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This week we divine and dive into the fascinating intersection of tarot cards and tabletop role-playing games. From character creation to game mechanics and storytelling, we explore how tarot can add depth, mystery, and inspiration to your campaigns.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Tarot in TTRPGs(03:27) Incorporating Tarot into D&D(12:13) Using Tarot for Storytelling and Adventure Building(22:41) Tarot Decks and Their In-Game Effects(31:15) Tarot-Themed Characters and Sub-Classes(41:43) The Prognosticator Class: Tarot and Fate Manipulation(50:19) The Seeker Class: Purpose and Power(01:06:04) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for full show notes and more--Featured on this episode:100 Fortunes From The Fortune Teller from DnD SpeakThe Tarot JourneyUsing Tarot Cards for Character Development, Game Mechanics, and StorytellingThe GM & The TarotTarot for Adventure Building DummiesTarot of Many Things from Jesse BrakeTarot Deck Item from Monkey DMThe Fortune Teller by en-masonTarot Domain Cleric from AusiCircle of the Wild Card from Heartleaf GamesCollege of Four Suits from Griffon’s SaddlebagThe Prognosticator from Dillan AckermanThe Seeker from FriskyRisqueTrinket of the Week: Deck of Throwing--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode isn’t about dance moves but the class with probably the most iconic class feature: Druids and their Wildshape. Join us as we explore the new 2024 Druid changes and have a cozy romp through some fun homebrew subclasses from the evolutionary and botanical to the Dragonix and even Irish folklore-inspired.Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for full show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Druid Circles from laserllamaCircle of Evolution from HarowingInto The Wild from Riot MindsCircle of the Grove from Griffon’s SaddlebagCircle of Dragons from Griffon's SaddlebagCircle of Imbolc from Dakota IrishThe Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen GamesThe Pantheon of Ethelon from Adventure RipplesBriarguard Armor from Dungeon Strugglers--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going back to our roots, exploring a class and associated subclasses, and this time it's monks! Accounting for 2024 rules changes, this episode covers new options for Kung Fu monks, boistrous brawlers, dexterous assassins, elemental strikes and healing hands. Oh - and also how the WORST 5e subclass is finally fixed...Chapters:(0:00) Exploring the Monk Class(06:17) 2024 Rules and Changes to the Monk Class(11:29) 5e Monk Reworks(15:38) Master Unarmed Combat Techniques(24:46) Stealth and Subterfuge(38:40) Wield Strikes and Bursts of Elemental Power(51:05) Stay Calm & Heal(01:03:06) Special Mentions & Unique Monk Options(01:07:01) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for full show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Alternate Monk by laserllamaMonastic Traditions by laserllamaWay of the Kidney Punch in The Delver's Guide to Beast World from Heartleaf GamesWay of the Brawler from JohnpocalypseWay of Strings from HaricuWay of the Vogue in Chromatic Gamut from Action FictionWay of the Stormfist from Griffon’s SaddlebagWay of Dancing Wind in Among the Open Skies from AripockilyWay of Peace in Heretic's Guide to Devotion & Divinity from EventyrWay of the Artisan in L’Arsene’s Ledger from Loot TavernWay of the Hive Monk in Stargazer's Guide to Aroria from Ink and LyreWay of the Meridian from Griffon's SaddlebagFlail Snails Mail Monk Items--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D&D has expanded well beyond original Medieval fantasy, and whether you're world building in a steampunk metropolis, galactic empire or an alternate eldritch Victorian Europe, the subject of firearms will inevitably arise. This episode is all about exploring firearm rules and those who can use them - from new weapon types, properties and explosives to gunslingers, clerics with carbines and monks with muskets, just take aim and fire away!Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Firearms of the Realms by Yonael5e Firearm Rules by Big MilkSix Shooter from Arvo HalmeWeird West from Mage Hand PressThunder Junction from Plane ShiftedMagic Bullets from TribalityArcane Firearm Sigil Manual from NovaNCGunslinger from Matthew Mercer/Critical RoleGunslinger from Heavy ArmsGunslinger Class 4.0 from Ashamed-PlantThe Seas of Vodari from TribalitySchool of Gun Magic from CamunonZGun Mage from IDBNAlien Influence Warlock Class from David AdamsArtificer: Powdermaster from JonnyDMValda’s Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand PressLens of Distance from YonaelKickstarter of the Week: Until Death Do Us Part--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! Listen! It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this episode full of Zelda content to help with your journey. From different RPG systems and iconic 8-bit dungeon crawls that both emulate the games we know and love, to iconic species and monsters Linked into D&D 5e, this chat serves up more ingredients than you can shake your maracas at! You’ll be a ttrpg tri-force to be reckoned with.Chapters:(0:00) Exploring The Legend of Zelda's themes and mechanics(06:50) What Zelda inspiration can we apply to official rules? (11:23) The Legend of Zelda inspired rule systems(19:26) Heroes of Cerulea and Forgotten Ballad(28:50) Break! RPG and Obojima(31:16) Diving into Zelda's Races and Cultures(43:06) Tools for running a Zelda game(51:05) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes--Featured on this episode:Zelda D&D Campaign IdeasThe Legend of Zelda Adventure System from Papers PencilsThe Legend of Zelda: Reclaim the WildHeroes of Cerulea from Blackfisk PublishingForgotten Ballads from Cool Way InkBreath of the Wild Setting Guide from Creator Works5e Breath of the Wild Player's Companion from Pankratos_GamingHyrulean Races from Ashamed PlantZelda Monster Manual from gowronatemybaby7How to build a 5e Link from each Zelda gameHorse Breeds from The GollickingCyclic dungeon generation from Sersa VictoryBoss Keys from Game Maker's ToolkitTrinket of the Week: Volcanic Ocarina--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50! So time to celebrate with some Inspiration! Inspiration has changed in the official rules so we dive into how Inspiration is given out and what it means. We discover a myriad of different ways it can be used at your table from saving up Inspiration for even greater heroics to boon, banes and heroic final actions - there's something to inspire everyone! Chapters:(0:00) Understanding Inspiration in D&D(09:07) Earning and Awarding Inspiration(17:33) New Rules for Inspiration In 2024(29:11) Variations on Inspiration Mechanics in D&D(36:41) Unconcious Inspiration(40:23) Kibble's Tasty Heroic Inspiration Mechanics(52:00) Alternatives to Dice Rolling and I Know A Guy(1:01:06) Final Thoughts on Using Inspiration(1:03:00) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:8 Best House Rules For Inspiration from The Gamer[5e] Homebrew Inspiration from GyllzHero's Last Stand from WillibombagoDying Breath from TheHeadlessOneI Know A Guy from David NettI Know A Guy from Ryan ImelFates & Fortunes from Nord GamesTrinket of the Week: The Arcanite ShardKickstarter of the Week: Catch Me If You Cant--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wanted a character's tattoos to have more meaning beyond physical description? Then this episode is for you. From Ink Devil Warlocks to Tattooists with sketchbooks and the Marked class who collect as many tattoos as possible - we explore the options that make tattoos an integral part of a character. But not only that - we explore expanding mundane tattoos with tools and inks as well as reems of magical tattoo designs with lore and artwork to enrich your worlds.Chapters:(0:00) Introduction to Tattoos in TTRPGs(08:05) Exploring Tattoos Tasha's Cauldron of Everything(16:20) Ink Devil Warlock Subclass and How To Become An Inkbender(25:02) The Tattooist and The Marked Classes(35:25) Character Customisation and Integrating Tattoos Into Adventures(43:59) Expanding Tattoo Systems(56:36) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Tavern Tales Vol.1 from Escape Plan GamesThe Inkbender from Smilesy_Tome of Mystical Tattoos Vol.1Magic Tattoos from Cottage of EverythingMagic Tattoos Extended from davidqshullTool Craft from Dump Stat AdventuresGuide to Magical Tattoos v4 from LadyJadzMystic Ink (Magic Tattoos) from Duncan RhodesTrinket of the Week: Sunken Isles Tattoos--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From economic powerhouses