Shadows of Drakkenheim Episode 30: Night Terrors

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... Faced with a slew of mysteries, our heroes now play the role of the investigators as they try to unravel one case at a time.
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[@bsweitzer3]

Finally get a Druid and he is a homicidal maniac lol. Love it.

[@dooterpecker1091]

I love evil druids

[@jacobsargent5367]

Bruce: "The creatures of this world are but dust spat out from stars." Wrath: "I shall be a star from dust. I will twist people's minds and send them to places even their nightmares could not dream of." Man, Joe does such an excellent job of roleplaying a devoted servant of some lovecraftian being while still presenting a character who has moments of levity and humanity.

[@burgandy57]

My 13yr old son said, "Dad check Dungeon Dudes, it's about that time".

[@KnicKnac]

Wholesome

[@Zack-uw4jk]

Wrath and Bruce licking the cream saucer together is some grade-A RP, 10/10

[@dastanghaedrahmati6977]

this episode was so amazing! I'm gonna theorize: the headless monster is actually the good guy! cutting the head of those who have been turned by the vampire so they cant be revived...! and that's why when it attack the party on the road and saw that they bleed like normal humans, it let them go...

[@mahdiaman3993]

holly sh*t your right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....if monty really thought of that , this would be my favorite d&d group!!!!!!

[@crimsondemon6668]

That’s actually a good theory, expanding on that would that mean that the Steelfang mercenaries are actually working with the Dulan since they haven’t hunted it down.

[@dastanghaedrahmati6977]

​@@crimsondemon6668 you're absolutely right! I didn't even think about that... Hmmm... now that you say this I wonder if their Lycans or shifters? it would play into the theme and would also explain why the druid was trying to convince Rudi to join the hunt... or Monty would play us all with a plot twist and reveal that the Steel fangs actually work with the vampires.

[@devin5201]

"Her weakness is that she is not strong" -Craig.

[@alexanderbglass]

The tautology is strong in this one...

[@isaacs1052]

"Strength? My one weakness!" - Raf, in the pool party episode.

[@captainthorrek262]

Drakkenheim: PHENOMENAL COSMIC HORROR... and an itty-bitty living space...

[@blakdragon2202]

Love the chemistry between you all. This feels more like a great book that I can't put down til I finish the story. This is how RP is suppose to be. Great Job everyone!

[@brittanyanderson97]

Vampires, dulahans, and old gods. Oh my

[@AnaseSkyrider]

I've played too much WoW because the "old god" moniker keeps ringing different implications.

[@mrmanifesto]

"i respect you, i am in awe of you, and i have mixed emotions about you" is so fucking funny

[@mishiara5499]

"Rule #61; Those who make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities....so.... and then I kinda stop and glance over at Bruce and look back at Wrath...and I'm like; so just keep that in mind Rudi" again, Kelly giving us pure genius

[@seanpetersen4897]

Ahhhh the Celtic/Irish mythology references :-D Morrigan, Danu, Nuada, Cromach. I've played Celtic heroes for so long, these names are engraved in my brain

[@brittanyanderson97]

Looks like we’re going full gothic horror/monster of the week this arc and I’m so hyped for this to unfold

[@alexinfinite7142]

It's a pretty exciting change of gears :)

[@Tristan_Shuler]

Good inspiration for my CoS game I just started up! Also, looks like Monty enjoyed VR Guide to Ravenloft lol

[@myrehmisk]

I'm looking forward to it. There's the dullahan, and hints of both werewolves and vampires. It's in a dark forest and they're about gonna go investigate a mysterious, supposedly abandoned, castle. Great stuff.

[@lauramcmillan9592]

Kelly’s acting in this one! It’s hard to play someone who’s reacting to information but trying to hide that reaction. It’s got me at least as excited for the reveal of what Willhelm has to do with all this as I am for the reveal of the local monsters and how the wardens deal with them.

[@superj1010]

It just occurred to me that this will be our last sneak peek at the content of Dungeons of Drakkenheim before the Kickstarter is up! So psyched!

