Best Random Encounter Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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Learning Domeskai Tamers 38:04

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3d ago38:04

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Listen as we learn Greg's new game, Domeskai Tamers! Our next full-length season is Domeskai, but the game itself isn't quite out yet, so we thought we'd put our learning episode (usually reserved for the Patreon feed) in the main feed. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website:…

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Elf Lore and Legend w/ James from Random Encounters 1:07:25

5d ago1:07:25

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We have heard countless stories about elves. But what stories do they tell amongst themselves? DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew Corner: Divine Blessings: Corellon and Gruumsh Li…

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Borellus Connection Post Mortem – a Fall of Delta Green Campaign – RPPR Episode 208 1:19:10

7d ago1:19:10

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In 1968, in response to sinister influences that threatened to corrupt America from within and without, the Federal Government established a new agency – one that quickly acquired a reputation for ambitious operations overseas, for covert action, and for doing what had to be done, no matter the cost. This new agency was the Bureau of Narcotics and …

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336 - Farewell, My Beloved Superheroes 58:00

10d ago58:00

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On this week's Random Encounter, we're taking a look at two very different narrative adventures! Back in the 2010s, Telltale Games reinvented the point-and-click adventure game with The Walking Dead, introducing new multiple paths and lasting choices. Unfortunately, they spread themselves a little too thin, and the studio closed. Thankfully, many o…

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Patron Roundtable: D&D Casting Call 59:23

12d ago59:23

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We once again assemble the Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable for a lively discussion. This time out: you are in charge of casting the newest D&D movie or show... WHO'S IN IT?? DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the…

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Alpha Omega: The Encountered and Conspiracy Theories at Sea – After Hours Revised 1:28:53

13d ago1:28:53

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Alpha Omega is a Shadowrun-esque heartbreaker that covers a lot of territory. Its Wikipedia entry notes that its major claim to fame was the ARG/fake conspiracy theory called Ethan Haas was Right, which was briefly thought to be part of the Cloverfield viral marketing campaign. It got a lot of things right and a lot of things so very wrong. We also…

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Lurker Learning and Terror Tutoring: Dungeon by Design - S1E1 45:22

15d ago45:22

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Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and to a brand-new show! The hits just keep on coming in the Halls of Crithalla, and in addition to DM's Discuss, Talking Tabletop, Player's Perspective and the fan favorite Gabbing with Gumbo, from the skewed mind of Cosmic Key, we bring your Dungeon by Design! When Cosmic Key…

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Imaginary Friend Fight LIVE at Dragoncon 2025 47:40

17d ago47:40

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Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patr…

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Tales from the Tower: Dragon Delves - Before the Storm, pt. II 1:29:57

19d ago1:29:57

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We dig into the latest anthology from D&D and see if we can't have some fun with both dungeons AND dragons! Special thanks to James from Random Encounters DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane nove…

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27: Ghost of Yotei- FULL REVIEW (Spoilers!) 1:31:23

20d ago1:31:23

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andrew Zink

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335 - To the "Manor" Born 1:12:05

24d ago1:12:05

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On this week's Random Encounter, it's time to uncover some mysteries in two adventure games! The Séance of Blake Manor has been making waves the last few weeks as one of the best mystery deductive games of the last few years. From the same devs that created the adventure game series, The Darkside Detective, Blake Manor drops the point-and-click int…

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The Flaming Fist w/ Tabletop Journeys 1:15:06

26d ago1:15:06

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We invite the folks from Tabletop Journeys back to discuss another faction! This time around, it's The Flaming Fist of Baldur's Gate! Check out TTJ's OWN book on factions, The Traveler's Guide to Factions HERE! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lor…

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Window Aftershow 55:30

1M ago55:30

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It's the Window after show! Come listen as Lee talks about randomizing the season, and the rest of the hosts talk about their characters, then we answer YOUR questions about the season, and finally, Greg announces what's up in our next full-size season! Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the sho…

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The Godswar - Corellon vs Gruumsh 53:25

1M ago53:25

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The origins and consequences of the rivalry between elven god Corellon Larethian and orcish god Gruumsh are discussed! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew Corner: Warpath of Gruums…

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Hilarious Random Tables and Rogue Trader: Soul Reaver – After Hours Revised 1:38:52

1M ago1:38:52

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Aaron, Dan, Tom, and I discuss an adventure for Rogue Trader. It’s called Soul Reaver and Aaron has no knowledge of the 40k setting, which makes him the perfect reviewer for this adventure. We then devolve into madness, thanks to random roll tables in Mutant Chronicles, System Failure, Immortal: The Invisible War, and fan-created critical hit table…

