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Game Master Monday
Chapter 92: Death of the Author

Starring
JienBirb
Rosatyrs

April 20, 2026

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📘 📕 NEW GAME MASTER MONDAY 📙 🖋️

We play DEATH OF THE AUTHOR! A romantasy author world builds a robust world with a slow burn romance. Their main character has other feelings.

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Why Your D&D Games should be moving quicker

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NEW EPISODE DAY!!!

Today is about Progression, more specifically, what Progression means in the form of TTRPGs and D&D, and why your games should be quicker

We discuss:
- How to always keep the game moving
- What it means for a game to progress
- Why your games feel slow but aren't
- more

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UP NEXT ON GAME MASTER MONDAY

We play DEATH OF THE AUTHOR! A romantasy author seeks to pen the next great love story. Their protagonist has other plans.

Available everywhere you enjoy podcasts NEXT MONDAY

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TONIGHT.

THE FINALE OF DEMONS AND DAUGHTERS.

After three years, three acts, three daughters and three fathers; Demons & Daughters roars to an end.

Bear witness to the end of an from 7pm BST tonight at twitch.tv/damselsindicestress. Catch up at YouTube.com/@damselsindicestress

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Keeping Puzzles engaging from start to finish

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NEW EPISODE DAY!!!

today is about Puzzles, they can be so much fun to put into your games, but also such a drag.

We discuss:
- What makes a puzzle engaging
- How to keep them engaging and fun
- Why Puzzles are so frickin hard
- And more!!

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Keeping Puzzles engaging from start to finish

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Image of a character standing at the front of a ship rapier drawn out pointing it outwards in a ready battle stance. He has brown hair and brown eyes with a slight amile on his face. The ship is on the open ocean. There is grey and purple smoke emitting from an amulet the character is wearing. In the background is a silhouette of a giant sea dragon serpent.

Image of a character standing at the front of a ship rapier drawn out pointing it outwards in a ready battle stance. He has brown hair and brown eyes with a slight amile on his face. The ship is on the open ocean. There is grey and purple smoke emitting from an amulet the character is wearing. In the background is a silhouette of a giant sea dragon serpent.

There is just nothing better than getting incredible artwork of your D&D Characters.

Like this commission I got of my Character Oliver from @putputpotato.bsky.social!!!

Look how fucking epic it looks!!

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Image of a character standing at the front of a ship rapier drawn out pointing it outwards in a ready battle stance. He has brown hair and brown eyes with a slight amile on his face. The ship is on the open ocean. There is grey and purple smoke emitting from an amulet the character is wearing. In the background is a silhouette of a giant sea dragon serpent.

Image of a character standing at the front of a ship rapier drawn out pointing it outwards in a ready battle stance. He has brown hair and brown eyes with a slight amile on his face. The ship is on the open ocean. There is grey and purple smoke emitting from an amulet the character is wearing. In the background is a silhouette of a giant sea dragon serpent.

There is just nothing better than getting incredible artwork of your D&D Characters.

Like this commission I got of my Character Oliver from @putputpotato.bsky.social!!!

Look how fucking epic it looks!!

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The promotional image for TTRPGS for Trans Rights Idaho, featuring the logos of the partner organizations.

TTRPGs for Trans Rights Idaho is live! Get over 500 games for as little as $5 (or more, if you're able)! All proceeds benefit @tccidaho.bsky.social & @transaffirminc.bsky.social 🏳️‍⚧️

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NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ Caldwell Tanner)
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NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ @caldy.bsky.social )

We discuss how @naddpod.bsky.social has stayed excited over 8 years of making the show, how they approached a famous module for this latest series, and what new TTRPG systems Elliot and Brian think Caldwell should play next.

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Rubica Campaign Setting | Coming Soon to Kickstarter | Houndsong Games
Rubica Campaign Setting | Coming Soon to Kickstarter | Houndsong Games YouTube video by Houndsong Games

Hey, we're doing a thing.

Enter a world of primordial powers, clashing empires, cosmic strife, and fickle gods.

VO: @mirror-lock.bsky.social

All Houndsong projects are strictly AI-free

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#ttrpg #tabletop #dnd #relict

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Blockade
+2 Shield, Very Rare (Requires attunement)

This remarkably heavy tower shield is crafted to resemble a thick steel door that has been reinforced and is set into a solid wood and steel frame. The door itself is always locked tight with a complex tumbler lock that is difficult to pick. The steel of the door seems treated and enchanted to withstand even the toughest batterings that could be dealt to it. While holding this Shield, you have a +2 bonus to Armor Class in addition to the Shield’s normal bonus to AC.

