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- Heroes Rise, eighty-fourth entry: My Ol’ Stones
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the eighty-fourth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday August 10th, and released Wednesday August 14th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu gets all ‘cor blimey guv’nah on us! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- What we predict Kate Welch is working on for 2020
- And some changes to the Adventurer’s League that may or may not be happening
After that we’ll take a Short Rest and open our Adventurer’s Journal and discuss blending your backstory into the DM’s story, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
- IDEA (International Dialects of English Archive)
- Kate Welch writes adventures with Marisha Ray and Deborah Ann Woll
- DDAL S9 Milestone and Magic Item Changes
- Cached Article
- Current Article
- DDB Homebrew Monsters in Encounter Builder
A Short Rest: Adventurer’s Journal: Blending Your Character’s Story Into the DM’s Story
- Adventurer’s Journal: Blending Your Character’s Story Into the DM’s Story
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you have any ideas what Kate, Marisha and Deborah are working on? Is it about time 5e had some smaller adventure modules to run just like 3rd and 4th editions had?
Are the Adventurer’s League changes a step in the right direction, or is it more like one step forward, two steps backwards?
How is your table leveling up? Do you milestone your way through the levels, or are you climbing the XP ladder? Did you break the mold and come up with something different? Tell us about 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
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/LosLair1 hr 10 min - Heroes Rise, eighty-third entry: That is the Question
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the eighty-third entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday August 3rd, and released Wednesday August 7th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron gets all decked out! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- the biggest release in tabletop RPGs this week: Pathfinder 2nd Edition
After that we’ll take a Short Rest and open our Adventurer’s Journals to get back to basics with Backstories, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
- Deck of Many Wonders
- Pathfinder 2e
A Short Rest: Backstories: Back to Basics
- Backstories: Back to Basics
This Week’s Community Questions
How does Pathfinder 2e sound to you? If you played Pathfinder 1e, what’s your impression of the changes? If you’ve never tried Pathfinder, how do you think it compares to D&D 5e? Is it adding in mechanics you’ve always hoped for, or is it waaay too complex for you to even deal with?
In three sentences or less, what was your favorite backstory? Whether your character or one in one of your games, we want to hear 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://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
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/LosLair1 hr 7 min - Heroes Rise, eighty-second entry: Draconic Horse Stalls
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the eighty-second entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 27th, and released Wednesday July 31st over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Before we begin the show tonight, we wanted to let you know that over on the DMs Guild we’ve recently released our own SRD – the “Sentient Resources Document”. Inside you’ll find a collection of stats and maps based on the cast, crew and characters in Heroes Rise. Yes, from our Audio Alchemists to the Killer DM herself, they’re all here, along with a map of the guild hall (and some of the magic items you might find therein) that you can use in your own adventures. Or maybe it’s just somewhere to go whenever you need a Short Rest. Purchasing the Sentient Resources Document is a great way to help support the show, and get a little something in return. Patrons at certain tiers will receive a copy of the materials automatically, but for everyone else you can find the Sentient Resources Document over on the DMs Guild, or by following the links in our shownotes.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon tells us of his favourite Dungeon Master experience! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- Some Dungeon Humour
- And some Sage Advice
After that we’ll take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana to learn about Superstitions, Monsters and D&D before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
- The Dungeon Master Experience
- Download the PDF
- Read the Article (search “Iomandra”)
- D&D Beyond add a Dungeon… Humorist?
- Heroes Rise Sentient Resources Document
A Short Rest: Unearthed Mundana: Superstitions, Monsters and D&D
- Unearthed Mundana: Superstitions, Monsters and D&D
This Week’s Community Questions
So what do you think the primary job of the new “Dungeon Humorist” is going to be at D&D Beyond?
Did the character race data hold any surprises for you? Do you agree with Ostron’s interpretation, or is he a sad, cynical man with no sense of fun? (I don’t think those are mutually exclusive…)
What’s your guess on the content of the next Unearthed Arcana? More Eberron, something from Avernus, or will it be something else entirely?
