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A fantasy-comedy storytelling podcast inspired by tabletop roleplaying games. This mostly-improvised adventure employs immersive sound design and original score to tell humorous, compelling and entertaining fictional stories.
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A brief explanation of what The Tabletop Tales is all about! If you don't have much experience with tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, want to hear some background info on our characters, or are interested in learning about what goes into making this podcast unique and immersive, we encourage you to listen to this episode before diving into our story. So pull up a chair! Welcome to The Tabletop Tales.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetabletoptales)
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The Quest for The Best Song begins in the mystical world of Harbourne, just off the coast of the land of Valengaard. Two unlikely heroes, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly, find themselves locked in the brig of a slaving boat. The two strangers must work together in order to escape the sinister ship, but a far greater journey looms on their horizon. Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 1: The Brawl on the Sea.Support the show
The quest continues in the fishing town of Oakshire. Our heroes, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly, find the docks of the town unusually empty and soon learn of several peculiar events that have left the town in fear: the king frozen solid in his throne, wicked creatures breaking into homes, and children disappearing in the night. What haunting mysteries will Glonk and Willub uncover as they embark on their quest? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 2: The Curse of Oakshire.Support the show
Deep in the Ominous Pass just outside the town of Oakshire, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly have volunteered to investigate the recent kidnappings that have been taking place in Oakshire, and now find themselves in a haunted old tower known as Sisters' Redoubt. As Willub develops a deeper connection with his new companion, Sandra the bear, and Glonk struggles to stomach the gruesome tasks ahead of them... will the duo be able to solve the tower's riddles and find the missing children of Oakshire? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 3: The Battle of Sisters' Redoubt.Support the show
Our heroes, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly, return to the town of Oakshire after the fierce battle of Sisters' Redoubt. With the Magpie Hags now eliminated, the curse that once plagued the humble fishing town has been lifted. The streets are full of joyful townsfolk who no longer fear for their lives, and the King has been released from his strange magical paralysis... but a far greater evil threatens to consume the land of Valengaard. It seems that Willub and Glonk's quest is only just beginning. Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 4: The Saviors of Oakshire.Support the show
With the events of Oakshire behind them, our two heroes, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly, embark on their new quest to find the three ancient instruments of the gods and stop the Giant Frost Mage's evil schemes. Their journey begins as they make the long trek to the infamous town of Dagger's Edge, where they hope to find a way to reach the Perilous Spire and meet the Seven Sages, who may be able to help locate these mystical musical instruments. However, as you can most likely guess, the long road will be far from uneventful for Willub and Glonk. Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 5: The Road to Dagger's Edge.Support the show
After an eventful trek from Oakshire, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly, arrive at the morally questionable town of Dagger's Edge and attempt to learn more about The Seven Sages of the Perilous Spire. As Willub looks for a map of the region and Glonk searches for an experienced guide to lead them through the dangerous mines of Myne Mountain, The Giant Frost Mage's evil schemes advance. Will our two heroes be able to reach the Sages and find the three Dietic Instruments before it's too late? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 6: The Town of Thieves.Support the show
Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly awaken in the secret hideout of their guide, Vias Silvertongue, hidden in the Myne Mountains. Our heroes, along with their new companion, continue their climb up the mountain toward the entrance of the Myne Mine, hauling with them a mysterious chest with unknown contents locked magically within. The mine has been out of operation for some time now, but it appears a gang of scoundrels has begun to use the tunnels as a base for their nefarious schemes. What dangers will Willub, Glonk and Vias have to face in order to pass through the Myne Mine and finally reach the Seven Sages of the Perilous Spire to begin their true quest? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 7: The Mountains of Myne.Support the show
After defeating the last of the crooked scoundrels who had been using the Myne Mine as a base of operations for their sinister plans, Glonk Dawkins and Willub Willowbelly, along with Vias Silvertongue, the mysterious chest, and a freed Dragonborn prisoner descend into the chasm at the heart of the mine. This chasm has been converted into some sort of throne room, and the only way to finally reach the Perilous Spire is by going through it... But it appears that our heroes aren't the only ones who want to claim the dietic instruments of the prophecy. What final obstacles await Glonk and Willub in the depths of the Myne Mine? Will the Seven Sages be able to aid them on their quest when they arrive at the Spire? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 8: The Drum of The Hero.Support the show
