Hey everyone! Welcome to Plot Hooks, the podcast where we explore the art of narrative and collaborative storytelling in the world's premier RPG, Dungeons & Dragons.

*** Note: this episode contains spoilers for Critical Role Season 2, Episode 87  ***

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Matt discuss 7 different ways of introducing a villain in your story. In The Wilds, we look at the shambling mound. And in The Tavern, what would you do if the Shadowfell started bleeding into the material plane?

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