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Penance RPG

Penance RPG is a homebrew style of RPG podcast created out of the belief that actual play storytelling should allow for not only free player choice for any and every decision but equal consequences to these decisions. We believe this allows for an organic style of storytelling rarely seen anywhere else whilst still retaining a deep love for fantastical tales of castles and characters.As all bard's tales should, we work to not only tell our own tales of heroism and heretics, but also blend our own ideas with tales that have passed around the fires many times over to create fresh blood for older stories, telling them in such a manner that breathes new life and a different style to a tale that some of you may have heard more than 956877 times before....We offer lovable characters, dastardly villains, dangerous scenery and chaotic situations all in an attempt to bring you something different from your standard dungeon crawl.

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 18. Planning An Assault on Menzobarranzen

    Just before the final arc of Out of The Abyss, Nikoli gets to hear how our group are planning to tackle everything. Did he chose to alter his approach? Or were we way off base already?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss18Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 17. Vizerin DeVir & More Prophecies

    How did Nikoli plan for our escapees returning from the labyrinth? Would they confron Vizerin? We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss17Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    Dark Tide 65. The White Spire

    Between generally 'helping' the surrounding refugee situation, our party hear of a White Spire...   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at Twitch or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict   Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 16. The Wyrm Writhings

    How best to blend the Wyrm Writhings into your own version of the Abyss? Hear how Nikoli planned our version...   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss15Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    Dark Tide 64. The Darkspawn Decision

    A huge ship with possible refugees from Orlais makes both a tempting prospect and a dangerous destination for our party - trading for goods when you have 2 mages is a risky business! And as ever, worse dangers may be hidden...   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%   Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: 15. The Labyrinth & A Mysterious Cube

    Nikoli twists an ancient labyrinth, and our party are stumped by a mysterious cube - what did he plan and how?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss15Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: Ep. 14. A Menzoberranzan

    Heading into a drow city is always risky, how did Nikoli set this one up for our intrepid escapees?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss11Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: Ep. 13. A Gravenhollow Council of Giants

    A circular debate could drive our escapees to madness! Unfortunately, the giants take their debates very seriously. Why did Nikoli choose this? Listen and find out!   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss13Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: Ep. 12. Discovering Gravenhollow

    Passing back through their escape point, our group of misfits were about to dicover something very surprising - what did Nikoli plan for them, and why is it linked to something Ravenous...?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss12Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    Dark Tide 63. Magick & The Mortalitasi

    In Navarra, our Wardens are disturbed from breakfast by a loud argument outside involving a Templar. What should our mages do?   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%   Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: Ep. 11. Return to Ruined Sloobludop

    As our party head back into the deeper Abyss, how did Nikoli plan how to blend the Inferno with the UnderDark settlement of Sloobludop?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss11Final.mp3 Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    Dark Tide 62. Checkpoints & Curios

    Leaving after the wyvern debacle, our Grey Wardens' cart heading into Navarra is checked by some mercenaries with odd and vague questions... This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%   Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: Ep. 10. Yggmorgus & Netherlight Grove

    A giant mushroom and a fetid feast - how did Nikoli plan to fit these into our adaptation of Out of the Abyss?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss10Final/ Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archives: Ep. 9. Charred Gracklstugh & An Arch Demon?

    This time, our escapees are returning once again to the charred remains of Gracklstugh... What has Nikoli in store?   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss09Final/ Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    Dark Tide 61. The Wyvern Hunter

    Still in the village beside an eery wasteland, our Grey Wardens are approached by a badly injured hunter asking for help with a wyvern hunting party!   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%   Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 8. Designing Myconid Mania

    Nikoli and Amy discuss sending our escapees to descend once more in the UnderDark, where they will meet more of Sthul's family in trouble!   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/shows/abyss08Final/ Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    Dark Tide 60. The Loud & Tranquil

    Coming upon a new entertainment in town, Raith is quickly spirited away as a mage would 'be interesting to Felipe'. What they can overhear on the way is deeply concerning...   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 7. A King, A Scholar, and Mantol-Derith

    Nikoli gives an audience with a Dwarven King & the party are handed a scholar to take to Mantol-Derith....   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/abyss07Final/ Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 6. Blingdenstone to Gauntlgrim?

    As the party leave Blingdenstone and travel the dangerous road to Gauntlgrim, our GM has some surprises in store for them... We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/abyss06/ Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 5. Blingdenstone & The Pudding King

    Another blending of written and new content as our escapees head to Blingdenstone...  We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why.   Original episode: https://www.penancerpg.com/abyss-5/ Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon! Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 4. Mazes, Traps & Voices

    The real beginning of our divergence from Out Of The Abyss, a misplaced maze and a myserious voice...   We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why. Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon!

