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The Lore You Know
by Jeremy Hochhalter
A nerd deep dive into RPG world lore.Join us live on Fridays at 2pm Eastern at twitch.tv/whpublications! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theloreyouknow/support
Episodes
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Scarred Lands: Secrets & Societies, Part 3 (Black Dragoons & the Order of the Morning Sky)
In this episode, I chat more about some military organizations on Scarn. The Black Dragoons, a group of scum and villainy, hail from Lageni, a nation under the rule of the Calastian Hegemony. Then, on the other side of the coin, the Order of the Morning Sky are devout followers of Madriel who…
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Scarred Lands: Secrets & Societies, Part 2 (House Asuras)
In part 2 of the Secrets & Societies talks, I chat about House Asuras, the merchant empire whose power rivals that of nations in the Scarred Lands campaign setting. Join me live on Thursdays at 2pm EDT to chat, ask questions, and learn more about RPG lore! https://www.twitch.tv/whpublications…
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Scarred Lands: Secrets & Societies, Part 1
Secret cults and well-known organizations make up much of the day-to-day happenings on Scarn. In this episode, I focus on two: The lycanthropic members of the Accursed, and the assassin zealots of the Cult of the Ancients. Join me live on Thursdays at 2pm EDT to chat, ask questions, and learn…
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Scarred Lands: Creatures of Asherak
With guest star Chaz Callendar, I chat about the various creatures that populate the continent of Asherak. Then, we delve into what a warlock pact with one of the demons from Asherak might look like! Found Familiar Coffee (use coupon code WHPUBS at checkout for 10% off!)...
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Scarred Lands: Asherak
The birthplace of the gods, a once-beautiful land, Asherak was scoured by power beyond comprehension. Join us as we chat about the shattered continent where life began in the Scarred Lands setting! Found Familiar Coffee (Use code WHPUBS for 10%) off!...
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Scarred Lands: The Blood Sea
Diving in, we chat about the Blood Sea, the monstrous body of water tainted by the blood of the titan Kadum. Listen while we talk about the features of the Blood Sea, and the twisted inhabitants of those foul depths. Yugman's Guide Collected...
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Scarred Lands: The Toe Islands
Now that the continent of Ghelspad has been covered, we dip our toes in what is the most eye-catching portion of the Scarred Lands map, the Blood Sea! To start, we chat about the Toe Islands, rumored to be Kadum's toes, which erupted from the Sea sometime during the Divine War. And pirates! Don't...
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Scarred Lands: Southeast Ghelspad
We wrap up our tour of Ghelspad by chatting about several locations in the southeastern corner of the continent. The nation of Durrover, the Sorporatra Swamp, the Bloodrain Woods, the Kelder Steppes (not to be confused with the Kelder Mountains), and the Hornswythe River are all covered. Found...
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Scarred Lands: Vesh
Vesh as a nation is still young, yet its influence is felt across the face of Scarn. Vesh represents opposition to the expansion of the Calastian Empire, defense against titanspawn that would harm innocents, and a guiding light that pushes back the corruption that continues to fester in the roots...
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Scarred Lands: Ganjus Forest and Haggard Hills
Home to the wood elves and the tree-city of Vera-Tre, the Ganjus Forest lies near the center of the continent of Ghelspad. Within what is possibly the safest forest in the land, it is rumored that the Earthmother, Denev, slumbers. To the south, god-scarred land lies in ruin. The land now known as...
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Scarred Lands: Bleak Savannah & Kelder Mountains
We delve into the lore surrounding the Bleak Savannah and the Kelder Mountains. Found Familiar Coffee (use coupon code WHPUBS at checkout for 10% off!) https://foundfamiliar.com/?sca_ref=94489.x80Rks04aP Yugman's Guide to Ghelspad Collected...
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Scarred Lands: The Perforated Plains and more!
Once a verdant land of rivers, forests, and farmland, the area now known as the Perforated Planes was the seat of the Ledean Empire. Now only ruins and shadows remain in a land pock marked by magical scars and the destruction wrought by the gods. Join us as we deep nerd about the history of the...
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Scarred Lands: Albadia & the Titanshome Mountains
Far to the north on the continent of Ghelspad lies Albadia, home of the barbarian tribes. This land nestles up against the Titanshome Mountains, an inhospitable group of peaks that few divine or redeemed call home. Join us as we deep nerd about these Scarred Lands locations! Jeremy Hochhalter...
