Shadows of Drakkenheim Episode 20: Douse with Flames

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[@DungeonDudes]

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[@magnuschristiansen7941]

grats kinda want too by it

[@dhiltbruner]

No mustache demon. Cant justify it.

[@euchiron]

Coolest depiction of phase spiders. Parallel realities flickering in and out of existence. Love it. Edit: 1:13:12 "Yes, Bruce. When he's asleep." I love Wrath and Bruce

[@neillindgren8992]

It’s a good thing River was there to cast water breathing. Thanks River! 😄

[@ryanjohnson7245]

This was seriously inspired. Totally stealing this.

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

The elves fled their homeworld because it was terraformed by delirium and the mutations made it unliveable. The first elves set up these watch stations to keep an eye out and make sure it didn't happen again. The delirium is alive and is acting like a Tyranid invasion converting everything in its path into more of itself, sowing chaos and despoilment. The elves witnessed this on other worlds, but over time have forgotten their vigil. This is my theory.

[@alexanderfeoktistov6826]

Monty is every DM that agonizes about balanced encounters, worries he's going to TPK the party, only to watch his plans go up in flames (pun intended). Bravo y'all!

[@cdwarrior6582]

Not all of them go up in flames… big Linda for instance.

[@PandaKnightsFightingDragons]

There's something infinitely amusing to me about Wilhelm simultaneously being an eager AND a reluctant adventurer

[@illoney5663]

I love how in the previous campaign, Kelly's character basically fell in love with Joe's, but here, they're constantly clashing with each other due to differing ideals. It's hilarious by the way, love to watch it.

[@DoctorDucky250]

Somehow Monty managed to turn probably one of least threatening looking creatures in the Monster Manual into one of the scariest enemies with the power to turn you into one of them.

[@kellywilliam3708]

Wilhelm 1:51:55 "ya know, thanks for talking me out of wearing other people's skin" Even on a second viewing of the series, I love this show even more

[@kparish05]

Jill will make such a good mother ... especially after all this experience.

[@DazraelArianos]

You have to take a nap now. NO! But.... I rolled a nat 20.......

[@ziggiezaggie]

Hopefully she shares the wonderful gift of imagination 🎭

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

"this is an awful place to die, good luck!" - Monty Martin, 2020.

[@cibrinyark339]

"challenge accepted" - Jill

[@jeffreybomba]

As Willhelm is surrounded by fish folk one asks, “ why are you smiling?” He replies, “I’m not left handed!”

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

First Veo now Rudi, Jill is always the damage dealing MVP, her enthusiasm when annihilating hordes of chod is great

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Jill always absolutely stomps.

[@harrywhiteley89]

"A milk white spider of monstrous thighs... Size!" definitely changed the way i thought that scene was going I almost thought a Phase Drider mini boss or potential plot info character

[@harrywhiteley89]

@Devdan Louis Spurlock Yeah true, I was thinking Drider as they were going into an Elven Structure and there were tones of webs about. Not sure if Monty would restrict Driders to only being Drow and might just have it as one of the many odd effects of Delerium that could happen to elves specifically... but to be honest I can see elves having some kind of connection to Delerium but I'm not sure if it was just "Their world was the last one wrecked" or if they are like a "Delerium Shephard" of sorts I'm like 40/40 on it being something like one of those two... the other 20 is that I am well off, but it is fun to wonder with this campaign :)

[@kentvesser9484]

It would be peachy if sometime rather than an octarine glow out heroes saw a nectarine glow.

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

I cast light on the nectarine

[@thepronto1961]

Rudi "Crit" Whittaker, Wilhelm "Descretion" Wolfsbane,& Wrath the Doppelganger. Realizing this adventure was bigger than ducks;Finally caught up after binge watching! Love you all, yes,yes yes.

[@mal2ksc]

Ten teenagers? This confirms my idea that Rudy had her children in litters rather than one at a time.

[@mis3161]

two sets of twins, and two sets of triplets ;)

[@sebbonxxsebbon6824]

Yikes!

[@wanderingartist7424]

I just have two single children... and now I understand why Rudy has a blood thirsty headswoman side.

