell of Feats
Adventurer’s Journal: Removing the Gamey Smell of Feats
This Week’s Community Questions
What’s your current D&D playing looking like? Business as usual? A massive paradigm shift online? Or is there something new and creative going on with your group?

Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount. Did you grab the book? Do you like what’s inside? Does it seem like a useful resource for non-Critters, or would you rather just pass it over?

Heroes Rise are always on the lookout for new team members that have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well known outlet for your work. If you have a particular skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience to [email protected]

You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to facebook.com/heroesrisednd and say “hi”, or check us out on Twitter via @heroesrisednd for details of our show times and other fun stuff. You can also join us on Discord! http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

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Our adventure has now ended, and we've hung up our robe and wizard hats to enjoy our retirement on the Sword Coast, running a tavern where a fresh band of adventurers may meet and start quests of their own. We're still around on Discord, and you should come and join the Heroes Rise community at http://discord.heroesrisepodcast.com

A special thanks to Vindsvept for making the awesome music you hear throughout the show, be sure to check him out at vindsvept.bandcamp.com; and a special thanks to the designer of our banners and avatars, Lo of Lo’s Lair — you can find him on X @Los_Lair and on Facebook at facebook.com/LosLair
1 hr 9 min

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