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By Erik J Dumont

Join us for quality, orthodox Catholic gaming, quests and campaigns, including the ongoing saga of The Legend of the Radiant Lady tabletop role playing series!

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” - G. K. Chesterton
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CH 2/4 - The Peculiar Road to Mernarast

Catholic Nerds GamingMar 17, 2022

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CH 2/4 - The Peculiar Road to Mernarast

CH 2/4 - The Peculiar Road to Mernarast

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: It's a theatrical reenactment episode! After their run-in with the crew, our heroes continued their journey to the famed bridge city of Mernarast. But the road on the way there held some rather peculiar events. Some grumpy knights, an old friend, and a massive gray pile... just to name a few.
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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth.
Come join us and be a Catholic Nerd!
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Mar 17, 202201:31:48
CH 2/3 - Little Brother and The Crew

CH 2/3 - Little Brother and The Crew

Nov 01, 202101:51:17
LotRL Short Stories - Am I Redeemable Part 1

LotRL Short Stories - Am I Redeemable Part 1

As our hero assist the brothers of St. Minrad, a mysterious figure dashes away along the rooftops. 

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Hello Brothers and Sisters! Sometimes, in the game that is our show, I am unable to completely tell the story of a character that I want to tell. I don't want to railroad my players, but at the same time I am kind of sad that my prep work won't be shown off. Such is the life of a GM for any tabletop role playing game. 

Instead of throwing it all away, I have decided to tell the stories anyway. Introducing the first LotRL Short Stories, Am I Redeemable Part 1. 

Thank you so much for listening, and God Bless! 

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Jul 10, 202115:38
CH 2/2 - Pray for Me
Jul 08, 202102:08:23
CH 2/1 - Deus Vult and the Benedictine Monk - LotRL

CH 2/1 - Deus Vult and the Benedictine Monk - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: Our heroes continue on their journey away from the bustling port city of Terrish and on toward Midlam to continue their quest to meet with the Bishop of the island of Stronbrid. Their exit from the city is immediately cut short when an elderly monk collapses on the road, his body covered in fresh cuts and bruises. 

Introducing Joseph Bresowar as Telos Orion, The Benedictine Monk!

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. 

Come join us and be a Catholic Nerd!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

May 21, 202101:52:12
CH 1/9 - When the Sun Sets - LotRL SEASON 1 FINALLY

CH 1/9 - When the Sun Sets - LotRL SEASON 1 FINALLY

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: We return to our heroes as they rush to find an antidote to the medusa's kiss poison. Its seems as well that Lemon is not the only one to become a victim by Madame Bodewell. The clock is ticking as the sun sinks ever closer into the western horizon.

Thank you for being with us for a full season!

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Mar 16, 202102:09:05
CH 1/8 - Medusa's Kiss - LotRL
Feb 09, 202101:12:53
CH 1/7 - Fun While it Lasts - LotRL

CH 1/7 - Fun While it Lasts - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: Its the day of the Harvest Festival! The party is in full swing, and the fun is only just begun. Our heroes take some much needed time to blow off some steam... but darkness is drawn to places where there is light. It is easy to see that there is something that does not bode well with Lembas as he discovers the presence of something sinister.


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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Jan 25, 202102:00:15
CH 1/6 - Smooth Talkers - LotRL

CH 1/6 - Smooth Talkers - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: Our Heroes finally make it to the port city of Terrish. Something is brewing as the excitement from the citizens is overwhelming. The party quickly learns that a well trained tongue can get you what you need... but it can also get you into some trouble. 

********SPECIAL GUEST! *********

Colby Allen from the Catholic Nerds Podcast playing Bruenor Bhizzle the Dwarven Fighter!

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Jan 04, 202101:58:44
CH 1/5 - The Sailor King - LotRL

CH 1/5 - The Sailor King - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: After tracking down the thieves, our heroes meet a new friend, a man claiming to be the future King of the Dwarves of Kordahiem. As they converse, they return back through the forest to the road and to Malone so as to continue their journey to Terrish. As they get closer to the edge of the woods, though, they notice dark smoke rise from beyond the threshold of the trees.  ********SPECIAL GUEST! ********* Colby Allen from the Catholic Nerds Podcast playing Bruenor Bhizzle the Dwarven Fighter! ================================================================================================================ Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Nov 15, 202003:35:41
CH 1/4 - The Divine Quest Accepted - LotRL

CH 1/4 - The Divine Quest Accepted - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: Our heroes, given their mission from the angel Raphael, prepare to leave Hamlet to meet with the Bishop up north in Midlam. Malone, the greasy caravan merchant finding no one to purchase his expensive wares, asks our heroes to protect him on his way back to Terrish. They accept, but on their journey they find that not all Malone's wares are as benign as they had originally thought. 

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Nov 01, 202029:07
CH 1/3 - The Rock Tooth Orcs - LotRL

CH 1/3 - The Rock Tooth Orcs - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: Our heroes check up on Farmer Turbles the next day, but the ooze doesn't seem to be going away. As they investigate and ponder the consequences of their actions, a commotion is going on at the Padorondil HQ. Orcs are on their way to Hamlet and it looks like they have some things to say... 