[@taliesinllanfair4338]

A square room with 5 right angles and 2-d pillars. My 5th level Maths teacher had to make a wisdom saving throw or morph into a 1st level Art teacher ;) Possible spoilers Just wanted to wish you all a merry Christmas and happy New Year. I would also like to wish Jill well with the arrival of her new human and her multiclassing into the Mother class.

[@themadinspector]

ESCHER?

[@DazraelArianos]

*clap clap clap* I love noneuclidian geometry.

[@thisisarobberyb4398]

You have no idea how excited I am with each new episode. Also the globe is some of the sickest and most fucking awesome magical sci fi I have seen. „Cloudwatcher lens“ „planetary scrying“ damn that’s so sick!

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Reminded me of full mass effect sci-fi hologram shit. But with arcane brush strokes.

[@zalizine2153]

I like the Gab, Grab, and Stab tactic. Solid plan.

[@StevoM08]

“Get Wrath to touch it! He’ll touch anything!”

[@sterrre1]

The phase spider room was really cool. The way Monty described it was like a old 3d video game with 2d assets like doom or Wolfenstein.

[@trombaritone86]

I didn't think Jill could ever one up Veo's turn of death in the fighting pit against the Queen's men. Rudi proved me wrong.

[@TheSeventhChild]

For the best mental image, imagine Wrath doing his little sarcastic tantrums about River. Then go look at his character art in the opening.

[@jacobreichert6239]

Damn that fire elemental. Such a clutch play. That COMPLETELY turned this encounter around.

[@mikecarson7769]

wow, the Drakkenheim setting is taking shape beautifully! thank you for sharing your creativity and talents - - all fun to follow, instructive, and inspiring for DMs and Players

[@GymbalLock]

1:12 I love the way the character personalities bounce off each other as they argue

[@JavaJaxRex]

Rudi, what a way to turn the tide! Daaaaammnn!

[@sebbonxxsebbon6824]

They entered the fight with no plan, mobbed by 50 fish folk, and Rudi alone. Someone had to step up.

[@rorybeckstrom9602]

I love how none of them have played a well read anything in the main campaigns even the ones that went to school like wrath and sebastion were the dropouts or natural talents so noooo body knows shit about arcane crap when they need it. Makes it nice since we are discovefing with them

[@jameskaib6407]

Rudy Whittaker just opened a Long John Silver's in Westamar.

[@BigbyOShaunessy]

Watching Rudy with the fire elemental had me salivating and reminded me to put salmon filets on my grocery list.

[@dhiltbruner]

if the mustache gets trimmed . . . we riot

[@dungeonsquares4383]

That eyepatch / mustache combo tho.

[@devin5201]

And this fish is going to swim over to Wilhelm...

[@PartialDemon]

Hooray for tiny humans!!! Gotta keep us posted about its stats.

[@armandoarcadia4802]

The spider encounter is just so good! It is really inspiring to see a monster you would pass over in the MM made so frightening.

[@mrmanifesto]

rudi is a straight up murderer. jill was a beast in the last season too. she's pulled their butts out of the fire more than a couple times!

[@Iveno-Von-Aethervein]

the relay tower in Drakkenheim is the clocktower!

[@jeffreycrowder2866]

What a thing I was just thinking about the new episode and here it is. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃

[@ericreeves1095]

First off, I love you guys. Randomly found your first season... And binge watched it ALL lol second, and I might get hate, but I enjoy watching you guys more than critical role. You all are tight knit and hilarious. I do miss the miniatures and actual board maps too.. But you guys are killing it on VTT 😁

[@DungeonDudes]

Thank you so much!

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

I think a big difference is that critical role are clearly actors and the dungeon dudes are clearly gamers. The high drama and character acting in critical role is great and enjoyable to watch, but the dungeon dudes just play better DnD. Subtle things from making better spell choices, and optimising within their characters class choices (like Jill's characters are just damage dealing machines, and Wrath and Sebastian both use things like hypnotic pattern or control spells as their go too spells). They don't stumble over the mechanics whilst delivering the acting, they get into character better because they don't need to worry about the mechanics.

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

I also think 3 PCs works on stream better than 7 generally.

