Fumblelore

Fumblelore
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Fumblelore is a cinematic, family-friendly, TTRPG actual play podcast where a Dad and his kids explore vast, imagined worlds - and occasionally trip over the rules along the way. We believe the best stories aren't found in books, but are made at the kitchen table. Fumblelore inspires parents to be the architects of their children’s favorite memories through the magic of roleplaying. Using the Daggerheart and DnD systems, we're building a legacy of lore, one session at a time.

Episodes

  1. Crossing the Bridge

    Jun 5

    Crossing the Bridge

    The day has arrived! Haun and Maven are part of the group of representatives from there side of the island that will cross the bridge to whatever may lay beyond the shroud. As they prepare to embark on this new adventure, trouble may be brewing between their teacher and the leader of the Guard. If you like the show and want to help support us, you can head over to fumblelore.com to find out how

    40 min
  2. A New Day in Ithrodel

    May 29

    A New Day in Ithrodel

    The sun rises on a historic day on the island of Ithrodel, marking the long-awaited completion of a massive bridge designed to connect two factions that have been divided for generations. But before the festivities can begin, our two young human representatives must gather their things, dodge their arrogant rivals, and figure out why their grand adventure is suddenly starting with an unexpected political conspiracy. In this premiere episode of the Ithrodel homebrew campaign, we leave the tutorial modules behind and step into a completely custom sandbox setting using Critical Role's narrative-driven Daggerheart system. Watch as real-life family dynamics translate beautifully into a classic brother-and-sister tabletop pairing, establishing a fun table dynamic where a hot-headed fighter has to be constantly held back by his deeply studious wizard sister. 🎭 Meet the Party Haun: A 17-year-old human from a deceptive, street-smart Slyborne community background. Armed with a black school bomber jacket and a quick fist, he is far more interested in combat tactics than diplomacy—and has zero tolerance for bullies.Maven: Han's 15-year-old sister, representing the book-smart, peace-keeping Loreborne community. She is a scholarly wizard who is rarely seen without a book in her hands, dedicated to documenting history rather than rewriting it with violence.📣 Become a Lorekeeper We are officially entering a year-long campaign sandbox, and we want our community to directly influence the journey across Ithrodel! 👉 Head over to fumblelore.com right now to learn how you can support the show, unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes world art, gain access to bonus audio content, and cast your votes to shape our interactive Boon and Bane system! If you love family-friendly, cinematic tabletop actual plays packed with immersive music and custom sound effects, please hit follow on your player, leave us a five-star review, and share this episode with your gaming group!

    42 min
  3. The World is Breaking

    May 22

    The World is Breaking

    In this explosive, high-stakes premiere of our new campaign, the tranquil island paradise of Ithrodel is suddenly shattered by a devastating earthquake. Massive stones hurtle from the sky, and molten lava begins to burst through the earth as the hallowed peak of the mountain erupts into pure chaos. Drawn by the impending doom of their home, our level-five heroes must race up the crumbling mountainside toward the plateau of the ruined Tower of Al-Dawla. What they find at the top is not a peaceful sanctuary of learning, but an apocalyptic battleground where a magnificent protector is fighting for its life. 🎭 Meet the Heroes Airithian: A powerful, armored Seraph Sentinel equipped with majestic wings of light and a divine ax, ready to take to the skies to defend the innocent.Sylara: A clever Draconian Mentor Sorcerer wrapped in a brilliant blue cloak, capable of weaving reality-bending transmutation magic on a whim.📣 Join the Worldbuilding Team We are officially embarking on a brand-new, year-long campaign sandbox, and we want our community to help shape the adventure! 👉 Visit fumblelore.com right now to learn how you can support the show, unlock behind-the-scenes world art, gain access to exclusive masterclass world-building design videos, and cast your votes to create future Boons and Banes! If you loved our cinematic sound effects, music, and family-friendly tabletop chaos, please follow the show on your favorite player, leave us a five-star review, and tell a fellow gamer about the podcast!

