Stack o’ Dice

Stack o’ Dice
Stack o’ Dice

Enter a world of mystery and adventure. . . in Vardalon! This home-brewed world is home to a D&D 5e campaign that follows a band of friends as they face a growing evil in the world. Our podcast series includes both actual play episodes that release weekly on Mondays, and special content that shares a bit about building a homebrew campaign setting on a less structured release schedule.

  1. EPISODE 312

    Ep 150 - Go North

    Ep 150: Season 6 begins NOW. Jump into a new corner of Edelenn as the party steps through yet another portal. The world lies before them, and a pillar yet to be discovered lies hidden somewhere nearby, but what adventure awaits in this new land? Get started on the final chapter of our epic story as we share the next part of this story. In this episode, Rhett mentions the Gol stavkyrkje in southern Norway. Here's a picture for reference, although the central hall of Hártunstaðr is considerably larger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gol_Stave_Church#/media/File:Gol_stavkirke.jpg He also mentions a music video. Here's the link for that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_EBFvzyje8 ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Creacking Oak 6bft SHORT 130418_00.wav is a copyright of klankbeeld Waterfall.wav is a copyright of cosmo235 We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Ancient Chamber - Tomb of the Starborn - Score Music, by Alexander Kochetkov Heavenly Plane - Crystal Arch - Score Music, by Ian Fisher Summon Wind, by Wes Otis Weather - Medium Wind, by Olivier Girardot Enchantment - Transfixion Spell, by Phil Archer Hidden Realm - Hidden Halls of Carnack - Score Music, by Tica Alexandru Visions of Destiny - Helm to the Knowing - Score Music, by Robert Kilpatrick And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    49 min
  2. EPISODE 313

    Special - Welcome to Level 13, Sekhmet

    Special: For us for a quick look in as Dmitri/Sekhmet advances to level 13. He's come a long way in a short time, and he's got a lot to pick up at this new level. Join in the celebration and see what our favorite rogue gets to add to his toolkit o' secrets. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We didn't used any Creative Commons sound effects in this show, but if you're looking for quality sounds, check out freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Echoes of the Past - Ancient Stones - Score Music, by Davide Vannuccini And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    6 min
  3. EPISODE 314

    Ep 151 - Lost To You

    Another portal has led to a new land: Rindis, the land of ice and mountains, where all sorts of events are already in motion. The party must face some familiar faces from the past before it can find rest, but where will the encounter lead? Listen now to find out! ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice), Bluesky (@stackodice.bsky.social), and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Horse.mp3 is a copyright of 3bagbrew Movie Trailer Boom is a copyright of hykenfreak Boa Constrictor.wav is a copyright of Kjell%20Persson Unsheathing a sword is a copyright of visualasylum Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Dinner table ambience.wav is a copyright of Mr_Alden We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Large City - Civilization During Day, by Pablo Betancourt Forgotten Chamber - Tomb of the Dead Kings - Score Music, by Phillip Johnson Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze Walking on Stone in Platemail, by Olivier Girardot Travel by Horseback - Heavy Horse - Relaxed - Basic Equipment, by Olivier Girardot And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    1h 12m
  4. EPISODE 315

    Special - Angry Riders

    Special: The Ritter have left the Great Hall of Hártunstaðr, and they're not happy. Follow their next steps in this special episode, and get a glimpse at some of the motivations involved. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice), Bluesky (@stackodice.bsky.social), and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Creacking Oak 6bft SHORT 130418_00.wav is a copyright of klankbeeld We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Travel by Horseback - Light Horse - Sprint - No Equipment, by Luca Klingbeil Elven Dirge - Immortal's End - Score Music, by Eric Richards Travel by Horseback - Heavy Horse - Relaxed - Basic Equipment, by Olivier Girardot And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    12 min
  5. EPISODE 316

    Ep 152 - Lock Me Up

    The party's members have agreed to take on the task Hild has presented them. Unsure of just what it entails or how to go about it, they find themselves faced with the weighty task of attempting to prove themselves the subjects of an ancient prophecy. Will they find success, or will Tira succumb to her rage and just tear things apart? Listen now to find out. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice), Bluesky (@stackodice.bsky.social), and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We didn't use any Creative Commons sound effects in this show, but it's always worth checking out freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Capital City - Arcane Academies - Score Music, by Stephane Lorello Doors and Portals - Barred Door Opening, by Franco Cugusi Doors and Portals - Massive Wood Door, by Phil Archer Elven Village - Ascending the Vale - Score Music, by Kevin MacLeod And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    53 min
  6. EPISODE 317

    Ep 153 - The Trees They Do Grow High

    The puzzles continue as the party works through the challenge of the Fate-Tree of Hártunstaðr. Their reputation as the heroes of prophecy hangs in the balance--will they emerge triumphant? Listen now to find out. ----- Our spot for Battlebards uses music from Battlebards! We hope you like our use of: Capital City - Middlegate - Score Music by Shams Ahsan We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we now have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: cheap flute.wav is a copyright of thatjeffcarter Wood Creak.wav is a copyright of TimPryor Crowd Cheering - Strong Cheering and Soft Rhythmic Cheering.wav is a copyright of GregorQuendel Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license: Remix of 31356_FreqMan_gasp01_Multi_Gasp_2.wav is a copyright of Timbre We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Heavenly Plane - Paradise - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze Doors and Portals - Massive Wood Door, by Phil Archer And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    38 min
  7. EPISODE 318

    Special - Winter Travel Plans

    Special: The holiday season is upon us, and Rhett, Meredith, Thane, and Rhiannon are going to take advantage of this special time to head back over for a family adventure to Germany. Hear what kinds of things we hope to do in our short time there, and we'll be sure to report with a stream of photos and a follow-up episode after we return. Also, we will not have an episode release next week, but we'll get back to releasing new content on Monday, 1 January--what a way to kick off a new year! ----- We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice), Bluesky (@stackodice.bsky.social), and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Also, if you aren't on our Discord server yet, you should be! Check it out here: https://discord.com/invite/sUUJp78r3E Finally, we have a Ko-fi page! If you wish to support our show with a little money, you can do that today. Please know that we'll use anything you contribute to improve the show. ----- And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

    10 min

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Enter a world of mystery and adventure. . . in Vardalon! This home-brewed world is home to a D&D 5e campaign that follows a band of friends as they face a growing evil in the world. Our podcast series includes both actual play episodes that release weekly on Mondays, and special content that shares a bit about building a homebrew campaign setting on a less structured release schedule.

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