Ep. 211 Snake Folk

Vampires are the one monster that seems to have been around forever (I mean they are immortal), and they never seem to go away.  Their popularity may wax and wane, but these predators are always present, ready to suck away our life force in order to preserve theirs.  Even when it seems like we have […]

Everyone remembers the famous line in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” where Indy says “Why did it have to be snakes?”  Well our Daring Druid (and resident ophiophilist) Ben Siepser often wonders “Why isn’t it ALWAYS snakes”?  So this week we take a look at a few of our favorite snake-based humanoids including the naga, […]

Are you ready for MORE petrification!  This week we discuss the basilisk, a creature that can turn you to stone just by looking at you.  Well it has to meet your gaze, but we get into the specifics so you won’t get fooled.  It is also gigantic, which is something to consider.  Listen as we […]

There are certain creatures in myth and legend who have been said to have the ability to turn those they encounter into stone.  This week we profile one of those creatures, the cockatrice.  With the head of a rooster, the body of a lizard, and the wings of a bat, this tiny creature can petrify […]

There is a reason every little girl wants a pony:  Because horses are really cool.  They are so great that the world of D&D is filled with horse-based creatures including the unicorn, pegasus, nightmare, and even the centaur.  Why this form?  What tactile advantages does it provide?  How can a horse fly but a pig […]

As human beings, we are lucky enough to be at the top of the food chain.  Being at the top means there is nothing above us.  No predators to watch out for, nothing evolving to eat is specifically.  We never have to check our rear view.  Or do we?  In this episode we discuss what […]

The forest is filled with all kinds of creatures great and small. It is also home to one of the most mischievous and dangerous creatures: The Dryad. The woodland spirits are tied to a singular oak tree. They are so tied in fact, that they cannot stray more than 1000 feet from their home. This […]

Everyone knows that trees are alive…but today we are only concerned with the ones that run around.  We are talking treants from D&D, Ents from Lord of the Rings, and the Fighting Trees of Oz.  Are these creatures plants with animal traits, or secret animals that look like plants?  We discuss the possibilities.  The answer […]

When it comes to D&D, there is one apex predator:  The Dragon.  It is even in the name!  These winged creatures come in all sizes and colors, which is lucky for adventurers.  See, a dragon’s color tells you a lot about the creature, including their alignment, their powers, and their magic resistance.  When you are […]

Once you sign up to be an adventurer, it is a given that you will raid every chest you come across.  Some will have locks, some will have traps, and some may even eat you.  That last option is the topic of today’s show as we discuss mimics in D&D.  These creatures can take the […]