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334 - Swing and a Hit, Swing and a Miss 1:11:27

1M ago1:11:27

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On this week's Random Encounter, we are looking at sequels both past and present! First up, Zach is here with his thoughts about the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. While DQ I could have done with a few fewer "enhancements," it sounds like the new expanded story and features have made DQ II into one of the best Dragon Quest games ever! And next, …

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Window #9: The Truth of Our Being [Finale] 40:25

1M ago40:25

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In the twilight of the age, when the sun fully dims, hear the whispers of the cosmos. The veil between realms thins, and the sacred dance of creation unveils the truth of our being. As the world crumbles, new seeds of consciousness emerge, awakening within us the divine spark. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Fin…

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Skullport, the Port of Shadow 59:05

1M ago59:05

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We travel beneath Waterdeep to the Port of Shadow, everyone's favorite city in a cavern SKULLPORT! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Homebrew Corner: Skullport: Dragon Swindle Links: Lore…

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Window #8: Dance of the Crystal Castle 32:33

2M ago32:33

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We've heard so much about this "Whelori." Now it's time to meet him. Meet them? Meet it? How exactly does one refer to a being larger than dimensions? Plus, the missing Culvergast is found and helps the team brainstorm fixing the Window. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website…

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Tales from the Tower: Dragon Delves - Before the Storm, pt. I 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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We dig into the latest anthology from D&D and see if we can't have some fun with both dungeons AND dragons! Special thanks to James from Random Encounters DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane nove…

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Gen Con 2025 Wrapup: episode 207 1:40:10

2M ago1:40:10

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Gen Con 2025 was a blast and we saw a lot and played a lot of great games! I talk with Caleb, Tom, Aaron, Elle, and David about their experiences this year. I’ve included links below for games we discuss. RPPR News: I just posted my sixth original PDF, Alienation of the Flesh, I’ve made in the last year for the RPPR Patreon! To celebrate, I’ve crea…

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Inspirations Behind Land of Eem: Our Appendix N | Wizards of Eem EP015 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Send us a text What inspired the whimsical yet epic world of Land of Eem? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, creators Ben Costa and James Parks pull back the curtain on the books, movies, comics, and shows that shaped the heart and humor of this one-of-a-kind fantasy RPG. Think of it as our very own Appendix N—a creative roadmap in the …

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333 - Gotta Beat 'Em All! 1:15:40

2M ago1:15:40

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On this week's Random Encounter, we are catching 'em all and beating 'em up! When Pokémon Legends: Arceus was released in 2022, it signalled a newer, more experimental type of Pokémon game. Now, Game Freak is back with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second entry in the Legends series. With a new real-time combat system, an urban environment, and giant P…

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Patreon Bonus Preview - Learning Land of Eem 25:59

2M ago25:59

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We are still figuring out how to bring the finale of Window to you after some lost audio, so we thought we'd offer some bonus content from the Patreon feed for free on the main feed! If you enjoy this episode, you can find more bonus content (and support the show) at www.patreon.com/VRE! Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/Ran…

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Orcus, Lord of Undeath 55:56

2M ago55:56

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We wrap up Spooky Month by not just talking about an undead and not just talking about a demon but by talking about an undead demon. ORCUS, come on down!!! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane nov…

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Schedule update 1:14

2M ago1:14

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Due to some unfortunate audio issues, we have to skip this week as we figure out what exactly we can do to recover some episodes. See ya'll soon with more Window! Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www…

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DnD Lorecast Presents: Matt Sernett, writer for Demeo X D&D: Battlemarked 39:45

2M ago39:45

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In the latest DnD Lorecast Presents installment, we sit down with game designer MATT SERNETT to discuss not only their decades long career with D&D but also their role on the upcoming DEMEO X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BATTLEMARKED! Available on 11/20, this game is a cooperative tactical RPG set in the D&D universe. Crossplay compatible across PC, PS5 and…

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Graz'zt, the Demon Prince 55:12

2M ago55:12

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We trek onward during Spooky Month to discuss the lore behind a demon prince of the Abyss... none other than GRAZ'ZT! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel HOMEBREW CORNER: THE GIFT OF GRAZ'Z…

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Factions: The #1 Trick to Raising Stakes in Your TTRPG | Wizards of Eem Podcast EP014 18:07

