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  • Heroes Rise, one hundred eleventh entry: Isolating Re-Forgotten Realms

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred eleventh entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday March 14th, and released Wednesday March 18th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu’s gonna make us a map come hell or high water. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:

    • Why Wizards might be a bit quiet over the next couple of weeks
    • D&D Beyonds latest alpha test product
    • And a semi-quasi-sorta-more-official-than-most sourcebook coming to the DMs Guild very soon

    After that we take a Short Rest and check out some Wisdom of the Masters as we discuss Infections; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • Dungeon Craft
    • Wizards of the Coast Work From Home
    • Adventurer’s League Recommends Online Games
    • D&D Beyond Player App Alpha Sign-ups
    • The Border Kingdoms

    A Short Rest: Wisdom of the Masters: Infections

    • Wisdom of the Masters: Infections

    This Week’s Community Questions

    Have you seen the screenshots or video of the new Character sheet app from D&D Beyond? What’s your opinion? Are you planning on trying to get in on the Alpha?

    Are you looking to explore things in the Border Kingdoms? Are you familiar with this far-flung area of the Forgotten realms, or is this new and exciting for you?

    And 3rd party official contributions; is this the future of D&D settings in 5th edition, or was this just an example of another enthusiastic creator that had something ready to go and decided to bring Wizards in on it?

    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:/

    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

    54 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred tenth entry: The Pecks of Gath Memvar

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred tenth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday March 7th, and released Wednesday March 11th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron does his best to make both my and Lennon’s wallets cry at the same time. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:

    • The official announcement of Mythic Odysseys of Theros
    • And our favourite bits from the latest issue of Dragon+


    After that we take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana on archaic measurements; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • Artisan Dice
    • Mythic Odysseys of Theros
      • Official Announcement
      • Unlocked as a DMs Guild Setting


    A Short Rest: Unearthed Mundana: Archaic Measurements

    • Unearthed Mundana: Archaic Measurements


    This Week’s Community Questions

    Do any of the extra details we got about the upcoming Theros release make it more enticing for you? 

    What did you think of the house rules from the Dragon plus article? Do the dragon rats creep you out as much as they do Ryu? Was there something else from the magazine that caught your eye?


    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

    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 12 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred ninth entry: Make Baldur’s Gate Again

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred ninth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday February 29th, and released Wednesday March 4th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    There’s quite a lot of news so we’re skipping the Adventurer’s Pack segment and we dive straight into D&D News as we uncover:

    • The latest trio of subclasses in Unearthed Arcana 2020: Subclasses, Part 3
    • The worldwide gameplay reveal trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3
    • And the latest D&D Hardcover that was leaked, but this time not by Amazon


    After that we take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana on archaic measurements; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • Unearthed Arcana 2020: Subclasses, Part 3
    • Baldur’s Gate 3 Worldwide Reveal
    • Leak: Mythic Odysseys of Theros


    This Week’s Community Questions


    New subclasses. You all know the drill by now. Which ones are you looking forward to trying? Which ones do you dislike? Do you think any of them are going to survive to publication intact?


    Baldur’s Gate 3: tell us how much the mindflayers, dragon-riding Gith, and Divinity overtones are catching your interest.


    And Theros; another interesting crossover to explore and plunder for ideas, or a worrying sign of further delays on getting actual D&D settings put into resources?



    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 througho

    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 15 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred eighth entry: Of Dragons and Data

    Welcome, brave adventurers…


    … to the one hundred eighth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday February 22nd, and released Wednesday February 26th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.


    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, … Ryu… Dragons… you know the drill. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:

    • What we’ve learned about the future of D&D from Hasbro’s Investor’s Call
    • And we kick off our shoes and relax our socks as Ostron gets a good look at everyone’s feats


    After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep for a look at every adventurer’s favourite monsters: oozes; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.


    Links

    • JetPack7
    • Seven D&D video games in the works


    D&D Beyond Data: Feats


    A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Ooze On First

    • Archives of Candlekeep: Ooze On First


    This Week’s Community Questions


    What D&D video games are you hoping to see debut over the next five years? Do you want all RPGs? Maybe some strategy or first person games? Or should everyone be flinging cards across digital tabletops?


    Feats – Do you use them? What are your favorites? Do your feat choices conform to the data from D&D Beyond, or do you buck the trend and choose something different?



    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 o

    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

    53 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred seventh entry: Kids In Spaaaaaaaaaace!


    Welcome, brave adventurers…


    … to the one hundred seventh entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday February 15th, and released Wednesday February 19th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.


    Lennon got sucked into a portal while he was trying to get to Eberron, so we had to drag Mikey out of the cave to temporarily host for us.


    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, we have a brand new TTRPG kickstarter, and instead of us telling you about it, we’ve got the creator here to do it for us. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:

    • Some Sage Advice rulings from Jeremy Crawford on Twitter
    • And the latest news on Baldur’s Gate 3


    After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep for the final part of our Planar Tour, this time stopping by the Outer Planes; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.


    Links

    • Jeremy Crawford Rules Clarifications
    • Baldur’s Gate 3 coming this year
    • Space Kids RPG


    A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour:The Outer Planes

    • Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour: The Outer Planes


    This Week’s Community Questions


    Do you think Jeremy’s answers make sense in light of the rules being discussed? Have you encountered any of those scenarios yourself, and did you rule the way Jeremy did?


    What other planes have you adventured on in 5th edition? Has it only been Avernus because of the module, or has your DM taken you to any of the more exotic dimensions?


