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Today's Topic – So let's go really deep into death rites and rituals, let's go to ancient Rome The ancient Roman's have always interested me, so I choose the first look at a specific culture's death rite would be that of Rome. So Join Michael and me today as we look at a real-world cultures death rite for fantasy worldbuilding inspiration.    Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow How to use this episode Why? To prevent the dead from rising up and going rogue Preparing the body Lay in state Procession with masks of the fallen Eulogy - talks about the noble deeds Sacrifices Burned Epitaphs 9th-day feast Other holidays for the dead The Roman Funeral  Roman funerary practices Michael's Resources Parentalia Feralia The Roman Funeral  Roman funerary practices Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.

Today's Topic – Our second interview with video game developer and worldbuilder Jim VI Join Michael and I as we interview an old friend Jim VI aka Pez. He is not here to talk about a project just worldbuilding, tabletop roleplaying games and creating video games. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-237-jim-iv-on-worldbuilding-and-making-video-games-part-2/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 236 Jim IV on Worldbuilding and making Video Games part 1 https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-236-jim-iv-on-worldbuilding-and-making-video-games-part-1/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/   ((((((((

Today's Topic – Our first interview with video game developer and worldbuilder Jim VI Join Michael and I as we interview an old friend Jim VI aka Pez. He is not here to talk about a project just worldbuilding, tabletop roleplaying games and creating video games. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-236-jim-iv-on-worldbuilding-and-making-video-games-part-1/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group

Today's Topic – We will be talking about death rituals and ceremonies Now we will talk about primitive death rites, no more teasing just doing. Join Michael and I as we look to have a deep dive into death rites of primitive religions were we discuss the patterns in real life that we can then use to build our own fictional versions. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Death Rites and how has them Common ceremonies Weird rituals Michael's Resources Death rite Orphic  Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-232-how-the-orc-race-became-2-races/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Death rite https://www.britannica.com/topic/death-rite Orphic https://www.britannica.com/topic/Orphic-religion   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230

Today's Topic Interview with Matthew Bannock and Tim Bannock Join Michael and I as we interview Matthew Bannock and Tim Bannock about worldbuilding and there new Swords & Wizardry module called. "The Darkness Beneath Dalentown" Matthew Bannock is a worldbuilder, writer, and award-winning indie game designer, he has created Descriptors which we have enjoyed in the wine steward elements. We co-GMed a GUPRS campaign that lasted for years, and one of the people I go to for brainstorming and fleshing out any creative ideas. Tim Bannock who I only knew as the player has grown into an indie module and the proprietor of the neuronphaser and creator of useful tools for gamemasters. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Hello is there anything else you would like people to know about you? Do you feel Orc or Elf today Main Feature Tell us about your latest work? How do you connect your worldbuilding back to The Story? Whe

Today's Topic Interview with Matthew Bannock and Tim Bannock Join Michael and I as we interview Matthew Bannock and Tim Bannock about worldbuilding and there new Swords & Wizardry module called. "The Darkness Beneath Dalentown" Matthew Bannock is a worldbuilder, writer, and award-winning indie game designer, he has created Descriptors which we have enjoyed in the wine steward elements. We co-GMed a GUPRS campaign that lasted for years, and one of the people I go to for brainstorming and fleshing out any creative ideas. Tim Bannock who I only knew as the player has grown into an indie module and the proprietor of the neuronphaser and creator of useful tools for gamemasters. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Hello is there anything else you would like people to know about you? Do you feel Orc or Elf today Main Feature Tell us about your latest work? How do you connect your worldbuilding back to The Story? Whe

Today's Topic – Let's build a fantasy race's of orcs on Gardul So way back in Episode 230, we talked about the development of mountain orcs in my fantasy world called Gardul. We discuss the actual racial changes the occurred when the moved from the mountains to the steppes.  Join Michael and I as we look about creating a 2nd race from one that already exists in my world. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Orc Stereotypes From sea creature to monster hoard. Appearance Traits Limitations What you can take away from this for your world Michael's Resources Orc Orcus Wargs Episode 85: How to build the Buardrakkeniem Culture Part 3 Episode 58: Erratic Explorers visit Middle Earth Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-232-how-the-orc-race-became-2-races/ (((((((((((((((((((((((((

