Shadows of Drakkenheim Episode 14 - Depths of Drannsmund

MONSTERS OF DRAKKENHEIM is 300+ pages of eldritch horror inspired monsters for 5e by the Dungeon Dudes! Coming to Kickstarter March 26th, 2024: www.kickstarte... Finally reaching Drannsmund, our heroes commune with River where they reap the benefits of a new forge and are tasked with a murky investigation.
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[@DungeonDudes]

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[@seymourfields3613]

"Three parties have died on this job. I'll enlist my brother!". Perfectly describes siblings in an Italian family LMAO

[@joseacevedo8314]

Giant rats in the sewer, rampant pollution, longshoremen pressured to work in dangerous conditions? I just realized Drakkonheim is in New Jersey!!

[@Axiom_Link]

Hahahahah fantastic. Thank you for that connection.

[@talongreenlee7704]

I love that Kyle’s hand giving a thumbs up is now a canonical character

[@ratman505]

I'm absolutely making it a magic item in my next campaign

[@talongreenlee7704]

Immort4lFr0sty maybe the hand of vecna can’t stop giving you a thumbs up?

[@seymourfields3613]

Yes yes yes

[@ryanjackson9735]

‘Everyone knows Kyles hand’ 😂 I think that was a brilliant touch. ❤️

[@captmutt6939]

I love the fact that Rudi actually has a wallet with the pictures! It's those little touches that make this such a great show. Thank you Jill for doing that extra bit for us.

[@mis3161]

Glad you like it!!!! :D

[@joseacevedo8314]

In a land without photography Rudi whips out the wallet with 10 wallet size pictures(drawings?) of her kids!! Maybe Mr. Whittaker is an artist? Awesome touch, Jill!

[@mis3161]

Jose Acevedo definitely drawings

[@kelb76]

These are some of the most active players. They pay attention and participate no matter who is speaking or what is being said.

[@eliasvernieri]

"i repeat, a walking fish, attacking talking rats"

[@eliasvernieri]

i admire Kelly "WTF" reactions..

[@bartconnolly6104]

The sewer map makes me think "look out for invisible cubes of jelly"

[@laschicvalisca2481]

RATLINGS HAVE RETURNED, YES YES YES!!!

[@alexanderbglass]

Imagine the ending of Dungeons if Drankkenforce had acted this way when they first met ratlings...

[@haos806]

i'm 40 minutes into the episode and kelly show so much emotion, i don't know how to put it in words but it transcends what game is like, it feels real, it IS real. you guys are fantastic and deserve all the praise you get!

[@sylvnfox]

@Joe, you need to change the name of "hunger of Hadar" to "Hunger of Bruce!"

[@bautistapappolla2726]

we will never forget the fate of the poor bleep blop :(

[@lauramcmillan9592]

Long will Spwish live in my heart.

[@tiarnano8878]

I wasnt expecting a Ratling v Fishperson turf war, when I clicked on this episode. But I am here for it.

[@Klaital1]

Man I am so jealous of Monty for being able to do all those amazing accents.

[@MageLeaderInc]

I just wish I could play a game with him as the DM

[@chinozerus667]

As a German I love the butchering of the pronunciations 😂

[@yonasshinigami4956]

Same hahaha

[@Tusitala1967]

As a Southerner in the US, I've heard worse accents. :-) I nearly fell out of my seat laughing when Rudi told a guy "I'm gonna kick you down the nearest well.".

[@andreahardee2956]

Same, but I'm American. I think Monty learned big words the same way I did - from a book. Audiobooks have been very helpful these past few years.

[@WolfCry791]

@@yonasshinigami4956 Same! Her accent is actually really close to a Georgian one...like shockingly close at times

[@professorgrimm4602]

Tbh, I didn't even get that most place names were German. The way Monty pronounces them, it sounds completely different. Only after seeing a map with the names written down, did I understand "Leuchten", "Todesfeld", etc.

[@jessegitchell8114]

This season really doubled down on the horror and the humor. Much love guys, much love.

[@captainthorrek262]

Oh my Gods, they killed Kenneth!

[@DungeonDudes]

Finally! Someone caught it.

[@ethancheney4371]

You bastards!

[@Axiom_Link]

Omg how did I NOT realize this?! I’m realllllly good at suspending disbelief, so I wasn’t even thinking about the fact that the victims Eric, Kenneth, Stanley, and Kyle are all from Southpark.

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

@@Axiom_Link OMG!!

[@generalrendar7290]

You're the 4th group... That made me laugh, but it also adds weight to how dangerous the delirium infection is. Top notch world building!

[@animainega8511]

Thank you Kyle for your hand. Now that's twice you have been in the series

[@aloy8484]

2:00:02 Honestly I haven't counted how often I listenend to this. Someone should give Monty an Oscar for his beast acting

[@samburchard9921]

This is great. I always loved the fishfolk. It was a shame that they were forgotten by Drakkenforce, but I am excited to see this thread resolved.

[@EriolDiethel]

I recently move away from home for taking a job, this show is like if a part of my home came with me. Thank you so much guys!