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Oct 09, 202001:38:30
CH 1/2 - Trouble at Farmer Turbles - LotRL

CH 1/2 - Trouble at Farmer Turbles - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: After recovering the brewing ingredients for the famous Brewgut Flagon, our heroes return them to the Blasted Dragon. They then turn their righteousness toward their next mission: Investigate the troublesome creatures that are slinking around Old Man Turbles' Farm. But when they investigated the site of the alleged appearance of these nightly nuisances, our heroes' curiosity for the strange behavior of a sapling may have brought some unintended consequences upon their memorable neighbor's property... 

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Oct 02, 202002:47:14
CH 1/1 - Brewgut Flagon - LotRL

CH 1/1 - Brewgut Flagon - LotRL

In this episode of the Legend of the Radiant Lady: 15-20 years have passed, and our hero's have grown up and pursued their lots in life. After celebrating the Feast Day of the Radiant Lady, (Sunday October 4th, 1503) the party gathers the next day to look into some work. They drum up a couple leads and decide to take them on. Their first lead was too hard to ignore, especially since it directly affected Stoic and his famous drink, the Brewgut Flagon. Never get between a dwarf and his Ale! 

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Sep 24, 202002:08:28
CH 0/3 - Things are Different Now - LotRL

CH 0/3 - Things are Different Now - LotRL

The year is 1283, and it has only been 10 years since that dark day when a dragon bust forth from the sea to consume the city of Hamlet, a bustling port city on the island of Stronbrid. It is also been 10 years from that same day when the strength of God was shown, as a woman, veiled in light, beset the beast and turned it to stone. This apparition, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apparition of Our Radiant Lady. In this episode, after waking from the vision given to them by the Blessed Virgin Mary, the children make their way back to town, though, curiously, Stoic is not among them. They arrive in Hamlet to find everything has changed and discover something that forever changes the trajectory of their lives.  ===================================================================== 


Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Sep 23, 202002:14:20
CH 0/2 - The Vision in the Grove - LotRL

CH 0/2 - The Vision in the Grove - LotRL

The year is 1283, and it has only been 10 years since that dark day when a dragon bust forth from the sea to consume the city of Hamlet, a bustling port city on the island of Stronbrid. It is also been 10 years from that same day when the strength of God was shown, as a woman, veiled in light, beset the beast and turned it to stone. This apparition, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apparition of Our Radiant Lady.

In this episode, after being scolded by their parents for getting into a fight with the local kids, though they did not start it, our heroes then plan on meeting up with Marguerite at the grotto (though more like a grove) of Our Radiant Lady to pray at her statue. Along the way, they meet up with a few new friends as the human girl Brigid Benigno, another orphan taken in by Fr. Vincent, and Stoic Brewgut the Dwarf join the rag tag bunch of kids. But something fantastical happens when they meet up with Marguerite as they are given a mysterious vision of the past, then waking to find things not as they were before... 

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Sep 22, 202002:08:01
CH 0/1 - Floral Hijinks - LotRL

CH 0/1 - Floral Hijinks - LotRL

The year is 1283, and it has only been 10 years since that dark day when a dragon bust forth from the sea to consume the city of Hamlet, a bustling port city on the island of Stronbrid. It is also been 10 years from that same day when the strength of God was shown, as a woman, veiled in light, beset the beast and turned it to stone. This apparition, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apparition of Our Radiant Lady. 

In this episode, we get to meet our would be heroes, as they live out a day in their life at their most innocent; children in the growing village of New Hamlet. We follow Lembas Hereitchammer, the strong willed, but faithful, half-elf boy raised by Father Vincent, the village priest. Then there is Beleg, the elf, as he accompanies his cousin Fledlyn on their way to sell the goods they have scavenged and hunted. And lastly, Lemron the hobbit boy, nicknamed Lemon, as he works up the courage to speak to the girl that has caught his eye. 

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Welcome to a world of Catholic fantasy where the elements of imagination that J.R.R Tolkien, along with influences from video games and other media, are mixed into a world using the rules and standards of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please keep in mind in listening to our story that we present here that none of the scenes in the game here will perfectly depict our beliefs, and we highly encourage you to reflect on all the situations in the light of truth. Check out some of our other Projects!

Catholic Nerds FB Page - Come and hang out with us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicnerdspodcast

CatholicNerds Podcast - (Discussing Pop Culture from a Catholic perspective) https://www.thescottsmithblog.com/p/catholic-nerds-podcast.html

Press C to Start - (Discussing and reviewing Video Games from a Catholic Perspective) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtV7MfVyrLqjREdiTe5KKw

All Music and Sounds used under Creative Commons from the following sites:

Music found at FreePD - https://freepd.com/

Sound effects - https://freesound.org/

Sep 21, 202002:00:52