Character Arcana, A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

The fate of Jotunheim rests in our hero's hands. 

Our heroes head toward the mythical land of the giants where Grog challenges a mighty foe and Bardolomew seeks his future ex-wife.

DM/Editor: Richard Bertelsen
Grog Guzzler (Goblin Arcane Archer): Nick Slaick
Bardolomew Biggins (Halfling Bard): Bret Larimer

Music from Youtube Audio Library:
"Viking" and "Dance of the U-Boat" but Aakash Gandhi
"Fresh Fallen Snow" by Chris Hagan
"Yonder Hill and Dale" by Aaron Kenny
"Gaia in the Fog" by Dan Bodan
"Resolution" by Wayne Jones
"Black Mass" by Brian Bolger

Grogg Guzzler the half Goblin, half Orc Arcane Archer and Bardolomew Biggins the halfling bard, have been handsomely paid to clear a man of a mysterious magical crime. 

DM/Producer: Richard Bertelsen

Grogg Guzzler: Nick Slaick

Bardolomew Biggins: Bret Larimer

Music: 

"Viking" and "Dance of the U-Boat" by Aakash Gandhi

"Crusade" by Video Classica

"Thunder" by Delicate Steve

"Imperial Forces" by Aaron Kenny

"Heroe's Ascent" by Chris Haugen

Our party of adventurers are on their last rope. Ummon does the unspeakable.

Dungeon Master: Nick Slaick

Ummon Kowka: Bret Larimer

Griffin Dadson/Editor/Producer: Richard Bertelsen

Armen Hammer/Producer: Ted Hong

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"Epic Journey" by Yungos Logos

"The Long Night" by Quincas Moreiras

"Dance of the U-Boat" by Aakash Gandhi

"The Inner Sound" by Jesse Gallagher

"Virtual Light" by Houses of Heaven

"Snack Time" and "Splashing Around" by The Green Orbs

The party meets an unexpected ally as they search for the frost portal in the caves of Bilgewater. Armen gives in to his baser instincts. Griffin develops a strong connection, and Ummon faces his greatest challenge yet.

Dungeon Master: Nick Slaick
Griffin Dadson (Human Druid): Richard Bertelsen
Armen Hammer (Warforged Artificer): Ted Hong
Ummon Kowka (Tabaxi Sorcerer): Bret Larimer

Music from Youtube Audio Library:
"Dark Toys" by SYBS
"Epic Journey" by Yung Logos
"Dance of the U-Boat" Aakash Ghandi
"Virtual Light" by Houses of Heaven
"Spirit of Fire" by Jesse Gallagher
"Magical Triumph" by Sir Cubworth

Our heroes embark on their first official mission as members of The Blood Ravens! Armen receives a special gift, Ummon is enthralled by his new employer, and Griffin gets caught in a dangerous situation.

Our surprise enemies were suggested by Patron @MoseyDM on Twitter. Join us for an exclusive chat after every episode on Patreon.com/CharacterArk where we go from talking about ass play to how ancestral languages influence a fantasy setting.

Dungeon Master: Nick Slaick @CharacterArcana on Twitter

Griffin Dadson/Editor: Richard Bertelsen @CharacterArk on IG

Armen Hammer: Ted Hong www.CharacterArk.net

Ummon Kowka: Bret Larimer @Sometimes_Family and Maximus_Fancypants on IG

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"Epic Journey" by Yung Logos

"Wandering Soul" and "Dream of the Ancestor" by Ashero Fulero

"Dark Toys" by SYBS

"Dance of the U-Boat" by Askash Gandhi

Ummon's dark secret is revealed, Griffin meets his heroes, and Armen aims to lure a new pet as our heroes learn of a grave new threat.

Join us at the table after the show for a behind-the-scenes discussion of what happened in each episode by visiting Patreon.com/CharacterArk

Featuring:

Dungeon Master: Nick Slaick

Griffin Dadson/Editor (Human Druid): Richard Bertelsen

Armen Hammer (Warforged Artificer): Ted Hong

Ummon Kowka (Tabaxi Sorcerer): Bret Larimer (@Maximus_Fancyman and @Sometimes_Family on Instagram)

Original Music: "Threat" by Richard Bertelsen

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"Epic Journey" by Yugos Logos"Dark Toys" by SYBS

"Spirit of Fire" and "Lord of Dawn" by Jesse Gallagher

"Spirit of the Dead" and "Dance of the U-Boat" by Aakash Gandhi

"Cartoon Bank Heist" by Doug Maxwell

"Claim of Thrones" by RKVC

"God Fury" by Anno Domini Beats

Our heroes continue on their quest to become Blood Ravens! Ummon shows off his skills, Griffin spots some unexpected guests, and Armen takes a tumble.