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
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/LosLair57 min - Heroes Rise, eighty-first entry: Third Party Clerics
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the eighty-first entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 20th, and released Wednesday July 24th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
Sooo… yeah. Lennon got back from his appointment with the clerics only to then come down with something he claims is the Ryu Flu, but since I’ve not had it he’s clearly picked up an inferior version. Because of that, we’ve dragged our head scribe Gath Memvar in!
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu shows us one of her favourite dragons! I know, try to contain your shock. Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- Jeremy Crawford teaching us how to spell
- And the D&D Adventurer’s League Season 9 roadmap
After that we’ll take a Short Rest in the Archives of Candlekeep to revisit realism in games, before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.Links
- Fat Dragon Games
- Jeremy Crawford Tweets Some Stuff About Spells
- D&D Adventurer’s League Season 9 Roadmap
- Tyranny of Dragons Re-release
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep: Revisiting Realism
- Archives of Candlekeep: Revisiting Realism
This Week’s Community Questions
What’s your impression of Jeremy’s explanation of the rules? Is this going to blow up your table’s play sessions, do you think he’s spot on, or does that not affect you at all?
What do you think the main reason for a separate Adventurer’s League campaign is? Is it a tease to pull people into AL, or is it a softer alternative to the probably dark Avernus module?
Are you going to be grabbing the revised and errata-ed Tyranny of Dragons? What do you think of the cover art?
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 @heroesrisedndSupport 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/LosLair55 min - Heroes Rise, eightieth entry: Professional Villainy
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the eightieth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday July 13th, and released Wednesday July 17th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.We hope you enjoyed Dissonant Whispers last week. If you want to hear more, the show will be airing once a month exclusively on Patreon, and you can get in on the action for as little as $4 per month. Every donation we receive helps to make this show better as we can invest in better recording equipment and software, and generally keep the lights on. So head on over to patreon.com/heroesrisednd.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Mikey’s backstory is an entire book! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- A Bloomberg article discussing professional DMs and the success of 5e
- And a sneak peek at new art from Descent into Avernus
After that we’ll take a Short Rest to hear some Wisdom from the Masters on keeping villains around before finally heading over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links
- The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide
- Bloomberg Professional DM article
- Descent Into Avernus Art Release
- Titus Lutner Tweet
- Hellwasp Nest image
A Short Rest:Wisdom from the Masters: Maintaining Villainy
- Wisdom from the Masters: Maintaining Villainy
This Week’s Community Questions
What’s your take on the idea of being a professional DM? Valid career path, or too much work and stress for too little reward?
What are your theories on the Hellwasp Nest? How do you think you could get rid of the thing?
Tell us about your best D&D villains? Why did you hate them, how did they keep staying alive? Or, how did they die way before their time?
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
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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/LosLair53 min - Heroes Rise: Dissonant Whispers – What happens when a player leaves a campaign & AlignmentWelcome, brave adventurers to the first 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, but we thought we'd let everyone get a taste of the first episode. 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/LosLair46 min - Heroes Rise, seventy-ninth entry: Rhombic Enneacontahedron
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the seventy-ninth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday June 29th, and released Wednesday July 3rd over at heroesrisepodcast.com.In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon figures out how to make his maps flow in 3 dimensions! Next, Gath Memvar opens the Quest Log and reviews Waterdeep: The Plowing and Running by Steve “Jaspor” Orr.
After that we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- The latest issue of Dragon Plus which includes preview rules for Infernal War Machines, Vehicle Chases and Mishaps
- And a first-look at a few sample creatures from the upcoming Young Adventurer’s series
And then take a Short Rest to hear some Wisdom from the Masters on realizing villainy.
Finally, we head over to the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Waterdeep: Plowing and Running
- Flowscape
- Dragon+ issue 24
A Short Rest:Wisdom from the Masters: Realizing Villainy
- Wisdom from the Masters: Realizing Villainy
This Week’s Community Questions
How did Waterdeep: the Plowing and Running sound to you? Do you have another adventure module we should record in the Quest Log?
