Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms

May 27 2024 1
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Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms is a sleep podcast designed to help ease you into a restful night's sleep while sharing the hidden histories and lore of the Forgotten Realms Dungeons and Dragons setting. Each episode will feature a creature, location, or legendary figure from the Forgotten Realms, their stories and lore, as well as their real world inspirations. Please get comfortable, and enjoy a well earned rest as you dive into the Secrets of the Forgotten Realms.

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Neverwinter, the Jewel of the North

May 27 2024 63 mins  
A city struck by tragedy countless times, but never truly defeated, Neverwinter stands among the most popular cities in Dungeons and Dragons for a reason. Tonight, we dive into it's history and founding during the reign of the elves, and it's gradual rise from devastation to once again become a beacon in the savage north. Please use the poll on this episode to vote for our

Tasha, the Witch Queen

May 06 2024 58 mins  
There are many legendary figures within the tales of Dungeons and Dragons, but few are as popular as Tasha. Known across the multiverse by many names, and the creator of the legendary Demonomicon of Iggwilv, Tasha is a fan favorite for a reason. Join me tonight, as we briefly step into the realm of Greyhawk to explore her origins, history, and achievements, on tonight's episode

Displacer Beasts

Apr 22 2024 34 mins  
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

Menzoberranzan, The City of Spiders

Apr 08 2024 65 mins  
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 produc

Lathander, The Morninglord

Mar 25 2024 36 mins  
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

Mind Flayers

Mar 11 2024 60 mins  
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

Baldur's Gate - The City of Blood

Feb 26 2024 83 mins  
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. If you enjoy my work, please feel free to check out my new website! www.MarkStiehl.com. You

Zariel, Ruler of Avernus

Feb 12 2024 60 mins  
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 h

The Lich

Jan 29 2024 52 mins  
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. Art by @NatArtisticWe

Waterdeep: The City of Splendors

Jan 15 2024 51 mins  
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.