Deities & Demigods: Elistraee - The Dungeoncast Ep.406

William and Brian peer once more into the realm of the gods, specifically back into the Elven pantheon of the Forgotten Realms. Learn all about the history, domains, and whims of the Elven Goddess Eilistraee on the final episode of The Dungeoncast!
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The Dungeoncast is a D&D podcast where co-hosts Will and Brian talk about everything Dungeons & Dragons. Everything is up for discussion from Gods and Demon Lords to being a dungeon master and even building characters while keeping the conversational atmosphere lighthearted and friendly. Tune in as they explore the Dragon's Hoard of topics available from #5E, 4E, and all other editions of the world's most popular #ttrpg! Thanks for watching! #dungeonsanddragons

[@notsae66]

The final episode? This isn't a joke? I think I'm gonna be sick, I already miss you. God, this was a gutpunch to wake up to.

[@maninthemirror9732]

A gutpunch for sure, the dynamic between both hosts & their love of DND is infectious! I'm confused as to why the channel is coming to an end, far as DND is concerned this is a fairly successful channel, is there a reason why they're stopping?

[@placeholdername3818]

@@maninthemirror9732 A few weeks back they released a message that said their team encountered a "irreconcilable difference in opinion on how to properly conduct business". Any more detail they chose not to share or at least I couldn't find. I think this seems to be one of those things we will truly never know why. At least we got a few years of this duo before they called it quits.

[@maninthemirror9732]

@@placeholdername3818 Very sad to hear that, here's to hoping the channel could be resurrected one day 🤞 Thanks for letting us know.

[@patrickedger2448]

Eilistraee offers something rare among the pantheon: *Unconditional* love Even many among the good aligned deities have very strict dogma, things you must do to maintain their good graces. Eilistraee straight up still loves Drow who worship Lolth, and wants a better life for them. That is what I think makes Eilistraee so enticing. She even offers help to non Drow once in a while. Eilistraee has always been my favorite deity, simply due to her desire for *all* her "Children" to have better lives.

[@17JosephLC]

Also, you don’t have to be a Drow to worship her! Non-Drow Elves, Humans, and even some Dwarves have come to worship the Dark Dancer.

[@abiggs4828]

Oh wow. This feels like family moving away or something :( I’m really gonna miss you guys. Thank you for the years of making me feel like I’ve been in the room with friends, talking about my favorite stuff.

[@darnell1391]

The final episode... with my most desired topic... thanks guys I love you

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I have to admit that when I realized this was IT, I clicked away, hoping against hope that this was a joke. Alas, it appears not. To you both, your families and friends, to all who joined me in chat, and all those who appreciate what you two have done to make the world a better place: wishing you excellent health, joy, prosperity, and all good things! My sincere thanks.

[@VengefulJarl]

One of the biggest mistakes in the Drizzt novels I feel is that they never introduced Drizzt to the Dark Dancer. She perfectly aligns with him instead of Milekei.

[@WhitneyAllisonGG]

I actually agree. It was my main criticism of Drzzt Do Urban was that. I always thought Drzzt should had been made aware of Eilastraee and it doesn't mean he had to become a follower.

[@sriley4458]

i was so miffed when i read those books and then read her description of " at some point every drow feels her call " meaning Drizzt would have too, I thought maybe it was his connection to Guenhwyvar and if i rememeber some events happen in the book where he goes to the surface drawing him to Mielikki but still. He's not a woman but his class is ranger so it doesn't really matter he wouldn't have needed to be a sword dancer anyway.

[@sriley4458]

she also calls drow to the surface and his whole journey is about leaving the underdark and not being a dick so its too perfect

[@koonfoxmusic1472]

ive heard that this is due to intellectual property disputes between salvatore and ed greenwood. theres people at wizards of the coast who hate the idea of "good drow" and especially a goddess who breaks their mould. or they were being controlling in general with ed greenwoods lore and they had problems... so they pretended she had nothing to do with drizzt. theres a lot of debate with cited references around the interwebs.

[@tylersizemore7795]

I'm fucking sobbing 😭 I've been with you guys since 2015 I've never been able to support the show financially but have always wanted to give back to you guys for the amazing content you've made and the laughter you inspired. Absolutely best of luck to the two of you, and please, for the love of everything, let us know what you jump into next! SHOUT OUT TO DEMOGORGON!!!

[@bstorm8685]

If I don't finish the episode, it's not over for real, right?

