The Hero's Die

Episode 52.5 - Munkz Who R Hunkz Finale - Part II

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:10:22 GMT

The gang wanted to fight, so we fight.

Episode 52 - Munkz Who R Hunkz Finale - Part I

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:01:16 GMT

Team Monk heads into Hyrdopon only to find danger and treachery around every corner. In an unprecedented move on behalf of the podcast, we're releasing this episode on two tracks. There was just too much action! What could not be contained in the bounds of a single ep? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 51 - Put Up Your Dukems

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:01:14 GMT

The ship is under assault and our monks find themselves on the front lines to save the ship! Their attackers may be more than they appear as our heroes flex their martial prowess for the first time. Will their monastic abilities prove enough to clear the deck or will the find themselves tossed overboard? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 50 - The Point is Moot

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:24 GMT

Our hero's set out from the Cassomir, an un-tall city at the mouth of the Sellen River. They get to know their fellow passengers a little better, and in true Cailean fashion, they Party. Find out the player's innermost desires this week on The Hero's die!

Episode 49 - Hot Angry Tears

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:55 GMT

Buckle up as the efforts to get Dettris home take center stage. Ahn-Druk's call for aid is answered as Monsignor Bert takes over his dear friend's care. Will the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirits come through? Will Dettris make it home safely? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 48 - A Working Lunch

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:00:52 GMT

Our heroes arrive in Escadar, home turf of their nemesis, Mistress Dusklight. But first, they need to get clearance from the City Watch to set up and perform. Could anything go wrong? Will they let Svend out of their sight? Find out how these two questions are linked this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 47 - Ahn Druk On Social Engineering

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:55 GMT

Our heroes tie up some loose ends as they depart the Erran Tower and head back to Abberton. The team swing by all their favorite haunts in an effort to leave the town, if not better, then certainly different than they found it. Will Ahn-Druk's plan to take control of the local government come to fruition? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 46 - 'Kash Rules Everything Around Me

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:01:05 GMT

Our heroes find themselves once again depending on the Professor's silver tongue and fluency with lives as they work to free Dettris. Will they talk their way past what can only be the final boss of book one? Could Sam live with himself if he let them escape? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

*Spoiler Alert: Events late in the The Return of the King are referenced, in case you're still working your way through that one.

Episode 45 - No Ooze is Good Ooze

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:58 GMT

Alternate Title: Ooze You can Use. Our heroes begin the episode perilously cubed up. With the Professor fully submerged, the rest of the party works to free him before he completely dissolves. A keen edged gong makes another appearance, how? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 44 - GongGate

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:14:23 GMT

Our heroes do battle with a couple nasty oozes who, among their many immunities, appear to be impervious to gongs! Salty players abound as our GM pushes the limits of arbitrary tyranny! Will they survive? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 43 - A Hundo

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:45 GMT

Our heroes continue their battle of the heart. Emotions are high and interpersonal discord rears its head as the party leans on the horse's EQ to bring about balance. Find out what all of this nonsense means this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 42 - It's Centrifugal Motion

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:01:20 GMT

Everyone learns a little more about Ahn-Druk this week as our heroes' rescue operation take a slight detour. Flirtplomacy takes center stage as agonizing small talk reminds us what TTRPG-ers mean when they say they've got game. Enjoy this weeks episode of The Hero's Die!

Episode 41 - For Whom the Gong Bongs

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:01:21 GMT

Our heroes find themselves unable to stop the bonging of the gong. Ahn Druk appreciates it's meditative properties as the party wonders just what the bong will bring. Are there more powerful Xulgaths? Is it just an unending sea of minions? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 40 - Soup Not Stew

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:59 GMT

Our heroes charge heedlessly into combat as enemies enter their sights. Do they have fresh tactics for these new foes? Ben's certainly got something cookin'! Here what they've got in store this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 39 - Cannonball Ron

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:01:38 GMT

Our heroes get a good night's sleep and awake to a profound sense of well-being and deep belief in pacificism. Will constructive conflict and emotionally driven discourse take the wheel at long last? Not a chance! See where reckless disregard for sentient life takes the party this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 38 - Ether Or

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:01:44 GMT

Our heroes continue their exploration of the Erran Tower and find a tremendous amount of guano. Their insatiable appetite bat poop finally appeased, the crew is set upon by creatures appearing out of thin air (or flying through it??) Will their mettle prove enough? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 37 - They Don't Like Pinacosaurus

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:57 GMT

Our heroes do battle with the beloved pets of the Erran Tower. Large and armored, will the pinacosauruses succeed where their devoted trainer failed? Will Eugene attempt animal empathy? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 36 - One Fang to Rule Them All