After activating an ancient relic known as the Timestone, Willub and Glonk unintentionally summoned two peculiar individuals to the Perilous Spire. But where did these strangers come from? This movement takes place 1,000 years before Willub and Glonk's adventure began... as Crispin Whisper'yx, an old, but lively banjo-wielding dragonborn, meets Seth, an angsty angel with featherless wings and a broken halo. The unlikely duo is recruited to help defend the town of Woodshire from a horde of giant spiders. Will Crispin and Seth have what it takes to exterminate these vicious pests? And how is all of this connected to Willub and Glonk's quest nearly a millennium later? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 9: The Dragon and The Angel.Support the show
Crispin Whisper'yx and Seth continue their adventure set 1,000 years before Willub and Glonk's story began. The dragonborn and the angel, along with a cleric named Archibald Dawkins, make their way into a spider-infested cave in search of an ancient relic known as the Timestone. However, the Timestone is in the possession of an evil corrupted Spider Queen, and she will not give it up easily. Will Crispin and Seth rise to the challenge and save the halfling town of Woodshire from a spidery doom? And how is all of this connected to Willub and Glonk's quest nearly a millennium later? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 10: The Lair of the Spider Queen.Support the show
1In this Tabletop Talk, our score team talks about what goes into making original music for The Tabletop Tales. From picking instruments to composing melodies for specific characters, places and scenes, Chris Chaput and John Fuszner discuss their entire process and favorite musical moments from story so far. Collections 1 & 2 of the Official TTT Score are available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music now!Support the show
Crispin Whisper'yx and Seth conclude the final chapter of their adventure set 1,000 years before Willub and Glonk's story began. The dragonborn and the angel (along with an elderly cleric named Archibald) must take down the corrupted spider queen, Matilda Webb, in order to retrieve an ancient magical relic known as The Timestone. However, Matilda will not give up the source of her power without a fight. Will Crispin and Seth find the strength to defeat the brood-mother? And once they've taken the timestone, will they be able to harness its power for the good of Harbourne? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 11: The Prophecy of the Four Heroes.Support the show
With all four heroes of the prophecy united at last, the Quest for The Best Song truly begins. Together, Glonk, Willub, Crispin and Seth travel to the desert city of Al-Kamorth in search of the second of the three legendary Deitic Instruments, the Recorder of Souls. Will the new party learn how to work together, or will the union of these four "heroes" unleash chaos? Perhaps a healthy amount of both? Either way, the desert sands hold many secrets... and our budding adventurers are not the only ones who seek to wield the Recorder of Souls. Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 12: The Sands of Al-Kamorth.Support the show
The four heroes of the prophecy continue their quest in pursuit of the second Deitic Instrument, The Recorder of Souls. Together, Glonk, Willub, Crispin and Seth venture into the ominous Temple Blaque, which is rumored to be home to a Vampire Lord named Raphael Blaque, but the temple is not what it appears. Will the party be able to navigate the magical labyrinth of puzzles, creatures and perils that lie within in order to reach the Altar Room and retrieve the Recorder to fulfill the ancient prophecy? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 13: The Secrets of Temple Blaque.Support the show
Our heroes journey deeper into the heart of Temple Blaque, where they must face their strongest foe yet... The Vampire Lord, Raphael Blaque. If this ghoulish wielder of dark magic is defeated, nothing will stand between the adventurers and the second Deitic Instrument of the great prophecy. But will Glonk, Willub, Crispin and Seth be able to summon the strength and cooperation required to defeat their first real foe as a full party? Will they retrieve the Recorder of Souls? And if they do--where will they travel next? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 14: The Recorder of Souls.Support the show
Glonk, Willub, Crispin and Seth watch an interesting performance in the royal city of King's Point. After meeting the legendary poet known as Sir William Shakesrapier, who decides to join them on their next adventure, the party gets a new lead: the Ivory Idol, a magical key that unlocks the Ancient Temple, lies at the bottom of the Storm-Ridden Sea. This key is vital to the Quest for The Best Song, so the four heroes and their new companion decide to set out into the dangerous waters in search of this treasure. Will they be able to locate the sunken Ivory Idol? What awaits them within the hurricane raging in the Storm-Ridden Sea? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 15: The Poet in King's Point.Support the show
In this Tabletop Talk, our team talks about what goes into designing the various sounds of The Tabletop Tales. From creating unique character-specific sound effects to recording dozens of voices to populate a crowded tavern, Kyle McCann and Chris Chaput discuss their entire process and favorite sound-designed moments from the story so far. Pull up a chair and talk with us at the tabletop!Support the show
After surviving the Storm-Ridden Sea, the four heroes arrive in the ancient city of Merlantis along with their new companion and liability, Sir William Shakesrapier. As the party continues their search for the Ivory Idol, a magical key that is rumored to unlock the Ancient Temple, they find themselves exploring the ruins of an old Merfolk holy site known as Aquarock Temple. Will Crispin, Seth, Willub and Glonk be able to find a way to the sea floor and locate the sunken Ivory Idol? What dangers await them within the mysterious Aquarock Temple? And what stupid chaos will they inevitably stir up in the local taverns? Join us on this adventure in The Quest for the Best Song, Movement 16: The City in The Storm.Support the show
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