[@jacobtyler71]

Im not one to normally comment on videos, but this channel gets my exception Thank you both for the many many years of videos. Youve helped me cope and disassociate during some of the hardest times in my life and it provided reprieve. This channel is the reason my group calls me "Lore Master". Wherever you go, may your rolls be crit, and your adventures many. If you decide to do other content in the future, I will certainly be a supporter.

[@mrSift27]

So TDC is now in the Abyss…. What a poetic ending. I’ll follow you guys anywhere! Thank you guys so much for the countless hours of joy, and can’t wait to see what y’all do next! #SOTD ❤

[@loganfalvo7349]

It's a sad day to say goodbye. Thank you for so much. You've helped me sleep, you've inspired me to sit behind a screen and roll some dice, you've helped me just get by after mom passed. Good luck with all your future adventures

[@OhThatRobin]

Thank you for keeping me company and keeping me informed during chores, exercise, sewing and more. I celebrate how far you have come but it is bittersweet to see it end.

[@sleeper_hit]

You guys streamlined my lore needs for so long. Thanks for everything you did, and wish you the best on your next endeavor.

[@leodouskyron5671]

I heard a little song in the night telling me Eilistraee was being discussed so here I am to enjoy talk of one of my favorite fictional goddesses. (And thanks so much for all the years of fun. Be well guys. )

[@luisaguillon7201]

Damn I already miss you guys and the episode isn't even over

[@bozododge1838]

Thank you all for this video and everything that you have done! Moondancer be with you my boys!

[@timothyhanna6304]

Did realize how attached I’ve been to you guys. This show has been a welcome addition to my life for several years. I distinctly remember binging episode while mowing lawns. You don’t know how much you helped me with writers block (splacht and the boys) and it was off this show that I started my first campaign (which ran for 90 sessions and that I just finished). Thank you guys for everything, for the work, the blood, the sweat, the tears. Thank both of you for the jokes and the lore and a truly underrated campaign that I will definitely binge again because there were many references that I missed. But thank you most of all to Demo Gorgon. Goodbye guys and good luck going forward.

[@HarukanoF20C]

Ohhh mannnn... I am a casual listener and just love everything you guys bring! DnD lore, good companionship, funny non-serious vibes and the music! "Shout out to Demogorgon!" I was not expecting to hear this being the last episode. I'm stunned, in shock actually! Man you guys really got me through so many work days. I'll miss you all and wish you the best on whatever endeavors you both choose to delve into! I'll for sure be going back and watching more episodes!

[@killabammy]

Thank you Brian, thank you William. I will forever be grateful for all your hard work and everything you’ve taught me.

[@brytonbell2422]

Got into the dungeoncast with their original class guides when I was building a wizard. All these years later, sad to see it end. Thanks for all the additions made to my games, from pantheons to salamanders and recently gargoyles, this podcast has helped shape my games! It will be sorely missed.

[@dakotasir9849]

You guys are great, I'm legitimately saddened by this. But you guys have to do what you have to do, I hope things are prosperous in the future, and I'll always be open for a continuation in the future. I was really looking forward to more of Will's lore vids like the one with Zariel!

[@retfavrepally9311]

This is one of the most high quality D&D content I ever got. I had six hours on the road a day & listening to you guys made it fly by

[@keeganperron9204]

I look forward to Whatever you have Coming. I've been watchinng and loving your content for years. Super Quest saga has been my favorite liveplay to listen to! You have helped me prep my sessions by filling me with interesting lore and mythos, the show has made my homebrew a richer place and I will miss your content Greatly. Best Wishes in all your endeavors, ya'll are elite.

[@Baritocity]

The Dungeoncast never failed to change how I perceive monsters, flavorwise, from the recent gargoyle episode to the demon lord of bro-science in a lab coat. Thank you.

[@pancakesyrup817]

I've absolutely loved listening to you guys talk about forgotten realms. I'll miss you guys. Thanks for some great content throughout the years.

[@Dleija13]

I’ve followed you guys since 2019 when I was in a really bad place and the 2 of you gave me a reason to keep going. I love you guys and I hope your futures are great!

[@pehiii236]

You guys have inspired so much in my campaigns, this really broke my heart. Thank you for all you have given, it can't have been easy. Shout out to Demogorgon 🤘

[@Salad_Pickle]

Eilistraee was the semi center of my first character concept. A traveling monk stumbles upon a drow in a ritual, falls in love, blah blah blah, girl dies on her ritual travel to a town, trying to win hearts and change minds. Now on his journey with the party across the countryside, he disguises as a drow once in a blue moon, keeping the ritual going.

