While we may think of genre trends as a modern thing in fantasy literature, Eric & Enide paints another picture. We examine two versions of this tale: one gritty and grim dark, and the other an idealistic romantasy, and examine how we can use these story techniques in our own stories.

Happy Halloween! The demon has become a fantastic villain (or ally) in many TTRPGs, but their legalistic nature can sometimes be overused. Join us this week as we analyze accounts of medieval demons, how they behave, and how to get rid of them so that you can spice up your TTRPG this Halloween.

In this episode, we finish off the Lais of Marie de France and ask - what makes a medieval romance, and how can we apply that to our games and stories in fresh ways? How does medieval romance compare to modern fantasy romance?

This week, we're joined by author M.T. Anderson as we dive into the thrilling tale of Nicked, the true story of a medieval heist to steal the holy body of Saint Nicholas and save Bari from plague. We then use the heist to show you how you can adapt real relic thieves into your TTRPGS & stories.

The stars have aligned, but are you ready to conjure? In our final episode of necromancy, we explore the finer points of astrology and its importance in spell casting - so that you know exactly what moon phase is best to curse your enemies, conjure birds, or route an army.

Romantasy has been all the rage, but its roots go further than a TikTok trend. Join us this week as we dive into Eric and Enide, a medieval fantasy romance adventure perfect for those who love the genre, or who just want a new idea for their story or TTRPG campaign. Welcome to our summer series!

Looking to craft your next dungeon for your campaign? Want a few puzzles your player have never seen before? We've found a few medieval tales with tantalizing puzzles and twisting dungeons, ready to be used in your next TTRPG. Sit back as we show you how to adapt these dungeons into your game.

What does a goodly knight do when he's taken prisoner and asked to collect his own ransom? Comply, of course! Join us on another dive into the Gesta Romanorum and pull out a few puzzles and dilemmas for your next TTRPG! Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/1W4hTKn...

Hey folks! Quick update to let you know this week’s episode will be delayed and posted next week! Bimonthly episodes will be back to normal after that, though! Thank you all for your continued support and patience - we love you guys and do our best to be consistent, but life gets in the way.

In our final episode about Irish werewolves, we compare medieval Arthurian romance tales to this Irish Arthurian tale from the 1700s. How has the genre changed, and what werewolf adventures can you bring to your table? 1/2

A cheating wife plots with a her lover, a necromancer, to kill her husband, a knight on pilgrimage... what could possibly happen when another necromancer decides to protect the knight? We're breaking down tales in the Gesta Romanorum to learn more about medieval law and necromancy!

This week, we dive into two examples of Irish werewolf tales that you can adapt into your TTRPG! Learn a different story about the werewolf than the 21st century beast, and bring a few new traditions - and twists - to your table. 1/2

Sometimes, internet lore takes on a life of its own. Join us this week as we debunk the popular internet myth of the Irish faoladh, and dive into the true history of the Irish werewolf and its medieval origins!

Can you think like a medieval philosopher? In this episode, we're challenging our guests -- medievalists and non-medievalists alike -- to answer the riddlesome questions presented in the medieval philosophy dialogue of Sidrak and Bokkus!

What do postal service routes have to do with the national spy network, and how can it improve your worldbuidling? Find out this week as we dive into The Secret History - a Byzantine text that sets up a fantastic world of vice and corruption for your next TTRPG.

What happens when a wandering knight fails in his quest to get the girl? He needs a therapist, of course! Join us in this guest episode with Georgian lit scholar James Baillie as we go through the medieval epic "The Knight in Panther's Skin" and come away with a hundred ideas for your next TTRPG.

Apparently a lot of you want to bring medieval necromancy to life in your D&D and TTRPG games, so we delivered! In this ep, we break down the formulae for medieval exorcisms and conjurations, and provide some tips on how you can conjure safely at home - in your game or otherwise.

We're back with part two of the history of cards! Check out how cards affected the history of the word, and how you can use them in your TTRPG. Listen now: