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Hengistbury faces a deadly midnight raid.

The adventurers face the champion of Yeenoghu.

Hunting the mysterious beast menacing the hills of Holdenshire.

Your favorite disreputable tiefling, Mercury, is back to provide a summary of PodCast Party: To Slay a Dragon Part 1.

We return to Holdenshire to face haunted castles, the madness of a faerie queen, the lost secrets of dwarven ruins, and the greatest threat of all: the dreaded dragon Cirothe, ruler of Skull Mountain and tyrant of The Desolation.

In preparation for the debut of To Slay a Dragon on October 16, the trickster priest Mercury helpfully summarizes Memories of Holdenshire.

The gates of the Bleeding Citadel open – what secrets lie within?

The adventurers battle the mind flayer at the door of the Bleeding Citadel.

The adventurers search the Scab, and an old foe reaches out to Ofelia.

History of D&D computer games, and the smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3.

The adventurers finally learn the location of the Sword of Zariel.

The adventurers try to free an demon to distract a devil.

The adventurers battle three of their most dangerous archenemies.

The adventurers confront the death knight Olanthius in the Crypt of the Hellriders – but is he friend or foe?

A look back at the modern classic Lost Mine of Phandelver, the 2014 D&D 5E Starter Set adventure, and a look ahead to its revival this year.

The adventurers settle up with the emissary of Mephistopheles – and set out in search of the Bleeding Citadel.

The adventurers attempt to dam the River Styx at the behest of Mephistopheles.

The adventurers bargain with an agent of Mephistopheles.

Discussing D&D in the pandemic era – how Covid-19 changed the game.

The adventurers journey to the Mirror of Mephistar.

The adventurers reach the obelisk and perform a strange ritual.

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War. In Episode 59, the adventures discover the Pit of Shummrath. Some music andContinue reading “Descent into Avernus Episode 59: Baazit”

A Themberchaud-sized episode to discuss the latest D&D & TTRPG news

Hylan decides the fate of the Dragon Orb.

The adventurers explore the infernal pleasures and perils of the Wandering Emporium.

The adventurers search an infernal marketplace in their hunt for the Sword of Zariel.

How can D&D play a role in therapy?

The adventurers try to escape from Lilxori’s devils and their war machines across the blasted plains of Avernus.

The adventurers battle the mysterious cambion Lilxori and her infernal biker gang.

Who is Uldrak. and can his blood save us?

Tal is joined by Matt, Rachel S., Deborah, and Luke to discuss predictions and hopes for D&D and the TTRPG space in 2023.

The strangers must survive a final confrontation with the kalkoi cult who stole their memories and killed their friend.

Mordenkainen shares secrets of Avernus.

The four strangers finally track the mysterious cult to its headquarters – but will they arrive too late to save Belton Freedew?

Tal is joined by the entire crew from PodCast Party: Descent into Avernus to answer listener questions about year two of the show. Happy holidays!

Will the strangers get their memories back in time for the Summer Festival? More may depend on it than they realize.

The adventurers battle the most deadly fiend they’ve ever encountered.

The adventurers explore the town of Hengistbury, hoping to unravel the mystery of their missing memories.

Tal gets together with a group of players from one of Cast Party’s professionally-DMed D&D campaigns to discuss their experiences playing Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden.

The adventurers face Haruman, herald of Zariel.

Wanted for crimes they can’t remember committing, four strangers make a desperate bid to escape the city of Northminster in a stolen wagon.

The adventurers scour Haruman’s Hill for Zariel’s sword.

After learning that they’re wanted criminals, the adventurers are obliged to act the part if they want to avoid arrest for crimes they can’t remember committing.

Lulu’s dreams reveal deadly secrets about Zariel, her sword, and the Hellriders.

A new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing.

An Avernian warlord is attacking Fort Knucklebone.

Tal is joined by Matt Gordon and Rachel Tamarin to discuss one of our favorite D&D 5E adventures, Curse of Strahd!

The adventurers attempt to kill Mad Maggie, rescue her mechanic, and escape Fort Knucklebone.

Tal is joined by EN Publishing Business Manager Jessica Hancock to discuss Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition

The adventurers take a leap of faith to escape the city of Elturel

The adventurers plan their escape from Elturel, and bid farewell to loyal friends.

The latest Dungeons & Dragons news, including One D&D, Unearthed Arcana: Character Origins, Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen, and D&D Japan.

Can our heroes free Ulder Ravengard from the Helm of Torm’s Sight?

A troubled night in the catacombs under High Hall Cathedral.

An all-star panel of women discuss their experiences with Dungeons & Dragons.

The adventurers attempt to bring a stricken Ulder Ravengard to High Hall Cathedral.

Gideon Lightward isn’t going to let our heroes just walk away from the Grand Cemetery.

Tal is joined by professional Dungeon Masters Matt Gordon and Rachel Savicki to answer your questions about professional dungeon mastery.

The adventurers discover the source of the demon invasion in Elturel’s Grand Cemetery.

The adventurers explore the Grand Cemetery’s chapel in their search for Ulder Ravengard.

The adventurers scour the Grand Cemetery in search of Ulder Ravengard.

Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo’s and Mordenkainen’s de-listed on DNDBeyond, counterspell, Madness, changes to races and monsters, Spelljammer confirmed, and more!