[@loganmcgee18]

Damn, and here I've been checking every day and wondering/wishing for a new video... what a fool you were past me... I'll be joining your patreon, and realizing maybe I've been being a POS in other parts of my life not realizing it - if it took your final episode to make me realize I should have been giving back. You'd think it should be the other way around ☹ Thankyou guys and sorry it took me so long..

[@maninthemirror9732]

STILL HARD TO BELIEVE THIS MAN! I'M HOPING EVERYDAY THIS CHANNEL CAN START UP AGAIN, A TRUE YT GEM IS THIS CHANNEL!

[@destonlee2838]

Love you guys, thank you for a rocking run of years exploring our favorite form of fellowship. I happily anticipate rolling initiative with yall one day.

[@Viceroux]

Thanks for many many years of content, guys. Ill be sad to see my favorite trrpg channel close up, but i genuinely hope it leads to many happy days for the both of you!

[@KhanConComedy]

I love this podcast, and I'm gonna miss you guys. I've been listening for years because I love me some lore, and I've tuned in for almost every episode. I'm currently writing a Forgotten Realms campaign, and I will be making heavy use of your guys' podcast, so hopefully, by the end of it, I'll have listened to every episode. I can't tell you how grateful I am that this show exists. I wish you two well, and hope to see you in some other form or fashion somewhere down the road. I'm gonna go listen to another episode, so peace out. ✌️

[@heaiiyasha]

Damn. This really hurts.

[@whydearLordwhy]

Never thought I'd feel this way about a DnD lore show...TDC has always been the safe haven for me, to rest from the day's troubles. It's somehow appropriate that this happens at the very end of summer, and I can only wish that winter will be short and we see more of you guys. Shoutout to Demogorgon!

[@luckyowl6432]

Heartfelt thank you and goodbye 💕😭 Please don't ever take these videos down 🙏

[@MaximumSherman]

You guys got me through some long 3rd hour shifts back in the day. I wish you both a long happy future no matter what you decide to do.

[@Fallenknight1710]

Thanks, dudes. You went out on a banger, gonna miss yall

[@hobojoe9717]

Man, this news was such a gut punch, it felt like it had its own biceps (just like a dragon, obviously). Seriously though, thank you both for the immense amount of time and effort you’ve put into this show. I’m a more recent listener/watcher but I’ve very much enjoyed all the episodes I’ve gone through so far and am sad to see the show come to an end. But I wish you both the best of luck in your future endeavors! Shoutout to Demogorgon, Brian, and Will!

[@FateOfRain]

Aww man my favorite podcast is over… feels bad man… thank you guys so much for the companionship you guys provided me on my daily drives … you made my days so much better… stay awesome guys we will never forget about you…

[@ARreckless14]

What?! This was out of left field guys. I’m sad to hear the news. I thought you were going to do so many more lore videos. None the less, thank you guys for everything. Good luck on your journeys.

[@ithinkillpass9056]

Thank you guys for helping me through some of the hardest times in my life! ❤ I wish you both the best.

[@vi5692]

So many memories of your podcast getting me through boring work shifts. I can’t believe this is the last one…

[@Benjamin-k7c9l]

Brian and William thank-you for the dungeoncast your the best d and c d channel on KZbin I've already watch each episode many times I'm really gonna miss you guys I hope the best for you two peace from maine

[@jakethejax]

Having spent hundreds of hours with you guys watching and even rewatching your many episodes, I can't help but feel like I'm in shock hearing this is the end. And I can only wonder, why? I'll miss you guys but look forward to seeing what you're future projects bring. For one final time, shout out to Demogorgon!! ❤❤❤

[@ForTheLaughingGod]

Good luck boys. Whatever you do next, I hope it goes well. You've given me so much entertainment and knowledge over the years. I hope your slippies are warm and I'll always shout out to Demogorgon 🤘🏻

[@AttaMan]

It only took the final episode for you to finally cover my favorite D&D deity lol Its been great guys. Much luck in all your future endeavors

[@1pieveofKH]

It's been nothing but a pleasure. I wish you success if your future endeavors and can't wait to see what you do.

[@luisaguillon7201]

Well...I watched this like 3 times already and great job as always guys, I hope maybe someday y'all will return to this but for now I wish you luck on whatever road y'all travel, shout out to the dungeoncast the sun never sets so long as these vods live

[@aeoscampaignsetting8489]

😢 we love you Will and Brian, you've influenced across the nation and even the world, the course, flavor and fun of millions of hours of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS, And you did so well keeping your love of the game seperate from the actions of its creators. From the heights of of superquest saga to the low down underdark ( where you shouldnt fart 😉) We love you and we hope you have success in all of your future endeavors. You are loved. I cant wait to see you again my freinds.

