Shadows of Drakkenheim Episode 12: Those Who Remain

[@DungeonDudes]

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[@kelb76]

This is the best crew on KZbin

[@DungeonDudes]

Thank you!

[@hbrhodes1s]

They are definitely engaging me!

[@smdursoii]

Without a doubt!

[@McGeeInNB]

Everytime I see Joe's cat I think "there's Bruce!". Keep it up - I love your games.

[@captainthorrek262]

I love how Monty never calls it a mind slayer, even though everyone knows. It gives "the creature" a little more of a sinister air about it, than just calling it by name.

[@redcapetimetraveler7688]

it's "Mind-Flayers"not "slayer" ( if you want to do some lore's research) however the nuance is not very optimistic ;=) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYrGaYpsbc-febs kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGOaoJRpiN10m9E and you're right by keeping it blurry , Monty maintains it creepy.

[@captainthorrek262]

@@redcapetimetraveler7688 gotta love autocorrect, dontcha? It was either go with that or Illithid, but I was afraid of whatever nightmare autocorrect would make of that name.

[@redcapetimetraveler7688]

@@captainthorrek262 , hahahaha ;=) "autocorrect" still less deadly than "politicallycorrect" xD

[@Maninawig]

I love how he's done this through season 1 as well. It lead me to a lot of interesting finds until I found the beast he was basing the Drakenheim creatures from (like gibbering mouther)

[@watchface6836]

@@redcapetimetraveler7688 nothing is as deadly as politically correct. One case of it can break a group forever.

[@michaelc6921]

rewatching this.. just noticed that the flamekeepers while under the influence were followers of the fallen fire, but after are back to traditional Alerian flame....hmmm interesting... Monty's level of detail always amazes me. lol

[@ShadowsOfEssence]

To me it has seemed like Monty has been pushing the Ilirians as not as bad as the players view. In campaign 1, I would have sided with them over the Academy any day.

[@dblczx6819]

New/Restated rules: 14: Do what is right. 28: Rules maketh the man. 37: Take the blame when it is yours to take. 46*: Always look for another entrance. (Wrath's addendum: if there's no door, make one.) All told, 3 new rules and one restated. Also, Bruce appears at 1:52:00. This is his 3rd? appearance so far. He's so precious.

[@chewygad7899]

So many KZbinrs are so edited and over the top. I really appreciate these down to earth humons. I bet they are very good people.

[@akhistotle]

The high charisma Warlock: Your brother never mentioned you! LOL Love Wrath so much

[@fpicotte]

2:38:28 "Studded leather doesn't actually exist" Yes!! This!! Historical accuracy!!! OMG Monty you're my favourite! (To which I would reply: "But what about dragons?!" I'm sure you'll get the reference)

[@jessegitchell8114]

MACHICOLATIONS!!!!!!! YAH!

[@EyeOfMagnus4E201]

Swords!!!

[@xaviercarmona4439]

A few pieces of brigandine would be dope instead!

[@davidjarkeld2333]

Shame he doesn't know what a Gambeson is though ...

[@ShadowsOfEssence]

​@David Jarkeld actually in the earlier episode he let Rudi sleep in her gambison so she had some armor when they were attacked as opposed to being unarmored

[@MrCrotzer]

I love the juxtaposition of Joe's fighter and his warlock. Well played! The whole crew is genuine and fun! I'm churning through the episodes on youtube and podcast depending on what I'm up to at the time.

[@arlem525]

I *love* the Lovecraft homages so far. The Color out of Space and the Dunwich Horror, and now a hint of The Shadow over Innsmouth. Late to the party but here for the dessert!

[@electric_eclectic]

I can tell Monty's drawing inspiration from the elves and Elder Races of the Witcher series, nice!

[@ledhyper4282]

+10 History points to Monty for making studded leather armor non existnt in the Drakken universe. You guys are the best

[@tpaul2409]

Why is studded leather anachronistic?

[@gnashmelllow]

@@tpaul2409 It never really existed. As the studs offer effectively zero protection. Brigandine is the closest armour to it in reality.

