🖤 The Witch’s Heart – Part 3: Convergence in Gloomshade
The roots tremble—something beneath is waking.
In the heart of Gloomshade, Eryx Obscura stands over the ruined altar where the Witch fell… but the forest does not breathe in relief. Shadows cling to him now, whispering with every step, and the taste of the Witch’s dying will lingers like iron on his tongue.
Far away, a tear in the leyline spills Elchad Thornvale into the forest—soaked in glowing sap and guided only by Sylvara’s silent warning: Follow the deathroot.
With each stride, the trees warp. The air bends. Something ancient pushes upward from below.
When Elchad reaches the ruin, the cracked altar splits fully—black sap bubbling from the wound. The Witch was never the true source.
She was only the vessel.
And what stirs beneath the roots has finally begun to move.
🪨 In This Episode:
✔️ Eryx confronts the aftermath of the Witch’s Heart.
✔️ A shadow-goblin companion emerges from the curse.
✔️ Elchad is pulled through the leyline into Gloomshade.
✔️ The altar fractures—revealing a hunger older than the Witch.
🎙 Starring:
Rishi as Eryx Obscura
Brad as Elchad Thornvale
🎧 DM’d by Brandon
#TheWitchsHeart #EryxObscura #ElchadThornvale #Gloomshade #BloodEclipse #DND #TTRPG #DarkFantasy #YouRollinPodcast
🌿 Whispers of the Weaveberry – Part 3: The Grove of Still Breath
The silence is sacred—but not empty.
In the Grove of Still Breath, Elchad Thornvale faces an ancient guardian born of grief—the Oath-Withered Sentinel. Bound by broken vows and withering bark, this forgotten protector stands between Elchad and the truth buried deep within Sylvara’s leyline.
With each strike and whispered vision, the veil thins. A spectral voice returns. A forest weeps black sap. And when the roots finally speak… they reveal not only corruption—but a path forward.
🪵 In This Episode:
✔️ Elchad battles the Oath-Withered Sentinel in the Grove.
✔️ Sylvara speaks again through wind and memory.
✔️ A vision reveals the broken heart of the Gloomshade Leyline.
✔️ A fey spirit awakens the path of leyline travel—and offers a token of trust.
🎙 Starring Brad as Elchad Thornvale
🎧 DM’d by Brandon
#WhispersOfTheWeaveberry #ElchadThornvale #VerdantDeep #TheGroveOfStillBreath #DND5e #TTRPGPodcast #TheWeaveRemembers #Sylvara
Every great story needs a villain — not just a monster to slay, but a presence that lives rent-free in your players’ heads.
In this episode of Crits&Chaos, I’m breaking down how to craft villains that go beyond “big bad evil guy.” From giving them purpose and personality, to making their victories hurt, this episode dives into what makes an antagonist unforgettable.
I’ll share 5 Crit Tips to help you build villains that your players will fear, hate, and secretly respect — because the best villains don’t just challenge your heroes… they define them.
So grab your notes, roll your dice, and let’s create a villain worth remembering🎲
🌿 Whispers of the Weaveberry – Part 2: Beneath the Willow
The roots do not rest—they remember.
Beneath the ancient willow, Elchad Thornvale uncovers a forgotten druidic vault pulsing with the lifeblood of Sylvara. But as he communes with the Weave, a lurking Weavehunter Shade strikes—threatening to end his journey before it begins. Only a desperate plunge into the basin awakens the magic he needs to survive.
Guided by silver threads and flickering Weave-crystals, Elchad delves deeper, his memories fraying at the edges. At last, he arrives at the Grove of Still Breath—where a statue of the Green Mother watches in silence… and something older watches from the dark.
🪵 In This Episode:
✔️ Elchad battles a Weavehunter Shade in the Root Vault.
✔️ A plunge into arcane lifeblood triggers hidden powers.
✔️ Echoes of the Weave reveal ancient druidic memories.
✔️ The Grove of Still Breath cracks open—and a wrathful presence awakens.
🎙 Starring Brad as Elchad Thornvale
🎧 DM’d by Brandon
#WhispersOfTheWeaveberry #ElchadThornvale #VerdantDeep #BeneathTheWillow #TTRPG #DNDPodcast #Sylvara #TheWeaveRemembers
🌌 Echoes of the Black Star – Part 2: The Hollow Gate
The whispers have grown louder. Beneath the ruins of Korynth, Tai’zen stands before the gate of void—its surface rippling like liquid night, its call pulling at the edges of his soul. The Hollow Monks have fallen silent, but their echoes remain… watching.