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

And Monty's setting is so much more unique and my style, rather than exandria, which whilst great, is very much a generic campaign setting in the same vein as many others such as the forgotten realms. The Westemar/Drakkenheim setting is absolutely awesome.

[@cjambient]

Congrats Jill and family! Hopefully it will be a simple and easy labor, get some sleep now!

[@samuelhicks9243]

Hats off to you 4. Great pacing improv and all around excellent role playing. Entertaining enough I'm surprised it's free.

[@kelb76]

Jill and Joe are so rocking this campaign

[@kelb76]

Poor Monty

[@ferrous412]

That was so much fun to watch! Congratulations Jill!!!

[@gimlym6641]

After the impact fire damage has been having this game, if I was in the Duskwardens I think I'd have to be giving some serious considerations to the Sacred Flame...

[@generalrendar7290]

Have they remembered rudi's blood drinker axes? I didn't see the vitality increase after the kill. Oh my goodness that play by Rudi was spectacular! I completely surprised! Now I have to deal with waiting for the next episode to come out after binge watching what a fantastic world and game.

[@thisisarobberyb4398]

I was thinking the same thing cuz Rudi is a fucking murderization machine times 10

[@psoren423]

Wrath, not getting why the others suspected him for making the water warm, priceless.

[@zactheg]

Monty what an inspiring fresh take on a monster with the echo knight phase spider! Love that flavor!

[@kevinschmidt6343]

The Fish People sound like the Swedish Chef 🤣

[@gregshimmin5334]

Yes Bruce, once he is asleep. Love it

[@jonmajid4886]

Friday just got a whole lot better. Thank you guys 👍🏼

[@Krahnin]

44:19 “...stepping out through the webs is a milk white spider of monstrous thighs” 🧐

[@bjjcomg]

Ooo exciting! I was wondering ahout those extra untold stories episodes after the Silver Order. Great, ill hop onto those again after the next episode. My two favorites from those so far were Riggs and his "HE POISONED THE SOUP" antics and Chud the Legendary halfling 😂😂

[@MrBiloxifireman]

1st. Thanks again guys we really appreciate the show! And you guys not making it political. Ty ty ty Game starts. 3:11 MVP is Jill she is such a good player. Again you guys were close to a TPK

[@AnaseSkyrider]

Fictional political intrigue > forcing IRL political commentary into your story

[@mwalkerhall]

This may be one of my favorite episodes - thwarting Monty, despair with the fishfolk in the big cavern (watch Jill, Joe and Kelly's faces) followed by EPIC moves by Jill - fantastic play!

[@DomAnthony89]

I think Monty is really trying to get a character death this time. Like, with dungeons it felt more like, "if it happens, it happens " but eith shadows it feels like he is really going for it.

[@Politizer]

He acts like that, but he actually seems to be pulling a lot of punches in combat. The sea hags spent like two turns just casting cantrips, and only pulled out their big guns again after Rudi summoned the fire elemental. And he didn't have the fire elemental turn hostile to the Duskwardens, which RAW it should have done when she lost concentration.

[@Skarpo89]

What a good name for this chapter, it really had me confused until it didn't

[@eran5005]

SPOILER ALERT I was ABSOLUTELY sure this was gonna be a TPK... Then goodness gracious great balls of fire!! Rudy turned this into a Surf&Turf xD

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

The phase spider battle was amazing. Great descriptions during it. Amazing work everyone.

[@vladimirserpov6773]

What a clutch move from Rudy. Really thought they were diving straight into TPK or slavery D:

[@kentmcdonell1778]

