Shadows of Drakkenheim Episode 28 : Family Matters

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... Rudi, Wrath and Wilhelm take a well deserved break and return to Tierhaven to check in on Rudi's family and receive some distressing news.
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[@pyrhaa]

Joe: "Like, I know a guy who knows..." Kelly: "Are you talking about River ?" Joe, unemphatically: "It's River" LMAO

[@alexinfinite7142]

This part killed me

[@devin5201]

Wilhelm: These adventures, they're not fun. Kelly inside: They super are, it's been a blast!

[@DungeonDudes]

It really has been a blast.

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

I was cracking up, then I was *mortified* when Morty told what the Academy was there to do, and then Rudi, Congratulations! I T L T' H A S E W ! Joe is a treasure, he truly is...

[@tool9386]

Last time I was this early for something a meteor fell on the city and turned me into an eldritch horror.

[@rcschmidt668]

I kept refreshing until it appeared. LOL

[@thisisarobberyb4398]

Wrath informing Rudi about her grandkids and going "As you know, it's the LAW" was fucking smooth as a quantum stabilized atom mirror

[@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 12: Stand up to bullies. Rule 13: Luck is what you make of it. Rule 14: Do what is right. Rule 15: Never reveal all your cards. Rule 17: A failure is a step towards understanding the success. + Rule 18: Your blade is an extension of your soul, passion, and will. 1:43:39 * Rule 19: Follow your nose. 1:28:36 Rule 20: Don’t fight a battle without the upper hand. 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. 1:59:45 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 30: Truth always has a way of coming out. Rule 31: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but also don’t pass final judgement until you’ve given it a good read. Rule 33: Sometimes the best way to get past a trap is to spring it. Rule 34: No one is above temptation. 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 40: Combat is a skill, but so too is innovation. 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. Rule 52: Confidence is key. Rule 55: Write it down. Rule 56: Some doors are best left closed. Rule 60: Stick close to those you trust. Rule 61: Trust those who fight with you, bleed with you, and are prepared to die with you. 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. 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 82: Be a man your father would be proud of. Rule 83: Never underestimate ducks. Rule 86: Sometimes an enemy may be an ally when a greater threat exists. Rule 90: Muscles and might are no match for a skilled hand, a sharp eye, and some quick feet. Rule 92: Always listen to your gut. Rule 95: Never trust a drink you didn’t pour yourself. * Rule 98: No matter the situation, never lose your cool. 40:13, 41:23 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 E28: 1 new, 4 old

[@dtczyk8976]

I love and appreciate what you are doin dude.

[@TruMaxBlu]

You're a hero

[@kentmcdonell1778]

@@TruMaxBlu Thanks dude, but Wilhelm is the real hero.

[@danleighton8561]

Wild theory: Wilhelm is actually a reluctant heir to the Von Kessel throne. That would be a twist and a half.

[@AjenjoAnejo]

Imagine how fun a duel for the throne between Pluto and Wilhelm would be, just the banter.

[@superj1010]

@@AjenjoAnejo Oh my gosh that would be _legendary_

[@dankflyingv6345]

I think that’s what ends up happening actually, idk though I’ve missed many weeks and am catching back up

[@jb3859]

this is exactly want happened. good call.

[@superj1010]

@@jb3859 When they return, it is going to be _hype_

[@seanpetersen4897]

River: "…keep a low profile here in Emberwood…" Rudy: pulls up the hood of her *bright red* cloak :-D

[@PerpetualBass]

Joe's commitment to the character of Wrath has become one of my favorite parts of this campaign. There is much more depth than I initially thought. Those moments when he almost gets close to people but has to keep up the walls, telling Wilhelm some creepy idea to keep him at arm's length.. very good character work.

[@novaprime9084]

I love how your series has so much character development and doesn't shy away from hard emotional plot lines. I'm always impressed when scenes like this come up and the role play is just amazing.

[@ashleyien1222]

Any metal?... the Twitch Chat was posting "Wilhelm's gold tooth!!!" Obviously Kelly wasn't looking at chat. lol I wonder if Monty remembered or chat reminded him. I know Monty randomly glances at chat. Rudi never checked up on the kid that was talking about joining the Fallen Fire. I figured she'd talk to her after the party, but she didn't. I watch them all live. I'm a little behind on playing the episodes through on youtube.

