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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Mike take a look at what sets our homebrew setting of Khariq apart. In The Wilds, we discuss the banshee. And in The Tavern, what would you do if fiends started invading your town?

This past week we began releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq! If you enjoy what you hear in today's episode, check out our Patreon for more information! The document explaining what sets this world apart from other Dungeons & Dragons setting is available for everyone, and a great list of Khariqan magic items is up for our Patrons! Stay tuned for even more releases in the coming weeks.

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. You can find perks such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern! And of course, you will also get access to all of the content about our homebrew world of Khariq as it gets released! 

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Steve look at the paladin and various relationships they could have with their deities, in order for us to tell vibrant stories with this awesome class. In The Wilds, we discuss the death knight. And in The Tavern, what would you do if you had to fight yourself?

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: This upcoming week, on March 24, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq! It will go live every couple of weeks, largely on our Patreon. The world introduction brief is already live for our Patrons! Check it out!

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. You can find perks such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern! And of course, you will also get access to our homebrew world of Khariq as it gets released! 

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, we talk with B. Dave Walters! You might know him from his D&D comic "A Darkened Wish," or the various streams he's a part of; LA by Night, Beyond Heroes, Long Beach by Night, Battlelords, and A Darkened Wish. He's a wonderful storyteller that we can all learn a lot from. In The Wilds, Samuel and Mike look at the vampire. And in The Tavern, what would you do if your party was threatened by slavers?

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting March 24, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq! It will go live on our Patreon every couple of weeks. The world introduction brief is already live for our Patrons!

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. You can find perks such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern! And of course, you will also get access to our homebrew world of Khariq as it gets released! Special thanks to our new Patron, Shane!

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Zac discuss using the absurd to inspire our character creation. In The Wilds, we look at the gelatinous cube. And in The Tavern, what would you do if the local orphanage had a dark secret?

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting this month, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq! It will go live on our Patreon every couple of weeks. The world introduction brief is already live for our Patrons!

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. You can find perks such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern! And of course, you will also get access to our homebrew world of Khariq as it gets released!

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/plothooks)

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.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting in March, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq! It will release on our Patreon every couple of weeks. For more information, check out this Twitter thread.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel has a conversation with James D'Amato, the founder and president of the One Shot Podcast Network and the author of the Ultimate RPG Guides. In The Wilds, Samuel and Zac discuss kobolds. And in The Tavern, what would you do if you run out of resources?

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. You can find perks such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern! And starting in March, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq for our Patrons as well! For more information, check out this Twitter thread.

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting in March, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq! It will release on our Patreon every couple of weeks. For more information, check out this Twitter thread.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, inspired by the framework of M.T. Black, Samuel and Matt discuss creating meaningful choices in your collaborative storytelling. In The Wilds, we look at the manticore. And in The Tavern, what would you do if a conflict developed between wilderness dwellers and the denizens of civilization?

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. You can find perks such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern! And starting in March, we will begin releasing information for our custom campaign setting, the world of Khariq for our Patrons as well! For more information, check out this Twitter thread.

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Mike discuss the challenges of roleplaying a hermit character. In The Wilds, we look at the naga. And in The Tavern,  inspired by Doctor Who, what would you do if the statues around you come to life when you aren't looking?

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. Plus, more features will be added there soon in addition to the perks you can already find, such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern!

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Matt discuss creating good plot twists in your narratives. In The Wilds, we look at the jackalwere. And in The Tavern, what would you do if someone evil ended up in a high seat of power?

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. Plus, more features will be added there soon in addition to the perks you can already find, such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern!

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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?

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. Plus, more features will be added there soon in addition to the perks you can already find, such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern!

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie! 

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.

Today, in The Prime Material segment, Samuel and Dave discuss building a bard character with narrative depth. In The Wilds, we look at the story potential of lava children. And in The Tavern, what would you do if you came upon an imprisoned lich?

Be sure to follow us on social media! You'll find us on Twitter (@plothooks), Facebook (Plot Hooks), Instagram (plothooks), and YouTube (Plot Hooks Podcast). And remember, when we reach 250 followers on Twitter, one lucky follower will win an official Dungeons & Dragons source book of their choice!

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or find us on the aforementioned social media accounts.

If you can, it would be awesome of you to support us on Patreon (patreon.com/plothooks). Your help would allow us to continue to make Plot Hooks bigger and better for you, and to help out with the costs of running the podcast. Plus, more features will be added there soon in addition to the perks you can already find, such as being listed on our YouTube graphic and being able to suggest topics for a future segment in The Tavern!

A big shout out also goes out to all the sources for our wonderful audio. Music was procured from Melody Loops. The tracks were "Epic Intense Trailer Intro Indent" by Jon Wright, "Dark Avenger" by Infraction, and "Medieval Ballad" by Erick McNerney. Sound effects were obtained from ZapSplat, Shockwave Sound, and Sound Bible.

Special thanks for listening from everyone here at Plot Hooks; Samuel, Matt, Mike, Dave, Steve, Zac, Becca, and podcast pupper Ellie!