2M ago18:07

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some tabletop RPG campaigns feel vibrant, dramatic, and full of intrigue—while others fall flat? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, we’re diving deep into the power of factions and why they’re the ultimate tool for raising the stakes in your TTRPG. Factions aren’t just background flavor—they’re …

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26: Ghost of Tsushima- Full Review! (Spoilers) 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

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We finally do a full game review of Ghost of Tsushima with SPOILERS in episode 26 of the podcast. Social Media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yoteigamecast.bsky.social Gmail: [email protected] Robots Radio Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG Credits Cover Art: Created by Andrew Zink Music: “Fuji (Chill Eastern Trap)”, Artsiom Bia…

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25: Iki Island DLC- Full Review (Spoilers) 43:44

2M ago43:44

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This is our full and final review of Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island DLC! Podcast Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HfhxtNEWtOAuoYxoPttLf Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghost-of-tsushima-yotei-gamecast/id1821084105 Social Media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yoteigamecast.bsky.social Gmail: ghostofyoteigamecast@gmail…

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Mothership: ARKYVR – Interview with author Rhodrick Magsino 15:32

2M ago15:32

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I interviewed Rhodrick Magsino, author of ARKYVR at Gen Con 2025 about his new module. ARKYVR is a multimedia MOTHERSHIP 1E setting & toolkit to play documentary filmmakers in space. Equipped with only their camera gear, ARKYVRs will attempt to document life in space and expose corporate client atrocities while surviving the void’s unspeakable horr…

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Ghost of Yotei RELEASED, First Impressions (No Spoilers) 22:15

2M ago22:15

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By Andrew Zink

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332 - Tactical Fantasies 58:01

2M ago58:01

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On this week's Random Encounter, we have a remaster of one of the greatest strategy RPGs of all time! When Final Fantasy Tactics was released on the PSX in 1997, it marked the entry point for countless RPG fans into the world of SRPGs (aka TRPGs) By piggybacking off the success of the landmark JRPG Final Fantasy VII, Tactics introduced an entirely …

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Window #7: The Tortoise and the Dog 47:12

2M ago47:12

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The road to The Willory is long and winding, which gives plenty of time to chat with other pilgrims. Information will only enlighten. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @V…

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Trobriand's Graveyard w/ Roll for Lore 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

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Spooky Month is upon us and to celebrate we invited our new friends, Jess and Sean, from Roll for Lore to discuss TROBRIAND'S GRAVEYARD! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Pre-Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS First Look at Lore TA Shaun's next book, the first ever Solomon Kane novel Listen to ROLL F…

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24: Iki Island DLC- Mythic Tales, Animal Sanctuaries, Lighthouses, Bamboo Cuts, Pillars of Honor, Random Encounters, and Final Thoughts 49:29

2M ago49:29

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Episode 24 wraps up the Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island DLC! We cover Iki Island's 2 Mythic Tales and all the activities you can do across the island, including Andrew's favorite, the animal sanctuaries. Podcast Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HfhxtNEWtOAuoYxoPttLf Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghost-of-tsushima-yotei-…

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23: Iki Island DLC- Memories of Kazumasa 44:14

2M ago44:14

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In Episode 23, we cover the 5 emotional memories Jin can rediscover across Iki Island from the Sakai invasion 15 years before the main events of Ghost of Tsushima. Podcast Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HfhxtNEWtOAuoYxoPttLf Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghost-of-tsushima-yotei-gamecast/id1821084105 Social Media Bl…

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331 - Silksong Will Be Released When Hades Freezes Over! 57:08

2M ago57:08

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On this week's Random Encounter, we're chatting about one of the biggest indie releases of the year! Boy, between Silksong and Hades II, September has been quite a month for indie games. Everyone here at RPGFan has been eagerly awaiting the full release of Hades II since its early release last year, and our patience has finally been rewarded! Zek a…

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Window #6: Edge of the VRErse 41:52

2M ago41:52

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Our investigators find a library, which is of course extremely helpful to learn about the world! Do you have YOUR library card? Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast…

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Tales from the Tower: Death House, pt. II 56:55

3M ago56:55

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We conclude this latest adventure with the party delving deep into the bowel of DEATH HOUSE! Will they make it out alive? Special thanks to James from Random Encounters DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast swag Equip your own adventures: D&D 5th Edition Starter Set: https://amzn.to/2WgZX6O D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook: https://amzn.to/3iRtcH4 D&…