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- Heroes Rise, sixteenth entry: Dragon In A Guest
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the sixteenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 17th March 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 21st March 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
Lennon was abducted by another party adventuring around because one of them is getting married, so we invited our social media mage Raerae back to join Ostron and Ryu. Despite him not being here, in this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ostron shares his latest attempt to ruin Lennon’s finances. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- Jeremy Crawford’s discussion of the Drow on D&D Beyond
- And Wizards of the Coast’s Monster bracket
After that we take a Short Rest to gather some wisdom from the Masters on Ryu’s favorite D&D creatures ever before dipping into the scrying pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Hero Forge
- D&D Beyond: The Drow
- Mordenkainen’s Mayhem
A Short Rest: To Add A Dragon- To Add A Dragon
This Week’s Community Questions
Are you excited about having more information on the Drow? Have you played or do you plan on playing one in a campaign?
Are you going to try to get some spoiler-y information from the Mordenkainen’s Mayhem event? Have you ever done something similar at your own tables?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.
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
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, fifteenth entry: 2e or not 2e
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the fifteenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 10th March 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 14th March 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon talks about his favourite tool for organisation as a DM. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- The Playable Gith in MTOF
- And D&D’s Cousin gets a new edition
After that we take a Short Rest and look in our Adventurer’s Journals for tips on how to play an evil character; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Microsoft OneNote
- Nathan Stewart Twitter Spoilers
- Paizo announces Pathfinder 2e
A Short Rest: Are you evil?- Are you evil?
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you think, based on the bit from MTOF, you would want to play a Githyanki? Dungeon Masters, would you allow them at your table?
As a DM, do you allow players with Evil alignments in your games? As a player, does playing an evil character appeal to you?
Do you have any advice for our listener GJBaker on getting their group to roleplay more?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.
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 2 min - Heroes Rise, fourteenth entry: Encountering Eladrin
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the fourteenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 3rd March 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 7th March 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
In this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Ryu show’s us an app… wait, this says app… not map? Anyway, she shows us an app she’s recently inflicted on her party. I’ve been told no hats were worn during the inception of that idea. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- More about The Raven Queen and the Shadar-kai as well as the history of Elves and the Eladrin via two D&D Beyond videos
- The latest edition of Dragon+
- News on the Siege of Dragonspear mobile edition
- And a round-up of all the best bits from the Fireside Chat with Nathan Stewart
After that we take a Short Rest in the Gnomish Workshop to discuss healing without healing; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Encounters+
- Siege of Dragonspear Mobile
- D&D Beyond: Eladrin and the History of Elves
- D&D Beyond: The Shadar-kai and the Raven Queen
- Fireside Chat with Nathan Stewart
A Short Rest: Healing Without Healing- Healing Without Healing
This Week’s Community Questions
What are you most hoping the 1st June stream will be?
What are your thoughts on deluxe editions of modules? A great new resource for DMs and Players, or just a cash-grab?
Despite what WotC say, is Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes going to be Monster Manual 3? Would you even call Volo’s Guide “Monster Manual 2”?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/LosLair55 min - Heroes Rise, thirteenth entry: Why is a raven like a writing desk?
Welcome, brave adventurers…… to the thirteenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 24th February 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 28th February 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
In this week’,s Adventurer’s Pack, it’s Ostron’s turn to show us some generators that the DMs in our audience are sure to love. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- The Raven Queen and the Shadar-kai
After that we take a Short Rest with our Adventurer’s Journals for some player tips on why it’s good to be bad (at something); before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Timings- Intro: 00:00
- Adventurer’s Pack: 2:00
- News: 13:22
- Short Rest: 25:07
- Scrying Pool: 33:28
- Community Question: 44:56
- Outro: 45:21
Links- D&D Beyond: The Raven Queen
A Short Rest: Skill Ineptitude: It’s Good to be Bad (at Something)- Skill Ineptitude: It’s Good to Be Bad (At Something)
This Week’s Community Questions
How do you feel about the New, Improved Raven Queen and Shadar-kai? A welcome change, or are WotC just trying to pretend 4e didn’t exist a little too much?