[@ManaAddict47]

You guys got me though high school, the pandemic and a lotta hard times. Best wishes to you both and a Shout out to Demogorgon.

[@leroyp2212]

Thank you guys for everything and all the best to both of you in the future!

[@RixMadeen]

Thank you for providing me with hours of lore and distraction from work. From the saga of soapbox Johnny to the demon lord of sick gains, it's been a laugh.

[@theunhumblebard]

Thank you for all the amazing content!! 🖖

[@weslooos]

Thanks guys fore the ver streamlined understadable lore and monster info. You helped me improve my games and help explain certain things to my players. Tis always sad to see good content creators stop, but its better then stopping when things go down hill. Healthy lives to you and your family's. Very happy you keep this up as a resource. shit.. need to get a social to keep track of yall I guess.

[@darnell1391]

You're right about smoothhands

[@webanator]

True legends. I'll miss the dopamine fix you guys gave me every week. Shout out Demogorgon.

[@doom2492]

Cheers y’all, will miss hearing from y’all. Best of luck in whatever y’all do!!

[@Adashing_brawler]

So sad to see you guys go, i just got into you guys this year, learning all I can on the lore to help better my games, i'm one of the few DMs that run campaigns in the forgotten realms with much changes to it as needed to fit my story. Hope everything goes well for you guys, and may your story be told! Shout out to DEMORGORGON!

[@jeffcook360]

I loved this show. Every time they brought up a Genie Jeff, a suggestible Jeff, or a giant Jeff, they were always talking to me. I'll be looking in on the next thing.

[@MidKnightOTC]

I'm more of a fan of her brother. He wants the same thing she does, but without forsaking what he believes to be a Drow's greatest strengths. I'm super sad that this is the last episode, you guys got me into d&d heavy

[@44naya]

I'll take my chance in the final episode to finally ask a question I've had for a while: Let's say that somebody sneaks the cult of Lolth to Sigil (let's say by speaking Lolth's name because that's how she conquers), who would win between her or the Lady of Pain? I know I should've ask this question before, but I never really had the guts to. Now, having said that... I'm really sad to see my favorite D&D Lore show end, but I'm SO grateful to have had the pleasure to watch the episodes as they came out. It was a colossal amount of research, I've learned A LOT and had a lot of fun. You've helped me a lot. Thank you so much, guys.

[@Thedungeoncast]

Nobody can challenge the Lady of Pain and her domain.

[@twil004]

Well that’s a bummer. Felt a bit abrupt but I guess it is what it is. Been listening for years and used the lore in your podcast in my own games. I hope you guys are successful in your next endeavor.

[@Finnichi2]

Quick heads up, Eilistraee is spelled wrong in the thumbnail. But so glad yall are covering her!

[@jstogdill9195]

Thanks guys! Good luck in your future endeavors!

[@cameronpearce5943]

Gonna miss this show, but looking forward to whatever you guys do next publicly or privately. Watch out for magical BPS!!

[@nathanthaxton7492]

One of my favorite deities in DnD ever

[@UilliamNebelHeretic]

Still gives me mad respect for the One Eye, that Grumsh likely hit it, and quit it, cause as an Orc chad deity he knew to pass on more with a crazy Elven lass

[@cameronpearce5943]

Honestly I'm just glad you guys are calling it on your own terms and that their wasn't some kinda behinds the scenes drama, I'll admit I have a ton of parasocial curiosity, but wishing you both the best on whatever you guys work on next, be it together or apart.

[@Feasael]

First found you guys through the Corellon video. Kinda fitting to go out on the Elistraee video. Wish you all the best on your future endeavors

[@thomasrapp992]

Seeing you guys go is sad, but I hope the future holds something better. I found this channel a few years ago and was hooked, going on creature and deity lore benders on whatever interested me then. I got into the Dragonlance setting/novels thanks to Will and I'll miss the occasional Star Wars and Avatar: The Last Airbender references from Brian (side note: Go LA Kings!). Again hope you guys find success with whatever y'all put your efforts towards with a final shoutout to Demogorgon.

[@ChrisJones388]

All the best boys

[@lucasdickson8758]

Lmaoooo, i just started listening yesterday and been binging since

[@ZaiDrizzleDrop]

Oh HELL YEAH! Eillistraee is the goddess I'm the most interested in! I almost don't wanna watch it so I can save it for later! Oh dang I didn't know this was the final episode. Guess I can just go through and watch em all then!