[@azurewolf606]

That moment we killed most of the town was amazing lol

[@Nomadic813]

Hey! I used that sewer map in my campaign that was inspired by dungeons of drakkenheim! Full circle haha

[@mrmanifesto]

You folks make my job a lot better. I love to listen to regular nerds like me, playing a great game! I like that you pay attention to the rules (not like some other games...), always keeps things moving forward but still take time for RP. Keep it coming dudes!

[@melmn2002]

"Ya sure, you betcha, dont'cha know...gonna have some hotdish at the potluck." -->Is definitely a thing I have said unironically as a Minnesotan.

[@dyykaacovers]

Ditto

[@MageLeaderInc]

I've used all those here in Michigan

[@DarkXMobius]

Joe's shout out after the break definitely counts as an inspiring speech! Everybody gains temporary hit points.

[@NegatveSpace]

I love the character names so much. I wish I could come up with great names even close to that! Really enjoy your show and your content!

[@jeremywang5754]

Shadows of Drakkenheim: episode 14 - revenge of the rat prince

[@euansmith3699]

Kelly's got his coiffeur back, I see. I loved Joe's, "What wave are we?" question :D Amethyst Academy Tutor, "Lesson One: Don't put your fingers in there... Wrath, don't put your... Oh, never mind." A temple to Dagon? :D :D :D It's beginning to look a lot like Innsmouth; everywhere I go.

[@zeik27]

"Don't put your fingers in there" with a portal spitting out the fingers would be a great tshirt.

[@joseacevedo8314]

Monty great NPC roleplay once again. I see a thumbs up t-shirt in my future! Monty having way to much fun this episode.

[@hairlessape4863]

I wonder what the new Lord Commander would think of Bruce.. they would eat the entire kitchen pantry 😂

[@Behemoth9030]

The Irish accent is fucking brilliant 🤣 and yes I caught that Princess Bride reference!

[@mikecarson7769]

Another good episode - - fun and instructive for DMs and Players, how you maintain the innovation and add layers of complexity - - and respect to Kyle for the special contribution

[@nightflame69]

:-P if you took a shot everytime monty said uh or umm.. you would pass out from all the shots within a few episodes :-D

[@CPA1535]

The world building is amazing. Great job guys.

[@DungeonDudes]

Thank you!

[@aaronhutchinson8911]

Monty: These rodents are truly of unusual size. Nice. Willhelm should've said 'I don't think that they exist. '

[@liquefiedpork]

Loving the South Park reference. I'm trying to catch up to current episodes.....soooo good. Latest backer without a group. Love your guys story telling .

[@kellywilliam3708]

I love this series, and all of you, so very much, ty for all you do!

[@JohnPyrich]

I was expecting someone to respond to Wilhelm’s comment about rumors of rats being as big as a duck with “this is way bigger than ducks!”

[@couryrussell7653]

2:35:30 I fucking love when Monty breaks character 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@esgeir9499]

The fishfolk always sound so sad and anxious lol, I love it

[@JJSeattle]

In the lab all by me lonesome....good times for D&D.

[@seanpanick6555]

For the first time ever, I’m caught up on a Drakkenheim campaign! Thanks for helping me get through lockdown!

[@nightflame69]

i still cant get over how good monty is with different voices. he said river had 3-4 prior groups, hopefully drakenforce is still alive and kickin. :-P hehe noodles! -snickers lots-

[@DBebeful]

It was great to see Hunger of Hadar spell in action. Warlock is often associated only with the Eldritch blast, while there are many more hidden in the class. It was a pleasure to see that a well-positioned spell ended the fight at one fell swoop! It was also cool when Rudi couldn't move anymore and threw her handaxes into the rat. And of course, the comment from Kyle’s hand - that’s how someone becomes a legend!

[@Pixaley]

Comments so far in this one: 1. Every time I have to pause the video, Monty looks like he's about to tell his younger self, Harry Potter in Philosopher's Stone, that his hamster is deceased OR, like his father, William Riker, just got command of his own ship. My brain is constantly confused with how you look like both characters simultaneously. 2. #JusticeForCaydin (or however you spelled it) - poor lil duder just wanted to do a good job!! 3. I haven't mentioned it yet in this one, so here's my obligatory YOU ARE ALL FREAKIN AWESOME AND I AM LOVING THIS STORYLINE!! Have a lovely day.

[@MrCoryinnocence]

Rip Mcgurg, mwipwip, spwish and wishwash. You will be remembered forever for your sacrifice!

[@quitegoodlife]

Monty giving his best Bill Cosby impression for the fish man.

[@Tebow-1337]

Wrath is such a funny character XD Rudy: how can we help you? Wilhelm: what have you been doing down here? Wrath: ILL FEED YOU TO BRUCE Side note: PRIESTESS COOKIE

[@flyingcrocodile422]

Thank you for brightening my Friday! Been waiting for the new episode!

[@chrishutchins9384]

Pretty sure around 2:04 Bruce was thinking "Food fight!"