Each step closer blurs the line between reality and the stars beyond. What lies behind the gate is not a god, not a demon—but something that remembers being both.
The Black Star stirs. And it has found its vessel.
🌀 In This Episode:
✔ Tai’zen confronts the truth behind the Whispering Gate.
✔ The boundary between body and void begins to fracture.
✔ The call cannot be ignored any longer.
🎙 Starring Kaydon as Tai’zen the Voidfist
#YouRollin #EchoesOfTheBlackStar #Voidfist #DND #MonkWarlock #TTRPG #Zearth #BlackStarCalls
⚡️ Eye of the Storm – Part 2: Thunderstrike Cove
The storm does not end—it deepens.
After surviving a deadly encounter with storm cultists and a living tempest in Ismara’s cabin, Draco uncovers whispers of a lost Voltari relic hidden deep within Thunderstrike Cove. With the winds howling and secrets crackling in the air, he ventures along the storm-wracked cliffs—toward a place where lightning strikes with unnatural precision.
But in the darkness beneath the cove, something ancient stirs. And it’s been waiting.
🌪️ In This Episode:
✔️ Draco interrogates a stormbound cultist and unearths the Voltari’s forgotten rituals.
✔️ A treacherous journey leads to the cult’s hidden lair.
✔️ A brutal showdown against a storm acolyte pushes Draco to the edge.
✔️ A rune-marked box hums with trapped power—and a monstrous voice speaks from the shadows.
🎙 Starring Keano as Draco Stormbreaker
#YouRollin #EyeOfTheStorm #Stormbreaker #DND #VoltariRelic #TTRPG #ThunderstrikeCove #LightningCalls
⚔️ Ash and Echoes – A Legacy in the Dust💨: A Mother’s Voice, A Father’s Legacy
Four days after the Champion’s fall, Tharic returns to the abandoned warcamp of his youth. Among charred stones and broken banners, he finds more than memory—he finds his mother waiting.
Her words reveal truths buried in ash: of Vorgrak’s treachery, of the Covenant’s silent hand, and of a father’s life stolen without honor. She offers him a relic of blood and bond—a warcleaver once carried by his father—and a locket carrying the echo of a family now fractured.
Mercy, she says, is the defiance that tyrants fear most. And though the Wastes whisper with shadow, the light of Myrradyn still burns within him.
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🩸 In This Episode:
✔ Tharic returns to the ruins of the Bloodspike warcamp.
✔ He reunites with his mother, Eira.
✔ The truth of Vorgrak’s rise and the Covenant’s shadow comes to light.
✔ A father’s weapon and a mother’s locket pass into Tharic’s hands.
🎙 Starring Steve as Tharic Cleansfist
🎧 Narrated & DM’d by Brandon
#YouRollin #LanternBearer #RavngrimWastes #DND #TTRPG #SoloArc #EclipseCovenant
⚖️ A Lantern in the Dark – Part 2: The Last Shrine’s Burden
Tharic Cleansfist follows the glow of Myrradyn’s lantern into the desecrated ruins of a forgotten shrine. Statues lie broken, the altar defiled, and shadows coil like serpents around a dying flame.
There, a towering figure emerges—once a Champion of the Lantern Bearer, now twisted by ember and eclipse. His greataxe burns with ruin, and around his neck hangs a rusted lantern glowing a sickly red.
To claim the light, Tharic must confront not only steel and shadow—but the weight of doubt itself.
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🩸 In This Episode:
✔ Tharic enters the Ruins of the Last Shrine.
✔ The Corrupted Champion rises from the dark.
✔ Faith and fury collide in battle beneath Myrradyn’s gaze.
✔ A final revelation reshapes the Lantern-Bearer’s path.
🎙 Starring Steve as Tharic Cleansfist
🎧 Narrated & DM’d by Brandon
#YouRollin #LanternBearer #RavngrimWastes #DND #TTRPG #SoloArc #EclipseCovenant
⚙️ The Key – Part 2: The Blackened Vaults
Zadkael Lazar delves deeper into the ruined Gene-Forged stronghold, where failing machines groan like dying titans. There, a scarred survivor named Gavrin confronts him with rifle raised—but distrust soon gives way to an uneasy alliance, forged by necessity in the Vault’s collapsing depths.
Together, they face the unstable Power Core, Vanguard’s awakening whispers, and the thunder of the Eclipse Covenant strike team storming the chamber.
🔻 The Vault falters, the Covenant closes in, and Zadkael must fight not only to survive—but to protect a fragile new ally.
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🩸 In This Episode:
✔ Zadkael forms a tenuous pact with Gavrin.