[@arcanerecovery2567]

Callarduran Smoothhands, also known as the Deep Brother, was a neutral gnome deity. He was primarily venerated as the patron of the Underdark-dwelling gnome subrace, the svirfneblin.

[@mls4444]

Aw man, does anyone have details as to why the show is ending? 😢 Thank you, Dungeoncast! I'll always appreciate your succint condensing of insanely complex lore. Big thank you especially for the Asmodeus episode. SHOUTOUT TO DEMOGORGON!!!

[@joshwilliams2330]

WHY im going to miss you guys so much

[@laurenworkout5748]

Noooo! I wa looking forward to the city of brass episode. Love u guys so much. It's been a good run.

[@erikhenriksen2470]

Saddened to hear you guys are calling it quits, but it's understandable. Everything must come to an end some day. Thank you guys for the videoes, the lore, the good vibes, the dick jokes and the good laughs. Best of luck to you guys on every future endavour!

[@cobyhowarth4178]

Two great storytellers.

[@almitrahopkins1873]

To explain her power level with her lack of followers, I had to make Eilistraee the consort of Rilifane Rallathil, the sylvan elf god of stealth, survival and wood elves, who is also a lesser god and one of the few chaotic neutral elven gods. That gives her as many wood elf worshippers as dark elf worshippers, if not more.

[@FellowshipoftheWu]

May you never be swindled by hashbro ever again

[@TexasBlade]

Put this off a bit… had a small hope that something had changed. Going to still hope that y’all get board after a break and come back. I picked up a few D&D podcasts when I finally started playing, but this is the only one that stuck. Guess I’ll have to find a new one now. Y’all have a good one and I’ll keep my eye on socials.

[@Baleful_Revenant]

All of us are in mourning…. Does anyone know why they called it quits?

[@corporeal5980]

Dang, I only just discovered your podcast last month. At least the backlog is still here, I suppose.

[@paulrowe3250]

Have a good time all the time (shout out too demigorgon)

[@sakisaotome6753]

I'm the daughter of the Drow series, Qilué Veladorn, who is one of the seven sisters, makes an important appearance

[@levonleban6252]

Damn I’ll miss yall. Shout out to Demogorgon.

[@najanhoth]

Sad to see you go but glad you ended with d&d's best goddess.

[@PulsatingHyena]

I must have missed it. Why are you guys ending the podcast?

[@xicarus8141]

Commenting cuz I also missed it and would like to know!

[@hobojoe9717]

They didn’t really give a lot of detail. There was an announcement on the Discord server that they decided to stop the show due to “irreconcilable differences between the team.” Not sure if that means between the two of them, or between them and others in the background. Doesn’t seem like there’s any bad blood between the two of them, but the bottom line is that we don’t really know why the show is ending, it just is 😢

[@PulsatingHyena]

@@hobojoe9717 thanks for answering. Such a shame. These guys have helped me immensely throughout the years, in so many ways.

[@michaelbohannon527]

damn guys. i thought the ending it thing was a joke. i'm sure the community could cut down the cocaine budget, if you need the money? All joking aside, why are you ending things here? i don't social media or discord and alot of us here probably don't. it'd be nice to know but i get it if you don't want it broadcast everywhere. seriously, you guys have been a weekly comfort for years. i wish you all the best and i'll be a loyal watcher wherever you land. With a spring in your steps and songs in your hearts, may your glasses always be full and your beds never empty. May God be between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk.

[@firesniperbullet2]

Shout out to demogorgon song in celebration of final too?

[@DmDungeonMaster]

Sh.. shout o-out to demogorgon 😭

[@firesniperbullet2]

Dungeon cast short rest song drop in celebration of the final ?

[@sullivanwarmonk]

The Lady of Pain?

[@ForDaHorde]

Dame this sux big time. So sad. Enjoyed all the content. Such a good team. How do you join their discord.

[@ehlrobbo]

Hey team; I just started listening to your podcast and was *mad engrossed*, though am feeling in the dark about the 'why' you've cut it loose? Am not on Discord, and suspect any further information is on there. Can you make a post outside of Discord why you've closed the doors?

[@Fraser-369]

Figures…I just sub’d a couple of months ago Well, that sucks Good luck, guys!

[@jasonzegestowsky3748]

I’ve been enjoying your content for a few years. Sad to see you guys pack it up ☹️

[@GetReadyforGameNight]

How do I check out the discord for more info on why this was the last episode?

[@hobojoe9717]

Discord is linked in the video description. They really did not say much in there though. Their official statement said it was due to “irreconcilable differences between the team” and that’s all anyone really knows.