The Hunter’s Code of Wilhelm Wolfsbane Rule 1: Always have a plan of attack. Rule 2: Always know your way out. Rule 3: Never underestimate your foe. Rule 4: Know your strengths and your enemies weaknesses. Rule 6: There’s always a trail to follow. Rule 7: Follow a rumor, never give it value until you can prove it’s fact. Rule 8: A man is only as good as his word. Rule 9: When in doubt, improvise. Rule 10: Confirm your kills. Rule 11: There are alternatives to fighting. Rule 13: Luck is what you make of it. Rule 14: Do what is right. Rule 15: Never reveal all your cards. Rule 19: Follow your nose. Rule 22: When you are entrusted with a secret, you keep it. Rule 24: If you think it’s a trap, it probably is. Rule 25: Listen, observe, and you’ll learn. Rule 26: Expect everything is a trap, and you will stay alive. Rule 27: There is always more than one way in or out. Rule 28: Manners maketh the man. Rule 31: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Rule 33: Sometimes the best way to get past a trap is to spring it. Rule 35: You always have a choice. Rule 36: Give credit where credit is due. Rule 37: Take the blame when it is yours to take. Rule 38: Be confident and humble at the same time. Rule 39: Always finish what you start. Rule 41: It’s best not to take chances. Rule 44: Information is best gathered where locals gather. Rule 45: Never rush the important things. Rule 46: Always look for an alternate entrance. Rule 47: Teamwork is the key to achieving the unachievable. Rule 49: Cleanliness is next to godliness. Rule 50. Your skills are power, and power should be used to aid the less powerful. + Rule 51: Do not tinker with things beyond your comprehension. 13:39, 17:02, 24:25 * Rule 55: Write it down. 34:06 Rule 60: Stick close to those you trust. Rule 63: Gold has no value to the dead. Rule 65: The dead have no need for trinkets. Rule 67: When panic spreads, the calm are the victors. + Rule 72: Trust your instincts, even if it conflicts with other rules. 25:07 Rule 75: Lead by example, not explanation. Rule 77: Never use your skills against the innocent. Rule 78: Always use your skills to protect the innocent. Rule 79: If your actions are not for the good of the people, then they are not good actions. Rule: 83: Never underestimate ducks. Rule 92: Always listen to your gut. Rule 95: Never trust a drink you didn’t pour yourself. Rule 99: When given a difficult choice, the option that helps the most people is the correct choice. Rule 100: When you are low on options, do whatever it takes. Rule 101: The first thing you look for when there’s a fire is where the fire started. Rule 383: When you don’t have a door, make a door. + New Rule * Repeated Rule E20: 2 new rules, 3 mentions of previous rules E19: 2 new rules, 1 mention of a previous rule E18: 5 new rules, 3 mentions of previous rules E17: 2 new rules, 2 mentions of previous rules E16: 2 new rules E15: 2 new rules E14: 1 new rule, 4 mentions of previous rules E13: 1 new rule, 2 mentions of previous rules E12: 3 new rules, 1 mention of a previous rules E11: 2 new rules E10: 1 new rule, 1 mention of a previous rule E9: 3 new rules, 2 mentions of previous rules E8: 1 new rule E7: 1 new rule, 2 mentions of previous rules E6: 1 new rule, 4 mentions of previous rules E5: 2 new rules, 2 mentions of previous rules E4: 6 new rules, 2 mentions of previous rules E3: 2 new rules, 1 mention of a previous rule E2: 4 new rules, 3 mentions of previous rules E1: 9 new rules

[@magnuschristiansen7941]

this is the best cmaaign too watch

[@someone-fi8lg]

SO happy for you Jill, have the most wonderful holidays guys, you deserve it!

[@nathanaelthomas9243]

What a cool use of the Phase Spider! I loved it, very unique and evocative.

[@Politizer]

Monty's depiction of the fight with the phase spiders reminds me a lot of Uther Doul's "possible sword" from the China Miéville novel The Scar. Love it!

[@bertbergers9171]

Great stuff today!! Thanks!! Will miss it a bunch next weeks. Jill have a good one through labour and a healthy child!

[@ellewhy3560]

When it's REALLY humid out, that gross summer humidity, I like to call it "like trying to breathe through a wet pillow." 😆

[@michaelayen2973]

This is such a good episode. All my thanks to River.

[@igayparisjr]

Awwww! I know it’s old but congratulation on your tiny your human Jill! So happy for you. Hope everyone’s doing well and look forward to your return.

[@BlackShadow1991]

I like the aspects of exploration and interesting encounters that do not overstay their welcome, the phase spiders were fun :D Good stuff!

[@vSUBv]

Jill a lot of health and happiness for you and the tiny human :D

[@sofademon5758]

Congrats on the tiny human!! Please post a picture with the wee one wearing Wilhelm's eye patch!!

[@Past0rM4n]

All the squares make a circle...