✔ The Blackened Vault’s Power Core threatens collapse.
✔ Vanguard reveals fragments of Old-Tech protocol.
✔ The Eclipse Covenant strike team storms the chamber.
🎙 Starring Harry as Zadkael Lazar
🎧 Narrated & DM’d by Brandon
#YouRollin #TheKey #Geneforged #BlackenedVaults #DND #TTRPG #SoloArc #EclipseCovenant
🎲 Crits&Chaos – Episode 7: Managing Metagaming: Keeping the Game in the Game
We’ve all seen it happen — the dice are rolling, the party’s deep in character, and then someone blurts out: “Wait, I know this monster’s weakness!” That’s metagaming, and it can shatter immersion faster than a crit fail on a stealth check.
In this episode of Crits&Chaos, I break down what metagaming actually is and share 10 Crit Tips for handling it at the table. From turning slips into story hooks, to mixing up monster lore, to rewarding players who stay in character — this one’s all about keeping the game in the game.
Metagaming isn’t the end of the world — it’s a sign your players are engaged. The trick is learning how to guide it back into the story so it feels natural and fun for everyone.
🌑 Shadows of the Past – Part 2: The Midnight Cliffs
Fenrir’s search through Wavecrest deepens as the town’s secrets begin to surface. At the Salty Seagull Tavern, Captain Merrick warns him of a smuggling ring that has grown darker, trafficking not just relics, but people. At Tide’s Bounty, Barlo hints at the lighthouse and a missing assistant tied to the Black Spiral’s schemes.
But it is on the storm-lashed cliffs at midnight that Fenrir faces the truth of his past—meeting Vanir Shadowcloak, a Shadowfur Lyvarren whose words cut as deep as any blade. In the roar of the waves and the crash of thunder, Fenrir must decide whether to trust an old ghost… or see him as another enemy in the dark.
🌘 Wavecrest hides its secrets in smuggler’s tunnels, in vanished lives, and in the whispers of the Black Spiral.
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🩸 In This Episode:
✔ Captain Merrick reveals the smugglers’ shifting trade.
✔ Barlo speaks of Lyle’s disappearance and the lighthouse.
✔ The Black Spiral’s influence grows darker.
✔ Fenrir meets Vanir Shadowcloak under the midnight storm.
🎙 Starring Shayne as Fenrir the Shadow
#YouRollin #ShadowsOfThePast #EchoKnight #Lyvarren #DND #TTRPG #Stormreach #SoloArc
🎲Crits&Chaos – Episode 6: Mastering Improvisation as a DM
Every DM knows the feeling — your players zig when you prepped for them to zag. Suddenly your carefully crafted story is out the window, and you’re on the spot to make the world feel alive anyway.
In this episode of Crits&Chaos, I’m breaking down the art of improvisation at the table. From handling unexpected choices to recycling unused content, collaborating with your players, and leaning on the rule of cool, I’ll share the Crit Tips that keep your sessions flowing when the plan falls apart.
Improvisation isn’t about winging it — it’s about being ready to look unprepared and still deliver something epic.
🌑 The Witch’s Heart – Part 2: Through the Illusion
Eryx Obscura follows the Tome’s whispers deeper into the Gloomshade Forest. The sigil burns on his palm, urging him forward—but the path is not what it seems. An illusion veils the way, and beyond it, a Shadow Guardian waits with blade and judgment.
Through deception or blood, Eryx must break the veil and step into the Witch’s domain. Within the ritual chamber, shadows coil and a heart still beats, waiting for the one who dares to claim it.
🌘 The forest deceives, the Guardian tests, and the Witch hungers.
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🩸 In This Episode:
✔ Eryx pierces the illusionary clearing.
✔ The Shadow Guardian challenges his purpose.
✔ The Witch of Gloomshade reveals herself.
✔ A battle of shadow and sacrifice begins.
🎙 Starring Rishi as Eryx Obscura
#YouRollin #TheWitchsHeart #PhantomRogue #DND #TTRPG #GloomshadeForest #SoloArc #EryxObscura
🎙️ Crits & Chaos – Episode 5: Roleplay Like a Pro
Ever wanted to bring your D&D character to life without feeling awkward or cringey? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 Crit Tips that will help you roleplay with confidence and keep your table hooked. From finding your character’s motivation, to reacting in the moment, to knowing when to step back and let others shine — these are the tools that take RP from good to unforgettable.
