Deck of Many Tales

40 Episodes
Subscribe

By: Deck of Many Tales

Embark on a captivating journey with "Deck of Many Tales”, where ambitious students trained for war, face unexpected challenges beyond the battlefield. Amidst political intrigue, religious dilemmas, and monstrous threats, our heroes discover the true power of unity and friendship. Experience suspense, humor, and epic battles as this misfit group navigates fantasy realms. Will their bond be the key to overcoming adversity? Join us for an engaging DnD tale where the fate of realms lies in the hands of students-turned-heroes.

✂️ Turn this podcast into clips
Ep 59 - Buried History
Ep 59 - Buried History episode artwork
#59
Last Tuesday at 4:49 PM

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!


Ep 58 - Welcome to the Jungle
Ep 58 - Welcome to the Jungle episode artwork
#58
09/08/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!


Ep 57 - A Price to Pay
Ep 57 - A Price to Pay episode artwork
#57
09/01/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!


Ep 56 - Free Haven
Ep 56 - Free Haven episode artwork
#56
08/25/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

After finally reaching the mysterious Port of Free Haven, the crew discovers that being welcomed by pirates is a little more complicated than they expected. The party splits up to investigate the hidden pirate cove, uncovering the truth behind the Dead Five, the Mercy of Coilwake, and the harsh laws that keep Free Haven in order.

However peace never lasts, and the crew quickly finds themselves in trouble. But when Lulu sneaks into a secret meeting, she discovers something about their journey no one expected. The only...


Ep 55 - Full Speed Ahead
Ep 55 - Full Speed Ahead episode artwork
#55
08/18/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

After days of sailing toward Free Haven, the crew faces a terrifying truth: Salazar's pirates are cursed, and Andor is the only thing keeping them alive. The party takes command of the ship and does their best to keep their ailing crew alive while navigating four tense days of uncertainty.

But as the massive cavern of Free Haven finally comes into view, that comfort quickly disappears as this port might not be as safe as they imagined. With lives on the line and no where to go...


Ep 54 - Down with the Sickness
Ep 54 - Down with the Sickness episode artwork
#54
08/11/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Coming off their first peaceful day in a while, the party's calm morning quickly takes a turn. As Cillian continues adjusting to his strange new powers and Lulu opens up about her fears and dreams, things soon take a turn for the worse.

When a mysterious sickness strikes, the party finds themselves without a helping hand in the middle of the ocean. As the crew realizes something is seriously wrong aboard the ship, the now quiet trip to Freehaven suddenly becomes a race against time.


Ep 53 - Feeling Blue
Ep 53 - Feeling Blue episode artwork
#53
08/04/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

In the aftermath of a devastating battle, the party is left grieving as a devil returns to collect on old bargains and tempt new ones. As the crew struggles to make sense of Cillian's transformation, old friends offer comfort and the group begins to heal with shared meals.

Yet beneath the celebrations lies only more questions that push the party forward.


Ep 52 - The Devil You Don't
Ep 52 - The Devil You Don't episode artwork
#52
07/28/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

With a devil at their door and one barreling towards them, the party is left with little options. While Exis watches from above with unsettling amusement, the party throws everything they have into a desperate battle against a relentless foe.

As time slips away, Cillian finds himself face to face with a single choice that could change not only his fate, but the fate of everyone around him. It is here where the party will find what the worth of a soul really is.


Ep 51 - Truth or Dare
Ep 51 - Truth or Dare episode artwork
#51
07/21/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

After surviving a tense encounter, the crew finally has a chance to breathe. Friendships deepen aboard a pirate ship while Cillian seeks answers about who he truly is. Eimira embraces a new name while confronting the scars of her past, Ru finds a moment of peace, and Mel's homemade cinnamon rolls unexpectedly become the heart of a much-needed celebration.

But beneath the glitter-fueled pranks, pirate legends, and growing bonds lies a tide of uncertainty. One unexpected knock at the cabin door threatens to shatter the calm before...