and adventuring leagues to scholastic societies and, of course, the infamous thieves' guilds - this episode covers them all. We explore full fledged guilds ready to plug into your world and how to craft your guilds with the renown system. Players run guilds are also the perfect companion to the new bastion system so this episode have options for everyone!Chapters:(0:00) Why use Guilds in your game(10:11) Using Renown for easy Guild interactions(19:53) Setting up your own Guild(32:59) Expanding the game with pre-made Guilds(45:08) Stick to the classics with a Thieves Guild(53:06) A city of Guilds and other adventures(59:22) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Simple Guilds for D&D 5e from Master The DungeonRunning a Guild from Gerard GullyRemarkable Guilds & Their Heroes from LoresmythThe Guilds of Ethelon from Adventure Ripples Unearthed Spoils Special Edition - In The Shadows from Grim PressLeverage: Waterdeep - One Hand Washes the Other from Benjamin L. Eastman & Matt DunnTrinket of the Week: Tools of the Trade from Aripockily--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With new games due to start in 2025, we've already covered Safety Tools and Session Zero. But what about Level Zero…? In this episode we explore how playing characters experience before they are plucked from obscurity can enrich personal story, narrative drive and be a bloody good laugh! Chapters:(0:00) Welcome Back(03:26) Exploring Level Zero Play(13:23) Why is Level 0 not the standard starting point?(21:59) Dungeon Crawl Classics and Character Creation(30:26) Understanding the Fifth Edition Funnel(40:04) Let's roll up a Level 0 Character(46:07) Inovative Approaches: Humble Beginnings(54:30) A Life Well Lived(1:07:40) Level Zero Adventures and Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:What's Past is Prologue from Alan PatrickPlay Right Now from DomergueDungeon Crawl Classics Quickstart from Goodman GamesFifth Edition Funnel For Dungeons & Dragons from Ten Red Crows PressZero Level Rulebook for 5E from Weird WorksHumble Beginnings: Level 0 Characters From Tyler Aiden GrayA Life Well Lived from Cubicle 7The Commoner from Walrock HomebrewHow To Play Level Zero from Dungeon CoachDown & Out in Waterdeep from Zack SporenA Hero's Journey from David FlorLair of the Lamb from Goblin PunchTruly Madly Deeply: Level Zero to Hero from Patrick Higingbotham & Chad CrayTrinket of the Week: 100 Wondrous Items--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The temperature continues to plummet and so we're taking our icy theme to the next level and jumping into Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Phil brings an avalanche of supplements into Ten-Towns to bury Josh with and they're all pure gold! For anyone inspired by our winter episodes or planning running RotF in the new year, this episode treads clear paths between must-have guidance and supplements for the ultimate chill!Chapters:(0:00) Intro and Year In Review(1:26) Exploring Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden(4:14) The Sandbox Nature of Rime of the Frostmaiden(7:29) Campaign Pitch: The Vibe of Icewind Dale(9:41) Approach to House Rules and Banned Content(17:24) Dungeon Coach's Arctic Survival Guide(24:06) Ten-Towns Primers and Resources(38:47) Enhancing Gameplay with Music & Tools(44:55) Creative Game Mechanics and Expanding the Bestiary(1:02:05) Trinket of the Week and Looking Ahead to 2025Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on the show:Rime of the Frostmaiden House Rules from Apostol ApostolovArctic Survival Guide from The Dungeon CoachTen-Towns Overview from Excel LyntRime of the Frostmaiden Complete DM's Bundle from EventyrTen Towns Expanded from Patrick Rehse & Joe RasoThe Ten Towns of Icewind Dale | Music/Ambiance from AJ's CornerTen-Towns Travel CalculatorRules for TroutballBlack Cabin PuzzleFrosty Encounters from DnD Unleashed Scientific Secrets of Icewind DaleGlissade from Abyssal Brews--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing makes you appreciate the warmth of a fire or mulled beverage of choice like the contrast with the biting cold. That's why this week we come bearing polar presents. For GMs we explore the winter chill with some one shots and settings for any table's needs whether a drop in encounter or half-day adventure. For players, a