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Owlbear BrosBattle Smiths - They Build Their Own FriendsBattle Smiths… the ones that coined the phrase “built for battle”. While the Artificer class is typically not built for the front lines, this subclass is certainly an exception. In this episode we’ll discuss how Battle Smiths fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and want to build your own teammates, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Battle Smith lore. Happy listening!
2022-05-2547 minOwlbear BrosArmorers - I Am Armorer ManArmorers… medieval Iron Mans. While the Artificer subclass is known for being a support class, this subclass might change that. In this episode we’ll discuss how Armorers fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and want to become impregnable, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Armorer lore. Happy listening!
2022-04-1328 minOwlbear BrosArtillerists - They Shoot StuffArtillerists… tinkerers that like to deal damage. While the Artillerist subclass is known for having guns, that doesn’t have to be the case. In this episode we’ll discuss how Artillerists fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and want to make things go BOOM, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Artillerist lore. Happy listening!
2022-03-2348 minOwlbear BrosAlchemists - They Got The StuffAlchemists… the potion brewers of the Forgotten Realms. While the Artificer class is already good for support, the Alchemist subclass makes you a walking health potion. In this episode we’ll discuss how Alchemists fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and don’t want to rely on your DM for potions, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Alchemist lore. Happy listening!
2022-03-1648 minOwlbear BrosArtificers - Makers of Magic ItemsArtificers… the underrated powerhouses of D&D. Although some believe Artificers don’t fit the D&D setting, they are actually vital for it. In this episode we’ll discuss how Artificers fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the class and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and don’t want to rely on your DM for magic items, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Artificer lore. Happy listening!
2022-03-091h 02Owlbear BrosWelcome to Season 2Welcome to Season 2 of the Owlbear Bros! In this season we will be diving into the CLASSES of Dungeons and Dragons. The episodes will discuss things like how to role-play the class, optimize the class, and the lore behind the class. We will also be trying out shorter episodes, in order to make keeping up with the podcast easier. We hope you enjoy the new changes and topic!
2022-03-0201 minOwlbear BrosTarrasque - The CR 30 MonsterThe Tarrasque… the most feared creature of the Material Plane. Although it may seem like an oversized kangaroo, encountering it will almost certainly mean death. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of the Tarrasque and look at the realm through its tiny eyes. We’ll travel to the depths of its hidden lair and learn what happens if you disturb it there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unstoppable force of destruction, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Tarrasque Lore. Your players...
2022-02-232h 19Owlbear BrosRed Dragons - Kind of Famous Around HereRed Dragons… the symbol of fantasy itself. Although some renditions are simply primal and destructive, you will find D&D Red Dragons to be quite fleshed out. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Red Dragon and look at the realm through their fiery eyes. We’ll travel to the heights of their volcanic territory and learn the perils awaiting those who travel there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to a genuine dragon encounter, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Red Dragon L...
2022-02-162h 22Owlbear BrosKrakens - Titans of the SeaKrakens… the iconic sea monster of legend. Although they may seem like simple monsters, you will find their minds to be incomprehensibly complex. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Kraken and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to the depths of their territory and learn the perils awaiting those who have the misfortune of finding themselves there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to cruel defeat, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Kraken Lore. Your players won’t even kno...
2022-02-092h 26Owlbear BrosLiches - They Actually Want To Be UndeadLiches… undead wizards who have retained their vast intellect. Although they may seem merely maniacal, they have complexities many adventures would struggle to understand. In this episode we’ll dive into the immortal mind of a Lich and look at the realm through their eye sockets. We’ll travel to the endlessly complex dungeons of their territory and learn the dangers waiting for those who dare disturb them. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to a truly powerful mage, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Lich Lore. Yo...
2022-02-022h 20Owlbear BrosSolars - Evil’s Worst EnemySolars… the most powerful of all Angel-kind. Although they may seem nice, you better not be evil in their presence. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Solar and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to their angelic territory and learn the pleasures waiting for those who have the privilege of going there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unmatched force of good, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Solar Lore. Your players won’t even know what...