Ep 50 - Shattered Silence
Ep 50 - Shattered Silence episode artwork
#50
07/14/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

As the Freedom's Call sails farther from Levering, the crew hopes for a chance to recover from Tsurenji's surprise visit. However, after another catastrophic event, unsettling questions about Tsurenji, the Horsemen, and the fate of Astralyn only continue to grow.

While Eimira confronts haunting memories she can no longer outrun, Cillian searches for answers about what he truly is. Between quiet moments of friendship, painful confessions, and revelations, the voyage proves that some of the greatest battles are fought long before anyone draws a weapon.


Ep 49 - A Pirate’s Life for Me
Ep 49 - A Pirate’s Life for Me episode artwork
#49
07/07/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

What starts as a quiet morning at sea quickly spirals into chaos when Ru wakes up to find an unexpected stowaway from his past waiting in his room. As the crew scrambles to manage a dangerously possessive witch aboard a pirate ship, the party looks to Andor for a quick solution.

Meanwhile, heartfelt conversations bring hidden truths to light, pirate life begins to settle in, and the crew learns the legend of the Dead Five, the infamous pirates whose sacrifice changed the seas forever. But just when...


Ep 48 - End of Watch
Ep 48 - End of Watch episode artwork
#48
06/30/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

A celebration becomes a catastrophe as Levering’s brightest night erupts into fire, betrayal, and impossible choices. With the Chancellor dead, the city in chaos the party is forced into a desperate escape through collapsing streets and relentless pursuit.

Hunted by monsters, pursued by old enemies, and joined by an unexpected ally carrying dangerous truths, the crew races toward the only refuge left. But survival comes at a cost, secrets finally surface and no one escapes unchanged. Welcome aboard… and try not to look back.


Ep 47 - Heartbreaker
Ep 47 - Heartbreaker episode artwork
#47
06/23/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Invited as honored guests to Levering’s most exclusive gala, the party trades dungeon gear for formalwear and steps into a night of impossible luxury, political theater, and secrets hidden beneath polished marble. While Eimira performs alongside the famous Lysandra and Cillian unexpectedly becomes the centerpiece of a military showcase, Ru, Mel, and their newest complication, Prize, discover their invitations may open far more than ballroom doors.

Beneath the celebration waits secrets could reshape Astralyn itself. Only time will tell if our intrepid Vena will have the sk...


Ep 46 - Dishonest Goodbyes
Ep 46 - Dishonest Goodbyes episode artwork
#46
06/16/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The Starfall crew finally gets a moment to breathe, splitting gold, adopting an unpredictable new companion, and spending one last quiet week in Levering. Between a few moments of levity and acquiring their final tickets they end their final night of rest with heartfelt goodbyes as the group prepares for an party unlike any they’ve received before. But what begins as a glamorous evening among Levering’s elite quickly spirals into something far darker.

Beneath dazzling performances, military showcases, and polished speeches lies a secret capable of c...


Ep 45 - Surprise
Ep 45 - Surprise episode artwork
#45
06/09/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The party's day begins abruptly with a visit from a familiar Devil. However when their deal goes sideways, Exis promises there will be consequences. With their week of preparation behind them, the Starfall crew steps into the most exclusive event in Levering, rubbing shoulders with inventors, generals, politicians, and the city's most powerful figures.

As they all navigate a web of secrets and suspicion, the party discovers that their invitation grants access to far more than a private showcase. Deep beneath the city lies a terrifying truth...


Ep 44 - Sir Prize
Ep 44 - Sir Prize episode artwork
#44
06/02/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Fresh off a daring casino heist, the crew retreats to Jeremiah’s shop only to discover they’ve accidentally acquired something far more complicated than stolen treasure, a fellow Vena by the name of Sir Prize. As questions fly the party learns that the infamous troublemaker was never supposed to be in Levering at all.

What begins as an interrogation quickly spirals into revelations, regrets, and growing concern as the group realizes that getting Prize home may be far more difficult than breaking into the Hyacinth vault. Afte...


