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07/04/26

Taking Prisoners | Bardic Quest: Campaign 2 – Ep 026 | D&D Actual Play

In episode 26 of Bardic Quest, the party regroups in the primal temple after defeating the rebel cell, tending to Dugg’r’s new scar and examining Aelrich’s unusually inscribed blade before continuing into the depths of this lost temple, in search of whatever other secrets it might hold. Welcome to Bardic Quest, the show where a group of British-trained actors tell fantastical improvised stories through the medium of Dungeons & Dragons Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join ▶ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Previously On Bardic Quest 01:34 Duggar Tends The Scar 12:55 Looting The Cultists 19:38 The Curious Bowl 26:02 Rumbling From The South 38:38 A Return to the Pit 46:35 Episode Wrap And Thanks ▶ CREDITS Opening credits artwork by James RPG Art: http://www.patreon.com/jamesrpgart Opening credits theme ‘Rise’ by Isaac Finch 3D Character Design by Wayne Ingram using HeroForge under a Media Usage license. Our recap was brought to you by Scrybe Quill. Learn more at: https://www.scrybequill.com/?ref=zjQbG7bqZ4RrspCooIzjdAh2nxi1 ▶ DISCLAIMERS Bardic Quest is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the © Wizards of the Coast LLC Fan Content Policy. This show is not sponsored, endorsed, approved, or affiliated with © Wizards of the Coast LLC. ...
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02/04/26

Trading Wounds | Bardic Quest: Campaign 2 – Ep 025 | D&D Actual Play

Episode 25 of Bardic Quest our heroes confront a band of cloaked rebels in a primal temple as combat erupts and sides are chosen! Will our heroes give in to their Primal Fury, or will they be triumphant with the honour intact? Welcome to Bardic Quest, the show where a group of British-trained actors tell fantastical improvised stories through the medium of Dungeons & Dragons Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join ▶ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and Recap 01:53 Roll Initiative 08:50 Aelrick Strikes Back 11:48 Maggie Joins Melee 21:05 The Assassin Strikes 33:00 Goodberries and Counterattacks 42:54 Patrons and Subscribe Outro ▶ CREDITS Opening credits artwork by James RPG Art: http://www.patreon.com/jamesrpgart Opening credits theme ‘Rise’ by Isaac Finch 3D Character Design by Aiden Bunyan using HeroForge under a Media Usage license. Our recap was brought to you by Scrybe Quill. Learn more at: https://www.scrybequill.com/?ref=zjQbG7bqZ4RrspCooIzjdAh2nxi1 ▶ DISCLAIMERS Bardic Quest is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the © Wizards of the Coast LLC Fan Content Policy. This show is not sponsored, endorsed, approved, or affiliated with © Wizards of the Coast LLC. ...
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01/04/26

Creativity Is the Weapon Against Oppression

In this clip from Episode 024 of Bardic Quest a confrontation unfolds as Maggie challenges a cloaked figure about “Primal Fury” before he is condemned as a villain, questioning what this primal energy truly is and what it leaves behind. ...
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31/03/26

From Construct to Character: A Warforged Roleplaying Guide

This video breaks down how to roleplay a warforged in Dungeons & Dragons beyond mechanics, focusing on their emotional and philosophical tension as sentient constructs built for the Last War but now forced to choose who they are in a post-war world. It explains what warforged are physically and narratively, then connects core traits, as they appear in Eberron: Rise of the Artificer, to roleplay implications like being treated as a person versus an object, experiencing “poison” as malfunction, and standing watch while others sleep. The video ends with guided character questions about original purpose, awakening, pain, self-modification, belonging, fear, and self-chosen meaning, plus a free warforged roleplay worksheet at patreon.com/BardicQuest. CHAPTERS 00:00 Forged for War 00:48 Awakening into Personhood 01:45 Body and Self Modification 03:01 Traits that Shape Roleplay 04:24 Resilience and Protection 05:32 Rest and Built In Purpose 06:46 Roleplay Questions Toolkit 10:23 Identity Agency and Closing WORKSHEET: Download our free worksheets at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-free-role-154356159?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join ...
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30/03/26