[@ZeroJ]

Finished dungeons of drakkenheim earlier this year. Now catching up on Shadows! My favorite game to listen to

[@Lord_lost13]

Hello love you guys hope you all are safe you are the best to watch

[@simeonmcadams3450]

The Chungus that hilarious!!

[@MageLeaderInc]

So in drakkenheim as Pluto joe had low charisma and was one of the most charismatic. In this series he has high charisma and yet he is the least charismatic.

[@darktrent182]

Monty's on fire with all the references.

[@euchiron]

1:43:00 Happiness is a warm fishnet

[@fiveyen]

Really really nice job on the sewer maps Monty!

[@teddyrosania8937]

Whenever Joe casts Hunger of Hadar centered on Bruce I just picture Goose from Captain Marvel

[@brandonkeiser5849]

Love the Austin powers reference

[@martiansoon9092]

Agree. Thy mental status has gone nuts.

[@walth5409]

Bet the water chuggers are turning into merfolk or something....Like buffy.

[@aaschmit]

Monty went full Jimmy Stewart and it was beautiful!

[@martiansoon9092]

You may even wonder if River send this group, and specially his brother, to die on her mission... It was that difficult for random group from a small village. Matters of her own or plots inside the academy. Being family ties inside a council may have something to do with it.

[@OzzyM]

Chunga and Chumber... The only thing going through my mind is Chumbawamba.

[@walth5409]

Kelly: IS this the way of things(Really, dude?) Monty: Yes! (yup)

[@jaycater131]

Double (maybe Triple) victory! 1 Another amazing episode from you guys, well done! AND 5 Oct 20, 2 I've finally caught up and can say I've seen everything! 3 Possibly the beginnings of the same outcome for a tertiary Drakkenheim party, this time the Fish folk! Can't wait for this weeks episode, keep up the good work all!

[@thomasmorrison17]

The fish people remind me of the Murlocs from WOW

[@tress4726]

Did "Cookie" give it away?

[@couryrussell7653]

1:34:00 that whole Monty monologue was fantastic 😂😂

[@GaryBoyles342]

The first description of the city reminds me of the Eagle song: In the city. And with the next episode, I hope a jar is found...

[@blakdragon2202]

I may be late with my posts but I am enjoying this RP. I am trying to catch up. I have a ways to go. Love how you all play. You have a chemistry with each other that makes the play seem more dimensional than just flat characters. The emotional aspects are great. Keep up the great play.

[@Sol-mr1lv]

Drakkenforce allied with the ratlings, and now the Duskwardens might ally with the fishpeople against the ratlings...

[@MageLeaderInc]

Then the fish people become worse than the ratlings lol

[@Estarfigam]

Wilhelm's middle name is really Scream

[@roarkegriffon5657]

Enjoying this very much!

[@duncanmiddleton1170]

Nice schrödinger quote lol

[@rcschmidt668]

What a great way to start the weekend!

[@Zenchi89]

Nobody's gonna talk about the Austin powers reference in this episode

[@gamers_channel]

Yaaaayy its Friday!

[@KnicKnac]

Episode 13 wasn't uploaded to Spotify for these campaign. Hopefully someone catches that. It goes 1-12 then 14

[@bartconnolly6104]

@1:50 i was waiting for "maybe the rats here are MUCH BIGGER THAN DUCKS" 😉

[@chinozerus667]

Yay more Drakkenheim!

[@BlackShadow1991]

That was yet another great episode :D I also like tokens for some of the effects, like the field of eldricht tentacles :>

[@exomancer3632]

Very Upton Sinclair's The Jungle vibe in this one.

[@PerpetualBass]

Rudi is the Crit Commander

[@sarahclaasen4317]

Oh my God! They killed Kenny!

[@BronzeRivet]

Kelly is the only one who held a straight face when Monty named the rat monsters.

[@SpriteAndSmite]

He did NOT just name one of the rats fuccing chungus 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bartconnolly6104]

Im guessing those fish folk are peaceful and civilized BUT they are also delicious!

[@dokt4h4ze66]

Giant Rodent? Capybara Moment

[@rothgartheviking858]

Ring of spell storing is a big deal for a warlock

[@logancuster8035]

They are here! Yes yes yes!

[@bartconnolly6104]

The mapping and covid alternatives seem to be knitting very well

[@spydrmn89]

" everyone can recognize Kyle's hand" 😂😂😂

[@marcusyallow1758]

Wrath as the afterthought from river.

[@smdursoii]

Hilarious how Rudy is so unnecessarily mistrustful of the Silver Order, but no problem trusting monster fish.

[@devonsmith9519]

Silver Order are Zealous Blind Extremists that would cut down their own child if it meant serving their ideals. Rudi favours the middle road unless directly threatened, typically. If there is a way to come to an accord, even if forceful, it will likely be taken. So, yeah. Fish Monster or not, while Rudi is equally a hardliner, Rudi also has a more considerable middle margin - due to life experience, role, and family. While conversely, Silver Order is an extreme Ally/Enemy approach, with a militaristic view and mentality. Slap religion in there, and you got a hot mess.

[@jefferyoneill1]

Nice Goldmember reference