Despite the myriad of villains and horrors that exist in Dungeons and Dragons, there is only one creature that is openly called the "embodiment of evil" by those within the forgotten realms. Tonight, we explore the reason for that, as we dive into the cunning masterminds behind the many corruptions of Faerun.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by FaeField Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on social media @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

Happy New Year! While I get back on track with research after a crazy holiday season, we celebrate 1 year of Lore Sleep by revisiting my favorite episodes of 2024. Thank you all for your incredible support, and here's to even more in 2025!

One of the safest cities in Faerûn, and favored by the gods of justice and law, Elturel is one of the few to truly earn the title of "Holy City." Today, we discuss its history, their legendary Hellriders, and the culture behind this fascinating city.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, you can find me on social media @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

How is it that two of the oldest goddesses in Toril came to be at eternal war with each other?

Art fort this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. The story sections of this episode were written by Fio LeFay, see more of her work on Tumblr and AO3 @TimeForElfNonsense.

This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.

Welcome to the finale of our October special! Nothing could be more fitting to end Halloween on, than the history of one of the greatest villains ever created for Dungeons and Dragons - Strahd, the first vampire, the Count of Barovia.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on twitter, with music by Faefield productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.

Terrifying creatures exist within the many planes of Dungeons and Dragons, but what do you do when you enter a little known plane of existence, and find yourself trapped there, because something has taken your place?

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com

Something feels off, but you can't remember what. Belongings that aren't yours litter the room, but you've no clue how they got there. Did you always have a party of three? Or is someone missing that no one can quite remember?

On this week's October special, we explore one of the most terrifying homebrew creations in Dungeons and Dragons, the False Hydra.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.

It's October! To celebrate the spooky season, we will be releasing a brand new episode every Thursday this month, diving into some of the most terrifying creatures from within the D&D mythos.

This week, be cautious how much you trust your Bag of Holding. There just might be something lurking just beyond the opening, waiting for you to reach in...

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on twitter, with brand new music for this special created by Faefield Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on me website, www.MarkStiehl.com.