Published on June 19, 2025
Written by Bardic Quest
In this episode, join us for the next part of our Session Zero series for our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play campaign. Wayne sits down with Annina to flesh out her character Illyria-ki Disa, a Wood-Elf Monk. They discuss Illyria’s backstory, the intricacies of her role as a scribe, her martial discipline, and how she views combat and adventuring. This brainstorming session digs deep into Illyria’s mindset and philosophy, and how her environment and past experiences shape her. Tune in to see the creative process behind building a complex and nuanced character for the upcoming D&D campaign.
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00:00 Introduction and Session Zero Overview
00:25 Character Name and Spelling Discussion
01:36 Role Play Questions and Character Traits
03:20 Exploring Illyria’s Background and Alignment
05:11 Deep Dive into Illyria’s Elven Heritage
09:04 Illyria’s Perspective on Time and Relationships
12:14 Illyria’s Connection to the Fae Wild
15:03 Wood Elf Abilities and Cultural Influences
18:11 Elven Trance and Magic
21:34 Inter-Elven Relations and Lifespan Reflections
33:05 Illyria’s Scribe Background and Training
40:17 Controversial Texts and Dangerous Knowledge
45:03 Handwriting Skills and Record Keeping
50:19 Exploring Encryption and Scribe Skills
51:25 Mistakes and Consequences in Scribing
55:31 The Purpose and Philosophy of Writing
57:36 Tools and Rituals of a Scribe
01:01:02 Philosophy and Discipline of Martial Arts
01:04:29 Internal Power and Focus
01:14:15 Combat Philosophy and Training
01:25:32 Character’s Ultimate Goals and Inner Conflicts
01:31:32 Final Thoughts
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