How to Use Geography to Tell a Story in TTRPGs

Update: 2025-06-16

Description

Geography isn’t just a backdrop—it’s one of the most powerful storytelling tools in your worldbuilding toolkit. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian explores how terrain, climate, and natural landmarks can shape kingdoms, conflict, culture, and narrative flow.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

How different landscapes influence society and adventure

How to use terrain for emotional storytelling and campaign arcs

Tools and questions to make your maps meaningful—not just pretty

🗺️ Want bonus map prompts and region generators? Grab them on Patreon:

https://beacons.ai/thebeardednerd

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How to Use Geography to Tell a Story in TTRPGs

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How to Use Geography to Tell a Story in TTRPGs

Brian

How to Use Geography to Tell a Story in TTRPGs