2022-01-262h 26Owlbear BrosBrass Dragons - Please Stop TalkingBrass Dragons… short in stature but long in wind. Although they may seem fierce, they are among the most peaceful dragons. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Brass Dragon and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to their desert territory and learn the activities waiting for those who are brought there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unforgettable conversation, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Brass Dragon Lore. Your players won’t even know what hit them...
2022-01-191h 14Owlbear BrosBalors - Drivers of DemonkindBalors… the epitome of rage. Although they may seem brutish, they are among the most cunning demons. In this episode we’ll dive into the ambitious mind of a Balor and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to their territory in the Nine Hells and learn the dangers waiting for those who plane shift there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to the creature that killed Gandalf the Grey, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Balor Lore. Your players won’t even know what...
2022-01-121h 12Owlbear BrosDeath Knights - Committed the Worst Act ImaginableDeath Knights… punished commanders of undead. Although they may seem simple, very few can survive a Death Knight’s wrath. In this episode we’ll dive into the exposed skull of a Death Knight and look at the world through their glowing eyes. We’ll travel to the fortified castles of their territory and learn the dangers waiting for those who venture there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to undead power, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Death Knight Lore. Your players won’t even know what hi...
2022-01-052h 23Owlbear BrosIron Golems - Unstoppable SentinelsIron Golems… fire, ore, and pinch of poison. Although they may seem inanimate, they’ll quickly make you inanimate if given the order. In this episode we’ll dive into the solid-iron skull of an Iron Golem and look at the world through their fiery eyes. We’ll travel to the ancient ruins of their territory and learn the wonders waiting for those who venture there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unwavering defense, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Iron Golem Lore. Your players wo...
2021-12-292h 11Owlbear BrosPurple Worms - Living Natural DisastersPurple Worms… mindless forces of destruction. Although they may seem to mind their own business, encountering one will surely mean disaster. In this episode we’ll dive into the simple mind of a Purple Worm and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel to the deep burrows of their territory and learn the dangers of those brave enough to wander there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to mindless mayhem, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Purple Worm Lore. Your players won’t even know...
2021-12-221h 54Owlbear BrosBlack Dragons - Cruelest of Them AllBlack Dragons… mean, partially green, acid-spitting machines. Although they may already seem vile and deadly, they are much worse than you think. In this episode we’ll dive into the twisted mind of a Black Dragon and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel to the toxic swamps of their territory and learn the dangers of those misguided enough to wander there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to draconic evil, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Black Dragon Lore. Your players won’t even kno...
2021-12-152h 07Owlbear BrosStorm Giants - Thunder, Lightning, and OmensStorm Giants… deep-thinkers you don’t want to disrespect. Although they may seem like powerful forces of destruction, they have no desire to cause harm. In this episode we’ll dive into the ponderous mind of a Storm Giant and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel to the far-away palaces of their territory and experience their unique customs. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to a creature worthy of respect, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Storm Giant Lore. Your players won’t even know...
2021-12-081h 54Owlbear BrosErinyes - Angels of the Nine HellsErinyes… known in Greek Mythology as The Furies. Although they may seem like beautiful warriors of justice, they’re conception of justice will have you begging for eternal oblivion. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of an Erinyes and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel through the most gruesome reaches of their territory and discover the suffering in progress there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an evil angel, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Erinyes Lore. Your players wo...
2021-12-011h 48Owlbear BrosRocs - Top of the Food ChainRocs… the ultimate bird of prey. Although they may seem like big, dumb birds, there’s more to them than meets the eye. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Roc and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll soar through the skies of their territory and discover the risk of traveling through it. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what it means to be prey, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Roc Lore. Your players won’t even know what hit the...
2021-11-241h 59Owlbear BrosAboleths - The Oldest OrganismsAboleths… ancient deep-sea aberrations. Although Aboleths look like dumb fish, they know more about you than you probably know yourself. In this episode we’ll dive where light is inexistent and swim the ocean’s depths. We’ll find an Aboleth hunting with bitter cruelty and learn the vast knowledge that lies within its racial memory. If you’re a DM and want to mercilessly enslave your players, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Aboleth Lore. Your players will never trust murky water again. Happy listening!
