(Bit-Late) Halloween/Spooky Season episode: One great thing about D&D is that it brings people together even across great distances; on today's Episode of We Met in a Tavern we do just that as I'm joined by my latest and first international guest, Luke Piechowski. You may know him as @ArcaneKeeper on instagram; he's a master-storyteller, role-player, and lore-keeper for Call of Cthulhu. 

In this episode we discuss his Tiefling Mastermind Rogue Mordai, their origins & best story beats; as well as dive into both Call of Cthulu & Vampire the Masquerade as wonderful RPG systems, especially for those who really lean into the RP or Social aspects of games, and also like the 'spooky' aesthetic.

"You can't save the world if you don't look cute" - LP

We're all about coincidental patterns here at the Tavern, and Elves have been enjoying this batches Happy Hour it seems. Today I bring an old friend but new DnD player on to talk about her experiences with the game; from when she was thrown into a home game due to proximity, to now where she's using the game to reconnect with family. Her character Rina is a wonderful mashup of Alanna of Trebond (from Tamora Pierce's book series) and Regina Mills (from Once Upon a Time). We enjoy a glass (or two...) of wine, so sit back and join us for another episode! Cheers!

The Tavern's going virtual in our first remote recording. Today I'm talking with a wonderful guest and new friend Charles, all about his love for elves, himbo characters, and one truly intriguing character a Blood Hunter turned Vengeance Paladin of the Raven Queen. If you like Elves, Critical Role, or listening to two nerds drink whiskey, this episode is for you! Cheers!

Welcome back to the Tavern! In this episode, I do something that you do in most taverns and DnD games, and make friends with someone new. My new friend Tim is here to talk all about his wonderful Half-Dwarf/Half-Elf Bard and how they've evolved from one-shot character to a beloved DMNPC. Cheers!

There must be a deal on drinks for Clerics at the Tavern, because in our third episode I sit down with my good friend Lily to discuss yet another Cleric. This time however, it's her character Revna (a Tempest Cleric) who is much more of an offensive force rather than a support healer. We also go into detail on the benefits to bringing a character to the table that isn't quite done baking, and how these more malleable characters can be changed by the world, the DM, and other players at the table. 

In the second visit to the tavern, I sit down with my Fiance (also named Rob) and DM to discuss his character the Chaotic Good Grave Cleric, Basil, from our Humblewood Campaign, as well as how he approaches character building from both a Player & DMs perspective.  

This week we're drinking: "I Loooooooove Chocolate" by Barreled Souls Brewing Company (Sour Ale with loads of Strawberry & White Chocolate)

**For more info on Humblewood (not sponsored) check out Hit Point Press (https://hitpointpress.com/humblewood/)**

Our first patron in the Tavern is a friend I've been playing DnD with from the start. Travis is here to talk about his PC Ziah, the Life Domain Tiefling Cleric of Demeter (Demeter...), and his experience with Character Creation & roleplaying since joining the hobby.   

This week we're drinking: "Aglow" by Banded Brewing Co. (Stout with Cocoa & Peppermint)

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**Ziah artwork commissioned by @Th3KiraKat**

Much like a game of DnD, a session zero is always useful. Here's a quick preview of what to expect from this podcast. If you like DnD, Role play, Character Building, and a variety of tavern-level libations, check us out!