This week on Character Build the excellent Eryn Barnes (they/them) gets in the weeds to discuss authenticity, trusting your players at the table, and what it takes to be a dice goblin! Kyle and Eryn chat about the new A24 horror hit “Talk to Me” as well, it’s the season all year for scary stories! If you would like to avoid spoilers for “Talk to Me” you can skip to 53:30 once we bring it up.
CONTENT WARNING:
-Death
-Discussion of grief
-Possession
-Discussion of bloody horror violence and gore
-Brief discussion of cults
-Language and themes that may not be suitable for all audiences
GLOSSARY:
-Brechtian- refers to the work of 21st century German theatre playwright and practitioner Bertie Brecht
-Boon- a wish or favor granted within the power of a god, royalty, or other entity
-Dice goblin- Someone who likes to play with, collect, marvel at, talk about dice to the point of it unbecoming their personality
-Face- Typically a charismatic member of the party that acts as their representative in social situations
-Kobold- a mythical sprite with human and reptilian features
-Pantheon- a network of gods that exist within a certain universe
-Paladin- a class in D&D 5th edition that relies on an oath they have made to a god in order to receive healing and offensive abilities
CREDITS:
Produced and Edited by Kyle David Perry
Show Art by Gabriella Ashlin
Original music composed by Gabriella Ashlin