[@burgandy57]

Sweet cover! My 13yr old son can't wait for me to DM this for his friends.

[@Axiom_Link]

Mine too! We are running a campaign right now that is pre-meteor Drakkenheim… all out civil war!

[@Billsbury]

Good work dads! Excellent parenting 🙇🏼‍♂️

[@dooterpecker1091]

@@Axiom_Link oooh, that’s gotta be awesome

[@RoachwareStreams]

When Rivre tapped her nose, for a moment I was worried she had been taken over by Kat...

[@burgandy57]

Rudi and Wrath were on point today. Wilhelm got the best supporting actor award. These episodes are what make is soooo good. It doesn't have to be a battle with a monster. Good stuff

[@dtczyk8976]

Kelly is a respectful player, this was for sure a rudy episode, with wrath being a pseudo npc acting for the academy.

[@ShadowsOfEssence]

Really surprised how easily Rudi gave up her grandkids though...

[@noahosborne8581]

​@@ShadowsOfEssenceI think it has less to do with her easily giving up so much as understanding that it's going to happen whether or not she wants it to and it's just being offered that her family could do it on their terms rather than having them just straight kidnapped when they turn six.

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

I always wondered how Rudi knew magic, so she learned from her nana huh? Definitely some bloodline stuff going on there

[@nubzcosplayart9456]

Nana was a hag 😅😂

[@euansmith3699]

47:20 "Caspians eunt domus!" 1:08:15 Wilhelm is the real wizard 😲, also his flicked fringe is looking particularly fine in this episode, and he is the best babysitter, huzzah! Monty is so good at constantly layering on new complications for the players to cope with. A single detour on the way to an adventure turns in to missing children, children joining cults, and press-ganged grandchildren. Gill, Joe and Kelly are all so good sticking to their characters' traits and foibles.

[@garethnaude1175]

Thought for the Kickstarter: a new intro video, similar to the original one, but with no specific heroes mentioned. That way DM’s could use it as the intro to their own campaigns

[@cassiusaureliusanima]

I loved that moment when wrath was talking about the number of grandchildren Rudi had and that maybe she wouldn't notice if some of them go miss and how Kelly tried to keep himself together but he rolled a nat 1 and ended up laughing. It was incredible. A few moments later, "it's the law" and Monty and Kelly laughing instantly. I love you guys. Joe, you are amazing

[@philipkeown]

Couple sets of twins and a couple sets of triplets? Isn't that all ten kids? Jesus, Jill!

[@nubzcosplayart9456]

Litters 😂

[@Tristan_Shuler]

Not a spoiler! Just a fan prediction. The Duskwardens: Wow, I can’t believe we’re this close to Drakkenheim Queen of Thieves: “I’m about to ruin this party’s whole career.”

[@alphamontemayor396]

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[@r4nd0m1zer2]

Did I mention ITS THE LAW!!!

[@logancuster8035]

One thing. I think Wrath forgot to mention that this is the LAW

[@devin5201]

I wasn't looking when Monty said "the cover of the book" and I almost gave myself whiplash with how hard I turned

[@garethnaude1175]

When Kelly did it better than Han Solo… cause a parsec is a measure of distance (used correctly by Kelly), not a length of time (as used by Han Solo). Double Geek cred

[@derek2297]

No, Han Solo is referring to distance as well. He was not referring directly to his ship's speed when he made this claim. Instead, he was referring to the shorter route he was able to travel by skirting the nearby Maw black hole cluster, thus making the run in under the standard distance.

[@MultiracialLion]

@@derek2297 Yeah, due to it being so much faster than other ships that it could fly closer without being sucked into their gravity wells.

[@mkzim91]

Ah, the good old Kesselwald Run

[@mcgunboat8339]

@@derek2297 That was a retcon though.

[@JamieNorcross]

The retcon was what the absolute BS Disney movie did.

[@j.f.5162]

Jill my wife and I are expecting our daughter this week! Hope your having a blast and so happy to see you playing D&D!

[@Billsbury]

All the best to you both! 🎉 👧 🧒

[@CPA1535]

I have two myself. Get some sleep while you can.

[@mixmastermike2128]

NAME IT WRATH!!

[@j.f.5162]

@@mixmastermike2128 well done lol. Thanks for the support!