variety of different seasonal subclasses from tundra conservationist rangers and blizzard summoning barbarians. Icy adventures in 2025 anyone?Chapters:(0:00) Introduction to Winter adventuring(03:43) One Shot Wonders - Out In The Cold(12:36) A Heart of Cold(20:32) The Everglacier Setting(26:47) Subclasses with a Winter theme(37:03) The Crone Warlock(41:35) Winter-themed items and trinketsGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:One Shot Wonders from Roll & Play PressA Heart of Cold from Eventry GamesThe Everglacier from The Griffon's SaddlebagThe Sunblade Panteon from Awfully Queer Heroes & Stephen HartDeep Magic Vol. 1 from Kobold PressThe Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen GamesHerbarium: A Botanical 5e Supplement from Crow and CrownTreasury of Winter from Legendary GamesL’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets from Loot Tavern--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're chatting with Kevin Fannin aka Kefa Studios. We talk miniature painting, their start in content creation and the medieval themes of their first Kickstarter project, Banner of Honour. Their current project, Complete Guide to Jousting 5e, contains everything you need to bring the high-octane joust to your table with everything from mechanics and optional rules to over 40 new mounts and how to bond with them. You know we love a mini-game!Check out the Complete Guide to Jousting 5e on KickstarterFind more of their work at www.kefastudios.com--Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetable--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've hit December and the decorations are up! The holiday spirit is in the air but how can we translate that to the table? Whether you want inspiration for crafting your own fantasy holidays, running winter games or just pick up a fun festive one-shot to play with friends and family this year - this episode checks everything off the (naughty) list.Chapters:(00:00) Embracing the Holiday Spirit(06:40) Creative Inspirations: Classic Holiday Movies in D&D(13:23) Adventures and Supplements: Hollynock Hijinks and more(31:34) The Winter Crown Games(39:09) DM's Guild whistle stop tour(43:55) Trinket of the WeekGet 10% off at Roll & Play Press!Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetable--Featured on this episode:Christmas One Shot Ideas from The GamerHollynock Hijinks from Mage Hand PressChristmas Essentials from Roll & Play PressChristmas Chronicles of Winterglen from Penny Blood AdventuresThe Winter Crown from AripockilyA Yuletide Surprise! from Alasdair HillLast Christmas from Janek SielickiWinter's Splendor (5e) from Wizards of the CoastA Kobold Christmas from River DanielFour Calling Quills from Roll & Play PressProject of the Week: Complete Guide to Jousting 5e from Kefa Studios--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you run Speak with Animals or Speak with Plants? From helpful eloquent NPCs that can provide all the information a party needs to reticent wild creatures that have limited knowledge and require more persuasion - we explore the different ways in which these spells occur in different games.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(3:00) What the heck is an Animal Handling check?(19:54) Speak with Animals. The level one spell.(25:51) How much do the animals know?(36:51) Plants have feelings too.(47:21) So let's just Speak with Nature!(52:47) Project of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetable--Featured on this episode:Spells That Don't Suck from somanyrobots & Omega AnkhA Short Rest with somanyrobotsProject of the Week: Satzija's Tome of Hags from Tiny Quill--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A must-have for any game, this week we explore the different safety tools out there to ensure a safe, inclusive and fun environment at table. From consent forms and transparency on tone before the campaign even starts to how to manage lines, veils and at table safety, we discuss how each works and signpost to all the resources you'd ever need. Bring on those festive and new year campaigns!Chapters:(0:00) Intro(2:04) Why use safety tools with our games(8:16) Ensuring fun for all with the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide(16:20) Examining the different types of safety tools(24:00) Pros and cons