Once per day while you are attuned to this shield, you can slam it into the ground as an action causing stone and reinforcing steel to grow from it forming an 80 foot wide, 40 foot high, 5 foot thick wall around the door. The wall grows in each direction until it reaches a solid object like a wall or ceiling, and then stops. The wall and door gain resistance to all damage types and have an AC and HP equal to your own. The door itself can be picked with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check using thieves tools. The wall remains in place for 1 hour, until the door is opened or the wall is destroyed, or until you use an action to pick up the door. If the wall is destroyed, it drops to an empty space near it, becoming a regular +2 shield and losing its ability to create a wall. If it is picked up, it simply returns to your arm and the wall crumbles away. This ability resets daily at dawn.

Blockade +2 Shield, Very Rare (Requires attunement) This remarkably heavy tower shield is crafted to resemble a thick steel door that has been reinforced and is set into a solid wood and steel frame. The door itself is always locked tight with a complex tumbler lock that is difficult to pick. The steel of the door seems treated and enchanted to withstand even the toughest batterings that could be dealt to it. While holding this Shield, you have a +2 bonus to Armor Class in addition to the Shield’s normal bonus to AC. Once per day while you are attuned to this shield, you can slam it into the ground as an action causing stone and reinforcing steel to grow from it forming an 80 foot wide, 40 foot high, 5 foot thick wall around the door. The wall grows in each direction until it reaches a solid object like a wall or ceiling, and then stops. The wall and door gain resistance to all damage types and have an AC and HP equal to your own. The door itself can be picked with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check using thieves tools. The wall remains in place for 1 hour, until the door is opened or the wall is destroyed, or until you use an action to pick up the door. If the wall is destroyed, it drops to an empty space near it, becoming a regular +2 shield and losing its ability to create a wall. If it is picked up, it simply returns to your arm and the wall crumbles away. This ability resets daily at dawn.

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Blockade

Need a wall in a hurry? Slam down this shield and make your getaway while you can. We make inventive items for #DnD every week on our Patreon. Support us there to get access to our whole library.

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Forging emotional bonds for NPCs

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NEW EPISODE DAY!!!

And today, we talk about how to get players to care about NPCs in your D&D and TTRPG Campaigns

We discuss:
- Emotional Bonds and how they are built
- How to create the right NPCs for Players
- The lucky NPCs that just get to be favorites
- And more!!

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Polyrentha
Lyre, Very Rare (requires attunement by a bard)

The crossbar of this marvelously crafted lyre is adorned with several sweet smelling roses that burst from the instrument in a raucous display of extravagance. The body of this lyre is crafted from an especially light and durable wood that has been clad and carved to resemble marble while the arms are clad in solid gold, betraying the lavish nature of this instrument. Vines snake around the body rising up to the bouquet on top and tying the whole piece together.

While you are attuned to this instrument, the roses add an extra shot of sensory excitement to your performances. You gain a +2 bonus to performance checks made to entertain or persuade.

Three larger roses sit atop the bouquet, seemingly waiting to be plucked. You can use your reaction to pluck one of the roses and throw it to a creature within 30 feet of you when they must attempt a saving throw to counteract a spell or effect. The rose bursts into a magical cloud of pedals when it arrives, granting them a bonus on their saving throw equal to your Charisma modifier. The lyre regenerates one of its large roses daily at dawn up to a maximum of three.

Polyrentha Lyre, Very Rare (requires attunement by a bard) The crossbar of this marvelously crafted lyre is adorned with several sweet smelling roses that burst from the instrument in a raucous display of extravagance. The body of this lyre is crafted from an especially light and durable wood that has been clad and carved to resemble marble while the arms are clad in solid gold, betraying the lavish nature of this instrument. Vines snake around the body rising up to the bouquet on top and tying the whole piece together. While you are attuned to this instrument, the roses add an extra shot of sensory excitement to your performances. You gain a +2 bonus to performance checks made to entertain or persuade. Three larger roses sit atop the bouquet, seemingly waiting to be plucked. You can use your reaction to pluck one of the roses and throw it to a creature within 30 feet of you when they must attempt a saving throw to counteract a spell or effect. The rose bursts into a magical cloud of pedals when it arrives, granting them a bonus on their saving throw equal to your Charisma modifier. The lyre regenerates one of its large roses daily at dawn up to a maximum of three.