[@euansmith3699]

@@mixmastermike2128 Bruce!

[@manuelmatos9100]

Joe's such a great role player... I'm sure Jupiter would have killed the other PC's if they threatened the Jone's family.

[@donalddouds6033]

Big difference though; none of the Jackson’s are Mage Born.

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Who knew even magic teleportation can have complications XDDD That tooth bit was funny

[@rcschmidt668]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Another episode of the Dusk Wardens! The big reveal was way bigger than ducks. Love the chemistry Rudy, Wrath, and Wilhelm have here ... Internal and with others. Did Wilhelm really say what he said? Yes, he managed to fit it into conversation. (Nice!) Big decisions to make... What’s the worst that could happen?

[@mixmastermike2128]

im so glad JILL IS BACK!!! to carry the team XD yall rock!

[@DungeonDudes]

You’re not wrong!

[@gregshimmin5334]

Nicely played all. Thanks for showing us it’s not just dice!

[@NegatveSpace]

Yay 17 days until Drakkenheim day! That cover art is awwwwesome. The personal quest system is what I'm looking forward to the most.

[@NegatveSpace]

I am in awe over the world building at this point. The naming conventions of the characters and the places and their locations on the map are all so amazing and feel like they all fit perfectly in the setting.

[@mikecarson7769]

Teleportation safety briefing was awesome! So many fabulous moments in this episode for building the lore and character arcs

[@Houster1000]

Great work getting rudy into the world and placing some real positive pressure on her!

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

"I'm going to open with that." I'm dead :)

[@alexdaum3862]

I was so hoping that coin would be in the kickstarter! Hell yeah!

[@BrrtWarthog]

The grandbabies should be allowed to live at home, honoring Rudi's service to the Academy. Wrath should teach them at the observatory, which would mean they're still Academy members.

[@noahosborne8581]

That was probably is closest to the best solution but unfortunately, the laws in this world basically say no that doesn't happen. Nothing says the party can't try to change that though.

[@konor6456]

Una: Im 4 now!!! Meanwhile Voltar somewhere back in the Tower: IS THAT EVEN A NUMBER?!?!?!?!

[@HiopX]

No one: Wrath: It's the law!!

[@BlackShadow1991]

It's always good to have a moment of peace and see how the world moves forward :) Good stuff, Dudes!

[@samehere2206]

Story time with Wrath! Get ready to be scarred for life, kids!

[@Hatchmatter]

Umma shows magic talent, Kelly's mind: and there is my bladesinger for next campaign.

[@captainthorrek262]

Nice artwork for the cover!

[@anthwo7874]

I see a whole campaign with Rudi´s grandchildren. Something like "The adventures of the Whittaker Bladesingers " Maybe one of them wilding Wilhelm's incredible thin elven sword.

[@noahosborne8581]

Some of them could be sorcerers, too.

[@juiggori]

This campaigns attention to detail is immense. Joe having Bruce in the picture sometimes is just adding so much atmosphere.

[@redcapetimetraveler7688]

1:27 i hit "k" to admire the cover at will...........sooooooo niiiiiice .....gg Dungeon Dudes , that's a gorgeous book..;=)

[@bumbaliph]

I weep for the Whittaker family. Such powerful roleplay!

[@theorycrafters7281]

How would you guys feel about others wanting to stream and record a game of their own from your book?

[@yodaleiaheehoo9960]

"I probably shouldn't have lead with it's the law..." 🤣🤣

[@isaackarr6576]

Ahh the trouble with a door to anywhere can also be a door from anywhere if you do not lock it

[@lucapaini4748]

Amazing as always! I was wondering if we're ever going to see more from Sebastian, Veo and Pluto

[@KnicKnac]

Can't wait to support you wonderful folks. Such a well told story

[@OrUptotheStars]

Such perfect and hilarious insensitivity from Wrath and what a good set up from Monty. You've talked about the Academy being entitled to mageborn children, but I hadn't thought through what that really meant for families.

[@tannerarmstrong1496]

When rudi asked Wrath to "show the kids a trick" i fully expected him to whip out hunger of hadar.

[@mal2ksc]

You guys stand a chance of displacing Strahd as a first campaign for a new group. The world will be better for it. Strahd is fine, but it's a conversion from past editions, and sometimes it shows. At the very least, you should see your book appear on the short list of options for any new DM (as rated by other sites).