The adventurers meet Sister Pherria Jynks and her band of survivors below High Hall Cathedral.

The adventurers descend into the catacombs below High Hall Cathedral in their search for survivors.

Tal is joined by Dungeon Master’s Guild creators Sebastian Yue, Steve “Jaspor” Orr, Joe Raso, and Rachel Savicki. We have lots of advice for new creators who are getting started with developing and publishing their original content on Dungeon Master’s Guild. We discuss playtesting, editing, content choices, sourcing art and maps, marketing and much more.Continue reading “Power Word Talk: April 2022”

The adventurers search for survivors and battle fiends in High Hall Cathedral

The adventurers reach High Hall Cathedral – but is it the safe haven they hoped for?

Tal and Matt are joined by Andy Cannistra, Luke McCormick, and Rachel Savicki to discuss Dungeons & Dragons and kids.

The adventurers are caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse as they desperately try to escort a group of refugees to High Hall Cathedral.

The adventurers brave a deadly crossing of Torm’s Blade Bridge.

In a episode that is sadly abbreviated by technical difficulties, Tal is joined by Amy, Rachel, Other Rachel, Kristen, and Deborah to discuss the latest Dungeons & Dragons news.

The adventurers try to survive their first hours in Avernus.

The adventurers go to hell.

Cast Party’s monthly chat show has arrived in your feed! Tal and Matt discuss the latest Dungeons & Dragons news, and what we expect, and would like, to see for D&D in 2022 and beyond.

The adventurers fight to defend Little One, and consider a one-way trip to hell.

The adventurers are offered a fiendish bargain.

We answer questions from each other and the listeners about the first 26 episodes of PodCast Party: Descent into Avernus.

We take a break from Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus for a year-end two-shot! THROUGH THE DEVIL’S VEINS is written and DMed by Tal Aviezer with regular players Andy and Rachel joined by special guests Amy Frey and Abby Wilde!

PodCast Party takes a break from Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus for a year-end two-shot! THROUGH THE DEVIL’S VEINS is written and DMed by Tal Aviezer with regular players Andy Cannistra and Rachel Tamarin joined by special guests Amy Frey and Abby Wilde! Some music and sound effects in this episode are courtesy of Syrinscape,Continue reading “Holiday Special: Through The Devil’s Veins 1 of 2”

Sylvira Savikas opens the infernal puzzle box and reveals its secrets.

The adventurers arrive at Candlekeep and decide the fate of Corbin’s sister.

Corbin’s past catches up with him, violently.

The road from Baldur’s Gate leads south to Candlekeep, and a sage who can help unravel the secrets of the puzzle box.

The adventurers prepare to leave their home city of Baldur’s Gate, and we finally learn what really happened to Doctor Holk Thinster at Cliffgate Hospital.

In the aftermath of the battle of Vanthampur Villa, the adventurers plan an escape from Baldur’s Gate.

A climactic battle rages beneath Vanthampur Villa to determine the fate of Baldur’s Gate.

The adventurers finally come face-to-face with Duke Thalamra Vanthampur, architect of the plot to drag the city of Baldur’s Gate into hell.

The adventurers finally come face-to-face with Thavius Kreeg. Is he the savior of Baldur’s Gate – or its destroyer?

The adventurers face infernal foes in the tunnels below Vanthampur Villa.

In episode 16, the adventurers come face-to-face with Thurstwell Vanthampur and meet the Vanthampur’s very usual house pet.

The adventurers infiltrate Vanthampur Villa in a desperate attempt to save Baldur’s Gate from a one-way trip to hell.

The adventurers pick up the pieces (literally) of their disastrous interview with Amrick Vanthampur – and meet a mysterious survivor from Elturel.

The adventurers confront Amrick Vanthampur at the Low Lantern to learn what he knows about the crisis facing Baldur’s Gate.

In episode 12, the adventurers follow the trail of the Vanthampur conspiracy to the lair of their erstwhile benefactor.

Hylan, Ofelia, and Corbin discover secrets, and keep a few of their own.

The adventurers have escaped the Dungeon of the Dead Three – but was the raid a set up from the start?

Mortlock Vanthampur explains what’s really going on in the Dungeon of the Dead Three – and the role his family has played.

Beneath the streets of Baldur’s Gate, the adventurers face the loss of one of their own.

The adventurers approach the heart of the Dungeon of the Dead Three – but the mission takes a desperate and deadly turn.

In Episode 6, the adventurers fight their way through the Dungeon of the Dead Three. Initiative sound effect by Humanoide9000 (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuisHumanoide.) Used under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War. In Episode 5, the adventurers continue their raid on the Dungeon of the Dead Three. Initiative sound effect by Humanoide9000
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Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War. In Episode 4, the adventurers explore a secret temple hidden in the sewers below Baldur’s Gate.

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War. In episode 3, the adventurers continue their investigation into the cult of the Dead Three. But first they must survive a deadly fight with pirates at the Elfsong Tavern.

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War. In episode 2, the adventurers arrive at Elfsong Tavern to question a spy named Tarina about the cult of the Dead Three. But surprises both supernatural and extremely physical await.

Our adventure begins in the corrupt city of Baldur’s Gate.