Ep 43 - The Hyacinth
Ep 43 - The Hyacinth episode artwork
#43
05/26/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The Hyacinth Casino is everything the crew feared and far more dangerous than expected. The party must use all of their skills in subterfuge and deception to navigate the vaunted casino floor to achieve their goal. High rollers, guards, and even familiar faces stand between them, and their only hope at freedom.

But as the night unfolds, the crew realizes they may have stumbled into something far bigger than a simple heist, and a Surprise no one could have expected.


Ep 42 - One Man’s Trash
Ep 42 - One Man’s Trash episode artwork
#42
05/19/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

After surviving the worst hangover in Levering history, the crew scrambles to pull themselves together before the biggest party of their lives.

Between awkward model training with Niraleth, dumpster diving for Cillian’s missing clothes, disappearing knives, and Jeremiah giving Ru the single most important piece of dating advice he's ever received, the group somehow manages to finish preparations for the event ahead.


Ep 41 - The Hangover
Ep 41 - The Hangover episode artwork
#41
05/12/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The crew’s gamble with Lyra Ven reaches its breaking point as lies stack higher and Dakath himself is summoned to uncover the truth. With tensions rising between the Holy See and Levering, the party does the only reasonable thing possible...they throw Mel a birthday party!

By morning, only the Primus knows what might have happened, and only they can get themselves out of the hijinks they caused. Just when it seemed that all things were against the party, life appears to have taken a turn fo...


Ep 40 - Seen by the See
Ep 40 - Seen by the See episode artwork
#40
05/05/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

As the party continues their tense negotiation with Lyra, bold lies and sharper instincts might earn them a fragile alliance, but at a cost. When an old ally is summoned to verify their story, secrets unravel in unexpected ways that could change everything.

But just when it seems like they’ve survived the encounter, the night spirals into chaotic celebrations, and the morning brings more confusion than ever before as each member of the party wakes up scattered across the city.


Ep 39 - Under the Spotlight
Ep 39 - Under the Spotlight episode artwork
#39
04/28/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Deception and faith collide as the party carries out Operation: Starfall, presenting themselves as holy investigators while the Inquisition tightens its grip on the city. What begins as careful preparation quickly turns into a high-stakes audience with some of the most dangerous figures they have ever faced.

With everything hinging on their success, the party must ride the line between life and death once more if they are to make it out of their interrogation alive.


Ep 38 - If a Star Falls
Ep 38 - If a Star Falls episode artwork
#38
04/21/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Treasure has been claimed, deals have been struck, and Levering has never felt more alive. Fresh from their victory over the Dracohydra, the crew cashes in monstrous spoils at the mysterious Corvian Crook, including uncovering potential uses for the volatile secret of Sinsoaked liquid. After indulging in some noodles, new gear, and a well-earned trip to the bathhouse, the team reconvenes at the inn.

But relaxation doesn’t last long.

A costly meeting with the elusive Lyra Venn is secured, and a daring deception begins to...


Celebrating 1 Year of DOMT
Celebrating 1 Year of DOMT episode artwork
04/19/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The first DOMT episode was released 4/16/26! WE DID IT! We made it one full year. Join us in celebrating this great accomplishment and tune in to find out more about the cast of Deck of Many Tales!


Ep 37 - All Eyes On You
Ep 37 - All Eyes On You episode artwork
#37
04/14/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

A quiet night on the road turns into absolute chaos when a monstrous Dracohydra crashes into the party’s camp. Tempers flare, inner demons argue, and a heartfelt fireside conversation sets the stage for one of the most explosive battles yet.

With strange loot in hand and the taste of victory still fresh, the road back to Levering continues… but the players discover there is more at play that they ever knew.


Ep 36 - Date With Death
Ep 36 - Date With Death episode artwork
#36
04/07/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

In the shadow of the Weald ancient powers reveal their secrets. The party sits face-to-face with the enigmatic Witch, Serathine, peeling back lore about witches scattered across the realm, monstrous horrors stalking the wilds, and the chilling truth behind Death Witches and the pacts that bind daredevils to reapers.