[@redqueen8816]

@@gnashmelllow while playing D&D I doubt reality is in most people's minds TBF

[@jakubguziur7522]

@@redqueen8816 There are groups that aim for some realism in fantasy. It bugs them when something that is not magical or supernatural still works without any logic behind it just because it's fantasy. For example, studded leather armor probably evolved from misinterpreting the brigandine, where the studs are actually holding metal plates underneath the leather. The leather is there to give form to the armor, not to provide defensive layer. The plates are worn under the leather to make it harder for enemy to discern where the gap between the plates is. This means that "studded leather" would be a medium armor and would have higher AC. And it wouldn't be called leather armor.

[@generalrendar7290]

Shadiversity fan?

[@Thesaltywhale]

Shitty day at work a beer and a little dnd makes it all go away

[@Tricrosis]

I cast good day for a year on you. For the duration of the spell you will continue to have nothing but good days. And on the last day of the year something good will happen. Peace be with you. BY THE LIGHT OF THE LOOM!

[@TheyCallMeCarg]

I was actually surprised he went with a mind flayer for the big bad. I was totally prepared for an aboleth, given the setting and the whole "town full of thralls" thing.

[@reachwbar]

"Achtungwald".... Caution-wood? DANGER FOREST? Really, Monty? xD love it

[@mkay6915]

There are many german Words on the Map in Westemar

[@beebarkhouse9632]

Holy shit how did I not notice this

[@rcschmidt668]

Possibly... Heywood?

[@Klaital1]

Isn't it Attentionwood?

[@mkay6915]

You can translate Achtung with caution or attention, both are correct

[@benjamindavies4960]

They say pregnancy gives you a glow, but Jill is practically luminescent!

[@mis3161]

awww thanks :)

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

baby casts daylight 🥰 it's a success!

[@darev2335]

@@mis3161 didn't realize you were pregnant! (I know this is late lol. I'm trying to catch up) congrats Jill!

[@ziggiezaggie]

And I thought Wrath had just cast a light spell on her 😆 And congratulations Jill!!🥳 Now you have your own little familiar

[@mishiara5499]

she is the female warlock from a few episodes ago!

[@euansmith3699]

It is great to see a guest appearance from Bruce on his Shelf of Ultimate Evil.

[@neerGdyahS]

"Studded leather doesn't actually exist." God bless you Monty. My table uses the term "reinforced light armor"

[@Zack-uw4jk]

I didn't think fridays could get any better... and then the dungeon dudes started dropping their DnD sessions on fridays

[@haos806]

2:31:17 "i think we should all be open to potentials of our minds being changed" this has a incredibly scary double meaning

[@thatindiandude4602]

An open m8nd is a fortress unguarded.

[@devin5201]

Is anyone else having trouble with audio quality? The audio seems more... radio-ish I'm gonna say but it might be on my end.

[@adamalton2436]

Thanks for posting this, it helps keep me sane amidst the real world terrors we are facing.

[@jasondean88888]

If only 3 month ago You knew what 3 month from now you would be watching.

[@adamalton2436]

Yes! Thank you for calling out studded leather btw!

[@Ramperdos]

I'm marathoning these episodes to get ready for season 3. I've already had multiple meals during these spicy combats, does wonders for my appetite!

[@jessiedutton4472]

Never got into watching DND until I started watching y’all! Newer to the game and I’ve gotten lots of RP tips and general info of what I can do more in the game. Glad I found your channel thanks for the guidance and tips!

[@Ryquard1]

"The people of Aschaffen like to keep things in the family" i died at this statement

[@robertb6889]

I mean I had to listen to it a couple times to not hear it pronounce as a** shafting…

[@jackjo-lp]

As a german I somehow like how they pronounce "Todesfeld". Translated into english the name of this town would be something like "Field of Death"

[@zeroxssir492]

Anyone else miss Joe’s mohawk?