✨ What you’ll learn:
• How to anchor your roleplay with simple character traits
• Ways to use your voice, body, and presence for immersion
• Giving your DM juicy hooks to build from
• Building instant chemistry with other PCs and NPCs
• The art of knowing when to speak up… and when to let silence work for you
🎲 Crits & Chaos: because great roleplay deserves more than participation trophies.
🌿 Whispers of the Weaveberry – Part 1: The Root Beckons
Elchad Thornvale once wandered the paths of the Verdant Wilds seeking peace and purpose. But when he consumed a sacred Weaveberry beneath the Great Tree, something ancient took root within him—an echo of magic, not his own.
Now, the forest calls him home. Beneath its tangled canopy, whispers stir. Guardians fade. Shadows move between the roots. And Elchad’s strange gift may be the key to unlocking—or unraveling—what sleeps below.
The Weave trembles… and something is listening.
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🍃In This Episode:
✔ Elchad enters the ancient Verdant Wilds.
✔ A silent watcher tracks his steps.
✔ Eryndor, guardian of the grove, shares a dying warning.
✔ A hidden stairway is revealed—but blood is spilled to open it.
🎙 Starring Brad as Elchad Thornvale
#YouRollin #WhispersOfTheWeaveberry #Weaveborn #DND #TTRPG #VerdantWilds #ElchadThornvale #SoloArc #EchoMonk
Crits & Chaos – Episode 4: Turning Derailment into Gold
The villain reveal? Skipped.
The mystery arc? Ignored.
The players? Opening a bakery with the assassin sent to kill them.
This episode dives into what happens when your carefully crafted campaign gets completely derailed — and how that’s not a failure, but a goldmine. Learn how to roll with the chaos, steer stories without railroading, and turn player mayhem into memorable moments.
Topics include:
🎧 Chaos doesn’t break your world — it brings it to life.
🌌Echoes of the Black Star - Part 1: The Hollow Call
Tai’zen the Voidfist walks a line between discipline and chaos, but the stars have begun to whisper. Haunted by visions of a black sun and drawn to the ruins of Korynth, he follows a call older than time itself. In the heart of the Umbral Expanse, silence is not empty—it listens.
Beneath shattered temples and forgotten sky, hollow monks stir. And at the center of it all, a gate not made of stone… but of void.
🌀 In This Episode:
✔ Tai’zen hears the first whisper of the Black Star.
✔ Hollow Monks test his will and his fists.
✔ The Sanctum of Hollow Echoes reveals a forgotten presence.
✔ A hand reaches through the gate—and the stars respond.
🎙 Starring Kaydon as Tai’zen the Voidfist
#YouRollin #EchoesOfTheBlackStar #Voidfist #DND #MonkWarlock #TTRPG #BlackStarCalls
🌩️ Eye of the Storm – Part 1: The Storm Gathers
In the shadow of a raging tempest, Draco Stormbreaker arrives in the rain-slicked town of Cloud Town—a place battered by unnatural storms and haunted whispers. As thunder growls across the valley and wind turbines stand shattered against the darkened sky, Draco senses something more than weather at work.
Inside the Stormwind Inn, wary eyes follow his every move. Secrets lie buried beneath candlelight, and the storm seems to watch with intent. When a cryptic Weather Predictor stumbles in with a dire warning, Draco finds himself at the heart of a mystery born from Voltari blood and elemental fury.
Will he uncover the truth behind the storm… or be consumed by it?
✨Arrival at the Celestial Tavern
A One-Shot Adventure Among the Stars
Drifting through the astral sea on the back of a colossal space whale lies the Celestial Tavern—a gilded refuge for weary travelers, eccentric planar beings, and secrets older than the stars themselves. When a strange summons pulls our heroes through portals of silver light, they arrive at the tavern with questions—and leave with even more.
Mystery, mischief, and mayhem await in this one-shot adventure where the ale flows freely, the stars whisper truths, and the next round might just change the fate of the multiverse.
Tharic Cleansfist walks the path of redemption, but the past is never far behind. Drawn by a vision of a forgotten temple, he journeys deep into the Ravengrim Wastes, where whispers of Myrradyn’s fading light call him forward. Yet, the shadows of his former life stir in the sands.
A group of Bloodspike raiders have taken captives, their fate hanging in the balance. Confronted by the brutality of his old clan, Tharic must decide—can peace and strength coexist, or will the Bloodfist warhammer once again be stained in battle?
🎙 In This Episode:
✔ A vision of the past reveals a forgotten truth.
✔ Tharic faces the Bloodspike Clan—kin or enemy?
✔ The boulder of judgment falls—literally.
✔ A prisoner makes a choice that shifts the balance.
#DND #YouRollin? #LightInTheWastes