Nothing is worse than believing you landed a solid hit on an enemy, only for the blow to swish through empty air as the illusion fades. Tonight, we explore the lore of one of D&D's most memorable creatures - the displacer beast.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on twitter, with music by Faefield productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.

The drow are one of the most popular player character races in Dungeons & Dragons, and for good reason. Tonight, we dive into the most famous drow city in the Forgotten Realms, and the home to the legendary ranger, Drizzt Do'Urden.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.

The Forgotten Realms are full of gods, goddesses, and divine powers that directly shape the worlds that we exist in. Tonight, we discuss one of the most influential members of the Human pantheon, some of his history, and the way that his worship works throughout the Realms.

Art for the show is created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on social media @StiehlVA.

In the darkest depths of the Underdark, there exists an alien race of creatures straight out of a Lovecraft novel. With horrific tentacles and a hunger for brains, they plot and manipulate for The Grand Design - the ultimate goal of rebuilding their lost empire. Make yourself comfortable as we explore the origins of this alien culture, and some of the lesser known facts about their strange society.

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Art for the show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions.

A city that has been well loved by recent media and video games, Baldur's Gate is simultaneously beautiful and sinister. A city of vast wealth backdropped by crippling poverty, of happy families shadowed by murderous cultists. Join me as we dive into the history of this incredible city.

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A deal with the devil is one of the oldest story beats in literature, and dungeons and dragons is no exception. But what do we know about the devil we deal with? Join me as we explore the history of Zariel, Lady of the First, the Archduchess of Avernus. From her fall from celestial grace, to her multiple betrayals at the hands of friends and advisors, and the forgotten secrets of her past.

The Forgotten Realms plays host to a multitude of undead of all varieties, but none are more well known or as feared as the Lich. Make yourself comfortable as we explore the road to lichdom, as well as the real world origins of one of Dungeons and Dragons most recognizable villains.

Trigger warnings for this episode include: Suicide, Murder, and Infanticide.

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Tonight on Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms, we dive into the history of one of the most well known cities on the Sword Coast. Waterdeep has many secrets to share, from its origin as an elvish city neighbored by a dwarven mine, to its modern place as the most prosperous city in the North.

Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms is a sleep podcast aimed at sharing the hidden histories and lore of the Forgotten Realms Dungeons and Dragons setting. Each episode will feature various locations, creatures, and legendary figures, as well as their real world origins when applicable. Please get comfortable, and enjoy a well-earned night's rest as you dive into the Secrets of the Forgotten Realms.