[@jefferyoneill1]

His Joehawk, if you will

[@ericgonzales419]

Honestly? Nah, it was pretty busted. I'm okay with Joe's messy hair styles as is

[@kallebuchholz2156]

Rudi is more hesitant to break a pretty window then to kill a villager.

[@ericgonzales419]

If I were playing Wrath, I would have cast a spell to shatter all of the windows and absolutely turn the environmental tide against the eldritch horrors. Monty would have probably found a way to counter it, but as soon as he hinted that sunlight upset the enemies the D&D player in me lost it trying to manifest that into happening

[@legendarydigitize2523]

1:49:12 The golden clutch save from certain death Freaking saved by 1

[@BlackShadow1991]

There was a really clutch saving throw in there and I am glad the PC made it o_O Another great session, Dudes!

[@playlandlocal7849]

Foreshadow over Innsmouth? Great episode.

[@thatindiandude4602]

One of my favorite short stories. The audio book by mike Bennett here on KZbin I go back to again and again.

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

Sounds like something is fishy in that town.

[@mikecarson7769]

57:30 - was anyone else waiting for the possibility of ducks at the pond?

[@achimsinn7782]

I always heard Todesfeld as Todd's feld... Todesfeld is German and means Death Field which could hint towards a graveyard or a battlefield. So idk if their stay there would be more pleasant than the one ins Schafsburg (meaning sheep tower)

[@devonsmith9519]

Todd's Field better not be filled with Skyrim Plants... Such a thing be horrifying and best destroyed for the sake of the known world.

[@Subcomandante73]

Love me some Drakkenheim, but I got a fever and the only prescription is more 'monster of the week'.

[@lauramcmillan9592]

I was just thinking about the DD MOTW episodes earlier today-they’re what introduced me to that system and now I’m in a forthcoming MOTW podcast. Would love to see more from this crew!

[@nextmedalgaming830]

When they came back fro break I saw the cat behind Joe and instantly went Bruce!!

[@mal2ksc]

There are two cats. Bruce is the smaller black one with the short hair.

[@lukesingleton6238]

Just joined your patreon and discord. It’s awesome and I can’t wait to talk to you all! It was very welcoming.

[@DungeonDudes]

Welcome aboard!

[@psoren423]

He said, “Keep it in the family” and the i died of laughter.

[@aricitrin2629]

You guys are amazing I've watched all your episodes of untold tales and dungeons of Drakenheim and I am here now. However one thing has been driving me crazy for months now, I need to know, the puzzle in dungeons of Drakenheim with the glasses...... Was the answer to drink from an empty glass, this has been on my mind for literally months. This me shouting into the void hoping Monty hears my prayers for forbidden knowledge.

[@DungeonDudes]

You’ve got the right idea. The answer is simply “nothing”.

[@aricitrin2629]

@@DungeonDudes omg! I can rest now thank you dungeon dudes. Seriously though I got into d and d during the pandemic and started DMing for my friends with no actual experience. You guys got me through it to a point were I feel confident writing my own stuff thanks for everything you do!

[@renaissancepress247]

They forgot to tell them that the Delerium fell in other smaller chunks. That's where some of the delerium is coming from. This direction on the trade of delirium is something else entirely

[@petrus9067]

Stil like 25% on the episode but i do want them to make more connections with the stuff from tierhaven. The flying jellyfish (like the mindflayer or water monster) at thr cave, Horace and the shard of delirium etc

[@dainslatton9877]

Hi Dungeon Dudes. Monty, if you see this, I'd love to know what you used to make that nice map of Westemar. Also your Drakkenheim map was great too.

[@gamers_channel]

I work too much to be able to find new friends to play DnD with. I recently moved to Las Vegas. The ppl here are not friendly lol. But i watch all of these guys' videos

[@bluebird3281]

Try Fantasy Grounds online for D&D. Makes it a lot easier to find groups and games.