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Scarred Lands: Darakeene & the Fouled Forest
A large country in western Ghelspad, Darakeene stands alone, seeking no allies. Yet people travel there to attend the war colleges, or to visit the Phylactric Vault, a wellspring of arcane knowledge and study. Join us as we deep nerd about this Scarred Lands location, as well as the Fouled…
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Scarred Lands: The Gleaming Valley
One of the few lands not marred by the Divine War, the Gleaming Valley is now home to the Hollow Knights, and their progeny, the Hollow Legionnaires. Join us for the deep dive about the valley and the origin of those who live there at the behest of the god, Corean. Fran Stewart Twitter:...
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Scarred Lands: Factions of the Hornsaw Forest
We wrap up our deep nerd chat about the Hornsaw Forest by delving into the many groups and personalities that call the forest home! Fran Stewart Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ronelynvalor DriveThru RPG:...
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Scarred Lands: History of the Hornsaw Forest
Once, within living memory for some of the longer lived races of Ghelspad, the Broadreach Forest was a pristine haven of nature and life. Then the Divine War happened, and the titan Mormo was slain in battle that raged through the forest. During the conflict, the titan corrupted the forest, and...
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Scarred Lands: Hollowfaust Today
Following up from our last episode which covered the history of the City of Necromancers, we chat about the present day of Hollowfaust, and potential adventure hooks for your Scarred Lands games! Show Links! Found Familiar Coffee, use the code WHPUBS for 10% off your order!...
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Scarred Lands: History of Hollowfaust
Like so many cities on Ghelspad, Hollowfaust is built on the bones of what came before. In the City of Necromancers, however, those bones come alive and walk the modern streets! Join us as we delve into the history of Hollowfaust, the trials it has faced as it rose up as a hub of activity in the...
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Scarred Lands: Fenrilik
Now available for Community Content publishing on DriveThru RPG's Slarecian Vault, Fenrilik is a frozen wasteland that lays far to the north on Scarn. Join us as we talk about the history of the world, and a bit about the process of the creation of the Frostlands of Fenrilik book for D&D 5E, the...
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Scarred Lands: Dromyas & the Minotaurs
Only recently added to the Scarred Lands canon of playable races, the minotaurs are probably not quite what you expect. Children of the Earthmother, Denev, they were created by the titan to help clean up the world of Scarn, the mortal "janitors" who have been charged with fixing what the titans...
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Scarred Lands: Keshe & the Akesheth
The Scarred Lands Players' Guide mentions the lesser titans, creatures of massive power that fall short of being labeled a true titan for one reason or another. Spiragos was the first lesser titan in Scarred Lands canon, but another has appeared via the Community Content program. Join me as I…
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Scarred Lands: Hedrad
The Holiest City of Hedrada is the subject of our chat this time, and if you think it sounds like a great vacation spot, you may want to listen in before making any travel plans to the city of Hedrad! ;) Jeremy Hochhalter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whpubs Twitch:...
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Scarred Lands: Lokil
Once a city stood proudly at the base of a tall mountain, inside of which lay the largest library in the known world. That city was destroyed, but the survivors took refuge in the mountain, and somehow, the library was saved. Join us as we talk about the famous Library of Lokil! Jeremy Hochhalter...
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Scarred Lands: Chardunahae
Once, the Charduni Empire covered large swaths of Ghelspad. Now, the remnants of that empire reside behind a massive wall of bones on the peninsula of Chardunahae, scheming their schemes and possibly building toward a future that other countries can only worry about until the bone gates open....
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Scarred Lands: Fangsfall
What do you do when the tooth of a titan falls just outside your fledgling city? You mine it and make it worth your time in gold! Welcome to Fangsfall, a city that has arisen only recently in the history of Ghelspad. Jeremy Hochhalter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whpubs Twitch:...
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Scarred Lands: Life of the Asaatthi
In part two of our talk about the serpentfolk of the Scarred Lands setting, we delve into the lands and life of the asaatthi, and the changes that have appeared in the 5E version compared with the original 3E books. Jeremy Hochhalter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whpubs Twitch:...
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Scarred Lands: History of the Asaatthi
In this first chat about the asaatthi race from the Scarred Lands setting, we talk about the vast history of the snakefolk. One of the oldest races on Scarn, they have been around to see A LOT, and once had an empire that covered a good portion of Ghelspad. Come #deepnerd with us as we talk about...