But knowledge comes at a cost when they run into a grotesque encounter that leaves the party shaken. Their fight might be over, but the hunt is still on.


Ep 35 - Bogged Down
Ep 35 - Bogged Down episode artwork
#35
03/31/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

In the suffocating hush of the Everwatch Weald, secrets begin to surface. As Eimira reveals a truth that shakes her to her core, Mel searches for a way to defy reason itself, while Cillian comes face-to-face with something far more terrifying.

A voice from the void that promises both control and salvation. But morning brings no peace, only a grotesque hunt through bone-choked bogs, a brutal clash with a writhing horror, and a quiet invitation into the home of a witch. In a world where deals are...


Ep 34 -No Souls Attached
Ep 34  -No Souls Attached episode artwork
#34
03/24/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

As Levering is awash with whispers of the incident at the Mirrorglass Library and the ever-watchful eyes of the Eternal Watch close in, Eimira and Ru press Elwin for answers inside The Lion’s Thorn. Meanwhile, Cillian and Mel return to find Jeremiah’s shop torn apart with nothing missing.

With tensions rising the group is forced to move, temporarily leaving the city behind for the ominous Everwatch Weald. It is here they will find what watches, when no one else can see.


Ep 33 - Cards on the Table
Ep 33 - Cards on the Table episode artwork
#33
03/17/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Chaos erupts beneath Levering’s great library when a forbidden artifact awakens the terrifying Reflective Warden. As air vanishes and alarms blare Eimira and Cillian desperately begin their escape. Above ground, Mel and Ru scramble to stop a teleportation spell, attempting to shattering its power source just as guards from the Gearwatch descend into the depths.

As the party fights tooth and nail to just survive, they find themselves getting into much more than they bargained for. The Eternal Watch closes in, they're running out of time, an...


Ep 32 - Self Reflection
Ep 32 - Self Reflection episode artwork
#32
03/10/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

We start with Eimira taking the stage at the Lion’s Thorn with a breathtaking violin performance joined by the renowned Lysandra. However, with a dangerous monster hunt looming, the crew heads to Levering’s towering Clockwork Spire Library to research froghemoths, wyverns, hydras, and stranger creatures still.

But while studying angels, witches, and ancient leylines, curiosity leads Eimira and Cillian somewhere they absolutely shouldn’t be. In a labyrinth of mirrors, silent monks, and locked knowledge, the pair stumble upon something that should never have been distur...


Ep 31 - Dressed to Kill
Ep 31 - Dressed to Kill episode artwork
#31
03/03/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

When a fallen angel and a devil reunite with venomous familiarity, Mel’s soul hangs in the balance. By morning, a mysterious half-orc named Dren offers the party a large sum of gold and a seat at an elite dinner—if they can pull off an impossible heist at the legendary Hyacinth Casino.

However if they're going to play the part, they're going to need to look the part. Angels, devils, designer clothes, and a purple diamond worth risking everything...what could possibly go wrong?


Ep 30 - Nose to the Grindstone
Ep 30 - Nose to the Grindstone episode artwork
#30
02/24/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

A night at The Lion’s Thorn turns from music and honey whiskey to bruises and broken pride when Lysandra’s spellbinding performance leaves hearts stirred. After heartfelt (and questionable) romantic advice from Jereimah, the crew descends into the smog-choked underground of The Grindstone, where the only language people speak is blood and violence.

It is here that the party finds that there is more to this mission than they bargained for.


Ep 29 - The Thorn On My Side
Ep 29 - The Thorn On My Side episode artwork
#29
02/17/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Levering greets the party with winding streets and frayed tempers while Eimira searches for quiet and wards herself against unseen threats and Mel gets hopelessly lost in a city that refuses to follow Dremota’s tidy rules.

Meanwhile, Cillian and Ru secure plush rooms at The Lion’s Thorn, befriending a battle-scarred bartender with ties to the elite Gearwatch, and uncovers rumors of an underground club known as the Grindstone. The party finds their mission is the only thing binding them together in this tension filled city of g...