    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

    53 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred sixth entry: The Clockwork Sorcerer’s Apprentice

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred sixth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday February 8th, and released Wednesday February 12th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon takes us back to a dark, dark period of D&D: 4th Edition. Next we check out some D&D News as we cover:

    • D&D Beyond’s Latest Dev Update
    • Unearthed Arcana 2020: Subclasses, Part 2

    After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep as we continue our Planar Tour, this time with the Elemental planes; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • Dungeon Master’s Guide 2 (4e)
    • D&D Beyond Dev Update February 7th
    • Unearthed Arcana 2020: Subclasses, Part 2
      • Wizards’ article
      • Jeremy Crawford’s Tweet

    A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour: Elemental

    • Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour: Elemental


    This Week’s Community Questions


    Have you used the Blood Hunter class in the past? How did it work for you? Do you think the improved version is a better solution or are you sticking with the classic version?


    So we have three new subclasses from Wizards. What’s your favorite one? Do you think there’s some power creep going on with the mechanics, or is Ostron imagining his things coming to life.


    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 c

    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 15 min
  • Heroes Rise: Dissonant Whispers – Monsters
    Welcome, brave adventurers to the fourth episode of Heroes Rise: Dissonant Whispers, a Patreon Exclusive show for all backers regardless of tier that will air every few weeks exclusively on our Patreon page. If you like what you hear then head on over to our Patreon page to sign up. Tiers start from just $4 per month which will also get you access to the main Heroes Rise show unedited and early each week, and there's even some Heroes Rise swag up for grabs.

    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

    33 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred fifth entry: Born to be Feywild

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred fifth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday January 25th, and released Wednesday January 29th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu shows us why you don’t need a DM to have a good time. Next we check out a little D&D News as:

    • We’ve finally got details on what’s in the Beadle & Grimms Eberron Gold Edition

    Before opening up our Quest Logs as Indigo Spector reviews the Waterdeep adventure Winter’s Splendor.

    After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to continue our Planar Tour, this time learning all about the Feywild; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • Blood Queen’s Defiance
    • Eberron Gold Edition

    Quest Log Adventure

    • Winter’s Splendor

    A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour:Feywild

    • Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour: Feywild


    This Week’s Community Questions


    Now that you have more details on the Gold Edition of Eberron, do you think it’s worth the money? Have the specifics enticed you into pre-ordering?


    Do you have any interesting stories about characters being entangled in fey bargains? Have you ever had campaigns that embroiled you in the court politics?


    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

    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

    56 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred fourth entry: Unwashed Monks

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred fourth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday January 18th, and released Wednesday January 22nd over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron gets way too real. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:

    • How the DMs Guild is fighting fire with games
    • D&D Beyond’s January Dev Update
    • Wildemount in the Adventurer’s League
    • And the first Unearthed Arcana of 2020, “Subclasses, Part 1”

    After that we take a Short Rest and head into the Archives of Candlekeep to learn all about the Shadowfell; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • Grit & Glory
    • Fight Fire with Games
      • DM’s Guild
      • Red Cross
      • Wildlife Warriors
    • D&D Beyond Dev Update 16th Jan
    • Wildemount Not Adventurer’s League Legal
    • Unearthed Arcana 2020: Subclasses, Part 1

    A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour: Shadowfell

    • Archives of Candlekeep: Planar Tour: Shadowfell


    This Week’s Community Questions


    What’s your relationship to realism in your D&D? Do you like to add in more mechanics to increase the realism, or do you pull back and revel in the abstractions?


    And a new UA has dropped, tell us your impressions. Do you like the new classes? Do you see balance problems? Do you have a plague mask?


    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

    1 hr 9 min
  • Heroes Rise, one hundred third entry: Critically Rolling

    Welcome, brave adventurers…

    … to the one hundred third entry into our chronicle, recorded on January 11th, and released Wednesday January 15th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.

    In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon forgets all about maps as he embraces the true beauty of tabletop RPGs: Rollable Tables! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:

    • What you can find in Laerel Silverhand’s Explorer’s Kit
    • D&D Beyond’s latest digital release, the Sapphire Dragon from the Anniversary Dice Set
    • And everything we know about the latest sourcebook, the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount

    After that we take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana for an introduction to colour theory to help with painting your miniatures; before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.

    Links

    • AutoRoll Tables
    • Laeral Silverhand Explorer’s Set
      • DragonTalk D&D News
      • Announcement
    • Sapphire Dragon now on D&D Beyond
    • Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount
      • Announcement
      • D&D Beyond: Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount Playlist

    A Short Rest: Unearthed Mundana: Painting Your Miniatures – Introduction to Colour Theory

    • Unearthed Mundana: Painting Your Miniatures – Introduction to Colour Theory

    This Week’s Community Questions

    You’ve heard our thoughts on it, what’s your take? Is the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount going to be the breakout hit of 5th edition, or will it simply enjoy the moderate success of releases like Ravnica or Acquisitions Incorporated?

    Specifically, dunamancy: is it about time we had subclasses dedicated to bending the fundamental forces of the universe, or have Wizards of the Coast underestimated the gravity of the situation? Yes, we’re asking this one just to make the puns


    What about the smaller additions to Wizards’ collections? Are you planning to pick up the explorer’s set? Will the sapphire dragon be sitting in your menagerie?

    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 s

    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 21 min

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We're a show all about D&D. Each week we will bring you our take on the latest news from Wizards of the Coast (and the wider D&D circles), along with advice for players and DMs of all skills…