[@alexdaum3862]

"MY CAT IS SPEAKING! SILENCE!!!" hilarious

[@MageLeaderInc]

He's licking his but...

[@mal2ksc]

It's a nice day for a Red Wedding. It's a nice day to start again.

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

Everytime they say "Burger Master" I imagine a wrestler with a backyard barbeque style Some juicy bits of lore and more spooky happening in this episode, I'm loving it Oooo, and Wilhelm backstory foreshadowing in the form of body language too! You spoil us

[@rcschmidt668]

Don’t forget the Burgermeister Meisterburger from Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

[@KnicKnac]

I liked that this session turned into a ghost story style investigation.

[@lulospawn]

I love Monty's sighs of frustration every time someone rolls Investigation, Perception, etc. and they roll in the middle, like 12. Like... "what the hell do I tell them? That's not nothing and not a lot..."

[@euansmith3699]

2:10:00 I really enjoyed watching the Duck Wardens puzzling out the situation; and the way that Gill cuts right to the nub of the Butler Question. 2:19:18 Wrath's bag of holding idea was genius 😁 It opens up all sorts of lurking strategies. 2:29:46 I like how Wrath constantly undercuts Wilhelm's achievements, and Wilhelm's hurt responses. 2:29:07 Gill's mothering skills come to the fore. This was an excellent episode.

[@seymourfields3613]

As an American, everytime I hear, "Burger master," I smirk thinking of a guy grilling hamburgers wearing an old fashioned uniform

[@cattrucker8257]

I wonder if the squad realized they were dealing with a vampire from the first 3 clues (bleeding symptoms, puncture wounds, nightly terrors of a winged monster) or whether they had to follow the usual "I can't believe it's not delirium!" line of reasoning before they clued in. Really liking how things switched gears; the Darkest Dungeon Cove action was a good time but variety improves this campaign even further. Clever of you to flex the expanded setting lore with gods and stuff before the kickstarter. Ready to back your book, first D&D thing I ever back and perhaps fourth or so thing I ever back at all, so you know I don't do that often or easily. You had to do a lot to earn it, but here you have my interest and support. Ya better ship internationally.

[@collinkelch7764]

Paused at the break to to scream 😱 “I hope it’s vampires” 🧛‍♀️

[@mikecarson7769]

So much fun to see how you brought those different mythological characters and themes into your campaign setting! Even better = perfect portrayal of Craig the druid. Good luck with the kickstarter!

[@davidjarkeld2333]

So the Red Wedding is a thing in Drakkenheim

[@isaacs1052]

I've been using you dudes as my comfort videos since the Before Times, and more and more since the Troubles began. I feel like maybe we're friends, and after all my sporadic snarky comments, I'm sure you feel the same(/s). Anyone reading this should totally throw tons of money at this untapped well of pure canadian fantasy horror, for reals. But on a personal note I'm here to share bad news. My big surly bossy wild tomcat passed away peacefully after a long illness. I'm really sad. He was like my eldritch master, and more. If the dudes could Like this comment, it would mean a lot. Also, if anyone wants to join my religion which deifies Sparky as a old one, that'd be swell. Roll on my dudes.

[@captmutt6939]

All hail Sparky !!! I am sorry for your loss. I hope Sparky enjoys the afterlife of perpetual twenties.

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Our dark lord Sparky lives on, in every black candle we burn, every sacrifice we make, in the many eyes of each Eldritch Horror birthed into the world in his name. All hail the darkest one, he who is the eternal sparky stars in the inky void of night.

[@isaacs1052]

Ia ia Sparky fhtagn!

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

@@isaacs1052 la ia Sparky Fhtagn!

[@mynos]

Moose & Squirrel tavern? Watch out for Nogoodniks!

[@grantgarbour]

Hope y'all see this lol. In this episode someone asked if Drakkenheim will be on dnd beyond, and you guys said no. I'm watching this episode on the day you guys announced that it's coming to dnd beyond lol. Congrats!