    45 min
  4. Ithrodel Campaign Session 0

    May 15

    Ithrodel Campaign Session 0

    What happens when you trade your pre-built sheets for raw imagination and map out a completely new world from scratch? You get the cozy, behind-the-scenes magic of a true Session Zero! Before jumping headfirst into their highly anticipated homebrew campaign, the creators of Fumblelore gather around the microphones for a laid-back family conversation to flesh out their new personalities, map out player expectations, and reveal a massive twist about the upcoming setting of Ithrodel. Listeners will get an inside look at how table dynamics shift when building a multi-layered story for the long haul in Critical Role's Daggerheart system. Discover how a punch-happy, 17-year-old Slyborne Sorcerer who is used to swinging first coordinates with his deeply book-smart, 15-year-old Wizard sister who just wants to keep the peace. If you want to see exactly how real-life family dynamics translate into high-fantasy characters—or you're a Game Master looking for tips on running an engaging cooperative prelude—this casual strategy session is your perfect guide. 📦 Magic is... Missing? The biggest reveal of the episode? When the journey into the sandbox world of Ithrodel kicks off next week, magic will not exist. The is a profound narrative reason drives this global restriction, forcing a traditionally high-casting duo to rely entirely on their wits, environment, and physical traits to survive the initial stages of the campaign. 📣 Join the Worldbuilding Team We are officially entering a year-long sandbox adventure, and we want our community to leave their mark on the geography of Ithrodel! 👉 Head over to fumblelore.com right now to learn how you can support the show, unlock behind-the-scenes campaign artwork, gain access to exclusive masterclass world-building design videos, and cast your votes to name future NPCs! If you love family-friendly, cinematic tabletop gaming, please hit follow on your player, leave us a 5-star review, and tell a fellow adventurer about the show!

    23 min
  5. Wraiths and Skeletons and an Arcanist, oh my!

    May 8

    Wraiths and Skeletons and an Arcanist, oh my!

    What happens when you run out of spell slots but still have a horde of skeletons to smash? You improvise by ripping off a pair of skeletal arms and using them as dual-wielded clubs, obviously! The thrilling finale of the Sable Wood Adventures framework brings the battle at the Open Veil to a chaotic, explosive close. As the White Fire Arcanist pushes her magic to the absolute limit to supercharge the city's protective barrier, Barnacle and Varian face down an onslaught of wraiths and undead. Between a terrifying soul-ripping attack that leaves a player untethered from their body and a desperate, improvised cocktail of literal fireflies used as an explosive bonfire, our heroes prove that teamwork makes the dream work—even if it smells awful. This action-packed conclusion highlights the storytelling power of Critical Role’s Daggerheart system, showcasing how the dual dice mechanics create unparalleled moments of cinematic triumph and spectacular failure. Stick around after the dust settles as the table breaks down their favorite mechanics, gives a behind-the-scenes peek at how they completely derailed the pre-written module, and teases the upcoming launch into a brand-new, entirely original homebrew world! 📣 Join the Inner Circle We are officially wrapping up our tutorial arc and launching a massive, fully custom campaign world. We want you to help us build it! By supporting the podcast, you get a direct hand in shaping the lore and deciding the fate of our characters. 👉 Visit fumblelore.com right now to check out our patron tiers, name future NPCs, unlock behind-the-scenes world art, and cast your votes on our interactive Boon and Bane system! If you've loved our cinematic sound effects, music, and family-friendly tabletop chaos, please follow the show on your favorite player, leave us a 5-star review, and follow us across social media @fumblelore to catch our upcoming animation projects!

    36 min
  6. The Open Veil

    May 1

    The Open Veil

    What if you successfully delivered a king's ransom, only to find out your entire home city is now completely defenseless? Our wounded heroes finally cross the magical barrier into the vibrant, festive village of Hush, but any hope for a peaceful rest is cut short. When they finally unbox the mysterious package they’ve been hauling through the murder-forest, they uncover a massive political conspiracy that changes the stakes of their entire journey. Listeners will get a front-row seat to the whimsical and cozy side of Critical Role’s Daggerheart system, highlighting theater-of-the-mind mechanics used for urban exploration, unique NPCs, and chaotic player-driven ingenuity. From a comedic frog-tossing entrance to a chilling lore drop that completely flips the campaign's narrative, this episode perfectly balances lighthearted table humor with an ominous warning of the battles to come. 📣 Become a Lorekeeper We want you to help us build this world from the ground up! Our unique listener-driven system lets you vote on the very trials our heroes face. 👉 Head over to fumblelore.com right now to see how you can support the show, unlock behind-the-scenes content, and cast your vote on future Boons and Banes! If you are loving this high-fantasy, family-friendly actual play, please hit follow on your player, leave a five-star review, and tell a fellow gamer about the show!