Today's Topic – How Worldbuilding, Gamemastering, and playing role-playing games will make lives better Imagine back decades in a family that has its roots in rural religious America then imagine the terror of a young boy hearing the pastor of your church tell your mother that your new love Dungeons and Dragons were evil and I must stop playing it. Join Michael and I as we look at how playing these games helped us develop into good humans. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This one is for my mother, who stood up to our church to let me play Her argument What else I learned How to start Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 154 The Scariest Interview Ever, Lookout It’s My Mommy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-231-the-argument-for-playing-dungeons-and-dragons/   ((((((((((((

Episode 230 The Orcs of Gardul Today's Topic – Let's build a fantasy race's of orcs on Gardul This is a trick episode, I love orcs so much.  I have two races, not one.  However, let's start with the base race and diverge it in a later episode.  So, please allow us to introduce my orcs. They are a race of wargs and tilt. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Orc Stereotypes From sea creature to monster hoard. Appearance Traits Limitations What you can take away from this for your world Michael's Resources Orc Orcus Wargs Episode 85: How to build the Buardrakkeniem Culture Part 3 Episode 58: Erratic Explorers visit Middle Earth Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-228-the-grand-finale-of-marcus-and-the-jewels-of-daivvavaahra/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links )))))

Today's Topic – Now for the exciting conclusion of Markie Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra Almost a year after it began, we are reaching the exciting conclusion of Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. Michael and I hope you enjoy the final part. If you have missed an episode check out the show notes to get the list of episodes and build episodes connected to this story. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Opens the jewel case Escape from the high tower Gregory awaits The failed great escape The next escape / Amn goes her own way Quick wrap up with the entrance into Klienpharas Harbor for the win Michael's Resources Episode 220 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 4 Episode 210 Building an Iron Age Gang Episode 209 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 3 Episode 200 Let’s Build a Crypt Episode 199 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 2  Episode 194 Let’s Build a Fantasy Villain’s Lair

Today's Topic Let's Build a gnomish conveyance So Michael and I have finally made it to our vehicle build. Join us as we brainstorm out what type of vehicle, and what problem it is solving for the culture. Join us in this episode as we finally build a gnome vehicle.  Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The gnomes need a ride... What problem does it solve What type of vehicle What is it made out of? What are the first three things that you notice? And is one dominate? The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Build another vehicle The Real World task for the day Let's go check out the Seize the GM Podcast! Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 225 Let's Gnome up Gardul! Episode 226 Let's Build a Gnome Race Episode 227 Let's Build a Gnomish Culture Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-2

Today's Topic Creating gnomish champagne sippers So this is the third part of our series on creating a  gnome for my fantasy setting for Gardul. Join Michael and Jeff as they continue to jump into the rabbit of gnomes in Gardul.  Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Symbology inspirations Cultural Believes and Traits How the writing works. What the religion looks like Geography / Weather Materials for building and Types of clothing Materials Colors Clasp Accessories Architecture Inspiration Important Structures Type of materials Arts Based on materials Stone Wood and weeds Mud Metals Pigments and Paints Common goods The Mouth The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Flesh out a culture for your gnomes The Real World task for the day Let's share our gnomes.   Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 225 Let's Gnome up Gardul! Episode 226 Let's Buil

Today's Topic Let's Build my gnome race for Gardul So we set off to build a vehicle.  And now we are building a gnomish race, let this be a warning about the rabbit hole that worldbuilding can be if you do not have a frame in mind when you start. Join Michael and me as we look to build the gnomish race for Gardul.  Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Gnome Stereotypes Appearance Traits Limitations The Worldbuilding Task Build a culture for your gnomes! The Real World Task Join the undercroft and I will tag Derek From Seize the GM podcast is tagged.  He loves the gnomes! Again :D Michael's Resources Episode 225 Let's Gnome up Gardul!http://gardul.com/blog/episode-226-lets-build-a-gnome-race/ Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   http://gardul.com/blog/episode-226-lets-build-a-gnome-race/   ((((((((((((((((((