[@akhistotle]

From horror to character backstory to detective work?! You guys rock!

[@jameskaib6407]

This is Kesselhome, this is Kesselhome, Wardens sing in the dead of night

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Everybody scream, everybody moan, in this town of Kesselhome.

[@redcapetimetraveler7688]

44:00 rule n°62 :"whom can make you believe absurdities can make you do atrocities" ohohhhhh Willlehm 's father was ........VOLTAIRE ? whu?!

[@misticsword7561]

your bookmark is 20 sec late.

[@redcapetimetraveler7688]

@@misticsword7561 ty =) i fix it

[@victorkaren2393]

Really fun episode. Cannot wait to see who is knocking on the door. Great story and great roleplaying!!! Love your channel!!!

[@Aleksandrus12]

First time I watched so soon after release and now I need to wait whole week with that cliffhanger?! You're cruel Dungeons Dudes... And great to watch! See you next week

[@myrehmisk]

I love when vampires are the result of mortals seeking power through dark or evil magic.

[@yasinsenturk9008]

Finally, we saw a druid😁

[@yodaleiaheehoo9960]

This whole shrink half size and sneak around plan gives me definite Scott Lang at the school in Ant-Man 2 vibes 😆

[@nothing4mepls973]

The dam must be about to burst regarding the group's ability to not crack even one Burger Master joke.

[@CrazyKungfuGirl]

Welcome to the gothic novel section of westimar

[@kellywilliam3708]

I love this show so much, and appreciate you all for keeping things so fun and interesting I wish I was a capable roleplayer and had a group who'd run DoD when it comes out

[@Ryquard1]

She seems to be bleeding out, she "seems to be charmed", she dreams of being devoured: My prognosis is Vampirism thrall HAS CIRCULAR SCABS AND SCARS ARROUND HER BODY she has a vampire visitor for sure WAIT A Castle, a Duchess, a Burgomaster, a Vampire... is this Barovia?

[@martiansoon9092]

From Highlander: "Don't lose your head,,,"

[@TheSakeCat]

I've decided the way Bruce laughs is to make the cat roll on it's back and play with ball of string that's not there in complete kitty joy!

[@bautistapappolla2726]

omg it makes so much sense that the dusk wardens have an encounter with a vampire. i love it!

[@primordial-chaos00]

Bruce is all powerful making his own religion and faction.

[@joshuagiddy9769]

Good damn Monty your food descriptions make me so hungry, I'm in NZ so when this drops it's first thing in the morning for me :P

[@johnmorgan4558]

The Kickstarter starts Infused by Delerium. The money flows in. Best Wishes on the Kickstarter!

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

It's already at 1000% funded 🙌

[@mechagamera2517]

So worshippers of Kromak basically become the Ultimate Warrior from the WWF?

[@krisschneider653]

If by WWF you mean World Wildlife Fund.

[@mechagamera2517]

@@krisschneider653 or in the case of this druid, the the Wildlife Wrestling Federation

[@dirmusloner7963]

I really like the characters progression and the mysteries the characters of dusk wardens gets revealed. And I like the reactions of Wilhelm

[@EmeraldsFire]

2:38:04 Anyone else had funny idea that it was Wrath asking this into the bag of holding. And Wilhelm poked his head out like a cartoon "Alea Fastbender!" 😂

[@legendarymarvelmann8154]

Don't worry guys I for one will pledge to kickstarter as soon as it pops up that its available! Been waiting for this!

[@eddobh]

I can't believe no one said anything in the comments about Whilhelm expressions and body language while hearing Rudy's findings 2:03:50

[@eddobh]

I'm catching up and hopefully not spoiling anything.

[@EmeraldsFire]

I'm listening while cleaning. Have to back to that now 😊

[@JamelDaniels16]

Yes, I’ve been waiting

[@manuelmatos9100]

Druids were so popular that they made them in real lifee! :O

[@xStarlicax]

The Bag of holding has 10 mins of air, but its always good to practice holding your breath as an adventurer.