of different safety tools(38:21) Safety tool resources(56:15) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comlinktr.ee/abovetabe--Featured on the show:The Dungeon Master's GuideEnsuring Fun For All from the Dungeon Master's Guide (free)Tracking Sheets from the Dungeon Master's GuideSafety Tools Explained from TavrnCATS from Patrick O'LearyTTRPG Safety ToolkitSly Flourish Safety ToolsConsent In Gaming from Monte Cook GamesCampaign Safety & Consent Checklist from Optional RuleScript Change RPG Toolbox from Beau Jágr SheldonSafety Tools for Tabletop RPGs from Thomas WeinbergerThe Same Page Tool from Christopher ChinnSafety Tools Explained from Start Playing GamesRPG Safety Toolkit from Evil Hat ProductionsSleepytime Sheep Stuffy from The Griffon's SaddlebagImpenetrable Cuddle Cave Deluxe from Action FictionProject of the Week: Argo-0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether power through sacrifice, a connection with primal life force or gothic vampiric sanguimancy - blood magic runs through much of the fantasy genre. Often forbidden or dangerous, we explore how you can bring blood magic to the table. From safety tools on self-sacrificial mechanics and hemomancy wizards to blood domain clerics and even blood archers, this has everything a bloodthirsty table needs.The content of this episode covers sensitive content including mentions and use of self-harm for in-game magic is a mechanic that can be triggering for some. If you or someone that you know struggles with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or if you or a loved one are experiencing a difficult time, know that you are not alone.Available resources:Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/Suicide Prevention UK https://www.spuk.org.uk/988 lifeline https://988lifeline.org/Shout https://giveusashout.org/Chapters:(0:00) Intro(07.25) The Critical Role Blood Hunter class(13:44) Exploring blood magic in Tal’Dorei Reborn(24:44) Simple homebrew rule for blood magic(28:48) Blood magic class options(58:38) Spell rundown(1:00:00) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetable--Featured on this episode:Blood Hunter from Critical RoleMonsters of Murka: Chromatic Gamut from Bonus ActionTal’Dorei Reborn from Darrington PressTrade Blood for Power with D&D Blood Magic from NerdarchyBlood Magics from DnD Unleashed Blood Domain from DMDaveBlood Archer in Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt from MonkeyDMHemocraft & Bloodmagic from Dungeon BrosThe Bloodmire from The Griffon's SaddlebagBlood Magic Spells resources on the website!Blood Crystal from Loot TavernProject of the Week: Witchfyre A Dark Fantasy RPG--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever mused with other players on what it would be like to play as the bad guys? Well now you can. In this episode Josh & Phil discuss the pitfalls and issues of playing evil, character alignment and intraparty conflict, before serving up solutions. From player options to pick-up-and-play adventures that will scratch that evil itch, listen out for everything you need to conquer the world!Chapters:(0:00) Intro(2:24) Defining evil in D&D and considerations for playing(13:55) What the new Dungeon Master's Guide says about playing evil(20:23) Running better pickpocketing(31:14) Having fun playing the classic evil villain(41:28) Let's start a cult(53:11) Honourable and devious mentions(57:12) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comlinktr.ee/abovetable--Featured on this episode:The Dungeon Master's GuideTessa's Guide to Pickpocketing and Pilfering from Paul T DeanVillainous Champions of the Shadow Keep from William Martin Remarkable Cults & Their Followers from LoresmythGrim Hollow from Ghostfire GamingCorpus Malicious from DRS PublishingThe Dark Archetypes from Nikolas Totief & Alexander KamiBest Subclasses For Evil Character from The GamerTreasury of the Macabre from Legendary GamesOn Being An Evil Character from Matt ColvilleEmbracing Villainy from Alyssa VisscherProject of the Week: Necromancers of Monastis from Brave Alice--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've spent weeks brewing this one up and it's finally here! Our spooky season comes to a close with a potions focused episode. From making them feel more memorable or important in game to playing characters who want to mix up their own concoctions, we chat about everything alchemy and herbalism in this cauldron of an episode.