The DM‘s Book Club

• Episode #3: A sinister land! Thay Land Of The Red Wizards Pt. 1

  Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton start their deep dive into 'Thay Land Of The Red Wizards', a regional sourcebook about the land of Thay, a mysterious and terribly powerful magocratic nation in east Faerûn, that was long-governed by the Zulkirs of the Red Wizards and ruled by the necromancer lich Szass Tam.From the 'Thay Land Of The Red Wizards' bio:'Known to the wider Forgotten Realms® as a sinister land of Red Wizards, slavers, and marching undead armies, Thay is the distant—or uncomfortably close—menace that “may become our doom if Szass Tam turns his attention in our direction.”And Thay is that, but it is also so much more. A truly magical land (thanks to a secret that even the goddess Mystra helps to keep) of rich culture, a rising middle class, ambitious nobles and Red Wizards who fear Szass Tam more than they hate him, but may soon be forced to defy him, and wealth beyond the imaginings of even wealthy and proud realms elsewhere.This tome is your guide to the Thay of right now, a valuable resource for Dungeon Masters and players alike. It sets forth the people and places of the Land of Red Wizards, what life is like, and seeds, hints, and secrets sufficient to spur adventures for years of enjoyment at your gaming table' Book discussed: 'Thay Land Of The Red Wizards' by Ed Greenwood, Alex Kammer, & Alan Patrick, published Feb 2022.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

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• Bonus: Fleshing out your OC with Better Backstories!

  Show NotesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton look at one of Hamilton's favourite prompt tools for creating character backstories: 'Better Backstories'.Better Backstories is a card-based brainstorming system for authors, role-players, educators, songwriters, and more! Created by Jay Stilipec, Better Backstories is genre-neutral and system independent, so it works it can provide inspiration for any setting or any role-playing game.Find out more on the Better Backstories website!Check out Dragon's Duel on YouTube!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

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• The GM's Book Club: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (WFRP)4th Edition!

  Show notesWelcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it.In this episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (WFRP)': a role-playing game set in the Warhammer Fantasy setting, originally published by Games Workshop (with the current/4th edition published by Cubicle 7)Prepare yourself for the struggle of the gutter, to fight for your survival, and to face corruption on all sides as Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (WFRP) takes you back to the Old World where Chaos never sleeps! Drawing inspiration from the legendary early publications of the grimdark RPG, WFRP brings innovative twists to build on the beloved classic.Create your (anti)heroes, and set off to make your way through the vile corruption, scheming plotters and terrifying creatures intent on destruction! Grab your copy on the Cubicle 7 website!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

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• Episode #2: Unearthed Arcana: Forgotten Realms Subclasses!

  Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton go through one of the most recent Unearthed Arcana playtest document, 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses', featuring eight new Dungeons & Dragons subclasses that will appear in the upcoming Forgotten Realms Player's Guide.From the 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses' bio:'In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest presents revised subclasses for the Cleric (Knowledge Domain), Fighter (Purple Dragon Knight), and Wizard (Bladesinger), along with new subclasses for the Bard (College of the Moon), Paladin (Oath of the Noble Genies), Ranger (Winter Walker), Rogue (Scion of the Three), and Sorcerer (Spellfire Sorcery).'Supplement discussed: 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses', published by Wizards of the Coast, Jan 2025.Additional ZineQuest reccommendations'Forbidden Pslam''Horse War' by OptimisticNIL'Strange Beorn' by Grave Goods'Heavy Weighs the Crown' by Jason Price'Artefact' by Jack Harrison'Helms of the Multiverse' by Daniel Locke'Prequel' by Ethan Yen and James Quigley'The Words We Left Behind' by Craig Duffy'Horse Majeure' by verytom89Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]:

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• Episode #1: D&D's answer to tower defense gameplay? Hold Back The Dead!

  Show notesTo start of our latest season, co hosts Fiona and Hamilton check out 'Hold Back the Dead': a promotional adventure for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons released on February 5, 2025, as a free digital-only product on D&D Beyond (as of this episode's release - it is no longer available to download)From 'Hold Back The Dead' bio:'Ironspine Keep is all that stands before a monstrous horde sent by the villainous lich Szass Tam. The heroes must defend a section of the fortress walls from encroaching monsters and internal spies, or the region will fall to Szass Tam’s tide of death.“Hold Back the Dead” is part of a yearlong celebration of Dungeons & Dragons and its 50th anniversary. The adventure is designed for four to six level 4 characters'Adventure discussed: 'Hold Back the Dead', published by Wizards of the Coast, Feb 2025.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub

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