The Magic Stealer Rogue: D&D 5.5e Mystic Subclass Explored

The Bardic Quest Talk Show returns to discuss D&D news and the Unearthed Arcana “Magic Stealer” Rogue from the Mystic Subclasses packet. In this guide, we explore the “Magic Stealer” rogue class, detailing its unique abilities like Empower Sneak Attack and Drain Magic. Learn how this character excels in combat with various spells and features, offering a fresh take on dungeons and dragons gameplay. We also cover announcements from Gary Con, including Luke Gygax partnering with Wizards of the Coast on a new Greyhawk guide and hopes for renewed support of the setting, plus upcoming GenCon annual product-roadmap announcements. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome Back And Topic Tease 00:21 Grayhawk Guide Announcement 02:24 Why Grayhawk Matters 06:29 GenCon Plans And Short Adventures 11:26 D&D Encounters And Physical Copies 17:23 Channel Updates And Patreon 19:05 Magic Stealer Rogue Overview 21:57 Level 3 Empowered Sneak Attack 25:05 Intelligence Rogue Playstyle 28:17 Drain Magic Support Feature 32:39 Level 9 Magical Sabotage 33:54 Steal Resistance Debate 42:48 Spell Susceptibility Combo Play 45:01 Disrupt Spell High Cost Option 45:16 Disrupt Spell Breakdown 45:45 Spell Slots vs Uses 49:02 Is 3d6 Worth It? 51:02 Occult Shroud Non-detection 53:22 Rules Edge Cases 58:18 Improved Magic Drain 01:00:17 Eldritch Implosion Capstone 01:06:27 Theme Debate Magic Stealer 01:16:38 Build Ideas and Wrap Up Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join ...
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28/03/26

Rebellion vs Carnage: Where’s the Line?

In this clip from Episode 024 of Bardic Quest, Maggie confronts one of the rebel figures about fighting a regime with “primal force” and questions when such fury starts harming innocent people, drawing a line between rebellion and carnage. ...
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27/03/26

Why Don’t We Fight Back with Equal Fury?

In this clip from Episode 24 of D&D Actual Play, Bardic Quest, some cloaked figures try to convince our heroes of the oppression imposed by the current regime, which they describe as keeping most people downtrodden while those in Rexvaria live well. Maggie feels torn on where to place her allegiance. ...
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26/03/26

Who Goes There? | Bardic Quest: Campaign 2 – Ep 024 | D&D Actual Play

In episode 24 of Bardic Quest, Maggie steps into the torchlight to confront a band of cloaked rebels, and uncover their scheme! — Welcome to Bardic Quest, the show where a group of British-trained actors tell fantastical improvised stories through the medium of Dungeons & Dragons Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join ▶ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Episode Intro & Recap 01:36 Maggie Steps Forward 06:31 Rebels Or Regime 12:47 Primal Fury 17:31 Sponsor Break 18:06 Rotten Methods Revealed 32:25 Episode Conclusion ▶ CREDITS Opening credits artwork by James RPG Art: http://www.patreon.com/jamesrpgart Opening credits theme ‘Rise’ by Isaac Finch 3D Character Design by Aiden Bunyan using HeroForge under a Media Usage license. Our recap was brought to you by Scrybe Quill. Learn more at: https://www.scrybequill.com/?ref=zjQbG7bqZ4RrspCooIzjdAh2nxi1 ▶ DISCLAIMERS Bardic Quest is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the © Wizards of the Coast LLC Fan Content Policy. This show is not sponsored, endorsed, approved, or affiliated with © Wizards of the Coast LLC. ...
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19/03/26

The Cloaked Men | Bardic Quest: Campaign 2 – Ep 023 | D&D Actual Play

In Episode 23 of Bardic Quest, the party regroups after defeating bloated crawlers in the pit and returns to the cavern pool and obelisk, checking wounds and resources. Guided by Dugg’r’s keen sense of smell, they choose an unexplored natural tunnel where the stench of rot grows stronger. Moving in darkness with whispered planning and guidance magic, they hear waves of unfamiliar voices that abruptly stop after Maggie makes noise… — Welcome to Bardic Quest, the show where a group of British-trained actors tell fantastical improvised stories through the medium of Dungeons & Dragons Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join ▶ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Episode Intro and Recap 01:42 Back at the Obelisk Pool 13:02 Voices in the Dark 16:57 Sponsor – ScrybeQuill 19:49 Sneaking Into The Chamber 26:01 Hooded Figures And Pillars 33:39 Eavesdropping On The Cultists 36:26 Distraction Tactics 48:48 Episode Wrap And Credits ▶ CREDITS Opening credits artwork by James RPG Art: http://www.patreon.com/jamesrpgart Opening credits theme ‘Rise’ by Isaac Finch 3D Character Design by Aiden Bunyan using HeroForge under a Media Usage license. Our recap was brought to you by Scrybe Quill. Learn more at: https://www.scrybequill.com/?ref=zjQbG7bqZ4RrspCooIzjdAh2nxi1 ▶ DISCLAIMERS Bardic Quest is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the © Wizards of the Coast LLC Fan Content Policy. This show is not sponsored, endorsed, approved, or affiliated with © Wizards of the Coast LLC. ...
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13/03/26

Goodberry Is a Trap!

In this clip, the cast of Bardic Quest joking warn not to eat berries offered by strangers and then consider their next moves regarding a stinking pool of water, uncertain what might be lurking within it. This is a clip from Episode 22 of Bardic Quest, the D&D Actual Play, in which British-trained tell improvised stories through the medium of Dungeons & Dragons ...
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