The Quest Hub

15 - Like a Bard Outta' Hell

The Arcanist's Refuge — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:25:32 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we briefly speak about The Griffon's Saddlebag 200-page supplement with tons of interesting additions for your games. We also, at much greater length, discuss the musical madness of Like a Bard Outta' Hell - An All Bard One-Shot. Use your skills and guile to make your way out of the Tower of Song on the fourth layer of hell. The cunning and canny club owner Emmanuel Du Funq has you under contract and it's time to pay the devil.

Check out The Griffon's Saddle Bag Here:
https://www.thegriffonssaddlebag.com

Created by The Griffon's Saddlebag Twitter: @griffons_saddle

Check out Like a Bard Outta' Hell - An All Bard One-Shot here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/289816/Like-a-Bard-Outta-Hell--An-AllBard-OneShot

Created by R. M. Jansen-Parkes, Winghornpress.com Twitter: @WinghornPress

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Side Quest 07 - New System, Maybe?

The Arcanist's Refuge — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:42:16 GMT

Dungeons and Dragons is great, but it can't do everything. Even so, it's tough to get new games to the table when everyone already knows and likes D&D. Special Guest GM Johnnie, joins in to discuss the systems we wish we could play.

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14 - The One Ring

The Arcanist's Refuge — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:57:49 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we explore the cozy and wholesome realm of The Shire with The One RIng TTRPG system! Pack up your pipeweed and finish up your elevensies for a unique and thematic adventure through the Eriador realm of Middle-Earth. We cover the basics of the system and the first quest of the included adventure line in the starter pack.

Check out The One Ring Here:

https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/the-one-ring/

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Side Quest 06 - Epic Level Characters

The Arcanist's Refuge — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:02:48 GMT

What lies beyond the distant shores of level 20? Is it the promised land of epic adventures and god-slaying machinations or is it the wasteland of combat encounters with no end and boringly perfect characters? In this episode we talk about the game past max level and if it's really worth it to go there, or if you should maybe stay in familiar shores of Tier 2.

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13 - Dino World

The Arcanist's Refuge — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:32:32 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we're getting deep into the weeds of character options with the extensive supplement Little Bag of Sand & Other Things! Pick out an adorable animal folk race and snap in any number of modular class features to design that perfect character, or run the game just that much better with optional rules for flanking and new conditions to stymie your players!

We also rediscover a lost world of primal creatures from the ancient past in the Dino World Module! In the Mornland of the dark world of Eberron there's a long forgotten theme park that offers a once in a lifetime chance to experience a dinosaur encounter(or maybe even a few). find a missing sheriff and bring a rogue scientist to justice while avoiding hordes of thunder lizards!

Check out Little Bag of Sand & Other Things Here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/402057/Little-Bag-of-Sand--Other-Things

Created by Christoph Lagum, Emma Lee Nagle, Megan Lippert, Grim Press - Twitter: @The GrimPress - https://www.patreon.com/grimpress

Check out Dino World here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/326052/Dino-World

Created by Celese Conowitch - Twitter: @cconowitch

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12 - Mildew's Revenge

The Arcanist's Refuge — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:21:12 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we're plumb the depths of character history with Backgrounds - Volume One and Two! Unleash the potential of your character by integrating some unique backstories for your new characters!

We also uncover the secret tomb of a ancient and powerful bard with a wicked sense of humor in Mildew's Revenge! An up and coming new comedian tempts fate by poking fun at a renowned bard of yore, uncover the zany and dangerous eternal home of Manic Mildew who's still packing in the crowds in the afterlife, just don't get stuck in the audience, the show lasts til the end of time!

Check out Backgrounds - Volume One and Two here

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/387950/Backgrounds--Volume-One

:https://www.dmsguild.com/product/399096/Backgrounds--Volume-Two

Created by Brendon Speed - Twitter: @TheBrewbarian Instagram: BrendontheBrewbarian

Check out Mildew's Revenge here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/197080/Mildews-Revenge
Created by Sean Hower - Twitter: @hokumsean seandoesgames.blogspot.com

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Side Quest 05 - Learning to Love GMing Again

The Arcanist's Refuge — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:03:08 GMT

Feeling pressured to run the games for your group? Getting exhausted prepping for your regular game? In this episode of Side Quest we discuss some strategies to overcome GM burnout. We offer some avenues to pursue when you feel like that proverbial "forever GM" and you may have lost the fun of running the game.