    45 min
  7. Shoot the Frog

    Apr 24

    Shoot the Frog

    What if you safely delivered a king's ransom, only to find out your entire home city is now completely defenseless? In this thrilling third episode of Fumblelore, our wounded heroes finally cross the magical barrier into the vibrant, festive village of Hush. But any hope for a peaceful rest is cut short when they finally unbox the mysterious package they’ve been hauling through the murder-forest—uncovering a political conspiracy that changes everything. Listeners will get a front-row seat to the whimsical and cozy side of Critical Role’s Daggerheart system, highlighting the theater-of-the-mind mechanics used for urban exploration, unique NPCs, and sudden player-driven ingenuity. From comedic goblin-style companion tossing to chilling lore drops that raise the narrative stakes, this episode perfectly balances lighthearted table humor with an ominous warning of the battles to come. 📣 Join the Inner Circle Do you want to leave your mark on the narrative? Fumblelore is an interactive world, and our supporters get a direct say in how the story evolves! 👉 Head over to fumblelore.com right now to see how you can support the show, unlock behind-the-scenes content, and cast your vote on future Boons and Banes! If you are loving this high-fantasy, family-friendly actual play, please hit follow on your player, leave a five-star review, and tell a fellow gamer about the show!

    44 min
  8. Runaway Bathorse

    Apr 24

    Runaway Bathorse

    What happens when your only escape route is a splintering, runaway carriage driven by a furious thief, powered by a terrified bat-horse, and dragging a giant tiger-man behind it by a thread of spider-monkey silk? You get the breathless, chaotic second episode of Fumblelore! If you want to see exactly how a high-stakes action sequence unfolds in an unpredictable new tabletop system, this episode serves up the ultimate masterclass in pure cinematic momentum and laugh-out-loud table panic. Listeners will experience the sheer thrill of Critical Role's Daggerheart system under pressure, highlighting the tension-building "Countdown Timer" and revealing how a single roll can dramatically reshape an entire narrative. From catastrophic environmental hazards to sudden bursts of magical ingenuity, this episode proves that failure in tabletop gaming is often twice as entertaining as a perfect success. 📣 Become a Lorekeeper We want you to help us build this world from the ground up! Our unique listener-driven system lets you vote on the very trials our heroes face. 👉 Head to fumblelore.com right now to find out how you can support the podcast and cast your vote on the future episode's Boons and Banes!

    44 min
  9. The Sablewood Messengers

    Apr 24

    The Sablewood Messengers

    What happens when you drop a towering tiger-man, a chaotic frog wizard, and a heavily armored bat-horse into a mystical forest older than the gods? You get the wild, unpredictable premiere of Fumblelore! If you love tabletop gaming but are tired of the same old fantasy tropes, this new podcast delivers the perfect mix of laugh-out-loud chaos, high-stakes combat, and an inside look at a revolutionary new gaming system - and all while being family-friendly! Listeners will get a front-row seat to Critical Role’s highly anticipated TTRPG, Daggerheart, discovering exactly how its unique "Hope and Fear" mechanics flip traditional storytelling on its head. Whether you are a seasoned GM looking for new rules to steal or a fantasy fan craving a fresh narrative, this bite-sized adventure serves as the ultimate trailer for your next gaming obsession. 📣 Support the Fumble We are a brand-new actual play podcast, and we need your help to spread the word. 👉 Visit fumblelore.com right now to support the podcast, grab exclusive updates, and join our community! If you loved the chaos, hit follow on your favorite podcast app and leave us a five-star review!

    47 min
  10. Fumblelore Trailer

    Season 1 Trailer

    Fumblelore Trailer

    Welcome to Fumblelore, a brand new cinematic, family friendly, TTRPG actual play podcast about a dad and his kids crafting compelling adventures together. Using Daggerheart and D&D (Dungeons and Dragons), we will fumble our way through creating engaging worlds, memorable stories, and entertaining characters with each roll of the dice. You can support us on Patreon.com/fumblelore to get involved in the interactive elements of each campaign we do.

    2 min

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Fumblelore is a cinematic, family-friendly, TTRPG actual play podcast where a Dad and his kids explore vast, imagined worlds - and occasionally trip over the rules along the way. We believe the best stories aren't found in books, but are made at the kitchen table. Fumblelore inspires parents to be the architects of their children’s favorite memories through the magic of roleplaying. Using the Daggerheart and DnD systems, we're building a legacy of lore, one session at a time.

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  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    10
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