How flawed do you make your characters? Are they shining paragons of competency, or is it more like an episode of Police Academy?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.
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 ban
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, twelfth entry: Wild Parties
Welcome, brave adventurers
… to the twelfth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 17th February 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 21st February 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.comIn this week’s Adventurer’s Pack, Lennon gives us a tool for making pornog– I mean, maps. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- D&D Beyond’s videos on Halflings and Dwarves
- The latest Unearthed Arcana on going where no one has gone before
- And we answer a frustrated DM’s letter about metagaming
After that we take a Short Rest with our Adventurer’s Journals for some tips on party composition; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- D&D Beyond: Dwarves in D&D
- D&D Beyond: Halfings in Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- Unearthed Arcana: Into the Wild
A Short Rest: Party Composition- Party Composition
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you have any advice for our Frustrated DM on discouraging player knowledge and metagaming?
And do you ever take your players into the wild? Do you believe that raw exploration can be an engaging part of a campaign?
What’s your take on Random encounters: entertaining diversions or annoying breaks in the adventure?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.
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 @RealLarryD and on Facebook 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/LosLair54 min - Heroes Rise, eleventh entry: Of Strongholds and Strong Foes
Welcome, brave adventurers…
… to the eleventh entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 10th February 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 14th February 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com- The latest from Cryptic Studios and Beamdog as we look at updates for the Neverwinter MMO and NWN:EE
- Matt Colville and Mike Shea’s latest Kickstarters
- And all the latest from WotC and DNDB on MTOF
After that we take a Short Rest and visit the Candlekeep Archives for the lowdown on Plane Shift: Ixalan; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Watabou’s Medieval City Generator
- Neverwinter Developer Blog: Lost City of Omu
- Neverwinter Patch Notes
- Neverwinter Nights and Infinity Engine Patch 2.5
- Matt Colville Strongholds & Streaming Kickstarter
- Mike Shea Return of the Lazy Dungeonmaster Kickstarter
- Old Spice Gentleman Class (3.5e)
- Wizards of the Coast: Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- D&D Beyond: Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- D&D Beyond: The Blood War
- D&D Beyond: Pre-order Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- DragonTalk: Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- D&D Beyond: E-reader Mobile App
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep —Plane Shift: Ixalan
This Week’s Community Questions
Will you be backing Matt Colville or Mike Shea’s Kickstarters?
And now that we have some more details on Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes, what are you most looking forward to? Do you like the Volo’s Guide style, or would you prefer something more like a Monster Manual or Xanathar’s Guide?
Have you tried any of the Plane Shift campaign sSupport 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, tenth entry: Mordy’s Foam of Toes
Welcome, brave adventurers...
… to the tenth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 3rd February 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 7th February 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
Lennon, Ostron and Ryu are back, and are mostly recovered! To kick off the show, in our Adventurer’s Packs this week… well, we’d love to tell you, but everybody knows what the first rule of Fight Club is. Next, we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- The latest videos from D&D Beyond on Orcs and Tiamat
- Neverwinter’s latest dev vlog covering The Lost City of Omu
- And teasers for the latest source book for D&D,“ Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes.
After that we take a Short Rest and visit the Candlekeep Archives for the history of the Gith; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Kobold Fight Club
- D&D Beyond Videos
- History of Orcs
- Tiamat
- Neverwinter Dev Vlog: Lost City of Omu
- Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
- Fireside Chat reveal
A Short Rest: Archives of Candlekeep — The Gith- The Gith
This Week’s Community Questions
Are you hoping Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes will give us details of new planes to play in, or is it just going to be another list of creatures with some extra fluff and a few playable races?
Does the Lore on Tiamat or the Orcs leave you wondering?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.
L
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/LosLair54 min - Heroes Rise, ninth-and-a-half entry: Party Wipe
Welcome, brave adventurers...
... to the ninth-and-a-half entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded at various points in 2017 & 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 31st January 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
Unfortunately both Lennon and Ryu are caught in a Silence spell, having both lost their voices to some degree, and so this show is going to deviate a bit from our usual format.