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:00:32 GMT

Our heroes' cooking scheme appears to have slid them out of the frying pan and into the fire. Will they catch this hot potato? Will their collective goose get cooked? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 35 - Hot Beef

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:27 GMT

Our heroes enter the Erran Tower under an elaborate, if paper-thin, ruse. Ever keeping their GM on his toes, they pursue a new strategy of pacifism and lies. Will the Xulgath's see through the deception? Will they be blinded by their lust for spice? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 34 - You Spin Me Right Ron

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:30:31 GMT

Our heroes tangle with some stinky lizard people on their journey to the Erran Tower. Will they overcome the defenses of this simple hunting party? Are they grossly overpowered? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 33 - Shoptimize

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:22 GMT

Our heroes tie up some loose ends as they think on what's next. A quick weaponomics lesson from Will sees a remarkable display of thrift before the team heads back into the wild! Will the Professor overcome his sickness? Will Sam remember Pruana's voice in time? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 32 - Ghoul Me Once

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:32 GMT

Our heroes face what we can only hope are their final foes in the monastery. The GM seems intent on throwing every baddie in the place at them, and it's true, I was because you know what?? We're too easy on heroes these days. You want to walk by that boarded up door to the crypt? Fine, but there are consequences. In this case, it's more bad guys at the end of The Big Fight. No free XP at The Hero's Die!

Episode 31 - The Air and Water Show

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:28 GMT

Our heroes continue to battle villains and their surroundings in this next installment of The Soul of the Hermitage. Critical fails abound as these knuckleheads flop all over the map in what must have been a blissful session for their remorseless gamemaster. Will they find a way through? Will Sam contain his delight? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 30 - The Big Door

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:36 GMT

Our heroes find some respite in the kitchen. They also find booze and The Professor decides now is the time to unveil his penchant for booze and sensitivity to the word halfling. Will Ahn-Druk keep his cool? Will the Tolkien estate ever listen to our podcast? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 29 - Meet Me in the Trap, It's Ghoulin' Down

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:28 GMT

People congregate in the kitchen, as with house parties so too with monsters. Our heroes' scullery woes persist as their players scramble to find Knowledge Chairs on their character sheets. Will they get the door closed? Will their plan go off without a hitch? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 28 - Throw Horba from the Train

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:26 GMT

Our heroes invade the monastery's kitchen while Ben finds his childhood memories under similar assault. Will the cook get the better of them? What is cooking? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 27 - Cat in a Hot, Black Poof

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:18:20 GMT

Smoky cats demand our heroes' attention as their commitment to animal rights continues to fracture during this eventful afternoon at the zoo. Surprising no one, our players had some odd peccadillos as children. Find out just what these little freaks got into this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 26 - Deft Leopard

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:30 GMT

In this spooktacular episode, our heroes delve into the shadows and continue their bloody path through a subterranean zoo. Will they pay the price for their hubris? How many animals can there possibly be? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 25 - Bad Wolf on the Rise

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:02:07 GMT

This week our players have a lot to say about museums while our heroes fix their deadly attention on several cuddly critters. Will their efforts win the day? Do we bypass the morally fraught history of museums and the role they've played in perpetuating a colonial world view? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 24 - Night at the Zooseum

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:01:42 GMT

Our heroes peruse the hermitage library in search of clues. Their instincts, alongside the completionist tendencies of certain players, lead them well beyond the bounds of their gamemaster's session prep. What will they run into? Will their streak of perfect mechanical play come to an end? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 23 - On Literacy

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:02:20 GMT

Our heroes quest deeper into the halls of the Hermitage of Blessed Lightning. With uncharacteristic forethought, they explore every dormitory with exacting precision and riveting calm. Find out what lies behind door number three this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 22 - Bed Boys Bed Boys

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:01:46 GMT

Our heroes push their moral reasoning to the limit as they consider the destruction of a nice bed. Will the room's occupants get wise to their intrusion? Or will the gamemaster suspend reality in favor of role play once again. Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 21 - Absolutely Floored

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:01:30 GMT

Our heroes push further into the hermitage and encounter a wonderful mosaic. Will their attention stay with the intricate, inlaid design, or the bloodthirsty creatures standing upon it? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 20 - Will to Power and Whatnot

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:01:32 GMT

Our heroes explore the antechambers of the Hermitage of Blessed Lightning and find a likeminded individual with sociopathic levels of empathy. Will they see the darker aspects of their natures reflected in this poor soul and resolve to do better? Or just more grist for the mill? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 19 - Frog and Toad Aren't Friends