🌹 NEW #DND MAGIC ITEM 🌹

Polyrentha

Take time to stop and smell the roses, they just may save a life if you know how to thank a performer. It's our latest magic item ready for you games. Get all of our convenient formats like a Foundry VTT module on our Patreon. patreon.com/abyssalbrews

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Veteran GMs vs. New GMs

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And today, we talk about Veteran Game Masters and New Game Masters, and the differences between them

We discuss:
- Are there even differences?
- Stuff Veterans do better
- Stuff Newbie Game Masters do better
- And more!!

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Arbeelest
+1 Heavy Crossbow, Rare

This well polished heavy crossbow has been hand carved to resemble the features of a honeybee. Its sides are emblazoned with a carved hive formation and the limbs, though composed of a solid metal, resemble the wings of a flighted insect. Even the cocking stirrup has been smithed to look like the mandibles of a honey bee. Perhaps the oddest feature is a dripping ball of honeycomb that sits at the front of the foregrip ready for use at a moment’s notice. You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical weapon.

Bolts fired from this crossbow are imbued with the stinging power of the insects it is carved to resemble. You can choose to deal poison damage with them instead of magical piercing damage.

You can use an action to snatch the comb of honey from under the crossbow and fire it into a space that you can see within 60 feet. If that space is occupied by a creature, they are suddenly beset by dozens of stinging bees. This swarm uses the swarm of insects stat block and always acts directly after you in initiative. It uses all of its movement and actions pursuing and attacking the target it was set upon until the swarm is slain, or the target dies. If the target dies before the swarm, the swarm disintegrates. The comb of honey regenerates 1 hour after it was fired.

Arbeelest +1 Heavy Crossbow, Rare This well polished heavy crossbow has been hand carved to resemble the features of a honeybee. Its sides are emblazoned with a carved hive formation and the limbs, though composed of a solid metal, resemble the wings of a flighted insect. Even the cocking stirrup has been smithed to look like the mandibles of a honey bee. Perhaps the oddest feature is a dripping ball of honeycomb that sits at the front of the foregrip ready for use at a moment’s notice. You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical weapon. Bolts fired from this crossbow are imbued with the stinging power of the insects it is carved to resemble. You can choose to deal poison damage with them instead of magical piercing damage. You can use an action to snatch the comb of honey from under the crossbow and fire it into a space that you can see within 60 feet. If that space is occupied by a creature, they are suddenly beset by dozens of stinging bees. This swarm uses the swarm of insects stat block and always acts directly after you in initiative. It uses all of its movement and actions pursuing and attacking the target it was set upon until the swarm is slain, or the target dies. If the target dies before the swarm, the swarm disintegrates. The comb of honey regenerates 1 hour after it was fired.

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Arbeelest

This crossbow is sure to be the buzz around the hive. Just watch out, it has a nasty sting! Support us on Patreon and get early access to our massive library of 300+ magic items and more. Patreon.com/abyssalbrews

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The Quiet Year - Buried Without Ceremony

Today we are playing the most incredible The Quiet Year by @lackingceremony.bsky.social

It is not just a worldbuilding game, its a poetic cartography game creating Questions, Problems and Community.

You can check the game out right here: buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year

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Realm Forge: The Quiet Year

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A Logo on a blue Background, the Logo is in white, displaying a world globe sitting on an anvil which is resting on the Text saying "Ream Forge"

REALM FORGE DAY!

Today, we are looking at one community in Omen, the Dangers and Problems they face, and the Questions that concern them

Join us as we build this community, the landscape it survives in, and flesh out the concept of our World Omen one final time with this SEASON FINALE!!

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Solarium
+2 Quarterstaff, Legendary (requires attunement by a wizard)

The head of this staff is emblazoned with the unfurled wings of a majestic bird shining in golden radiance. A single ruby adorns its eye while the exterior is carved with magical runes that occasionally glow with magical energy. While holding this staff, your skin feels a calming warmth over it like standing in the sun. This staff can be wielded as a magic quarterstaff that grants a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. While you hold it, you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls.

This staff has 30 charges for use with the following properties. It regains 2d6+4 expended charges daily at dawn.