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Scarred Lands: The Iron Court
The ironbred are horsefolk (not centaurs) of the Scarred Lands setting, and they appeared for the first time as player race options in the Scarred Lands Player's Guide for 5E and Pathfinder. Join us as we discuss their origins, and their growing society as it's reflected in the recent canon…
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Scarred Lands: Around Shelzar
We wrap up our lore delve about Shelzar by visiting the areas around the ancient city. Join us as we do some deep nerding into the Scarred Lands setting by Onyx Path Publishing! Jeremy Hochhalter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whpubs Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/whpublications Facebook:...
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Scarred Lands: Shelzar (Part 2)
Join us as we continue our talk on the oldest (surviving) city on Ghelspad, Shelzar! Make sure you check out Episode 14 for the history of the city, as well! Jeremy Hochhalter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whpubs Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/whpublications Facebook:...
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Scarred Lands: Shelzar (Part 1)
Shelzar, the City of Sins, the Jewel of the South, is the oldest known city on Ghelspad, perhaps on Scarn. Even so, its walls are built upon centuries of history, and long lost secrets lie beneath its streets. Join regular hosts, Sarah Stewart and Jeremy Hochhalter, as they chat with Fran Stewart...
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Scarred Lands: Calastia
Calastia, the empire of King Virduk, called The Black Dragon. A conundrum of social morays, its people live well, are educated, and well-fed...yet the King and his nobles are nefarious at best, commonly called villainous by those outside of the collection of nations. Come listen as we chat about...
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Scarred Lands: Leoni and the Manticora
The manticora are a catfolk race of the Scarred Lands. Their history on the world of Scarn has been short, as they were only created by Vangal the Ravager within the last 200 years. Now abandoned by their creator, they are making their own way in the world, which makes for quite an interesting...
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Scarred Lands: Burok Torn
Burok Torn is home to the Kelder dwarves, once allies and friends with the Drendali elves. Now the two are enemies, and the dwarven city is set upon by elves, gorgons, and other monstrosities. Join us as we discuss the founding of the city, and the nature and relationships of the Kelder dwarves…
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Scarred Lands: The Slitherin
Nope, they aren't the House from Hogwarts, they are the ratfolk of the Scarred Lands D&D setting! And WOW, they are diverse and interesting! Are they the result of titans raising up common rats? Or did they mutate and rise up on their own after nomming on titan essence after the Divine War? Come...
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Scarred Lands: Mithril, City of the Golem
After the defeat of the titan, Kadum, the mithril golem wandered across the land, only to stop and stare out over the newly formed Blood Sea. Mortals devoted to the god Corean built a wall around the now motionless behemoth, and placed a temple at its feet. Over the years, a city grew up around…
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Scarred Lands: The Planes
The planes, the existence beyond that of mortal ken. They are the places were gods dwell, and creatures of nightmare and imagination are born. The Scarred Lands setting has an incredible 35 recorded planes, plus the Prime Material where the adventurers dwell. Join us as we chat about these places...
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Scarred Lands: The Demigods
Join us to learn about the demigods that round out the divine pantheon of the world of Scarn! Jeremy Hochhalter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whpubs Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/whpublications Facebook: https://www.facebooks.com/whpublications Website: https://www.whpublications.com DMs…
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Scarred Lands: The Divine Pantheon
Though mentioned in every episode up until now, we have not detailed the gods that make up the pantheon of Scarred Lands divinity. Join us as we talk about the Victors of the Divine War, including some details about their worshipers and Heralds! Sarah Stewart Website…
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Scarred Lands: The Divine War
Perhaps more than any other event in the history of the Scarred Lands setting, the Divine War defines modern times. The world of Scarn is a post-apocalyptic setting, where the survivors are only now beginning to live what they may call a "normal" life, yet even still, horrors from the war that...
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Scarred Lands: Slarecians
The race known as the Slarecians are an integral part of Scarn's history, dating back to the very creation of the world. But what were these strange beings with powers unlike any others seen in the Scarred Lands? And how did their tampering with the mortal races of the world affect things today?...
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Scarred Lands: Dragons of Scarn
Dragons. They're half the name of the world's most popular role playing game, and they are a huge part of the history of the world of Scarn. Sarah and I sit down to discuss the dragons of the Scarred Lands setting, their history and origin, and the creatures the exist on Ghelspad (the main...
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Scarred Lands: A (Brief) History of Scarn
The worlds of Dungeons & Dragons are vast and innumerable. DMs and game designers around the world publish settings, run home brews, and mix and match worlds for their campaign's needs. The Scarred Lands is one of those settings, one created in 2000 for 3rd edition D&D, and has now been updated…
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