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The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Inner Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Our hosts, Fiona and Hamilton, start their tour with a quick introduction as to what to expect when visitin

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Bookclub: A Guide to The Inner Planes!In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Join us, Fiona and Hamilton on this adventure of discovery!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM'

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton meet up in person for a catch up in Fiona's favourite place and discuss the subject of 'Great Artists Steal: Systems from other games we use or want to use in D&D!' Please note, this was recorded in person in a busy fast food so audio levels may vary throughout!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredit

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton check out the 'Fiend Folio', a sourcebook for 1st-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, published in 1981 by TSR.From the 'Fiend Folio' bio:'This tome contains alphabetical listings of monsters designed for use with the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game system. Each creature is describes and most are illustrated for easy identification.

Show notesThis week, Fiona and returning guest host Emily, from RPGeeks, turn their attention to 'Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft' and read about The Carnival, a wandering domain of wonders whose mirror image (The Witchlight Carnival) has a important role in 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight'.From the bio of 'Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft':'Unleash the horrors of Ravenloft in thi

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton finally decide to start an actual book club and begin their own epic quest to read the entirety of The Legend of Drizzt series of fantasy novels by R.A Salvatore. Starting in chronological order, our host set off with 'Homeland', the first book in The Dark Elf Trilogy, a prequel to The Icewind Dale Trilogy. Published in 1990, 'Homeland' follo

Show notesSpoilers for The Wild Beyond The WitchlightThis week, Fiona and guest host Emily, from RPGeeks, turn their whimsical critiques to 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight!'From the 'The Wild Beyond The Witchlight' bio:'Something wicked this way comes in a Feywild Adventure for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition for players levels 1-8 Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchli

Show NotesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their deep dive into the Monk - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. Monks are spiritual ascetics and practitioners of a mystical energy known as ki, the magical essence which flows through all living things.According to the Player's Handbook: 'Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magica

Show notesThis week Fiona and ever-returning guest cohost Rob read through 'Trophy Gold', a roleplaying game about a group of treasure-hunters entering the haunted and forgotten places of the world.The game tells the story of the treasure-hunters’ obsessive drive to seek ever greater riches in a desperate bid to stay alive. 'Trophy Gold' takes the collaborative, push-your-luck ru

Show NotesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton take a deep dive into the Monk - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. Monks are spiritual ascetics and practitioners of a mystical energy known as ki, the magical essence which flows through all living things.According to the Player's Handbook: 'Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magically harn