Radiance. You can use one action to expend one charge causing the staff to shed bright sunlight in a 30 foot radius and dim sunlight for an additional 30 feet. The light persists for 10 hours or until you dismiss it. Hostile creatures that take fire or radiant damage while in this staff’s light take an additional 3d6+3 damage of that same type.

Spells. While holding the staff, you can use an action to expend some of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability: burning hands (6th-level, 6 charges), fireball (8th-level, 8 charges), fire shield (4 charges), flaming sphere (5th-level, 5 charges), scorching ray (3rd-level, 3 charges), shield (1 charge), sunbeam (6 charges), wall of fire (4 charges)

Solarium +2 Quarterstaff, Legendary (requires attunement by a wizard) The head of this staff is emblazoned with the unfurled wings of a majestic bird shining in golden radiance. A single ruby adorns its eye while the exterior is carved with magical runes that occasionally glow with magical energy. While holding this staff, your skin feels a calming warmth over it like standing in the sun. This staff can be wielded as a magic quarterstaff that grants a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. While you hold it, you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls. This staff has 30 charges for use with the following properties. It regains 2d6+4 expended charges daily at dawn. Radiance. You can use one action to expend one charge causing the staff to shed bright sunlight in a 30 foot radius and dim sunlight for an additional 30 feet. The light persists for 10 hours or until you dismiss it. Hostile creatures that take fire or radiant damage while in this staff’s light take an additional 3d6+3 damage of that same type. Spells. While holding the staff, you can use an action to expend some of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability: burning hands (6th-level, 6 charges), fireball (8th-level, 8 charges), fire shield (4 charges), flaming sphere (5th-level, 5 charges), scorching ray (3rd-level, 3 charges), shield (1 charge), sunbeam (6 charges), wall of fire (4 charges)

🌞NEW #DnD MAGIC ITEM 😎

Solarium

Channel the power of the daystar itself with this staff that will light the way to glory. It's our latest D&D magic item for your campaigns. Check us out on Patreon where we have over 300 releases waiting for you. patreon.com/join/abyssalbrews

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When does Prep become Control

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NEW EPISODE DAY!!!

Today is all about preparing your D&D and TTRPG games, especially when prep is too much

We discuss:
- Is there even too much prep?
- How to prep without controlling the game
- If Railroading is good or bad (and why it depends)
- And more!!

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Papiette
Consumable, Uncommon

Typically sold around festivals and celebrations, this small papercraft dragon figure is festooned in bright colors to draw the eye of wandering patrons who are passing by. The detail work on the thin wax paper itself is finely cared for and each fold is appropriately crisp, giving these figures a remarkable realism while still falling firmly on the side of cute.

You can use one action to carefully light the magicked candle inside this figure causing it to glow with bright light in a 20 foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. The paper figure then begins to float near the person that lit it, staying with them for up to 10 hours.

Any time during the hours in which it is following you, you can use a bonus action to speak a command word, causing the paper figure to cast 2nd level burning hands in a direction of your choosing, originating from your square. The spell has a save DC of 15 when cast in this manner. After casting the spell, or after 10 hours have passed, the paper figure rapidly bursts into flames and turns to a pile of ash.

Papiette Consumable, Uncommon Typically sold around festivals and celebrations, this small papercraft dragon figure is festooned in bright colors to draw the eye of wandering patrons who are passing by. The detail work on the thin wax paper itself is finely cared for and each fold is appropriately crisp, giving these figures a remarkable realism while still falling firmly on the side of cute. You can use one action to carefully light the magicked candle inside this figure causing it to glow with bright light in a 20 foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. The paper figure then begins to float near the person that lit it, staying with them for up to 10 hours. Any time during the hours in which it is following you, you can use a bonus action to speak a command word, causing the paper figure to cast 2nd level burning hands in a direction of your choosing, originating from your square. The spell has a save DC of 15 when cast in this manner. After casting the spell, or after 10 hours have passed, the paper figure rapidly bursts into flames and turns to a pile of ash.

🏮NEW #DnD MAGIC ITEM 🏮

Papiette

This item will light up your world and may just light up your enemies as well when you no longer need it. If you enjoy inventive magic items that are all human made, check out our Patreon. patreon.com/abyssalbrews

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Is Failure Better Than Success?

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NEW EPISODE DAY!!!

Today is all about the question if Failure is better than success in D&D?

We discuss:
- How Failure (or Success) can be a narrative drive
- What Failure stands for at the table
- How GMs shouldn't want failure but should embrace it
- How to have both
- And more!!

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