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    Dark Tide 59. CatHorse Kerfuffle

    CatHorse?? Well, you see, they encounter a dwarf with a cart, broken down on the road to the next city...   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 3. Netherlight Grotto

    This week, the background and plans for episode 3. The Fun'gi Festival! Netherlight Grotto is a mystical, fantastical place, and Stuhl is very helpful. We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why. Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon!

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    Dark Tide 58. Fangs Vs Truncheon

    Our Grey Wardens wait anxiously for a group of elves, some who are very unhappy with the Dalish Ruth travelling with magical Raith... This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

  25. 491

    The Abyssal Archive: Ep. 2. Gracklstugh & Lord Themberchaud

    This week, the background and plans for episode 2. Secrets & Servitude! Why did the party of escapees need to wash a young, foolish dragon? We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why. Originally, this was the only episode of Archive on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon!   Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  26. 490

    Dark Tide 57. The Scent of Trees

    Heading through trees now seems very ominous to our party of Grey Wardens, and assorted other members. Drag marks and blood means they can't really avoid investigating...   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20%

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    Dark Tide 56. Bags of Bones

    After departing Starkhaven, our Wardens, with mage in tow, are asked for help from the family of an older man dancing, covered in blood and holding a bag full of something clacking    This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  28. 488

    Dark Tide 55. Starkhaven

    As the group approach a new town, they are surprised to see a Grey Warden running a refugee camp - clearly there is much to do here!   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  29. 487

    Halloween 2025 Mawrcroag 2. Team Timezone

    Welcome to our second episode from this year's annual #OpenTheDungeon Halloween series! This year we kept the "choose your location" style from previous years and created a new tale of the weird & wonderful from our love of horror & storytelling, opening it up once again to any and all brave enough to take up this quest in Mawrcroag... Starring: Darren, Crimson & Klick Darren can be found at: www.twitch.tv/fillinginthegap www.youtube.com/@FillingInTheGaps www.youtube.com/@buyersremorsepodcast Crimson can be found at: www.twitch.tv/cozy_crim www.youtube.com/@Crimson_Albedo twitter.com/CrimsonAlbedo Klick can be found at: https://www.twitch.tv/klick86 www.youtube.com/@klick86   Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  30. 486

    Dark Tide 54. The Gardener

    As they arrive at a village, a particularly nice but dim 'henchman' spills a lot of interesting information about Tevintors and Templars accessing Red Lyrium...   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  31. 485

    Dark Tide 53. The Remains Relocation Racketeers

    A roadside graveyard isn't too odd a sight, one with a campfire, however, is. So ofc, our Grey Wardens just have to sate their curiosity!   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  32. 484

    Dark Tide 52. Valerian

    Ruth is deeply concerned when their next stop is blocked by a group of Qunari. What is going on?   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  33. 483

    Dark Tide 51. Bears on Fire

    Getting out the boat is tricky when the pier is on fire. Plan B? Another landing spot ofc!  (Our annual 24hr stream raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support just finished, you can catch up on the fun on twitch or donate at https://www.justgiving.com/page/pencanceandfriends) This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  34. 482

    Dark Tide 50. The Rules Of Challenge

    Travelling over water is usually quite a peaceful time, but a jetty with a strange mechanism and net blocks the way. What weirdness is afoot this time?   (PS. when Dragon discovers who was sitting too close to their mic, they will be reprimanded. Please ignore the occasional heavy breathing!)   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  35. 481

    Dark Tide 49. Flee To The Sea

    A blockaded village, with a barrier of furniture? Were the locals keeping people out? Or preventing something from leaving...  Will our Grey Wardens find a haven? Perhaps by fleeing, or racing, to the sea…   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch our games at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  36. 480

    Dark Tide 48. Counting Contracts

    After the creepy command to sleep, presumably from the skull they were transporting, our Wardens awake in an unexpected place... This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  37. 479

    Dark Tide 47. The "Fabulous" Fade Wizard

    When strange things start happening, they always wonder about a wizard... This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  38. 478

    Dark Tide 46. The Return to Orzammar

    Finally, our Grey Wardens are back in Orzammar! Doubtless, they will find or create chaos!   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  39. 477

    Dark Tide 45. Apparitions and Ascension

    Following their negotiations with the Dalish, our group start to head back towards Orzammar, on the border of Felrelden.   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  40. 476

    Ramblecast 28: The Old WoW Players' Home

    This week we bring you another extended collection of tangents, questions and bizarre situations from the cutting room floor of Penance RPG episodes from some point in the past year or few.   Featuring rambles on: 2115 Characters, Bees, Teleportation, Rattrun characters, Anime, sign language, scottish castles & tourism, Rain,  living on islands/in the country, Hades, the many many tales of Rowan & Tom Playing wow on a private BC server, what Tom does, the whistler, Olives, oil, danger noodles, eating jalapenos for work, being a dog for legal reasons, surprise doors, avoiding awkward gatherings & much much more   Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict etc Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "PenanceRPG" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  41. 475