Are you itching to jump into an infernal war machine and tear across the nine hells? Do the effects and mishaps sound worrying or just exciting?
What do you think of the samples from Monsters and Creatures? Good, digestible snippets of critical information or frustrating summaries that leave out the best pieces of lore?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/LosLair59 min - Heroes Rise, seventy-eighth entry: Essentially Unlimited
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the seventy-eighth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday June 22nd, and released Wednesday June 26th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu’s yet to hit the limit on the number of encounters she has prepared! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- The release of the Acquisitions Incorporated Sourcebook
- And we check out the D&D Essentials Kit
After that we take a Short Rest and get some Wisdom from the Masters on non-combat character roles, before finally heading to the Scrying Pool to see what you all have to say.
Links- Limitless Adventures
- Acquisitions Incorporated Sourcebook
- D&D Essentials Kit
A Short Rest: Wisdom from the Masters: Non-combat Roles
- Wisdom from the Masters: Non-combat Roles
This Week’s Community Questions
The Acquisitions Incorporated Sourcebook: a fantastic fan-guide that has its place in the Forgotten Realms lore, or something that should be stuffed into a bag of holding and thrown into a portable hole? Let us know the things you liked and disliked about it.
And will you be picking up the new D&D Essentials Kit? Was it obvious that Lennon’s not from this part of the world when he said “If you live near a Target”?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
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/LosLair1 hr 2 min - Heroes Rise, seventy-seventh entry: Unfayre
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the seventy-seventh entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday June 15th, and released Wednesday June 19th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron’s… ok, seriously? Not another tavern generator! Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- Not a whole lot, it’s kinda slow out there, but we do have some bits about the Artificer
After that we take a Short Rest and dig up some Unearthed Mundana on real ghost stories to inspire your Saltmarsh campaign, before finally heading to the Scrying Pool to see what you all have to say.
Links- Not Another Tavern Generator
- D&D Future Product Survey
- D&D Beyond: The New Artificer
A Short Rest: Unearthed Mundana: Naval Ghost Stories- Unearthed Mundana: Naval Ghost Stories
This Week’s Community Questions
What do you want to see in D&D boxed sets? Tell us, then tell Wizards!
What is your favorite Artificer subclass. Can you shed light on why the Alchemist is the least favorite in the polls?
Do you have any sea fables we haven’t covered you plan to use or have used in D&D?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 designe
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/LosLair50 min - Heroes Rise, seventy-sixth entry: Mighty Ceremorphsing Power Illithids
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the seventy-sixth entry into our chronicle, recorded on Saturday June 8th, and released Wednesday June 12th over at heroesrisepodcast.com.
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon tells us his latest favorite website (and map-making is just a small part of it). Next we check out some D&D News as we uncover:
- The D&D Adventurer’s League Season 9 changes
- And Lennon has a theory or two about the recent announcement of Baldur’s Gate 3
After that we check out some Wisdom from the Masters as we continue our series on being a First Time DM, before finally heading to the Scrying Pool to see what you all have to say.
Links- Fantasy Name Generators
- Roll For Fantasy
A Short Rest: Wisdom from the Masters: The Blushing DM- Wisdom from the Masters: The Blushing DM
This Week’s Community Questions
So do you like any of the tinfoil hat theories we came up with about the Baldur’s Gate 3 announcement? Should we just shut up and enjoy the anticipation?
Are the new Season 9 rules an improvement, or are there still issues that are turning you off of getting involved with Adventurer’s League?
Do you have any First time DM stories? Horrors or successes, we’d love to hear them.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 spec
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/LosLair1 hr 9 min
About Heroes Rise
From the publisher's feed
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…
and abilities, as well as reviews of some of our favourite apps, books and other tools to help you with your games. So, if you’re a brand new player taking your first steps into the world of Dungeons and Dragons and just looking for some helpful advice, or you’ve Dungeon Mastered for so long you can still recite the THAC0 tables without looking, we’re sure to have something for you.