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11 - Smoke on the Water

The Arcanist's Refuge — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:08:50 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we're tempted by otherworldly powers with The Tome of the Pact. Embrace your dark side and please your patron with this Warlock supplement that will help you discover how the unknowable force behind your power thinks.

We also journey to the shores of madness in Smoke on the Water. The Old Ones threaten to return as the first Old One to ever be born is prophesied to emerge, discover the tomb of an ancient tyrant with knowledge of a cosmic horror that's destined to return from its personal dimension and rule the mortal realm.

Check out Tome of the Pact here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/262748/Tome-of-the-Pact

Created by Alex Clippinger - aclippinger.carrd.co

Check out Smoke On the Water here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/315877/Smoke-on-the-Water
Created by Elven Tower - https://www.patreon.com/elventower

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10 - A Heart of Darkness

The Arcanist's Refuge — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:44:46 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we're exploring our wild side with the Werewolf Class. Unleash your inner beast with this class supplement that promises the full power of the lycanthropy curse and more on a full 20 level progression.

We also unearth a vampire menace on the world in A Heart of Darkness! Prevent the shadow of eternal night being cast over the world and find the weakness of the seemingly invincible vampire demigod that's invoking it.

Check out the Werewolf Class here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/176941/Werewolf-Class-5e

Created by Rob Warner

Check out A Heart of Darkness here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/378935/A-Heart-of-Darkness
Created by Adam White

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Side Quest 04 - Character Visualization

The Arcanist's Refuge — Mon, 30 May 2022 18:01:08 GMT

How you do you visualize your player character? Do you use art as a means of inspiration to jump start your creative process? Do you find the perfect piece to represent them after you've finished building? Or do you let the character's actions speak for themselves and leave it all to the mind's eye? In this episode JD and Dane discuss their preferred tactics of visualizing their characters throughout their creations.

Side Quest 04 - Character Visualization

The Arcanist's Refuge — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:38:24 GMT

How do you visualize your characters? Do you use artwork to jump start your creativity? Do you search for the perfect piece to coalesce it all once you've finished? Do you leave it open and let your character's actions speak for themselves and leave it to the mind's eye? In this episode, JD and Dane talk about how they visualize their characters and the processes they favor to help them get into the heads of their PCs.

Side Quest 04 - Character Visualization

The Arcanist's Refuge — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:38:24 GMT

How much do you think about how your character looks? Do you keep a strong image of their appearance in your mind while you create and play each character? Do you look for art that inspires you to make a new PC, do you seek out something that perfectly represents them, or do you leave to your mind's eye alone? On this episode of Side Quest JD and Dane discuss how visualization and art effect their process of character development, and some avenues they follow to get them in the heads of their characters, so come warm yourself and share in some stories of the origins of heroes.

09 - At the Heart of Corruption

The Arcanist's Refuge — Sat, 07 May 2022 20:46:52 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we're getting to the bottom of this caper with the Complete Investigator. Turn your next session of Dungeons and Dragons into a gripping crime procedural as you hunt down paranormal baddies with your ritual spells and sharp wits.

We also attempt to prove a man innocent in At the Heart of Corruption! Uncover a secret cult Abyss-bent on bringing their demon master to the material realm and find the clues needed to reveal the true culprit behind a series of murders in the city of Rosszellem.

Check out the Complete Investigator here:

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296421/Complete-Investigator?term=complete+investigator

Created by Mage Hand Press

Check out At the Heart of Corruption here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/366121/At-the-Heart-of-Corruption
Created by Thogreer Screamsong @thogreer thogreer.com

Side Quest 03 - The Final Girl

The Arcanist's Refuge — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:21:49 GMT

On this mid-campaign side quest we deviate from the familiar territory of Dungeons and Dragons with the horror themed TTRPG The Final Girl. Embrace your dark desires and collaboratively kill a bunch of characters using the trappings of your favorite horror films. JD and Dane explore the rules-light system and recount some of the sillier events of their experience with the game, so pull up a spot by the fire and have a listen.

