Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms

Mark Stiehl
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Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms is a sleep podcast designed to help ease you into a restful night's sleep while sharing the hidden histories and lore of the Forgotten Realms Dungeons and Dragons setting. Each episode will feature a creature, location, or legendary figure from the Forgotten Realms, their stories and lore, as well as their real world inspirations. Please get comfortable, and enjoy a well earned rest as you dive into the Secrets of the Forgotten Realms.

  1. AUG 11

    The Cataclysms of the Forgotten Realms

    The Forgotten Realms are no stranger to strife and destruction, but some events will be forever remembered in history: The Sunderings, the Spellplague, and the Time of Troubles. We've briefly touched on these events in previous episodes, but tonight, it is time to look into each of them in more detail. Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter and @Venom_For_Free on Bluesky, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

    55 min

  2. MAY 12

    Eilistraee, the Dark Maiden

    Of all the gods of the Dark Seldarine, only one is truly dedicated to restoring the drow to peace with the people of the surface. A being of beauty whose dance reminds her people of long-forgotten days of tranquility, the goddess Eilistraee will not rest until all her people have been saved from the evil of Lolth. Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter and @Venom_For_Free on Bluesky, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

    46 min

  3. APR 21

    The Tarrasque

    The Forgotten Realms are no stranger to terrifying creatures and world-ending events, but one monster stands above the rest when it comes to its destructive capabilities. A creature so powerful that nearly every player who has sat at a Dungeons and Dragons table has at least heard its name, and the reputation that precedes it. Tonight, we are discussing the Tarrasque. One of the most powerful creatures to ever exist in D&D, and also one of the most mysterious. Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter and @Venom_For_Free on Bluesky, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

    32 min
  4. 25 Episode Special - Elfapalooza

    APR 7

    25 Episode Special - Elfapalooza

    What's this? A mega episode with our very first guest?? Let's talk about ELVES baby! Join Mark and guest host Kenzie as they dive into all things Elven in the Forgotten Realms, and all the side tangents that go along with it. This episode features brand new music from Faefield Productions, and new show art from @Venom_For_Free on Bluesky. If you enjoy Kenzie's expertise and work, check her out on Instagram @Cupids.Inkwell or on Tumblr and AO3 @TimeForElfNonsense. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my work, please feel free to check me out on Bluesky @StiehlVA, or at my website, MarkStiehl.com.

    2h 4m

  5. MAR 17

    Silverymoon, the Gem of the North

    Among the Savage Frontier of the North, there are very few bastions of safety amongst the wilds. But one of those bastions happens to be one of the greatest troves of magical knowledge in Faerûn - Silverymoon, home of the legendary Alustriel Silverhand, the Gem of the North. Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

    1h 13m

  6. FEB 18

    Gargauth, the Tenth Lord of the Nine

    The Lords of the Nine, the rulers of the Nine Hells of Baator, are as formidable as they are legendary, and for good reason. But what if I were to tell you that there existed a devil outside their ranks, outside the Hells entirely, with the potential to destroy them all? Tonight, we discuss the enigma who is Gargauth, the Hidden Lord, the Lord Who Watches, Tenth Lord of the Nine. Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

    51 min

  7. FEB 3

    The Rakshasa

    Despite the myriad of villains and horrors that exist in Dungeons and Dragons, there is only one creature that is openly called the "embodiment of evil" by those within the forgotten realms. Tonight, we explore the reason for that, as we dive into the cunning masterminds behind the many corruptions of Faerun. Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by FaeField Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on social media @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

    48 min

  8. JAN 13

    Lore Sleep: Best of 2024

    Happy New Year! While I get back on track with research after a crazy holiday season, we celebrate 1 year of Lore Sleep by revisiting my favorite episodes of 2024. Thank you all for your incredible support, and here's to even more in 2025!

    4h 59m
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Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms is a sleep podcast designed to help ease you into a restful night's sleep while sharing the hidden histories and lore of the Forgotten Realms Dungeons and Dragons setting. Each episode will feature a creature, location, or legendary figure from the Forgotten Realms, their stories and lore, as well as their real world inspirations. Please get comfortable, and enjoy a well earned rest as you dive into the Secrets of the Forgotten Realms.

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