    The Varlastan Circle Season 3 Pre-Finale Catch Up

    Have you been enjoying our The Varlastan Circle series?  As Sillik awakes, Mal and Ari-ah update him on the happenings since he was bespelled in Gl'th. This usefully works as a catch up for our viewers before the finale of Season 3! Our DM is Lunrwolf, an occasional variety streamer and creator of the Varlastan setting who will be guiding our cast through the trials that await them.  This is our only DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on twitch or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  42. 474

    Dark Tide 44. The "Dalish" from Denerim

    A confusing battlefield confronts our Grey Wardens, some of the fallen resemble Dalish, and others, dwarves?   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  43. 473

    Dark Tide 44. The "Dalish" from Denerim

    A confusing battlefield confronts our Grey Wardens, some of the fallen resemble Dalish, and others, dwarves?   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  44. 472

    Dark Tide 43 Feathery Fiends

    As our brave novice Grey Wardens travel on, they meet an oncoming rush of evacuating villagers "He's done it again, he's done it again"...?   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg    

  45. 471

    Ramblecast 27: Speedboats, Swords & "lovely" Smelling Fingers

    This week we bring you another extended collection of tangents, questions and bizarre situations from the cutting room floor of Penance RPG episodes from some point in the past year or few.   Featuring rambles on: ghosts, bees. amy's voice, being on a speedboat, the woes of doing visual novels on stream, toms laptop, laundry, sword fighting, bees (continued), Scottish things, pomegranades ,spaghetti, cooking on the cheap, audiobooks, ostritches, drinking coffee for science, waving sticks in parks, morals in games, horse vs dog prices, fans , toms cat walk, halloween 2021 oneshot mid point ramble, skyrim, 3 things...., potatoes, anime, alien ggs, "lovely" smelling fingers, trees, depressed fish, one-ty, "the swamps of Dagoba" & much much more   Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict etc Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "PenanceRPG" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  46. 470

    Dark Tide 42. Clicks, Whistles, Flares & Dust

    Conflicting orders require some juggling by our novices, and strange noises abound!   This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Check out our episode sponsor Newsly! Get a free 1 month premium subscription with code 'RPG' at https://newsly.me/ Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  47. 469

    Ramblecast 26: Bananas, Necks and Pickles

    This week we bring you another extended collection of tangents, questions and bizarre situations from the cutting room floor of Penance RPG episodes from some point in the past year or few.   Featuring rambles on: traffic, bananas, drinking games, animatronic tails, chainsaw man plots, distracting things in manga, Scottish terms, getting old, pickling & fermenting, vegan food, elephants, potatoes, shouting "DAVE", songs you hate & much, much more   Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict etc Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "PenanceRPG" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  48. 468

    Dragonmeet 2023: More Fever Dreams - Attorneys at Jaw & Other Chaos

    Is it truly Dragonmeet if we havent found a oneshot, not looked at it at all before recording starts and then it all descends into a fever dream? In 2023 we tried "Attorneys at Jaw" and other homebrew ideas...  Hopefully you enjoy!  "Attorneys at Jaw" can be found at: https://potatocubed.itch.io/attorneys-at-jaw Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  49. 467

    Dark Tide 41. Benjamin

    Its the return of Dark Tide!! Rejoin our intrepid Grey Wardens as they struggle to survive and fight back Dark Spawn in this alternate timeline!  This is our first streamed non-DnD TTRPG campaign, watch on Sunday 2.30pm UK at https://www.twitch.tv/penancerpg or catch up on YouTube Horror, co-op & puzzle games are played most days with more co-op games weekly. Check out our episode sponsor Newsly! Get a free 1 month premium subscription with code 'RPG' at https://newsly.me/ Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

  50. 466

    Dragonmeet 2024: The Fever Dreams Of A Vampire Cowboy Alien Festival...

    Is it truly Dragonmeet if we havent found a oneshot, not looked at it at all before recording starts and then it all descends into a fever dream? This year we tried 2...  Hopefully you enjoy!  Both "vVampire Cowboys" and "Alien Festival" are one page RPGs by Maddy Searle https://maddysearle.itch.io/  Instagram  Bluesky Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use "Penancerpg" at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg

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Penance RPG is a homebrew style of RPG podcast created out of the belief that actual play storytelling should allow for not only free player choice for any and every decision but equal consequences to these decisions. We believe this allows for an organic style of storytelling rarely seen anywhere else whilst still retaining a deep love for fantastical tales of castles and characters.As all bard's tales should, we work to not only tell our own tales of heroism and heretics, but also blend our own ideas with tales that have passed around the fires many times over to create fresh blood for older stories, telling them in such a manner that breathes new life and a different style to a tale that some of you may have heard more than 956877 times before....We offer lovable characters, dastardly villains, dangerous scenery and chaotic situations all in an attempt to bring you something different from your standard dungeon crawl.

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