Shownotes for Dice Chain 4-6 & 7-8

 Aristan (Ironsworn)

Abilities:

• Iron 2

• Edge 2

• Shadow 1

• Wits 1

• Heart 3

Statuses:

• Health: 5/5

• Spirit: 2/5

• Supply: 3/5

• Momentum: 2/10

Ironclad:

When you Endure Harm in a fight, add +2 and take +1 momentum on a hit. Additionally, when you Clash while geared for war, add +1, and when you Compel in a situation where strength of arms is a factor, add +2.

Commander:

You lead a warband with +4 strength. Roll +strength when you command your warband to Face Danger, Secure an Advantage, Compel, or Battle. When you face the negative outcome of any move, you may suffer -1 strength as the cost. When you Make Camp or Sojourn and score a hit, take +1 strength. While at 0 strength, this asset counts as a debility. You may dispatch scouts from your warband to Gather Information or Resupply; if you do, roll +strength. Once you Forge a Bond with your warband,

take +1 momentum on a hit when you leverage a warband ability.

Swordmaster:

If you wield a sword... When you Strike or Clash and burn momentum to improve your result, inflict +2 harm. If the fight continues, add +1 on your next move. When you Clash and score a strong hit, add +1 if you immediately follow with a Strike. When you Swear an Iron Vow by kneeling and grasping your sword’s blade, add +1 and take +1 momentum on a hit. If you let the edge draw blood from your hands, Endure Harm (1 harm) in exchange for an additional +1 momentum on a hit.

Theme  Rise of a Hero · Infraction Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ChLebsTYw

Link 7: 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0.

& Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator.

Some  FX https://www.zapsplat.com

Shownotes for Dice Chain 1 (Links 1-3)

Theme  Rise of a Hero · Infraction Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ChLebsTYw

Some  FX https://www.zapsplat.com

FanExpo 2026

 Thanks so much to the Canadian Podcast Awards for once again inviting me to promote TOTM at this year's FanExpo convention. I had a great time and met loads of wonderful folks.

Odok's Sketchbook

 A while back I put out a call for artists to submit pages of Odok's Sketchbook. I knew that only one or two would make their way into the story but I always thought it would be cool to put out the whole collection after the season ended. So here they are. My sincere thanks to all who participated!

By Christine O

By Dave Rollins

By Jon

By Kukka Hanski

By Lost Ranger

By Moses

By Simon W

By Simon W

By Solist Venture

By Steve Brute

By Steve Brute

By Steve Brute

Shownotes for Episode 65 (FINALE) (S3E65)

Theme  Enchiridion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8NkG3bhIxU

Welcome  148 Barovian Castle https://tabletopaudio.com/

LTO          Scott Buckley Legionnaire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwW0vFUCz

Part 1a Ivan Duch, Magical Forest https://open.spotify.com/track/4P5a7FVCM7jMkbnwyrg7wn?autoplay_ok=1

Some  FX https://www.zapsplat.com

*The Warden's Song was written and produced by Tale of the Manticore with vocal performance by Sienna J

I Went to GEN CON 2026!

Just got back from Gen Con! 

You know, I went with some reservations, wondering if I would really enjoy myself. But I ended up having a fantastic time. The games were good, the spectacle was big, the DnD celebs were everywhere, and the folks were friendly. 

My only criticism is that the event is so expensive that not everyone who wants to go, can go. I spent about $2000 Canadian, all in. Obviously, costs will vary depending on where you come from, how you travel, your lifestyle, etc, etc, but since badges and games both come with a price tag, I think that even if you lived in Indianapolis, you'd still be looking at 4-500 bucks to do all 4 days.

That said, I would definitely recommend going to anyone who can afford it.  It was a very, very good time.  

Here's my top 12 pics from the experience.

At the airport.

Inside Lucasoil Stadium.

Meeting Luke Gygax.

Meeting James Raggi.

Cardhalla!

Meeting Professor Dungeon Master.

Meeting Questing Beast.

Meeting Skid from the GCN.

Hanging with Coop from Myth & Moon.

Meeting Troy Lavallee.

Meeting Trevor Devall.

Winning a copy of Daggerheart!

Shownotes for Episode 64 (S3E64)

Theme  Enchiridion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8NkG3bhIxU

Welcome  148 Barovian Castle https://tabletopaudio.com/

LTO          Scott Buckley Legionnaire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwW0vFUCz

Some  FX https://www.zapsplat.com