[@hellinkillar5057]

1:49:40 and on watching Kelly try to maintain composure was fun as all hell

[@thepronto1961]

Awesome as always Dungeon Dudes! Any suggestions for adding Delerium deposits/portals to Drakkenheim on other starting worlds in the book?

[@ShadowsOfEssence]

Rudi family drama... I'm here for it! Academy here for the kids!

[@JohnPyrich]

38:00 Waiting for Monty to ask “do you have a shellfish allergy? 😂

[@superj1010]

I have to say, switching from watching Pluto to watching Wrath kinda freaks me out.

[@petrus9067]

Wrath is the proof you can be the funniest character without making obnoxious voices or cracking jokes at every option. His mannerisms and quirkyness is already too good LOL

[@Aleksandrus12]

Great ending, especially with reveal of the teleportation circle in the Emberwood village! I was laughing a lot

[@CantEvenFly]

I like to think that when Wrath sent his finger he sent the middle one

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

wait wait wait Corbin saw delirium in the forest and you dont give him a checkup? You dont go into the woods to retrieve it? omg that bodes terribly

[@Pixaley]

I freaking LOVED that no one remembered the gold tooth. 😂

[@Lord_lost13]

They return.YesYesYes. @ Dungeon dudes I got a question for you if you could make the weirdest multi class possible what would you pick and why

[@DungeonDudes]

Always wanted to try a bardbarian. Not optimal, but so fun.

[@Lord_lost13]

@@DungeonDudes i’ve tried some thing that is pretty fun as well it’s a monk barbarian and fighter multi class and I get each of them high enough so then they get their extra Attack and all that and then I just never stop hitting things after that it’s hilarious.

[@thevisual5426]

@@Lord_lost13 You realize extra attack doesn't stack, right..?

[@Lord_lost13]

@@thevisual5426 I’m talking about the ability’s like action surge and rage. Not the other things you are mentioned. But I get what you are saying if it could do what you are saying that would be OP. But my DM might have given me the ability to do that as a home brew thing

[@SrKyle3rd]

@@DungeonDudes I've done this and it was super fun! Took just enough levels of bard for expertise in Athletics and made an amazing grappler

[@captainsquarters1030]

Sounds like a werewolf vs mage war is a brewing...

[@alexdaum3862]

Love the cover art!

[@KaineVillante]

I'm at the part where they are talking about the family being taken away. What if they ask for tierhaven to become a new University grounds

[@chewygad7899]

As otherworldly as Bruce may be, he understands kids and petting

[@utopia2112]

River: Do you have any metal in your bodies? Wilhelm: I don't think so. Me: [cringe]

[@BonAtMetropole]

ACHTUNGWALD always gets me as a german. Also happy about canada using metric system.

[@danwiley7637]

I'm so confused... You guys made the THE GREAT BAGEL RUN IN 12 PARSECTS!! wow so cool

[@walth5409]

1:52:30 My stomach has been in a know for an hour. Great story

[@walth5409]

And that took an Immediate dive...

[@dtczyk8976]

You know I never really made the connection when they were introduced but Rudy is the wolf from little red riding hood, and Wilhelm’s last name is wolf’s banes. Hahaha

[@superj1010]

Been waiting for this!

[@williampearson8328]

Sebastian has relationships with a Cat, another cat, a Mouse and a dog. Wrath seems tame by comparison x)

[@CrownlessStudios]

Don't forget the crow!

[@dirmusloner7963]

I was wandering all the time how things was back at tier haven, if I remember correctly they left a branch of crocodile serpentine flying creatures there

[@NegatveSpace]

I was thinking it would be an awesome idea for a stretch goal to have notes about some optional rules for if the dm or players want to try to ally with the monster factions and what directions it could go in as if they were one of the other factions. When I was listening to the first season I kept expecting or maybe just really hoping the characters would try to reform the ratlings or fish folk to ally with the hooded lanterns or another faction. Maybe knowing how monstrous they are it wouldn't be a full on alliance but maybe they could have reached certain agreement such as no eating humanoids and maybe work on how they could get along even more. I'm thinking from the first season the main monsters such as the ratlings, fishfolk, minotaur and gnolls unless I'm missing any.