[@gamers_channel]

I watch on KZbin but, you should consider putting these on Spotify as well. I listen to my podcasts there. But i download all your KZbin videos. You guys are the best DnD channel out there

[@DungeonDudes]

Dungeons of Drakkenheim and Shadows of Drakkenheim are both available on most major podcast platforms, including Spotify. Just search "drakkenheim"

[@gamers_channel]

@@DungeonDudes oh snap i will for sure. Thanx

[@elementzero3379]

I'm an historical arms and armor enthusiast who has educated and converted his players over time. We mostly use the mechanics of the armor chart, but cut the chaff and change the names and descriptions. The only significant mechanical deviation we made is that Heavy Armor has a +1 Max Dex Bonus. This puts proper respect on full plate harness, and moves heavy armor clear of light and medium armors.

[@darktrent182]

As someone who was born in a military hospital in Aschaffenburg back when there were two Germanies, it amuses me that Aschaffen and Schaffburg are two different cities. Also, I'm really worried that Aschaffen is Innsmouth....

[@AndrewHecker85]

Like Buda and Pest!

[@zaroc91]

I can’t look at Jill for too long. Her gaze pierces my soul. We are unworthy.

[@marcusyallow1758]

Funny to see the rogue be the moral compass of the party

[@DeeperWithDiego]

I enjoyed your adventure very much. I'll be listening to you guys more often. Thank you.

[@martiansoon9092]

When there is no door make a door. Yea, within one of my campaigns there were a indestructable, magic resistant and unpickable door, but there were still walls, floor and ceiling to go through... That's a good rule.

[@alexanderbglass]

Ashafin Look? Anything like Innsmouth??

[@gregoryrussellakainfinitet6682]

I haven't seen a custom distance scale used for travel before and I have used Roll20 for idk 4-5 years. Great idea, I'll look into how to do that.

[@Sirfinchyyy]

Wilhelm did get the best weed from the looks of it.

[@commentary4298]

Did wrath’s fingers ever get re-attached?

[@commentary4298]

Dungeon Dudes anything??

[@jessegitchell8114]

Seriously though. I need to know

[@petrgraf5923]

@@jessegitchell8114 Watch the next episode :) you will see

[@ziggiezaggie]

I was drinking coffee with Monty says "you know ,keeping it in the family" 😆😂🤣

[@emophobe]

Shout out to the podcast listeners 🙌

[@paulmccaffrey2985]

Isn't the beast an Intellect Devourer? Four legs and a brain?

[@theorycrafters7281]

These Characters are so flushed out and I love it

[@sanjuancb]

Still catching up. Q on previous episodes. Was the Beholder expected to be killed or was the plan for the crew to flee all along? Was it leveled to be a reasonable foe for the party?

[@brunofranchini]

Hey Dudes is there a world map or regional map available? I got Lenore's Trinkets but as I keep watching the show I think the map of the city alone will not suffice! We want MOAR!

[@dragonborne3277]

Wrath, I can see Bruce behind you cleaning up after eating the brains.

[@SP-ik6cc]

2:34:35 a wild bruce appears

[@anthonyhinton-west9944]

46.30 how many entrances do you need? A rogue and a secret entrance? Some days, you awesome people kill me!

[@doomguidemorgan3481]

One more than the foe expects

[@cristianhalexysyanezreyes6014]

I have to say, I really like the merchant woman, she was charmingly cunning.

[@GaryBoyles342]

I am wondering if any multiclassing will happen?

[@mikecarson7769]

2:35:12 - Bruce goes to take short or long rest?

[@euansmith3699]

Catnaps.

[@isaacs1052]

Big 'shadow over Innsmouth' vibes.

[@zaroc91]

And the Ring of Power has a will of its own…

[@martiansoon9092]

Blocking light? Light sensitive creatures inside? Similar to vampires or any other light sensitive chaotic creatures?

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Someone remind me if there is Are there any backgrounds related to ronin? Because wilhelm kinda acts like one

[@leslierobinson8724]

Excellent show per usual. Take care, til next time all.

