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Deck of Many Friends Join us at our table top game for one of the best story-focused Dungeons & Dragons 5e podcasts around.

These six friends bring voice acting, laughs, and an epic D&D setting straight to your ears with an unparalleled audio experience.

20/10/2020

After being ripped through time, Koshu, Bitsy, Reval, Teladris and Garble find themselves on the shores south of Hedrig's point.  As the God Bearers make camp to rest before the next leg of their journey, they take a bit of time to reflect.  

As Teladris rests, he's reminded why he started this crazy trip through timelines, and what he needs to finish.

Get the tissue box ready tomorrow, because Garble is coming for your feels without mercy 😭                              ...
19/10/2020

Get the tissue box ready tomorrow, because Garble is coming for your feels without mercy 😭

14/10/2020

Hurdling toward the sea, the God Bearers wrestle with morality and the decision to allow Perenas and Worn to live, when their grips slip and the Edesians slip from view.

Meanwhile, a small green reminder pokes his head from below deck.  Teladris and the God Bearers perform feats of bravery and arcana to barely escape a fate of swift sea impact, only to find themselves in a place beyond any other their imagination.

“… And then you phase out of the material plane completely, and you’re surrounded by… nothing.”Teladris has been such a ...
14/10/2020

“… And then you phase out of the material plane completely, and you’re surrounded by… nothing.”

Teladris has been such a fun character to do art for, and while I say this every single episode, this has got to be my favorite episode art so far!

Stay tuned today for Episode 34’s Trailer going up later today!

Tursus, the most elusive of Thessil’s brothers, remains a mystery to most scholars. Unlike his brothers and sisters, the...
13/10/2020

Tursus, the most elusive of Thessil’s brothers, remains a mystery to most scholars. Unlike his brothers and sisters, the God of Death and Rebirth has never shown a single mortal his true form. The death he creates always delivered by his envoys who take the form of jackal-headed demons, lithe seductresses, or a swarm of ghostly beetles.

In his tangible absence, his followers are few, some even denying his existence. There are tribes and cults within Hyfaer who call upon Tursus for their power, invoking his name and divinity to resurrect the dead, or spread plague upon their enemies.

These cultists and depraved individuals are know in Hyfaer as Tursists. Tursists are not inherently evil by nature, but tend to embrace their chosen god’s power over their mortal souls and that of others.

13/10/2020

The God Bearers are entrenched in battle with the winged cavalry of Heretic's Respite, led by Korin Bloodglow, and the newest addition to the Bearers proves his mettle with never before seen alterations of time and space.

However, in taking down his opponents the Lady Kindly is damaged, and short term alliances are forged to ensure survival.

TEASEREpisode 33 is a banger of an episode! Here’s a sneak peak, featuring Koshu’s new jackal mask! Stay tuned today for...
13/10/2020

TEASER

Episode 33 is a banger of an episode! Here’s a sneak peak, featuring Koshu’s new jackal mask! Stay tuned today for the full episode art and trailer!

Bred in the deepest caverns of Heretic's Respite, these monstrous creatures are secluded from all contact beyond that of...
30/09/2020

Bred in the deepest caverns of Heretic's Respite, these monstrous creatures are secluded from all contact beyond that of their riders and trainers.

Heavy steel rings, enchanted by the priestesses of Nyriam to encourage obedience, are inserted into the napes of the young, giving the rider full control of the beast while in flight.

Despite their arcane advantage over the bats, only the strongest willed drow survive the partnership, the bats feral instincts and innate desire for blood turn them against their masters on a whim. This savagery is selectively bred into the bats as an incentive for the riders to train vigorously.

Much as the drow are treated, females who are born into the brood are treated with a light touch and revered, very few making their way into battle.

Only soldiers who have achieved the rank of Dark Vassal are permitted to ride females, and should one return without their mount a swift death awaits them.

30/09/2020

The remaining God Bearers and their new acquaintance Teladris step on deck to find their ebony skinned assailants terrorizing the crew of the Lady Kindly and they recognize a singular elf with a scarred grin.

When they feel like they're outmatched and outnumbered, they call on an unlikely ally.

We pull out all the stops in this combat episode as Sully throws EIGHT GIANT BATS and their draw riders at us. Checkout ...
30/09/2020

We pull out all the stops in this combat episode as Sully throws EIGHT GIANT BATS and their draw riders at us.

Checkout episode 32 everywhere you listen to podcasts and find out if we survive the onslaught of the Drow!