[@dominicspagnol8765]

202:40 Wilhelm, you couldn't have said it better if it were scripted xD I love you guys so much

[@tony52398]

I made a horrible mistake and listened to wrath tell Rudy her grandkids were going to the academy while driving. I laughed so hard I could barely stay on the road

[@isaackarr6576]

The walking dart. You pick up this ring or star that will not flip or rotate. On a closer inspection or in proper light you find written on one side THE walking dart and the other side the verbal components for prestidigitation.Although for all other purposes it acts like a small pocket item it simply will not flip pointing north and south or east and west... Attuning to this weapon uses your spell modifier it can only attack in two directions it does 1 D4 per your modifier + 1D4 for armor class overage.

[@smdursoii]

Surprised & definitely disappointed we didn't see a Rudy in Mama bear/wolf bear mode vs the amethyst academy!

[@antidiagram5640]

Amazing episode i hope rudi realizes that she can send her family to a continent that the academy doesn't have power in.

[@xaviercarmona4439]

I turned off my light and clicked this video before it got dark lol

[@isaackarr6576]

Ring of waterwalking +speak with animals = horse drawn ship.

[@bertbergers9171]

Nice but waterwalking doesn’t give 100% traction though ;) That horse would need a few buddies and/or some watershoe (like snowshoes but closed) training!!!

[@AIRGEDOK]

Jill was a lot more chill than I would have been. I would have killed the mages and captured River. And changed the campaign direction to the destruction of the academy or a change in the law. There would have been blood.

[@Yogue7]

This is very understandable. The other option though is increased danger and likely death. The whole process was put into place to keep mage born from being killed.

[@martiansoon9092]

There is a larger problem brewing... If delirium causes children to born with magic, then the magic consentration grows. And that leads to growing more delirium. So when they expect that delirium growth would consume world in decades, it is now much shortened time period. All children with magic could enhance delirium growth exponentially. Even tiny villages would have tens of mages and soon much potential delirium users and growers. This will also unbalance the world at extreme rates. Places that were simple and had slow life, would become magical centres with much magical power that were not there before. There would be no non-magical persons. And therefore those guilds and ideologies would collapse and become extinct. Also while some magical guilds gains power others loses it and in the turmoil there would be wars to see the new power structure. Even at current levels this is already happening. Most likely even if the delirium problem is somehow corrected. Wilhelm and his like will become a rare and merely a weird old relic. At this point it becomes pretty clear that only destroying the delirium is not really an option. It is spreading too fast. Silver order is too late to contain this situation. And what's for Rudi's kinds, the silver order has way too many magical childs to handle, because they are everywhere. Silver order has to kill all, if they even try to approach the situation from that route. Yet still there might be a solution where all delirium is located and send out from Earth, but that needs magical means... Also, was delirium overgrowth the reason why Elf's left their former plane? Interesting.

[@LlorDrei]

One thing Rudi should have done before they left town was ask her son to show her where he saw the rock, so that she, or River, could have removed it. How did she know it was just one rock he saw, and not a deposit popping up in the middle of the firest right outside town?

[@djohns9295]

Drakkenheim comes to Kickstarter on my B-Day! Serendipity!

[@momofgoblins7914]

So ready for the Kickstarter.

[@elizabethrowe5960]

Dungeons of Drakkenheim will be fun, and I'll doubtless run it. But I'm waiting for the supplement with Shadows of Drakkenheim in it.

[@christ.8786]

How can I find the backdrop that Jill uses during the stream?

[@lucasmatteoccilopes7]

Good show

[@charleswable3339]

love these episodes ITS THE LAW lmao

[@johnwolf2829]

I am reading a book about the 3-Years War right now. ..... ironic, perhaps? :o

[@blakdragon2202]

I really enjoy the role playing you all do. it is amazing. Don't tell anyone I said that. I have been known to be very harsh to other role players. I need to keep my badass image!

[@cadenmussett7296]

“Don’t quote me on that” -Monty Martin

[@bartconnolly6104]

They could talk to the two elves they met

[@VuvuzelaTM]

Omg, this cover! I can't sale with the virtual version! Anyone know how much for a shipment to Brasil?

[@Billsbury]

Not sure 🤷🏼‍♂️ looking for a 🇬🇧 delivery here.

[@theorycrafters7281]

I've already decided I'm getting book itself lol