Check out The Final Girl by Gas Mask Games here:

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/182628/The-Final-Girl

Written by Bret Gillan

Side Quest 02 - The Sentient Weapon

The Arcanist's Refuge — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:19:36 GMT

On this interlude between quests we discuss the prospect of living out a life as a sentient weapon. It seems JD and Dane are split on the idea. Is it a robust and interesting character concept with a lot of metaphorical legs or just a gimmick that burdens your DM? Grab a spot by the campfire and find out.

Check out The Sentient Weapon by Unraveled Archives here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/351692/The-Sentient-Weapon--a-new-combination-of-race-and-class

Created by Michael Rollins and Caleb Willden

08 - Knights of the Dark Night

The Arcanist's Refuge — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:08:01 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we carve the words of power into our gear and our minds with the Runekeeper class. Use the primal power of language to control your environment and enhance yourself and your allies, as well as change the shape of magic with your ancient knowledge of the runes.

We also seek justice and vengeance in Knights of the Dark Night! Strike fear into the hearts of criminals as a team of loner vigilantes that use their tragic pasts the fuel their desire to punish crime on the streets of Rothun and hunt a cast of colorful villains bent on flooding the streets of your city with chaos.

Check out Runekeeper Class and Runic Invocation here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/385912/The-Runekeeper-Class--Runic-Invocation?term=runekeeper

Created by Taron Pounds

Check out Knights of the Dark Night here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/346621/Knights-of-the-Dark-Night-a-10thlevel-CrimeFighting-OneShot
Created by Aaryan Balu

07 - The Pub That Crawls

The Arcanist's Refuge — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:56:13 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we grow the seed of arcana in our bodies and wield the power of the Weave as deftly as our blades with the Knight Arcanist class! Sling spells, cross swords, and unleash powers with this robust, mechanically unique twist on a staple of supplement classes.

We also prove our wits and fortitude as we seek The Pub That Crawls! Taste adventure in its various forms as we examine a series of taverns with curious concoctions aplenty in this adventure where the party goes out for a night they'll never forget! ...Probably. Unless they black out.

Check out The Knight Arcanist Class here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/244103/The-Knight-Arcanist--Class-Option

Created by Alexander Vaucrosson

Check out The Pub That Crawls here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/379766/The-Pub-that-Crawls
Created by Nick Stefanski

Side Quest 01 - First Blush

The Arcanist's Refuge — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 01:11:52 GMT

The inaugural episode of Side Quest is here! On this show we'll take a look at supplements, modules, and games that don't really fit into the bigger Quest Hub episodes. That means we'll be exploring more experimental, esoteric, or abstract bits of TTRPG content. In this first show we played a 1 player-1 DM module referred to as a "Duet." We're excited to examine how it plays and expound a bit on what we see happening for Side Quest as it progresses.

Check out "First Blush" By Beth and Johnathan Ball here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/264021/First-Blush

Or, explore their work on the 1-on-1 D&D format with articles on how to play as well as more exclusive content at: DnDDuet.com

06 - Yeryl's Super Happy Fun Murder Dungeon

The Arcanist's Refuge — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:11:18 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we form supernatural bonds with the creatures we formerly feared with the Beastheart Class. Trust in your beast companion and unleash their ferocious abilities onto your enemies.

We also delve for adventure and treasure in the depths of Yeryl's Super Happy Fun Murder Dungeon. Prove yourself a worthy adventurer and crawl your way through multiple floors of this totally normal and not-at-all suspiciously welcoming dungeon and claim that promised reward! That's what heroes do!

Check out The Beastheart Class here:

https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/products/beastheart-companions

Created by MCDM

Check out Yeryl's Super Happy Fun Murder Dungeon here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/239985/Yeryls-Super-Happy-Fun-Murder-Dungeon
Created by Luciella Elisabeth Scarlett.

05 - Unholy Night

The Arcanist's Refuge — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:27:44 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we coalesce the essence of magic into corporeal form to eviscerate our enemies with the Sculptor class. Craft your weapon out of pure mana and use your magical tools for any form of creation... or destruction.

We also expose the truth behind the local myth of Krampus in Unholy Night. Find the beast's former home and expunge it from this realm.... while examining some questionable (and outright terrible) design decisions.