Teladris Vanathil is a man out of time. But that’s okay, he can always make more if he needs it. A self-styled “chronoma...
25/09/2020

Teladris Vanathil is a man out of time. But that’s okay, he can always make more if he needs it. A self-styled “chronomancer”, Teladris hails from an alternate timeline from the rest of the God Bearers. Having survived a mysterious disaster toward which he believes his new (old?) friends are now hurtling, and which he refuses to describe in any detail lest he doom them to repeat it, he has vowed to go back in time to save Hyfaer from its dark fate.

Countless years spent mastering the art of time-travel and an untold number of failed attempts to correct the past have left Teladris’s mind more than a bit addled. Rather than becoming a gibbering madman or a cynical fatalist, however, he remains unflappably cheerful. Perhaps it’s because he knows that if he fails to save the world again, there’s always next time. It does mean that he often confuses people and events with versions of themselves from other timelines, so his ramblings range from prophetic to nonsensical. His travels have also forced him to adapt to many different situations, augmenting his powerful magic with an uncanny ability to shift personas at a moment’s notice.

An otherwise unremarkable-looking high-elf, Teladris is covered with odd tattoos: hundreds of individual dots arranged in artful patterns. He has long blond hair going gray at the temples, which, along with crows’ feet around his light blue eyes, hints at his true age, though his mercurial and impetuous nature often masks it.

22/09/2020

The Bearers are dealt a crippling blow, and the loss tears their souls and expectations to shreds. When freed from their bonds, they are greeted by a mysterious older gentleman, an elf of unknown years and even less known intentions.

After introductions are made, the Bearers are thrown headfirst, back into the fray, when the Lady Kindly is found not to be the only thing occupying the air above the Stricken Gulf.

I’m so excited for you guys to listen to 31! There’s not just new adventure to be had, but an entirely new MAGIC system ...
21/09/2020

I’m so excited for you guys to listen to 31! There’s not just new adventure to be had, but an entirely new MAGIC system we’ve added to our little homebrew world and I think you all are going to LOVE it.

The hype is real!!! Public episode drops TOMORROW! Find it anywhere you already listen to podcasts.

If you can’t wait to hear what the result of episode 30 was, you can join our Patreon to get ahead 2 entire episodes!

North of the Stricken Gulf and the temple island of Ouingdir lies a small archipelago called the Nanai Isles. Each of th...
16/09/2020

North of the Stricken Gulf and the temple island of Ouingdir lies a small archipelago called the Nanai Isles. Each of the islands hosts a tribe of its own, but one island stands out above the rest.

The island of the Uta’i is host to a tribe of fisherman, known for their adept skill with tridents and nets. Captains of all types of maritime employ paid handsomely to any of the Uta’i willing to board their boats as crewmen for their skills as warriors and fishermen alike.

As time grew, sailors of the Stricken Gulf adopted many of the traditions of the Uta’i, but one has passed on through the generations. The ‘Haka’, a dance and chant of vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment, is performed during the funerals of a fellow sailor, or the deep six of an enemy. In both cases, it’s a sign of respect and a final farewell.

15/09/2020

After meeting the crew and passengers of the Lady Kindly, the majority of the God Bearers enjoy a bit of time below decks, shopping Took Lannis' goods. Through some bartering, Tag convinces the purveyor to practically give away a shipment for the bottle of Stouthhearth's Greatest acquired from Gardig.

Meanwhile, Stitcher meets with the ship's doctor and reveals the inky dark spot that continually grows down her arm after her deal with the jackal emissary of Tursus. Knowing that a sailor will not ignore the omens, Stitcher prepares herself for the chaos that is about to ensue.

Easily the most difficult episode we've had to date, I cannot wait for the public release of 30 Today!!! Get ready for a...
15/09/2020

Easily the most difficult episode we've had to date, I cannot wait for the public release of 30 Today!!! Get ready for a huge episode that changes the entire party.

Stay tuned! Episode drop coming your way today and available everywhere you listen to podcasts.

To .ivey.bowie and , your impact on the cast and all the listeners will never be given justice through something as simple as social media. You'll forever be One of the Many Friends 💛

I'd say so much more if I wasn't worried about spoilers, but you already know what's in my heart.

Raised from childhood to be a deadly assassin, bred specifically to serve the Haku a Doth (known to the general populati...
15/09/2020

Raised from childhood to be a deadly assassin, bred specifically to serve the Haku a Doth (known to the general population as “The Teeth”), Koshu and his twin brother Kumo became a ruthless duo, thriving on the death they dealt together. Koshu, a master of blades, torture and stealth complimented his brother’s alchemical and toxicological expertise perfectly.

