The Adventure Slang Podcast

In part 2 of our Darkenfold lore-dive, Grace and Ty explore the Northern Plateau; its history and the various settlements in that region. Learn more about the past and present stories of Alice, Ends Meet, Petersboro, Greenbriar, and other parts of the Upplands. Follow along as we explore the map and discuss some of the many adventure hooks awaiting the intrepid castle keeper.

He's not an anomaly, he's Sean Ireland - part of the duo that created Triangle Agency from Haunted Table Games. Sean is a game designer, writer, producer, and GM-for-hire. In addition to working on Triangle Agency, Sean produces the live improv show The Legend of You. Come along as we discuss game design, improvisation, and the reasons for choosing the lovely d4 as a basis for a game system!

Grace and Ty welcome Troll Lord Steve Chenault for this first foray into present day Aihrde, and specifically the grim forest called the Darkenfold. Here we begin our long journey through the lands of Ursal and the first location of our focus. Who better to lead the way than the man that started it all (along with brother Davis) in another time and place? Test your own Aihrde expertise as we discuss this special location and learn the surprising details about the town of Ends Meet, the little known Eschl people, and other insightful nuggets. Join us inside these borders as we begin our lore-dive into - The Darkenfold!

In this episode Ty visits with renowned musician and voice actor Jason Charles Miller. Join us as we discuss the intersection of music and gaming, the creative space, and following the luck and leads that build an adventurous life. Be sure to check out Jason's most recent single, Digging In The Dust (Water On Rust Mix). Also find his work as a voice actor in the videogame People of Note, and as TTRPG writer/designer with Steamforged Games' line of Epic Encounters!

TTRPGs feature many options for learning real life skills, and in this episode, we chat with speech language pathologist Krissy Baker, owner of the Roll for Pragmatics speech therapy program, and the Oak Park Red Dragon gaming tavern - a safe space for neurodivergent kids and adults where they can interact and engage through healthy stimuli and TTRPGs. Krissy walks us through the experience of neurodivergence, and the ways that gaming facilitates growth and communication in social spaces. Find out all about Oak Park Red Dragon right here!

Welcome back to Aihrde Out, the lore-dive podcast all about the world of Aihrde by Troll Lord Games. In this episode Grace and Ty finish the pre-history review of the major events between the Beginning of Days and the Winter Dark, when Trigal summoned Unklar to Aihrde. Get behind-the-scenes information straight from the source, as well as our take on the motivations and nuances buried in the lines of history of this expansive setting. Don't forget to follow for updates or find your hosts on the TLG Discord!

Stop by and meet Justin Estrada, the wildly talented head of gaming (and other things) at Stranger Comics, and award-winning editor of "Keep the Lights On" - a found-footage horror AP. Justin is also part of the Panic Table crew, as well as other TTRPG AP teams. Beyond that, he's a great guy and a lot of fun to chat with! Find out more in this episode of the Adventure Slang Podcast.

In this second episode Grace and Ty reflect on the Days Before Days as both the All Father and Inzae fashion their respective realms (Airhde and Inzaa). Discover the little-known real-world story of how these lands came together, resulting in the legendary setting now before us. Finally, learn more about the pre-history of Aihrde leading up to the Winter Dark and take a step closer to the present Rin.

In this episode we welcome Maui Jones of Reflect Games! Herein we discuss the power of story within and beyond gaming, and the importance of hosting a space for diversity, where shared stories act is communal and personal development. Come hear Maui give a masterclass on the heart of TTRPGs in this all-story, all-the-time episode of the ASP Podcast!

Meet your hosts, Ty and Grace, as we launch this inaugural deep dive into the history of Aihrde - the vast world of Castles & Crusades by Troll Lord Games. Each month we'll bring an in-depth study of a specific region of Aihrde; its people, landmarks, iconic residents, and history. Join us as we explore this wild landscape and find your inspiration.