[@VuvuzelaTM]

Omg this rule n°62, if well spread, could greatly improved my country!

[@cassiusaureliusanima]

I'm just halfway of watching all the episodes i had missed. Loving it so far. Thank you so much guys

[@zeroxssir492]

I mean she’s supporting her citizens in a time of need…. no telling what delirium atmo does to blood, crazy instant mutations if not just deadly. Monty setting up the guiltiest sounding Butler on the plane. Butler bro could just be under hypno to stay away. Desperate citizens come in many shapes maybe? Time to start catching up again! Missed you guys!!!

[@zeroxssir492]

And Monty answering my question. Butler was legit still just standing there the whole time, and Monty just steady letting them tie that rope up. Lord Monty is forgiving.

[@trombaritone86]

I know I'm late to this party, but I wanted to say this is extremely entertaining. The story and world are engaging, but man the characters make the show. Thanks for this content!

[@KaineVillante]

If this was real life I'd have just assumed she had bed bugs and called for an exterminator

[@b.calvinsaul1909]

Go job keeping player and character knowledge separate! Pretending that you don't know that vampyres exist would be very difficult.

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Need to finish the last half hour to be caught up! Super hyped for the Kickstarter, congratulations guys absolutely smashed the target already, can't wait to see how high it goes!!!! **HYPE, HYPE HYPE** 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@martiansoon9092]

~1:44:00 After inspedtion thoughts Vampires. Scabs in pairs, old manor, something moving the dust (like a bat), ... And of course a blood loss on the pale lady, that is weakening all the time... More marks in few days separation. Many resemblances of vampiric attack. And one person that is a high society status and have moved in the village when these things started to happen. Only doctor belongs to likely vampiric manor... Sharpen ur wooden stakes, get ur holy water, raise ur sunbeams, ready ur silvery weapons (that you don't have)... So far no traces of delirium, so does the warning machine reveal all sorts of dangers? Not just delirium? If that's the case, then the danger level of delirium is somewhat lesser, but yet still end of the world level event.

[@martiansoon9092]

Jup. Wilhelm got it. Btw, Steel Fang?

[@dirmusloner7963]

Also Kelly's roleplay for Wilhelm, made me think that the rogue he chooses is part of hiding his identity, Kelly's roleplay here is more suitable for a witch hunter, a hunter of vampires and etc

[@Trauma284]

The moment when you realize monty turned kesselhome into a wolf vs vampire fued site

[@tool9386]

The Moose and Squirrel tap house. Is Westemar somewhere in Canada?

[@superj1010]

Eh?

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Maple smoked bacon too.

[@jbirkins]

The players live in Toronto. I'm only surprised they haven't come across a place that serves poutine. Yet.

[@playtester6635]

@@jbirkins The good stuff is in Quebec anyway.

[@erikmory6910]

My question would be are the owners names Boris and Natasha?

[@joeschmoe6356]

Mother nature's minions will always attempt to reclaim what belongs to their mistress. Vampires attempt to steal time and life from mother nature, making them immediate enemies. The werewolf is often someone who is truly returned to mother nature, hence why vampires and werewolves are usually mortal enemies.

[@jseigle_]

Just catching up on the episodes I’ve missed while on my vacation. I’m loving this horror vibe and I don’t even like horror

[@willkayegmail]

Only two and a half months behind! I do like how step one of Jill's plan was to tie up the butler.

[@KaineVillante]

Not but second after I posted the bed bugs Monty actually mentions bed bugs.... I may be psychic or perhaps GMs think alike

[@AjenjoAnejo]

If by dm's thinking alike, you mean having the players be invested in their characters, so you can use every virtue or vice in the most nightmarish way possible. But only after you have cemented in the "mundane" part of the realm to lure them into a false sense of security... Then yes, mostly.

[@BlackShadow1991]

Breaking and entering! *woop woop* XD Good episode, Dudes!

