Shadows of Drakkenheim Episode 45 - Return to the Ruins

[@AnaseSkyrider]

I fell in love with Veo, Sebastian, and Pluto, and was sad to see them go. When you guys started your new set with season 2, in some ways it felt like nothing changed (Kelly even dropped the voice he used to give Wilhelm), but eventually they really did grow into their own. "They haven't played these characters in 2 years. You wouldn't know." - Monty You really, really wouldn't. They slotted back into their old dynamics so cleanly, I love it. I really missed them. Thank you, truly, Kelly, Jill, and Joe for bringing this series to life (and an extra special thanks to Monty the DM). It really brightened my day listening to this.

[@myrehmisk]

This.

[@TerraDoctor]

1:56:49 -- Pluto gets ignored. Joe: "I want to take mage slayer again." Haha!

[@FrostSabre1997]

The Drakkenforce is back! Hells, they were the ones that drew me into the world of Drakkenheim. Seeing them back kicking nuts and taking names is really a treat. As someone marathoning this series, Season 1 is still fresh in my mind. It looked like they played their characters like wearing a well-fitted glove. However, the experience of seeing them play Drakkenforce again after so long must have been quite cool.

[@jessegitchell8114]

Not gonna lie, I was hoping to get the old Dungeons of Drakkenheim cinematic. Either way you guys are awesome

[@YMasterS]

I could actually feel Jill's struggle in that moment to wrench herself away from the Rudi Whittaker role. All three of you deserve massive credit for doing so well stepping back into your roles, and playing the roles so amazingly.

[@phmic5]

Bill Rattlepike...lol perfection.

[@nicka3697]

"I want to take mage slayer again.," Classic! ❤️

[@thisisarobberyb4398]

2:12:18 The part where Sebastian says he’s seen the name of flying plate mail lady in academy papers before and Elric immediately going: „Did you? You shouldn’t.“ Depicts so much about this academy and the relationship between the members already. Fucking top tier tiny interactions like this drive me forwards in life

[@vision_312]

Hey Dudes, great you made a Extended Spell List for the Shadow Sorcerer! Maybe you could make a Video about your ideas for Spell Lists for the other Sorcerer Subclasses? I think this would help a lot of people. Thanks!

[@chrisvossler8795]

Next week's video?

[@CallenExile]

I'd like to see that.

[@capimago]

This would indeed help a lot of us to get some suggestions on the other subclasses

[@chrisvossler8795]

@@capimago My guess is that of all the subclasses, the Divine Soul is probably the easiest: pick the Cleric domain spell list of your choice!

[@capimago]

@@chrisvossler8795 there is no mistery to most of the subclasses... I basically just want to see the wild magic

[@ThrawnIsAlive]

1:56:46 That's it, Joe wins everything. Give this man every award we have!

[@alexinfinite7142]

I laughed SOOOOO hard at this. Pluto was on fire this session. Love that Caspian

[@alexanderfeoktistov6826]

Now I need a “Sten was a person” t shirt

[@ThrawnIsAlive]

Man, Pluto has scaled so well into the higher levels! He's MVP in these combats!

[@AjenjoAnejo]

Just like Rudy but at higher level. It is almost as if the fighters are way better than the dnd community gives them credit for, and way funnier to play too.

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@AjenjoAnejo I think it's because IMO, other classes have 'cool' stuff. But I love the fighter as a concept. In a world filled with magic and beasts you have a dude/dudess kicking butt

[@AjenjoAnejo]

@@thatindiandude4602 Correct, some classes feel cool, some classes just feel badass.

[@robertbeach71]

Sword swings are not a limited resource like spell slots. AC 28 though? Whaaaaa?

[@MageLeaderInc]

​@@robertbeach71 AC 20 not 28

[@thisisarobberyb4398]

I couldn't help it. I just had to see the crew in the OG characters even though Im not through with Shadows. Ya'll have a way of striking many good feelings in me just by hanging out excitedly together.

[@lavendergrey2357]

Ah yes, MacDeath, Romano and Julie, and 10 Things I Hate About You, the greatest plays of Bill Rattlepike.

[@Billsbury]

Bill Rattlepike a.k.a. Willy Wagglestaff.

[@ggman367]

Nice to see the Jackson 3 again I mean the 3 crows Darn it veao and the pussycats Been listening to the podcast and haven't watched yall in a bit but holy crap Joe awesome beard

[@OfTheMindscape]

Yeah I agree, his beard is looking great!

[@AnaseSkyrider]

Bro, that beard *makes* the Pluto look. We here stan the Joebeard.