We mentioned before on the show about a Lost Episode of Heroes Rise, recorded but unreleased as an internal-pilot episode for the teams to get used to show production. This week, we’re going to give the Short Rest from Episode 0 its first public airing. Consider this the nine-and-a-half-th entry into our chronicle, and enjoy some Wisdom from the Masters, entitled: The Undead Bite Back.
As for us, we’re off to take a Long Rest and will be back as scheduled next week on Wednesday February 7th with the 10th entry into our chronicle, which you can find over on our website, heroesrisepodcast.com, our feeds, or by searching for us on iTunes and Google Play Music.
And until our paths shall cross again, make sure you all fair better than Lennon and Ryu, brave adventurers!
This Week’s Community QuestionsHave you experienced a complete party wipe? Whether you're a player or a DM, we want to hear your experiences!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
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/LosLair14 min - Heroes Rise, ninth entry: Raerae’s First Adventure
Welcome, brave adventurers...
… to the ninth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 20th January 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 24th January 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
Unfortunately Ryu rolled a 1 on her Constitution save and has been Diseased for 1d6 days. Ryu, if you’re listening, (and may I remind you you’re contractually obligated to) we miss you and wish you the speediest of recoveries! In the meantime, good listeners of the multiverse, you get to listen to Raerae, our Social Media Mage! To start the show off, we dig into our Adventurer’s Packs and this time Lennon teaches us how to spell! Then we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- WotC new designer
- Neverwinter’s latest story module
- And the latest updates to D&D Beyond
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom from the Masters as we bring you the final part of our series on using Weather in your games; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say
Links- Fifth Edition Spellbook
- Kate Welch joins WotC
- DragonTalk looking for more guests
- Neverwinter Dev Blog: Lost City of Omu Story Overview
- D&D Beyond: New Unearthed Arcana and Critical Role content
- D&D Beyond: Homebrew Races
- D&D Beyond video: Three Subclasses
A Short Rest: Wisdom from the Masters — Weather as an Encounter- Advanced Weather
This Week’s Community Questions
Do you use D&D Beyond? Have you tried out the latest UA and Critical Role content? If so, what did you think of it? If not, why not?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’r
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/LosLair51 min - Heroes Rise, eighth entry: Recorded in 1d6 takes
Welcome, brave adventurers...
… to the eighth entry into the Heroes Rise chronicle. This episode was recorded on Saturday, 13th January 2018, and made available for download on Wednesday, 17th January 2018 at heroesrisepodcast.com
To start us off, we dig into our Adventurer’s Packs and Ostron tells us why we shouldn’t fear the reaper! Then we take a look at some D&D News as we cover:
- The latest Unearthed Arcana that offers us a trio of subclasses
- Lots of updates applied and coming to the various Neverwinter video games
- A couple of videos on lore from editors at WotC
- And a new Plane Shift for those who play more than one of Wizards’ games and don’t want to have to choose.
After that we take a Short Rest and hear some Wisdom from the Masters as we bring you the next part of our series on using Weather in your games; before finishing off the show by looking into the Scrying Pool to see what you have to say.
Links- Reaper Minis
- Tales from Candlekeep Sale on Steam
- WotC By Fans For Fans Wallet Design Contest
- DragonTalk: D&D Adventurer’s League
- Neverwinter heading to the Lost City of Omu
- Neverwinter Swords of Chult patch for consoles
- Critical Role’s new campaign
- D&D Beyond: Arcane vs Clerical magic
- Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Headstart Patch 8154
- Plane Shift: Ixalan
- Unearthed Arcana: Three Subclasses
A Short Rest: Wisdom from the Masters — Weather as an Encounter- Weather as a Story Element
This Week’s Community Questions
The Subclasses Three: have you playtested any of the options in this month’s Unearthed Arcana? What’s your take on the brute’s bonuses, the wizards wackiness and the druid’s mycelial obsession?You can follow us on the social media sites! We’re o
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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/LosLair1 hr 4 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.