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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2025 · 1H 35M

The Medieval Prisoner's Dilemma: Old French Tales

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What does a goodly knight do when he's taken prisoner and asked to collect his own ransom? Comply, of course! Join us on another dive into medieval literature and pull out a few puzzles and dilemmas for your next TTRPG! Join our discord community! Check out our Tumblr for even more! Support us on patreon! Get your copy of Marginal Worlds, a deck of 50 magic items pulled directly from medieval manuscripts, built for any TTRPG system here! Socials: Tumblr Website Bluesky Instagram Facebook Citations & References: Mason, Eugene, editor and translator. Aucassin & Nicolette and Other Mediæval Romances & Legends. Everyman's Library, 1949.

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What does a goodly knight do when he's taken prisoner and asked to collect his own ransom? Comply, of course! Join us on another dive into medieval literature and pull out a few puzzles and dilemmas for your next TTRPG! Join our discord...

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