[@pierfrancescorubini2899]

Lucy westerna vibes, very Bram Stoker

[@denisgagne302]

Aha that was a great ending to look forward to resolve next time, well done :)

[@pyrhaa]

Detective Conan vibes right there ! Excellent !

[@DShayShaidarol]

Very suspenseful episode.

[@EmeraldsFire]

2:40:44 I even turned over a four in solitaire while listening 😶

[@PhatDustin]

So I combed the comments and didn't see it yet. I love easter eggs in campaigns. Is moose and squirrel reference to Rocky and Bullwinkle 😆

[@brandonstein4445]

Getting a Dracula (book) vibe from this episode.

[@alexanderbglass]

"Go to the Washroom" another fine non-American colloquialism

[@petrus9067]

So the vampire like thing uses gaseous form to get inside her room..... explains the disturbance in the dust and why he can fit trhough cracks

[@petrus9067]

Edit: maybe they just knock

[@TheAurgelmir]

"Manfred von K" And now vampires? *cough*warhammer*cough*

[@DDCRExposed]

Dungeon Dudes, the podcast version of this episode has a playback error and keeps failing when the team meets Craig, Druid of the old Gods.

[@mishiara5499]

Looking forward to a drakkenheim campaign with you guys when someone plays a druid (other then a circle of the moon one so boring)

[@AjenjoAnejo]

Circle of shepperd would be so nice to see.

[@ShadowsOfEssence]

Ok, there is a limit to the bag of holding. The main one being the object has to be able to fit through the opening. A grown man in combat gear is not fitting... though a reduced one might...

[@johnmorgan4558]

Because of my schedule, I watch the stream in KZbin. Has the Kickstarter campaign Q&A already happened? If so I hope you will post it here.

[@captmutt6939]

It starts Monday morning I believe at 0900 EST. I plan on waking up early enough to be there before I have to go to work.

[@devin5201]

Wait, it's been a week since the last episode?

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

OMG Monty are you going to put a huge parasitic tick on her blanket there, as a ploy of her caretaker to kill her?? Because if so... masterful! Is that a reference to a short story? I read one just like that and I love your literary references. Or it could be simply vampires. But I'd love it to be something more twisted.

[@sterrre1]

Werewolves and vampires

[@isaackarr6576]

Cantrip named Ready as an action you can cast this cantrip and can counter attack anyone who misses your regular companions and it does not cost your reaction the first three times. Other class features do not apply to this attack.

[@bartconnolly6104]

I'm hoping Vampire spawn and not vampire. Easy for the three to dispatch. But giving the master a heads up. If it is a vampire it is a pity they didnt get Holy Water. Also A Vampire will no doubt sense them so no use hiding. Just go straight at him and try reduce him to zero. But even then he will transform to mist. At that point I would run for Houdini and Bruce follow the Mist to the lair. You may well face several spawn there. But a good dousing in Holy water should soften their cough. then drag them out to face a dawn interrogation. Find the master and drown it in Holy water also. Then you have a nest of lycans to deal with in the remote forest ! I'm also thinking the headless guy might be a mummy lord. Burn Him!

[@dooterpecker1091]

Quick question, are Orcus and/or Baphomet going to be as big a part in the story in the book as they were in the original show?

[@allanmenard1651]

Have these folk not heard of "kiss"? They complicate the hell out of every plan. Sigh. Enjoy this, but WOW!

[@TeslaandDragons]

Who would win in an eating contest Rudy or Veo?

[@lancejensen1063]

Come on guy who documents the rules. Was 62 a retcon? I do not recall it and remember that most of the numbers seemed filled.

[@WaLLy_]

I have not got watching the episode yet. I am watching now.

[@WaLLy_]

I have watched it and posted a comment.

[@neillindgren8992]

4th, apparently. 😉

[@slapsmckenzie9293]

Jill says nonsense to pagans in the woods HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[@benrikeman1086]

1:45:25

[@TerraDoctor]

Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla? x)

[@vladimiregorov8382]

First!

[@MrBiloxifireman]

2nd