Omen - Episode Two: 1770 BC

A sparkling jeweled metropolis in a vast desert. A sinister thread hidden within a tapestry. Thousands of eyes are watching. Will you heed the call?Content warnings for this episode include: hidden identities // torture // drowning // class inequality and wealth disparity // authoritarian political regime // religious overtones // extensive description of insects // being followed // detailed description and sounds of blood, viscera, and gore // misogyny // power dynamics // having to flee to avoid persecution // complex relationships Omen is performed by Em Carlson as Patience, Gina Susanna as Marrow, Abigail Yazzie as Entomon, Anne Monteveri as River, Amelia Som as Chiara, Masood Haque as Rabi, Masque Wren as Cadence, and Edward Spence as Wyngard Pryce. Our dramaturge for this series is Anne Monteverdi. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find at @cenzi03 on Instagram. Editing and sound design by Em Carlson, with music and effects by Epidemic Sound. Original Music & Theme Song by Si Rutherford. Sensitivity consulting by Dr. Marion Gibson, Dan Walters, Lana Crockett, Gar Atkins, and Dakota St. Clare. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platforms. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who have come along as we’ve delved into the magic of the past and helped unlock the Power within us. We are grateful to be sponsored by Officina Meningi, an Italian TTRPG studio specializing in stunning narratively-driven, rules light games like Last Sabbath, Totem, and the Black Tales Series, including Odyssey and Troy. Go check them out at officinameningi.com to bring home games for your coven. Finally, we’re thankful for our Patrons for joining us as we remember the Mother that bore us and the ties that bind us to the heart of the world. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, exclusive Omen content like our talkback show, 'Marking Memories', and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Until next time, sisters. 

Best Wishes makes a break for it as we close in on the final battle with Eigeansea in Gar Yang...This episode is sponsored by Wiz Kids & HeroClix! Go check them out over at https://shop.wizkids.com/collections/heroclix/brand_dungeons-dragons?srsltid=AYCX9vIO9dKuCGdaxIUP9XB9jGFvrNX3NgHGDbsTWmqrO2LgRgLsnrW0 to pre-order today!!Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdnd !Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric; and new cast member Ayesha (she/they) as Mae, Piney Oath of Vengeance Paladin! Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: October 26th, 2026In game date: 6th Erathean 2438 (morning) - 6 Erathean 2438 (late morning)

The earth has said Enough. It called, and she answered. It's nobody's fault. Content warnings for this episode include: destruction of nature and deforestation // suffocation // being buried alive // injury and pain // harm to animals // misogyny // being chased and hunted // use of weapons // murder // detailed descriptions and sounds of bone, blood and gore // violence // and complex relationshipsOmen is performed by Em Carlson as Patience, Gina Susanna as Marrow, Abigail Yazzie as Entomon, Anne Monteveri as River, Amelia Som as Chiara, Masood Haque as Rabi, Masque Wren as Cadence, and Ed Spence as Wyngard Pryce. Our dramaturge for this series is Anne Monteverdi. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find at @cenzi03 on Instagram. Editing and sound design by Em Carlson, with music and effects by Epidemic Sound. Original Music & Theme Song by Si Rutherford. Sensitivity consulting by Dr. Marion Gibson, Dan Walters, Lana Crockett, Gar Atkins, and Dakota St. Clare. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platforms. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who have come along as we’ve delved into the magic of the past and helped unlock the Power within us. We are grateful to be sponsored by Officina Meningi, an Italian TTRPG studio specializing in stunning narratively-driven, rules light games like Last Sabbath, Totem, and the Black Tales Series, including Odyssey and Troy. Go check them out at officinameningi.com to bring home games for your coven. Finally, we’re thankful for our Patrons for joining us as we remember the Mother that bore us and the ties that bind us to the heart of the world. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, exclusive Omen content like our talkback show, 'Marking Memories', and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Until next time, sisters. 

The Big Battle Mechanics are back, baby! Best Wishes throws a last hurrah and then is once more into the breach, storming the beaches of Gar Yang for the final assault against Eigeansea...Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdnd !Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric; and new cast member Ayesha (she/they) as Mae, Piney Oath of Vengeance Paladin! Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: October 19th, 2026In game date: 3rd Erathean 2438 (evening) - 6th Erathean 2438 (morning)

Best Wishes calls literally every ally from their adventures together to help them at the upcoming battle at The Storm Warden's Tower. The fight with Eigeansea looms ahead...Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric; and new cast member Ayesha (she/they) as Mae, Piney Oath of Vengeance Paladin! Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: October 5th, 2026In game date: 2nd Erathean 2438 (mid-evening) - 3rd Erathean 2438 (evening)

The party gets pulled into a firey fight in the Trigon, with cultists of Eigeansea bringing the heat! They meet a new adventurer, with ties to Thistle and his greater purpose...Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric; and new cast member Ayesha (she/they) as Mae, Piney Oath of Vengeance Paladin! Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: September 21st, 2026In game date: 2nd Erathean 2438 (midday) - 2nd Erathean 2438 (mid-evening)

Best Wishes tries to just freaking RELAX FOR A MINUTE, before they rush off headlong into the final story of this campaign...Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us when she can make it for the rest of Campaign Two.Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: September 14th, 2026In game date: 27th Peldaven 2438 (very early morning) - 2nd Erathean 2438 (midday)

Somewhere deep in Hell, Hot Crazy Death recruits a new member and fights for the coveted Lounge Band spot in Temple Tasq...*kicks the drums and smashes guitars* HOT CRAZY DEATH is Tim (he/him) as our DM, Em (fae/faer) as Voidra, Reborn Paladin/Bard; Sean (he/him) as Ember Night, Tiefling Fighter/Bard; Jess (she/her) as Shoshanna, Human Witch/Bard; Jannes (he/him) as Stump, Dwarven Death Cleric/Bard; and welcoming back Abdul Aziz (he/him) as the one and only Sux Benedict, Human Rogue/Bard! We're thrilled to welcome Conor Stinson-O'Gorman (he/him) as Zirch, Deep Gnome Diviner Wizard/Bard!This episode is proudly sponsored by Helios Tabletop! Go check them out at www.heliostabletop.ca and use the code BLACKWATER to get 15% off your first Mythic Encounter! Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us when she can make it for the rest of Campaign Two.Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: September 7th, 2026In game date: Time flies when you're robbing Piss Jezos

A time to remember, a time to forget. Best Wishes squares off against Harkuun, the Living Memory, deep within the Lethean Oubliette, making their mark on the future of the memories of the world...Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us when she can make it for the rest of Campaign Two.Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: August 31st, 2026In game date: 26th Peldaven 2438 (late night) - 27th Peldaven 2438 (very early morning)

The party learns more about the Gods that built the Oubliette, and find something... or rather, someone... who time truly forgot, before squaring off with Jaxar in a harrowing conflict in the dark..Our Patreon is a happening place to be!! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us when she can make it for the rest of Campaign Two.Please consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @jakebartok on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date: August 10th, 2026In game date: 26th Peldaven 2438 (evening) - 26th Peldaven 2438 (late night)