[@Lord_lost13]

I love you guys. Please tell rudi she is the best well all of you are the best a Monty thanks for the tips you give it has helped me be a better dm

[@mis3161]

Thank you!! 😊

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@mis3161 No, thank you for playing so wonderfully 😀

[@shawnodea5129]

Let it be on record that the people of Ashhaffen like to keep it in the family 🤣

[@bartconnolly6104]

Look at BRUCE THE CAT immiadetly after break behind Wrath! Doing a 100 per cent on the shelf im bruce i dont care😉

[@TheCBC1984]

2:35:20 mini Bruce!

[@Observer31]

fantastic episode, well done

[@Maninawig]

I can't wait to hear about the horses! But will Joe wear his wig again?

[@DungeonDudes]

Not while he has his headphones sadly.

[@Maninawig]

@@DungeonDudes thought that might be the case. I remember Joe seemed super into dressing up. Sigh, well, I can't complain as everyone is putting out just as much awesome.

[@LlorDrei]

Just curious... Was the Shaftburg segment based on Cthulhu, for obvious reasons, or Glaaki from "The Inhabitant of the Lake" who infected people, turning them into zombie worshippers in return for otherworldly enlightenment.

[@superj1010]

Verona von Baden with the DRIP

[@matthewgedeon5882]

Jills voice occasionally sounds like Shirley Temple in that accent.

[@Ares686]

Are the dusk wardens gonna "Pete a dead horse" for good luck ?

[@akumasstorytime3910]

"I kick the torso"

[@legendarydigitize2523]

I wonder in the future Will jill have enough time at all once her baby is born?

[@jasondean88888]

The baby's character sheet should be pretty basic....I mean, it IS a baby. She should be able to run both with no problem.

[@lordfeish1927]

Any combat encounter: happens Monty: *b l o o d i e d*

[@primordial-chaos00]

So I’m guessing drows and eladrin are rare to see compared to high elves like sun or moon elves in the westemar, woods elves maybe are common in westemar as well

[@dirmusloner7963]

Is Wilhelm trying to trust the seller of delirium instead of the buyer that first met in the campaign?

[@ShadowsOfEssence]

Waiting for Wrath to remember he is missing fingers...

[@davidjarkeld2333]

The nave of a church is not at the back

[@MrBiloxifireman]

Yes yes yes. 😜 2:02:35. I know its harder when you're not in person but you need to try not to interrupt the DM he's got great stories to tell. Good episode 👏 👌

[@warlock_juliusgaming833]

The story is the interaction between players and DM narrative. For it to succeed, the DM also needs to know when to yield, especially in a conversive portion of the story.

[@elementzero3379]

Wilhelm always sounds like he's running for office. 😄 His words, his awkward cadence, all of it sounds like satire. I believe he's actually sincere, but wouldn't believe anyone in real life who so ridiculously pandered to any and every audience.

[@jordanwolfe607]

Gonna visit Devil's Reef soon? I'm hype

[@thomasmorrison17]

Joe..how many cats do you have? Did Bruce get a brother?

[@TheGoldCrow]

I love how they all the players are so afraid and desperately trying to not meta game knowledge of how dangerous those Intellect Devourers are if they fail that INT saving throw.

[@michaelj4729]

Wow someone had a haircut

[@dominicspagnol8765]

love you guys

[@GoldfishEmpire]

44:26

[@Lord_lost13]

And yes yes yes

[@x-rayactual4770]

If Aschaffen? (Aschhafen as in ash harbor?) isn't populated by fishy looking people I'm disappointed in Monties Lovecraft referencing xD

[@datjatv3838]

Guys honestly, is it me or is there like a siren of some sort in every video? Are you guys okay? Do you need help? Blink 5 times in short succession if you need help guys!

[@DungeonDudes]

We all live in Toronto, near major streets, there are sirens all the time everywhere. Sadly it’s unavoidable.

[@datjatv3838]

Its alright guys dont worry, ill pay attention in next video to see if you are fine :) nah just kidding, i just noticed it, but it doesnt bother me or anything :)

[@wilesjc0]

I think I like Wrath, Rudi, and Wilhelm better than Veo Pluto and Sebastian. It almost feels more natural for the cast to play them. I could be entirely wrong however.

[@churrojoe9330]

the fucking unappetizing porridge