Check out The Sculptor Class here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/207218/OAP-The-Sculptor-Class?term=the+sculptor

Created by Outlandish Adventure Productions, Written by Ross Leiser

Check out the Unholy Night module and minis here(but mostly just the minis):

https://archvillaingames.com/unholy
Created by Archvillain Games

04 - Treasure Island: A Pirate Adventure!

The Arcanist's Refuge — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:23:44 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we use the power of deception and roguish charm to power our magic with the Scoundrel's Spellbook. Make your own luck and steal the advantage in any situation with these puckish spells for your most unsavory PCs.

We also sail the vast seas for pirate booty in Treasure Island: A Pirate Adventure! Uncover the loot buried on a reptile infested by the black-hearted Captain Flint and escape the island with a king's ransom of plunder... if you can!

Check out the Scoundrel's Spellbook here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/250741/Scoundrels-Spellbook-25-Spells-for-Pirates-Rascals-and-Rakes?term=scoundrel%27s

Created by Ashton Duncan

Check out Treasure Island: A Pirate Adventure! here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/266913/Treasure-Island-A-Pirate-Adventure

Created by Art of Karthik

03 - The Curse of Wardenwood

The Arcanist's Refuge — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:50:28 GMT

Welcome back to The Quest Hub! In this episode, we unleash the might and bravado of the spear-wielding Lancer, a new class option. Assault your enemies from the skies with incredible leaps, or control the field and stand firm against all opposition with this polearm specialist.

We also uncover a remote forest town's secrets in The Curse of Wardenwood. Find out what awaits beneath the floors of a druid's cabin, and unleash the wrath of the beast that lurks around Wardenwood.

Finally, we discuss a new travel system to take some of the tedium and guesswork out of overland travel, as well as give it some exciting new consequences and boons, with the Campfire system.

Check out the Lancer Class here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/209470/Lancer
Created by Chris Martin

Check out The Curse of Wardenwood here:

https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/collections/7th-level/products/the-curse-of-wardenwood
Created by The Arcane Library

Check out Campfire here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/368648/Campfire--An-Elegant-Travel-System
Created by Abyssal Brews

Hard to Be the Bard - Special

The Arcanist's Refuge — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:46:38 GMT

In this special episode, we interview some of the staff for our new campaign "Hard to Be the Bard" available now on DM's Guild! We speak with encounter writer Nick Stefanski, chapter 4 writer Colin Caelin, and composer Nate Trier about their experience on the project itself, their history of getting into the TTRPG community, and their future plans and upcoming work! So settle in and hear a few tales from your fellow adventurers!

Nick Stefanski - @TzarFenix https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Nick%20Stefanski
Colin Caelin - @ColinCaelin https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Colin%20Caelin
Nate Trier - @natetrier https://www.instagram.com/nate.trier https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d1YTLxPS6CLCnNx2XUHAO?si=6oLliwZMSYy850kdTwT7yA&dl_branch=1

02 - Temple of the Broken Prince

The Arcanist's Refuge — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:10:41 GMT

Welcome back to the Quest Hub! In this episode, we examine a custom class option, the spell-slinging sword-swinger known as the Magus. Get your spell-sword on with this adaptation of the Pathfinder class for 5E.

We also beat back a demonic cult in The Temple of the Broken Prince module. Explore the newly unearthed ruins of a demon's gravesite, and make an arrangement with a devil to ensure you all make it out alive.

Check out the Magus class here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/200237/The-Magus-Class
Created by Benjamin Huffman

Check out The Temple of the Broken Prince here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/314130/Temple-of-the-Broken-Prince
Written by Audrin Thorn and Nate Thorn

01 - Warriors of Sehanine

The Arcanist's Refuge — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:17:23 GMT

In the inaugural episode of The Quest Hub, we examine the Fighter Archetype - Templar. An anti-caster build that disrupts magic with their mere presence.

We also explore the dense forest of The Wood of Sharp Teeth in the Warriors of Sehanine module. Uncover werewolves, dragons, hags, and dryads in this extensive adventure.

Check out the Templar here:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/173922/MTC--Fighter-Martial-Archetype-Templar
Created by Mage Tower Creations: Steven M. Ross

Check out Warriors of Sehanine here:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/283029/Warriors-of-Sehanine
Written by Florian Emmerich, JVC Parry, Ashley Warren, Poison Potion Press