2021-11-172h 55Owlbear BrosTreants - Mighty Shepards of the ForestTreants… mighty protectors of the forest. Although Treants don’t care much for violence, they don’t take kindly to forest abusers. In this episode we’ll don a Treant’s bark and feel the forest’s allure. We’ll join a Treant in deep contemplation and determine the do’s and don’ts of entering a magical forest. If you’re a DM and want to teach your players to respect nature, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Treant Lore. Your players won’t ever again chop down a tree without asking first...
2021-11-102h 59Owlbear BrosHydras - Beheading is a Bad IdeaHydras… serpentine brutes that even Hercules thought twice about fighting. Although the Hydra’s many heads will sometimes fight amongst themselves, you don’t want to be the snack they are fighting over. In this episode we’ll peer through the many heads that inhabit a Hydra’s body and see what they can do. We’ll follow them throughout their hunt and determine the dangers players can expect from meeting one. If you’re a DM and want to give your players a deadly encounter, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Hydra Lore...
2021-11-032h 44Owlbear BrosShield Guardians - Ultimate Bodyguard for WizardsShield Guardians… the ultimate bodyguard for wizards. Although the Shield Guardians can’t think on their own, you don’t want one in the wrong hands. In this episode we’ll wear the amulet that controls a Shield Guardian and determine what we can do with it. We’ll uncover the history of their creation and confront the dangers of making one ourselves. If you’re a DM and want to show your players NO mercy, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Shield Guardian Lore. Your players won’t stop until they command a...
2021-10-272h 12Owlbear BrosDriders - Eight-legged Dark-elvesDriders… cursed drow with an eight-legged bottom half. Although the Drider’s top half is typically an attractive drow woman, their bottom half will make you wet your pants with fear. In this episode we’ll enter the minds of a Drider and feel the hopelessness that one feels after being transformed into a grotesque monster. We’ll explore the webs they weave and unwrap the hidden dangers within them. If you’re a DM and want to trap your players into a nightmarish battle of darkness and fear, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be imme...
2021-10-202h 19Owlbear BrosChimeras - Introduced by Homer HimselfChimeras… three-headed abominations introduced by Homer himself. Although Lions, Goats, and Dragons are nothing out of the ordinary, a twisted hybrid of all three sure is. In this episode we’ll enter the minds of a Chimera and see which one is dominant. We’ll explore the vast territory they claim and see what befalls those who enter it. If you’re a DM and want to play with your players like a cat does with a mouse, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Chimera Lore. Your players won’t look at a coura...
2021-10-131h 30Owlbear BrosCouatls - Benevolent SerpentsCouatls… benevolent serpents you’d be lucky to encounter. Although serpents are typically associated with deception and evil, these creatures couldn't be more opposite. In this episode we’ll enter the dreams of a Couatl and sense the world with Truesight. We’ll explore the jungles of their society and find the sacred power that is protected within. If you’re a DM and want to make your players question their own goodness, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Couatl Lore. Your players won’t ever forget the meaning of Lawful Good. Happy...
2021-10-061h 41Owlbear BrosMinotaurs - A Mythological ClassicMinotaurs… a mythological classic. Although there are some renditions that have them as tame, good-hearted, or even friendly creatures, there’s always a savage beast that sits beneath the surface. In this episode, we’ll bear the horns of the Minotaurs and smell the world with their nose. We’ll navigate the intricate mazes of their society and identify the threats awaiting those who wander within. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what it’s like to be hunted by a merciless juggernaut, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed...
2021-09-292h 01Owlbear BrosGoblins - The Quintessential Fantasy MinionGoblins… the quintessential fantasy minion. Although they may seem like simple, evil, little creatures, there’s more to them than meets the eye. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Goblin and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll walk through the dens of their society and discover the inner dangers that await adventurers of any power level. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what Goblins are made of, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Goblin Lore. Your players won’t even know...
2021-09-221h 44Owlbear BrosWelcome to the Owlbear Bros PodcastWelcome Adventurers and Dungeon Masters! This episode is a quick introduction to the Owlbear Bros Podcast. We talk about WHO we are, WHAT the podcast is about, WHY we’re making it, and WHERE to find us. We’re thrilled to be on this epic journey, and we’re glad to have you with us. Happy listening!
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