[@chadledgerwood8818]

The German fish-speak is inspiring! Monty, Take one inspiration point.

[@sylvnfox]

Monty, not sure if you look at older comments but I will post anyway.... if you take the spell effect token and attach it to a blank character sheet, name the character sheet with the spells name, and make it visible and controlled by all players, anyone can drag the token to the map and place it themselves. I am doing that for my roll20 game and it works really well. also if you set the spell token "to back" from the right click drop down menu the playable tokens will be placed above the spell effect so you can still move them without the spell effect getting in the way.

[@Pixaley]

Legit cheered “yessssss!” with Rudi’s badassness!!

[@PilgrimStanding]

Yes, Yes, Yes. So happy to see another episode up and running!

[@Billsbury]

Amazing episode! Thanks Dungeon Dudes 👏🏻

[@ruthannekane7935]

Leftovers and Shadow of Drakkenhiem Best day ever

[@michaelcook2290]

You're at episode 20 already? Time really does fly. Keep up the good work.

[@Gwalothel]

Oh there‘s Bruce again 😍

[@dizzykincade7831]

Why do the fish people sound like the Swedish chef after a night of heavy drinking? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@Earlyman96]

SPOILER ALERT! Once Wilhelm and Rudi got surrounded, I was screaming in my mind that Rudi had a fire elemental in her back pocket. I am so glad that she threw it down. It did not disappoint. MVP! Also, Joe is hilarious. His deadpan demeanor saying outragous dialog gets me every time. Not to be outdone, Kelly makes such incredible choices as his character. It is remarkable how well he (and the others) doesn't use his real-life player knowledge to meta-game. Aspirational players all around.

[@emperorcleon2647]

Monti that elven speech was awesome!

[@Pixaley]

I absolutely love this fight scene. Multiverse epic shenanigans!!

[@ziggiezaggie]

I'm glad Kelly and Joe are getting Jill ready for children 🤣

[@timjerrom7173]

Rudi is the Firestarter! Outstanding fantastic job lady.

[@danielstandridge448]

Jill's play with the fire elemental was clutch. I don't think I've ever seen so much death delt by a PCs action.

[@Brannen666]

I knew this would be happening as soon as you announced Jill. Best of Luck with your tiny human. We will be happy to have you back whenever that may be. ❤

[@jeffreybomba]

I am interested to see how he developed the elven history with delirium. I have the source book and in the campaign I just started I used a custom sub elf race I had made for a home brew world called Star Elves as those that caused the first delirium incident. Seeing the destruction of their world as inevitable, they reached out into the stars becoming astral elves as some tries to clean up the mess while other Star Elves sought to contain and use it. The Star Elves were a secret founding force behind the Amethyst Academy and the push to contain and use it.

[@Wojowns]

The banter is real! I love you guys

[@beowulfshaeffer8444]

Brilliant use of Non-Euclidean geometry 👏

[@greenranger67]

So my thought, to get the globe working properly, the clock tower in Drakenheim has to be fixed.

[@dirmusloner7963]

2rath at this point makes the wiser choice, in that point of the session where dozens are gathered is way more strategic to find another way than to rush things and go all out

[@GaryBoyles342]

This episode feels like a potential lead to spelljammer content...

[@psoren423]

The plot thickens. Well played guys and gals.

[@seamusanthonysowa2589]

It's the moon elves! *Flashback to campaign one* Depiction of battle of evil vs. evil: Elf with delirium staff made long before the meteor fell.

[@ryanjohnson7245]

The fish folk lay prostate in front of the altar. *giggle

[@renaissancepress247]

I practically shouted at the screen for them to check the warning on the globe

[@euansmith3699]

Gill really pulled it out the bag there. All the best to Gill and her Apprentice in their casting of Conjure Tiny Human (that's a spell from Tasha's, I think). In Roll 20, if you start to move a token and then, while still keeping you right click on, left click. This should turn on the ruler function. You can then continue to more the token as long as you continue to left click. You can right click at any point to drop a way point, allowing you to measure around corners.

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

SING ALONG! Non-euclidean spider webs Wonder if they're even there Non-euclidean stone corners Are they round or are they square? What will they do next? Our non-euclidean spider friends Hey!