However when Koshu finds a mark he isn’t willing to eliminate, Kumo was quick to dispatch his brother and maintain his own honor. Unfortunately for Koshu, Kumo’s favorite poison was a concoction that rapidly disintegrates flesh, and is consumed by it before his alleyway doctor can nullify the effects.

Koshu awakened the same evening, flesh partially eaten away to the bone, eyes clouded to a milky white, granted ghostly powers and a sateless hunger to protect his only friend, Stitcher.

08/09/2020

The God Bearers hear the voice of their pursuer through Figaro's compass for the first time, and Kumo opines about his new found purpose after Koshu's "demise". With a promise to see the Bearers soon, he ends the communication.

After the group gets its bearings inside the tiny state room, the crew and passengers of the Lady Kindly gather below decks to meet with the Captain, but little did they know Reval's past would pay him a visit.

We’re playing a little catch up today with all the holidays that have been going on, but I just loved the detail in this...
08/09/2020

We’re playing a little catch up today with all the holidays that have been going on, but I just loved the detail in this photo so much I wanted to make sure we posted it!

Be sure to check out the episode, released today!

Often there’s so much chaos happening in our games that we’re just too busy running for our lives to really get to know ...
02/09/2020

Often there’s so much chaos happening in our games that we’re just too busy running for our lives to really get to know this immersive world Sully has built for us to play D&D In.

I asked Sully to give us a deep dive on F.A.I.T.H, the Clockwork Guardian of Bahl Faldihr. It has been so prominently featured in so much art and story that I think you’ll really love learning more.

Check out the voiced-over Lore in our stories, on our website, or in the Explore highlight to learn all about F.A.I.T.H., your unfriendly neighborhood watch-dragon!

Link in Bio!

01/09/2020

Aboard the airship, the Lady Kindly, the God Bearers watch as the chaos unfurls in the City of Two Spires and they are fast approached by the guardian of the city, relying on the gruff voiced captain to see them to safety.

As they find their bearings, the two hidden Bearers reveal themselves and head up on deck to address the current situation. Bitsy, however, has questions and uses Figaro's Compass to call out to Thali for answers.

Escape the city’s clockwork dragon guardian with the God Bearers tomorrow as they run from the latest destruction wrough...
31/08/2020

Escape the city’s clockwork dragon guardian with the God Bearers tomorrow as they run from the latest destruction wrought by the mysterious laughing that follows the crew everywhere they go.

Episode 28 is out everywhere you listen to podcasts TOMORROW! Check our stories out to set a reminder.

IS IT TUESDAY YET?!

Learn all about Captain Five Toes in our lore series highlight, or explore the entire Hyfaer lore via the link in our bi...
26/08/2020

Learn all about Captain Five Toes in our lore series highlight, or explore the entire Hyfaer lore via the link in our bio or at https://www.deckofmanyfriends.com !
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25/08/2020

The God Bearers find themselves staring at the prone body of Thali and rush to fix whatever is ailing him. Through a bit of keen observation and a bit of Stitcher's unconventional methods of healing, he recovers only to be told of their need to depart post-haste.

Escorted by Garble and Thali, the God Bearers make their way to the docks of the City of Two Spires, to board the ship Master Bumwhistle has secured. As they approach, they find the trouble that seems to follow them everywhere they go has taken no reprieve.

Grab the wheel tomorrow with a new character and a new voice straight out of the sweet and sultry sounds of Sully! Tired...
24/08/2020

Grab the wheel tomorrow with a new character and a new voice straight out of the sweet and sultry sounds of Sully!

Tired of waiting a week between episodes? Check out our Patreon and listen to Episode 27 today (plus 2 more episodes you haven’t heard yet)!

IS IT TUESDAY YET??

Peek into the mind of Reval and his journal he's always writing in! —“A strange thing I’ve encountered. While joy at the...
19/08/2020

Peek into the mind of Reval and his journal he's always writing in!



“A strange thing I’ve encountered. While joy at the return of Bitsy is unquestionable, the state of her people remains a mystery to me. They were unlike those I’d encountered before but a hint of familiarity screams for my attention and focus. Their movements… their unity… the songs their bodies sang together in harmony… some strange form of assimilation they’ve established. It seems apparent that Bitsy lacked the collective-consciousness held by those of Endoleth however, I fear her miraculous return yields a high cost to this crew that travels with me.

Vague memories grasp at my mind as the land grasps at the magnificent waves of the vast ocean, but cannot hold on long enough to make sense of them. I must continue my research. My purpose calls and I’ve distracted myself with this awful possession of the spider queen. What could this all mean?”