[@thetowndrunk988]

Loving it, Dudes. Anyone else think Jill had some of that southern twang from Rudi in the first half? LOL

[@superj1010]

Sebastian Crowe: The Mage Who Eats Towels Pluto Jackson: The Helmetless Veo Sjena: Delerium-Dreg food Truly a magnificent return

[@KnicKnac]

Love the new artwork for these lovable characters. Hope to see more in the book upon getting it.

[@1Lanavis1]

Yes! Yes! Yes! The return of the three ghosts!

[@007narufan]

I had my backup character all set up, ready to play, spells and all. then pluto comes along showing me ONCE AGAIN how cool a battle master fighter can be. I'm once again torn

[@thatindiandude4602]

Right? I know he is clownish in social situations, but in battle, he is a force to he reckoned with.

[@richschmidt3247]

I retired an arcane trickster and had a shadow sorcerer rolled up to be played. Rolling up a battlemaster next.

[@couryrussell7653]

“Rips out part of it’s stomach…” Monty!! I’m trying to eat here my man!!

[@Hixpanic]

I'm so thrilled to see more Bro, Sebastian, and Pluto! What an awesome session, love the story telling, and all the call backs to the old one shot characters as well! My copy of your book can't come soon enough (:

[@McGeeInNB]

Love seeing the old gang again! The kiss for patrons was a nice touch, Kelly 😀

[@lsamaknight]

Wild idea. Bruce is Sebastian's mother's pet. More seriously I'm wondering on the exact timing of this and exactly how much Sebastian has been briefed on the Elven "Lighthouse" near Aschaffen because that could have serious implications for his research.

[@couryrussell7653]

Great showing for the return of the OG team that made me fall in love with Drakkenheim boys and girls!! Fantastic as always!!!

[@JERKIMBALL1]

Inflict Wounds is from the Shadow Touched Feat - you get invisibility and inflict wounds 1/per day innate magic, thats why he got it on the list, not due to the extended spell list I'm fairly sure- it is a cleric spell usually I believe. Took Shadow Touched on my Tortle Druid who was sucked into Barovia by the mists in a CoS campaign, great flavour and a invisible 6ft tall Tortle that can grab you by the face out of nowhere and wither you into a husk with Inflict wounds, fantastic, is just too much fun, very dark. Great to see the narrative lens returning to the city, I want to know what lays in the misty crater, awesome! Well played all!

[@CrownlessStudios]

Veo's first turn dealt 90 damage, breaking the record Wilhelm set at 88 with a ballista. Without a critical hit.

[@catch.22]

Veo munchkin'd that poor mob so hard it was reading her stat block with shock

[@shirokomorebi2944]

I’ve been keeping up with Shadows of Drakkenheim and when I finally caught up, you guys brought up going back to the last season’s characters. Having not seen the first season I went back to watch it all and I’m so excited for this episode! I love everything you guys are doing and can’t wait to see what’s next every episode

[@nightflame69]

The back and forth banter and the bad puns between these three are still the funnier between Drakkenforce and the DuskWardens. And the fact that something was about to Eat Veo had me on the floor rolling with laughter.

[@hunybadgerbill]

OMG so happy we get to see Veo, Sebastian and Pluto again! :D

[@clodguida5056]

I was waiting for this more than for an expensive tv show. This shows that a good story and the ability to narrate it are the most important things in an entertainment product. Now that I have said this, I can dive in and watch. Keep up the good work guys!

[@thatindiandude4602]

I have been trying to hunt down more 'hole in the wall' DnD podcasts so to speak. For some weird reason, I find them more enjoyable to listen to.

[@clodguida5056]

@@thatindiandude4602 Same here. Dungeons of Drakkenheim was the first d&d show that I ever watched and now I can't find anything that I can enjoy quite as much. I have tried, obviously, Critical Role, but they far too many once you are used to the focus that the story has with only 4 people. And that's why I play only with groups of 4-5 people (dm included).

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@clodguida5056 I actually watched critical role for 3 plus years. I just lost interest.

[@mduckernz]

@@thatindiandude4602 If C2 didn't do it for you, as it didn't for quite a few I think, I am liking C3 a lot more, for what it's worth It's so much better with them being back around a table...

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@mduckernz yeah, I tried watching it. It goes without saying, there is nothing wrong with critical role. I started watching from 2016, and I just lost interest in the actors themselves. This happened with glass cannon podcast, a pathfinder podcast I used to binge on.

[@Mr_Kyle_]

Yes yes yes! "Veo and the Jackson Crowe" are back in action!

[@BlackShadow1991]

Seeing the 'old' characters was a pleasant surprise, including the new and epic art :D Great stuff, Dudes!