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:34 GMT

Our heroes arrive at the Hermitage of Blessed Lightning hot on the heels of Abberton's gumptious mayor. With utter disregard for his well-being, they proceed with unprecedented thoughtfulness and caution. Will they arrive in time? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 18 - Stomp Stomp Pugwamp

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:45 GMT

Our heroes discover what lies within the crypt of Abberton's oldest cemetery. Will they show mercy? Or will they embrace the familiar comfort of violent reactivity in the face of the unknown? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 17 - Potato Tots

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:32 GMT

In their efforts to gather information, our heroes attempt to behave like decent people for several sentences in a row. Will they achieve the impossible or once again descend into mockery and browbeating? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 16 - Verm Food

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:01:01 GMT

In their most dangerous outing yet, our heroes continue to find their circus careers poor preparation for the bloodthirsty challenges of this trifling backwater. Will they defeat the despicable vermleks or become their next meal? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 15 - The Font and the Vault

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:01:24 GMT

Once again our heroes face the question of whether or not to help someone in need. A baptismal font and deep-seated distrust of NPC's stand in their way. Will they open the vault? Will Marty the unpopular roustabout be returned to his body? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 14 - Rules as Ritten

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:59 GMT

Our heroes find themselves fighting for their lives in Goldenlaws Church. With their backs against the wall, our players reach deep inside themselves to withstand the barrage of mockery spewing forth from their GM. Will the team survive? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 13 - For Petey's Sake!

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:01:08 GMT

Our heroes face off against a merciless bird in pursuit of their favorite roustabout and also Marty. Will their flesh turn to stone? Will they hassle and disrespect well-meaning NPC's? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Bed, Bath and Beyond the Pale

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:01:34 GMT

Our heroes are toe to toe with rivals from their old circus. Are they up to the challenge? Will they fall flat in front of the entire town? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 11 - Mephit-Stop-Oh-Please!

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:01:01 GMT

Our heroes test their mettle against elemental tricksters as they fight to save innocent lives! Will their efforts carry the day? Does the Professor even care? Is there a blooper at the end of the ep? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 10 - Pasta Safety

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:01:01 GMT

Our heroes are faced with their toughest challenge yet, a social encounter! Will their attempts at charm and Eugene's mixology be enough to warm the heart of Pruana Two-Punch? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 9 - Pumpkin Spice

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:01:13 GMT

In this episode, our heroes tackle the age old adventuring questions, is this fight necessary? And, are we looting innocent civilians? Some might say the answers are clearly No and Yes. Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 8 - Buzz Fight Clear

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:01:37 GMT

Our heroes set out for the Hawfton Mill to investigate the disappearance of Abberton's foremost millers. Will they follow through on their initial plan and torch the place once bees are detected? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 7 - To Sleep, Perchance

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:01:33 GMT

Our intrepid heroes finally get to rest after what can only be described as a Big Day. The morning brings news of suspicious happenings in Abberton as the players partake in the time honored tradition of bullying NPC's. Will they come to the town's aid? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 6 - Dance Dance Resolution

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:32 GMT

In the most momentous episode yet, our hero's uncover the source of the circus's woes. Will they all survive? Or will this show finally live up to its name? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 5 - Snake in the Grass

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:43 GMT

Our heroes find more than they bargained for as their search leads them into one precarious situation after another. Do the answers they seek lie beyond the bounds of their camp? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Episode 4 - An Investigation

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:02:15 GMT

With the performance complete, our heroes turn their attention to the unfortunate events that beset their company backstage. Their search for clues reveals danger around every corner. Who can be trusted! Find out this week on The Hero's Die.

Episode 3 - A Show to Remember

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:01:21 GMT

Our intrepid heroes test their might against rowdy audience members as the circus finale isn’t quite what they planned. The gloves come off as our players are pushed to the edge in what some are calling, “the most appalling display of ineptitude in a generation.” Will they pull it off and restore order in the eyes of Abberton’s best and brightest? Find out in Episode 3 of The Hero’s Die!

Episode 2 - Let's Put on a Show

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:01:21 GMT

In the first session of the Extinction Curse proper, our heroes step into the spotlight as the Circus of Wayward Wonders performs for the first time! While the crowd pours in, tragedy strikes and mishaps dog their every step. Will they manage to tame the chaos and entertain the good people of Abberton or will their fledgling circus fold before it even begins? Find out in Episode 2 of The Hero’s Die!

Episode 1 - Session 0

Wed, 24 May 2023 01:09:33 GMT

In Session 0, we meet our heroes as Myron “Thunder” Stendhal recruits them to his daring plan to flee Mistress Dusklight’s Celestial Menagerie. These hushed, late-night conversations launch our party into the Extinction Curse adventure path. Get to know the players and their characters as they plan their bold escape!