Published on May 24, 2026
Written by Bardic Quest
On the Bardic Quest Talk Show, Wayne is joined by Annina and Callum to discuss Unearthed Arcana’s Villainous Options 1, focusing on the Circle of the Titan Druid, a kaiju-themed druid that punishes civilization for harming nature.
Before the subclass breakdown, they share news about the return of the D&D Encounters organized play program and a Ravenloft tie-in Season of Horrors under “Shadows of Sithicus.” They then review Circle of the Titan Druid with an in depth look at it’s transformation options (Behemoth, Leviathan, Insectoid), spell-slot-powered abilities, size scaling, and features like shockwaves and eating monsters.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome and Kaiju Tease
00:57 D&D Encounters Returns
03:46 Season of Horrors Details
06:41 Are 90-Minute Games Enough
09:46 Pre-Gens and Leveling Rules
17:23 Adventure Length Concerns
25:08 Circle of the Titan Intro
26:29 Titan Druid Concept Talk
30:22 Circle Spells Breakdown
34:03 Titan Form Stat Blocks
36:28 Gargantuan Size Debate
37:22 Wild Shape Stat Changes
39:15 Comparing Forms Utility
41:12 Behemoth Traits Breakdown
43:28 Behemoth Power Discussion
45:33 Template Design Philosophy
47:05 AC Concerns and Builds
51:25 Leviathan Stench Feature
54:47 Ink Cloud Reaction Rules
56:54 Leviathan Theme Critique
01:00:06 Insectoid Features Overview
01:02:23 Insectoid Healing Pollen
01:03:38 Does Insectoid Fit Fantasy
01:05:21 Insectoid vs Behemoth
01:06:39 Level 6 Dire Impact
01:07:43 Spell Slots as Fuel
01:09:11 Level 10 Primal Havoc
01:11:07 Level 14 Swallow Power
01:15:38 Overall Subclass Verdict
01:17:05 Stone Skin Component Debate
01:18:54 Kaiju Moments and DM Prep
01:22:08 Size Rules and Interactions
01:27:19 Damage Scaling Concerns
01:30:27 Wrap Up and Next Episode
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