[@POSIWID]

Great to see these lovely characters again. I am almost caught up and will hopefully be watching the live shows in the next couple weeks. Thanks again for the work you put in telling this wonderful story.

[@sebastianlindberg2976]

Great episode! Drakkenforce have been missed. It's amazing how the feel of the show changes as we return to Drakkenheim, both parties have a distinct feel to them. Still missing your old sound equipment though, the new stuff is really sensitive and loose a lot of quality fast.

[@j.f.5162]

My friends! Excited for this. ❤️ Pluto Jackson.

[@chrisframe2227]

OMG!!! Guess who’s back? Back again? Hells yeah. It’s the OGs

[@nielsvanoosten]

Yes! I'm so happy to see these 3 characters again!

[@jeffreybomba]

Ten extra spells for a sorcerer pretty much gives them the same number of spells known that a wizard can prepare. What then do sorcerers give up to gain their class advantages from a balance stand point?

[@lucapaini4748]

Hey dudes, great work as always!Love to see Pluto, Veo and Sebastian again. I just wanted to remind joe to make use of the shield master feat

[@benjamindavies4960]

I imagine Pluto has older brothers named Mercury and Mars. Maybe sisters called Venus and Terra...

[@chacepassmore6474]

I'm so glad we are going back to the original three for a while :D I love the Duskwardens, but Draconforce will always have a place in my heart. I'm just so attached to their characters

[@jairoquinino7261]

Loved the return of these characters, I was kinda hoping lucretia found that Jupiter was worthy and ressurected him...But oh well, ownwards :)

[@You-ev7kl]

I was re-watching all of season 1 while I waited for more episodes of season 2, and out of curiosity I checked out Sebastian's character sheet and saw that Kelly added Draconic Transformation from Fizban's Treasury of dragons, so I knew something was up. Then a few days later you uploaded this episode, which forced me to catch up on season 2 right away.

[@rantdmc]

Great to see the goggles and the cat ears back! and of course the beard greatness!

[@dirmusloner7963]

Wilhelm will be at the throne of Westemar, because I agree with Elias Drexel "Wilhelm YOU are THE KING THAT WESTEMAR NEEDS"

[@gamergunn7139]

The face shots somehow reminded me of the fight from Blazing Saddles "NOT THE FACE!"

[@michaelcook2290]

Biggest reveal: which intro they used. Love the adventures, keep them coming.

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

I like the neutralizing field, though im curious, have the academy not thought of simply using lead suits? We know lead is a magic blocker so a suit lined internally with lead and a lead glass pane to see out of a hood would theoretically work no? It'd be super heavy and probably take the place of armor as a trade off for being nonmegical protection

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Audio seems a lot better already! Thanks for your efforts!

[@TheAurgelmir]

Bill Rattlepike also wrote a story about a guy called Shire.

[@TheNobleAthelstane]

So hyped for this!!! CR vod will have to wait.

[@BeardedDragonite]

My first full experience of these 3, I'm all up on shadows but not the first series. These guys could play any PCs and make a great show

[@Sol-mr1lv]

7:58 Is Sebastians new "look" because he's spent a good 3rd of his days insane from failed attempts at communicating with his dead mom?

[@DungeonDudes]

Absolutely.

[@alexinfinite7142]

"Lord Commander Veo" Still sounds great

[@joeschmoe6356]

Sebastien: oh hey, I can use the sorcery points and my dog! Wilhelm: ..................ooooooohhhhhhhhh I really should have used a luck point............

[@a-aron391]

This is such a great throw back, this is getting me hyped to drive my friends characters mad with delirium.

[@KaineVillante]

That expanded spell list is well chosen

[@KaineVillante]

The new art looks so grim dark but the characters are very road to El Dorado

[@AC-eb7kt]

Great cameo with Nathaniel!!

[@imabossDJ]

pluto describing bait and switch reminded me of castling in chess... maybe one day pluto will get to save Wilhelm this way and it will be even more accurate :D

[@kileaf]

Love the original trio is back and can we get a vid on the expended sorcerer lists u have made would love to see it and implement it thanks.

[@darev2335]

20 seconds in and I have such a smile on my face!

[@CasualDnD]

Glad to see the return of the Drakkenforce, very much enjoyed the episode. You mentioned having an extended spell list for the sorcerer subclasses that didn't have one, any chance of a future video discussing them?

[@mixmastermike2128]

golly i love this show! nice twist this time! i missed these guys!

[@kaidenrisser5905]

I finally caught up just in time for this wonderful episode!

[@rcccbarry]

loved the return of the 3 crow (was confused at the start of the episode :p)

[@isaackarr6576]

Potions that use a bonus action are special more expensive and have even less common ingredients.