Join us after the show on THE SECOND WIND where we discuss the appropriate height of gnomes, inner demons, and whether real boys feel pain... You can find The Second Wind at www.Patreon.com/CharacterArk. 

Featuring:

Dungeon Master: Nick Slaick (@CharacterArcana on Twitter)

Griffin Dadson (Human Druid): Richard Bertelsen (@CharacterArk on Instagram)

Armen Hammer (Warforged Alchemist): Ted Hong (CharacterArk.net)

Ummon Kowka (Tabaxi Sorcerer): Bret Larimer (@Sometimes_Famliy on Instagram)

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"London Fog" by Quincas Moreira

"Epic Journey" by Yung Logos

"I'll Remember You" by Jeremy Blake

"Once Was" by Kwon

"Magical Triump" by Sir Cubworth

"Mission Start" by The Brothers Records

"La Danse de Femme" by The Mini Vandals

"Collapsing All Around" by Amulets

"Ode to Joy" by Cooper Cannel

"Dream of the Ancestor" by Asher Fulero

"When We Found the Horizon" by Late Night Feeler

"The New Order" by Aaron Kenny

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Join us as the players and DM have an unfiltered discussion about the events of the episode. Future episodes of The Second Wind are available at Patreon.com/CharacterArk

Our new adventure starts here! Welcome to the city of Reyori! Three strangers make their way to the city's famous coliseum in order to earn their place as heroes of the local adventuring guild.

Support us at Patreon.com/CharacterArk for bonus content!

Featuring:

Dungeon Master: Nick Slaick (@CharacterArcana on Twitter)

Griffin Dadson (Human Druid)/Editor: Richard Bertelsen (@CharacterArk on Instagram)

Armen Hammer (Warforged Artificer): Ted Hong (www.CharacterArk.net)

Ummon Kowka (Tabaxi Sorcerer): Bret Larimer (@Sometimes_family on Instagram)

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"Epic Journey" by Yung Logos

"Morning Joe" by Patino

"With a Rose in Your Teeth" by Nathan Moore

"Tumbleweed Texas" by Chris Haugen

"Dark Toys" by SYBS

"Magical Triumph" by Sir Cubworth

"Snack Time" by The Green Orbs

"Cartoon Bank Heist" by Doug Maxwell/Media Rights Productions

"Once Was" by Kwon

"Cuckoo Clock" by Quincas Moreira

"The New Order" by Aaron Kenney

"Kiss The Sky" by Aakash Gandhi

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Our heroes must face their greatest threat yet: The complete unraveling of the material realm. Can Mendell, Doug and Theodric survive the wrath of the demon-lord Bael? Join us for the epic conclusion of Season One!

Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen
Mendell Sands: Nick Slaick
Doug Saucepotts: Ted Hong

Music from Youtube Audio Library:
"The Long Night" by Quincas Moreira
"The Last Train to Mars" by Dan Lebowitz
"Lord of Dawn," "Angel Guides," "The Inner Sound," and "Spirit of Fire" by Jesse Gallagher
"The Black Cat" by Aaron Kenny
"Cartoon Bank Heist" by Doug Maxwell
"Heist Me" by Everet Almond
"Dark Toys" by SYBS
"When We Found the Horizon" by Late Night Feeler
"Confusing Disco" by Birocratic
"Magical Triumph," and "First Sleep" by Sir Cubworth
"Dance of the U-Boat," and "Heavenly" by Aakash Gandhi
"Epic Journey" by Yung Logos
"Anton" by Dan Bodan
"I'll Remember You" by Jeremy Blake
"Serenity" by Audionautix

Join us for the Penultimate Episode of Season One! Alabaster finds true love, Mendell starts a revolution, and Doug fights for the souls of his family.

Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen
Doug Saucepotts (Tiefling Rogue): Ted Hong
Mendell Sands (Human Cleric): Nick Slaick

Music from Youtube Audio Library:
"Last Train to Mars" by Dan Lebowitz
"I'll Remember You" by Jeremy Blake
"Snack Time" and "Splashing Around" by The Green Orbs
"La Danse Fetish de Femme" by The Mini Vandals
"Anton" by Dan Bodan
"Magical Triumph" by Sir Cubworth
"Elli's Home Stretch" by The Great North Sound Society
"The Long Night" by Quincas Moreira
"Dark Toys" by SYBS
"The Machine Assembly" by The Whole Other
"Dance of the U-Boat" and "Serenity" by Aakash Gandhi
"Lord of the Dawn" by Jesse Gallagher

The epic journey continues as Alabaster finds herself a Thicc Boi! Mendell must reckon with an angry god, and Doug suspects that they both just might be idiots.

Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen
Doug Saucepotts: Ted Hong
Mendell Sands: Nick Slaick
Alabaster Chernobyl: Abby Bryington

Music from Youtube Audio Library:
"London Fog" by Quincas Moreira
"Last Train to Mars" by Dan Lebowitz
"Claim of Thrones" by RKVC
"Dark Toys" by SYBS
"Magical Triumph" and Monster at the Door" by Sir Cubworth
"The Black Cat" by Aaron Kenny
"Mer-Ka-Ba," "Angel Guides," and "The Lord of Dawn" by Jesse Gallagher
"Snack Time" by The Green Orbs
"Collapsing All Around" by Amulets

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org

As our heroes befriend a bizarre turtle man and face off against a mighty dragon, Mendell gets clever with his use of magic, Alabaster walks straight through the piss, and Doug has a master plan to try and claim the third and final totem.

Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen

Doug Saucepotts (Tiefling Rogue): Ted Hong

Mendell Sands (Human War Cleric): Nick Slaick

Alabaster Chernobyl (Dragonborn Paladin): Abby Bryington

Music from YouTube Audio Library:

“Claim of Thrones” by RKVC

“Epic Journey” by Yung Logos

“Spirit of Fire” by Aakash Gandhi

“Confusing Disco” by Birocratic

“Outside Visitors” by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist

“London Fog” by Quincas Moreira

“Last Train to Mars” by Dan Lebowitz

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org

Did you know that there was a sequel to the Dungeons and Dragons movie? Of course you didn't! No one did! Let's talk about it.

Mendell is caught in a war, and not the one he expected. Alabaster and Doug unearth an ancient evil. 

This week we take a look back at Dungeons & Dragons, THE MOVIE. If you didn't know that this was a thing that happened, buckle up and have a listen.

Our heroes are deep undercover! Alabaster tries to infiltrate the cathedral. Doug encounters an ancient mystery, and Mendell tries to win over The Paladins. 

Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen

Alabaster Chernobyl: Abby Bryington

Mendell Sands: Nick Slaick

Doug Saucepotts: Ted Hong

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"London Fog" by Quincas Moreira

"Last Train to Mars: by Dan Lebowitz

"Window Demons" by Roljui

"Invitation to the Castle Ball" by Doug Maxwell

"The Machine Assembly" by The Whole Other

"The Long Ascent" by Cooper Cannell

"Epic Journer" by Yung Logos

Mendell tries on a few disguises, Alabaster gets a new companion, and Doug learns the fate of his last surviving family member.

Featuring:

Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen

Doug Saucepotts: Ted Hong

Mendell Sands: Nick Slaick

Alabaster Chernobyl: Abby Bryington

Music from YouTube Audio Library:

"The Long Night" by Quincas Moreira

"The Last Train to Mars" by Dan Lebowitz

"Candelabra" by Latasha

"Monster at the Door" and "Magical Triumph" by Sir Cubworth

"The Black Cat" and "The New Order" by Aaron Kenny

"Goat" by Wayne Jones

"Window Demons" by Rolijui

"Invitation to the Castle Ball" by Doug Maxwell

"Bloodkiss" by Hainbach

Additional sound effects from freesound.org

Doug violently opens the freezer, Alabaster discovers a new power, and Mendell faces his own mortality.

Featuring:

Dungeon Master Richard Bertelsen

Doug Saucepotts Ted Hong

Mendell Sands Nick Slaick

Alabaster Chernobyl Abby Bryington

Music from Youtube Audio Library:

"The Long Night" by Quincas Moreira

"Last Train to Mars" by Dan Lebowitz

"Apprehensive at Best" by Biz Baz Studio

"Collapsing All Around" by Amulets

Additional sounds from Freesound.org

The fate of the Material Realm hangs in the balance, and a new soul must be attuned to a powerful totem! Alabaster is reunited with an old friend, Doug must return to the site where his family was slaughtered, and Mendell is touched by madness.

Cast:
Dungeon Master: Richard Bertelsen
Doug Saucepotts: Ted Hong
Alabaster Chernobyl: Abby Bryington
Mendell Sands: Nick Slaick

Music from YouTube Audio Library:
"The Long Night" by Quincas Moreira
"Last Train to Mars" by Dan Lebowitz
"Prelude No. 14" by Chris Zabriskie
"Anton" by Dan Bodan
"Funky Disco" and "Apprehensive at Best" by Biz Baz Studio
"Magical Triumph" by Sir Cubworth
"When We Found the Horizon" by Late Night Feeler
"Spirit of the Dead," "Kiss the Sky" and "Dance of the U-Boat" by Aakash Gandhi
"God Fury" by Anno Domini Beats

Additional Sound Effect from Freesound.org

The heroes venture deep into the Fariose Forest where tickling is torture. Mendell makes a squirrelly new friend, Doug learns the troubling truth about the death of his family, and Alabaster is reminded of an old companion.