18/08/2020

The God Bearers find themselves under duress once again, with the looming threat of Koshu's vengeful brother close on their tail. Together they plot an escape from the Grinding Gear putting themselves into some precarious situations to evade the other half of the Teeth's most deadly pair and head back to Thali's to hasten their departure from the City of Two Spires.

Tomorrow: The God Bearers encounter a terrifying ghost from Koshu's past as Koshu tries to warn his new friends of the h...
17/08/2020

Tomorrow: The God Bearers encounter a terrifying ghost from Koshu's past as Koshu tries to warn his new friends of the horrors the Haku a Doth will bring down on their heads if they find them.

Available everywhere you already listen to podcasts TOMORROW!
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FUN FACT: Bahl Faldihr is devoid of all natural life, as Rytiock’s breath does not reach beyond the Mountain pass of The...
12/08/2020

FUN FACT: Bahl Faldihr is devoid of all natural life, as Rytiock’s breath does not reach beyond the Mountain pass of Thessil’s Mistake. To “liven” up the city, the engineers manufactured mechanical critters that scurry about the halls, some delivering messages, cleaning up garbage, and performing corporate espionage for rival inventors.

Learn all about Bhal Faldihr in our lore series highlight, or explore the entire Hyfaer lore via the link in our bio or at https://www.deckofmanyfriends.com !
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12/08/2020

While Tag and Stitcher lick their "wounds" from a night out in the City of Two Spires, Reval Bitsy and Koshu peruse the archives and attempt to gather more information about the city they're visiting and their own pasts.

Despite their ill-conceived sense of reprieve, the archives become a very dangerous place to spend their downtime and a quick exit is necessary. Koshu then finds that no matter where they hide, someone is always close behind.

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✅ Explosions?✅ Creepy laughs? ✅ Creepier Whispers? ✅ Backstory Reveals? ⏳ Is it Tuesday yet??? So excited for everyone t...
10/08/2020

✅ Explosions?
✅ Creepy laughs?
✅ Creepier Whispers?
✅ Backstory Reveals?
⏳ Is it Tuesday yet???

So excited for everyone to get to listen to this episode! There's so much jammed into this one episode, loooooots of questions start getting answers while even more mysteries present themselves.

What new horror has our DM thrown at us this time? Find out tomorrow everywhere you already listen to podcasts!

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Every patron helps us do even more with the show, art, sound, and special events. As always, we thank all of our patrons from the bottom of our hearts, it means so much to all of the cast that you're enjoying the show enough to support us.

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04/08/2020

After setting off to their respective destinations, the Bearers get some time to be themselves. Reval, Bitsy and Koshu explore the archives and Tag and Stitcher make their way to a seedy establishment where they can drown the past few weeks away.

While revelations about Bitsy's origins come to light, Koshu finds information about a conspiracy he is deep rooted in, and Reval discovers a few key points about the city they're visiting, Tag finds himself babysitting a drunk Stitcher and a face from the past haunts his visions.

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04/08/2020

Finding themselves in a foreign environment and greeted by a strange creature, the God Bearers offload their burden procured from the eviscerated body of Figaro and make arrangements for their departure toward Heretic's Respite.

Led by the meager statured goblin Garble, the Bearers check into an inn nested into the walls of the of the cavernous city and find themselves with a bit of time to tour the City of Two Spires.

Sully sits in the hot seat with this new podcast all about being a Forever DM. Find out how Sully uses his voice acting ...
03/08/2020

Sully sits in the hot seat with this new podcast all about being a Forever DM. Find out how Sully uses his voice acting DM skills to get his daughter to do her homework, what rules Sully enforces at his table, what advice he’d give himself if he could go back in time, and what he thinks of the “Mercer Effect.”

Thanks for the amazing interview !

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Lord Giver, you are a gentleman and a scholar 🙌 Thanks for being our first patron and writing this amazing review, we’re...
31/07/2020

Lord Giver, you are a gentleman and a scholar 🙌 Thanks for being our first patron and writing this amazing review, we’re so happy you’re enjoying the show! Your unending support is always so incredibly inspiring to all of us.

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28/07/2020

Ok, episode 22: Take 2 haha! Please excuse our dust as we correct some post problems!

The God Bearers have the City of Two Spires in sight and are one leg closer to the delivery of Nyriam's Idol. When they make their way to the gates, they find themselves staring down the mouth of yet another large beast.
Inside, the Bearers finally put a face to the annoying voice of Thali Bumwhistle, and when escorted up to his lab, meet a new face with a voice possibly more palatable.

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