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(3:00) Are we using potions enough in game?(6:40) A quick sidebar on the new Bastion system and downtime(12:30) Crafting and potions with official 2024 rules(20:30) Potion themed player and character options(35:40) Alchemy vs Herbalism(44:36) Potion crafting and brewing sytems(59:26) More potions(1:11:45) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comInstagram - abovetablepodcast--Featured on this episode:The Herbal Journal of Cicely Longbottom from Sarsen GamesAlchemist in Valda's Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand PressCollege of Alchemy from The Griffon's SaddlebagAlchemist's Supplies Breakdown from Dump StatDnD PotionCraft from Legendary ScribesMortar & Pestle from Cubicle 7Potions & Herbalists from Diego Pisa ArtworksAlchemy & Poisoncraft from Cabal of EnchantmentPortable Potion Press in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets from Loot TavernProject of the Week: Xarnon's Codex of Combined Magic from Giants of the North--Music:"Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Magic Item Shop by Bardifyhttps://youtu.be/tpi5qsXm_cM?si=LmLL7VdbsulDseP1Alchemist's Lab by Ambient Method https://youtu.be/wwYwMKufgCo?si=15027bYxxmEszVM2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throwing a hag at your party but limited by Bestow Curse? Playing a crafty witch but bereft of jinxes? We've got you covered. From using cursed items and intricate ritual castings to flinging jinxes and buying hexes, you'll have a fully stocked grimoire of curses after listening to this episode.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(2:04) Adding Curses to your game(12:25) Changing up the Bestow Curse spell(29:38) The Grimoire of Curses(42:48) Hexcrafting - what is it and how does it work(49:53) Class options for working with curses(1:02:35) Expanded cursed items and giving them narrative impact(1:12:48) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comInstagram - abovetablepodcast--Featured on this episode:Bestow Curse Creative Ideas from aldwynriversBad Luck Curses from D&D Unleashed100 Curses from DnDSpeakThe Grimoire of Curses from DMSlashMilando's Guide to Magical Marvels from Eventyr GamesHeretic Prestige Class from D&D UnleashedCursesmith from Kibbles TastyWay of the Hex from Dream Plots13 Terrifying Trinkets from Giants of the NorthXan Rockman's Emporium from AripocklyProject of the Week: Pumpkins & Phantoms from Tales & Taverns--Music:"Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Arctic Wilderness by Bardifyhttps://youtu.be/qD2ahwiPRBk?si=Zj_uzPmL7WCeTEmAMountain Shelter by Michael Ghelfi Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mNs2IdWuZY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a witch without her familiar? Whether you want your own soul-linked dæmon or sassy black cat a la Salem, Find Familiar is a go to spell for many players. Yet it has its limits. From expanded familar options and how to grow your familiar with your character, to the tamer class and even adventuring as a familiar yourself, you'll be familiar with every option by the end of this episode.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(5:00) Official Find Familiar Spell(15:50) Expanding and new Familiar options(32:40) Player options for new Familiar relationships(50:50) Levelling up and earning Familiars(1:01:52) Familiar adventures(1:06:25) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comInstagram - abovetablepodcast--Featured on this episode:Find Familiar Spell 2024Extended 5E Familiars from GreyAcumenThe Fluffy FolioFamiliar Contract from FullAutoArmy30 Familiar options alamo76Alter Familiar from Specs64zTamer Class & Familiars from Loot TavernFamiliar Keeping from DreamfarersBiosmith Artificer Subclass from HumperdinkTheWarlockBond familiar from theinexplicablefuzzDynamic Familiar Leveling from Storm CatDruidic Familiars from Lou-BrewAnimal Accoutrements from AripocklyUnFamiliar from SeltzerFull show notes on abovetable.com--Music:"Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseALCHEMIST'S LAB by Jason Gracehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwYwMKufgCo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.