[@shawnowings7422]

I missed you guys. Love your games

[@rorybeckstrom9602]

I seem to recall a very similar fight for veo against the queen of thieves power word pain.

[@jrice421]

So excited to see this!!!!

[@nathanbartlett2770]

Been wanting them s for a long time ,I miss these characters

[@dirmusloner7963]

I played a drow arcane trickster, with shadow touched feat for invisibility and inflict wounds and also drow high magic for a cos campaign I was a player

[@jaycater131]

YAY! Thanks all! it was great to have Drakkenforce back in the story. A truly enhoyable episode!

[@gregshimmin5334]

So excited for this!

[@euchiron]

Great return Drakkenforce! Pluto's beard *is* the new helmet! Pluto is the new Samson. Veo got deadlier and Sebastian is now half elf half shadow. 1:35:30 "Numa numaneuvers" 🤣🤣 1:56:45 "I wanna take Mage Slayer again."

[@timburbagereads]

Finally caught up. Woop woop!!

[@daltondavidson7997]

Ok the summon oar joke got me good lol

[@ziggiezaggie]

So excited to watch this episode!!

[@Yevrin]

Love your content, slowly catching up :) I wonder, with the last ranking with poll set of videos coming to a close, if you would do a poll (just cuz I know there must be others in the community that would have their thoughts on it too) or just a possible video topic where Monty and Kelly each do their own choices, where a homebrew list of spells for each sorcerer subclass is made. I had fun listening to your list and comparing it to my own list of 'Shadow Spells' ;) Fun that a bunch were the same, but then some very big differences.

[@Yevrin]

In case anyone was interested, my list is: 1st: detect evil and good, silent image 2nd: shadow blade, [included darkness already] 3rd: phantom steed, summon shadowspawn 4th: greater invisibility, shadow of moil 5th: enervation, passwall

[@primordial-chaos00]

History repeat itself with veo like when they were battling against queen of thieves with that power pain spell about to be eaten

[@iantayupe-acosta4532]

Have you guys thought about making a list of the background music you use? I really wanna use them in my game

[@AnaseSkyrider]

I know it at least comes from tabletop audio, but a list would be nice

[@richschmidt3247]

I seem to recall the early S1 episodes used sound by 100 Years Boar.

[@jda2692]

Like the return of old friends. Drakkenforce!

[@garethnaude1175]

So excited!

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Okay question Is it sanitary to eat with a mage hand lol unless you prestidigitate it clean

[@thatindiandude4602]

Not for nothing, Pluto Jackson is a beast.

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

There's been a lot of chatter about Wilhelm having to duel Pluto if things go bad for the duskwardens, Wilhelm would get flattened by Pluto as things currently stand (though hardly surprising with 4 level difference).

[@dakotakelty-floughton3997]

Summon Ore (Oar) 😂

[@joeschmoe6356]

"Welcome to Sébastien crowe!" I died

[@psoren423]

Can’t believe your back in original characters.

[@martinlanus8593]

Another oustanding perfomance! so nice watching drakkenforce again! But I cant stop to wonder, what happened to the three of them after they went through the portal at the end of season 1?

[@DungeonDudes]

They never went through the portal. They talked about it, but season one ended with them talking to River and discussing needing to hurler outside help for what’s coming. Which led us to Shadows of Drakkenheim.

[@martinlanus8593]

@@DungeonDudes Thanks for the reply! whas a huge doubt I had.. keep doing a wonderful job! ur amazing!

[@LlorDrei]

Question... Ignatius was being used earlier for heat, later, it is reminded it was altered by Lucretia Mathias to generate radiance, instead of flames. Does it produce both effects, now?

[@spencerbrown6238]

First, the gang are back in town

[@Tristan_Shuler]

Suns getting real low- Monty “Black Widow” Martin.

[@LlorDrei]

Idea for new name for the field... Neutralizing Emissions Repelling Delirium... The N.E.R.D Field!

[@TheCBC1984]

i love the ketamine monsters.

[@isaackarr6576]

Well the opening introduction lets you know its not scripted.

[@NegatveSpace]

Was Pluto's helmet made out of meteoric iron? Then wouldn't it probably be resistant to being altered or destroyed by delirium?

[@scottjohnson3778]

"if only you were wearing a helmet"..... too soon Monty

[@rcschmidt668]

Great to see the original three Veo and the pussycats, or the Jackson 3? ... I almost expected to see the season 1 intro.

[@bigwig8657]

Hot dice, everyone rolled a 20+ on every attack for 2 rounds

[@lsamaknight]

To be fair, Joe mentioned that Pluto as a +13 attack modifier. He's going to be rolling 20+ totals on 65% of his rolls.