Ep 28 - Into the Fire
Ep 28 - Into the Fire episode artwork
#28
02/10/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Dreams bleed into waking hours as the road to Levering begins with more questions than answers. When Cillian is pulled into a haunting vision of mirrored selves and impossible choices,

Ru does his best to hold the group together, but fey revelations spark tension, and unseen voices sow doubt just as the party reaches the gates of a sprawling industrial city steeped in soot and smoke. The hardest part of their mission has only just begun.


Ep 27 - Out of the Frying Pan
Ep 27 - Out of the Frying Pan episode artwork
#27
02/03/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Slipping out of Watchers’ Garden under heavy guard, the party threads the needle between suspicion and disaster, but escape is only the beginning. The road to Levering is long, sleepless, and heavy with confessions.

When exhaustion sets in and a field of flowers reveals a fallen automaton dragon, curiosity turns deadly fast. Trouble, it seems, is already on the way.


Ep 26 - The Devil You Know
Ep 26 - The Devil You Know  episode artwork
#26
01/27/2026

Welcome back Travelers, to the Deck of Many Tales!

-

A late night stroll turns into a prison sentence as disguises crack and lies pile up with the ever watchful eyes of the Inquisition settle on our party. While half the group talks their way past blushing guards and silver-masked zealots, the others sit in the dark of Stoneward where Cillian finds that Nothing is always listening.

When all seems hopeless, a solution all too convenient presents itself. It is here the party learns that the devil you know might be better than...


Ep 25 - A Grave Arrival
Ep 25 - A Grave Arrival episode artwork
#25
01/20/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

What begins as a covert mission in the industrial heart of Levering quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Deep in the sewers beneath Watcher's Garden, the party runs into a familiar and terrifying angel, changing the dynamic of their team forever.

However, their adventure is far from over, after sneaking through city streets and breaking into buildings kicks off a series of events that no one could have prepared for. This mission was never going to be easy, but the party now questions whether or not...


Ep 24 - The Last Supper
Ep 24 - The Last Supper episode artwork
#24
01/13/2026

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

As the crew sails toward Levering, an industrial titan of gears, gardens, and guarded knowledge, the party enjoys the last bit of normalcy they'll have for some time. Meanwhile, Ruadhan has an audience with a very old friend, steeling him for the adventure ahead.

Not long after, code names are chosen, rations wait at the window, and an invitation looms—dinner with archivists, commanders, and the Eternal Watch itself. In front of them awaits an open sewer grate into Watcher's Garden.

Steel your nerves. The de...


Merry Christmas -2025
Merry Christmas -2025 episode artwork
12/25/2025

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

Merry Christmas from us to you! For the holidays, we wanted to spread the joy and share some of our favorite moments from this past year.

Thank you all for joining us on this adventure and we can't wait for you to continue on with us. See you next year!

- The DOMT Cast


Ep 23 - Sin Soaked Sunrise
Ep 23 - Sin Soaked Sunrise episode artwork
#23
12/16/2025

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The ship lurches under attack as the crew scrambles from bunks to battle with chili pots flying. Something vast tightens its grip from the deep. In the darkness, a light-dripping horror and a rotting Vrok force the party to show off what they learned in years of training.

After the chaos, quiet moments between the party and the crew question faith versus science and the nature of what it means to believe. Monsters lurk beyond the hull, but some of the most personal revelations surface once the...


Ep 22 - Eat Your Heart Out
Ep 22 - Eat Your Heart Out episode artwork
#22
12/16/2025

Welcome back, travelers, to Deck of Many Tales!

The day begins with roaring engines and a ship already in motion, but the crew quickly learns that something is off.

A drawing seems to watch its artist, an Arcane Heart powering the ship burns beneath the decks, steel scar vanish without a trace, and alchemical experiments take a turn for the parasitic.

When a single question is written to Ikaros' book, it answers with a name no one expected. The ship jerks with a sudden lurch and a call no one can ignore.