Today's Topic Let's Talk about the Cultural Background So, I was planning to create a vehicle this week for my gnomes in the world of gardul. Michael complained that he did not know much. This was true, they had only ever existed at the edge of the frames for the stories I told. I never truly developed them. So join Michael and I as we look at what we know about my gnomes! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The myth of how they came to be Language background (Rejected Linear A) Forbidden sounds Pig, my, oi Quick History Geography Common Believes SCIENCE! and Magic Geniocracy The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Build your own gnome race   The Real World task for the day Join The Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft and I will tag Derek From Seize the GM podcast is tagged.  He loves the gnomes! Michael's Resources Episode 223 Building Vehicles for your fictional setting Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping onl

Whenever the topic of a disease breaks into the news cycle I freak out a bit. I do not want Zika and as a father, I get more worried for my son. It freaks me out. What is this new strain, am I at risk. Is my FAMILY at risk.  Truth is I do not know, that is what makes fictional viruses so pervasive and powerful in storytelling. Join Michael and me in this episode as we talk about why contagions and epidemics can take your story to the next level. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is good about using plague and pandemics in fiction People are scared to death of the invisible threats Pandemic spreading tales made great fast-paced thriller which ends … If you want a theme about the overreach of man, nothing says overreach like… What do you need to know? The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create a plague natural, magical, or man-made and war game out what would happen The Real World task for the day Get a cra

Today's Topic What to think about and what you need to know about vehicles in fantasy settings Vehicles can be iconic in fiction. Sometimes the can be real vehicles that just some to live in the stories Tony Starks Acura comes to mind.  You might have a fictional vehicle that could exist, here Max's Interceptor. You could even reach the completely fantastic vehicles like the TARDIS from Doctor Who.  Join Micheal and me in this episode as we look at some important questions and considerations to keep in mind when creating your fiction fantasy conveyances. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Question to ask before you start What you need to know about your vehicle The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Build a vehicle The Real World task for the day Go watch Ready Player one! Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))

Today's Topic Prepare your self to not fall into the trap this reviewer did. All stories do not need to follow preconceived storylines So I was around the webernets and heard about a review from polygon from a YouTuber LegacyKillaHD in a video called Polygon's Angry Far Cry 5 NOT PoIiticaI & About Trump America. It caused me to check out the review myself. Listen to Michael and Jeff as we talk about the review and the problems with not including nuance in your storytelling. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Inspired by a Review from Far Cry 5 by polygon What inspired this The only thing the review covered was caught off guard by the story Sick of the everyone is bad Makes fun of everyone but does not make a stand on the current political state of America The cult was not Christian enough. The only thing the review covered was caught off guard by the story Great, I would praise any storyteller who Mak

Today's Topic Really, what is a monster? Is a wolf a monster or just a dangerous animal in your fiction? In today's episode, Michael and I are going to look at what makes a monster. So listen now and figure out what you need to know about the monsters you create to scare the people interacting with your world.  Listen NOW and start manifesting your monsters to get the most scream for each word! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Do you have a guiding use for what you consider a monster, vs a creature vs a bad person? Is there a difference? Does it change overtime What is the difference being there a difference? Are they real? Where are they and how common? What motivates them? Are they unnatural? In Gardul monsters are things that have little understanding The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create more monsters    The Real World task for the day   Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to h

Today's Topic We Pick up with Marcus and Gregor stealing a bone The fire has been lit and there is no going back. Marcus needs the Ax of Thormear and then the team can finally move on the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. Join Jeff as he runs Michael in the story of Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 210 Building an Iron Age Gang Episode 209 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 3 Episode 200 Let’s Build a Crypt Episode 199 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 2  Episode 194 Let’s Build a Fantasy Villain’s Lair Episode 193 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part one Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM   Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-209-marcus-jewels-daivvavaahra-part-3/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links )))))))

Today's Topic How to share the details of your world without boring people to death If you have ever gone to the Gardul.com and checked out my world tab. You would have noticed, it is very vague. I talk more about the story of my world-building than I talk about my world. It is deliberate. I want to share my world out slowly. It is massive, and to be honest. Most of it has never been made digital.  Listen to the episode to learn why, and a workaround I have come up with to share more. It might inspire you on how you can share more of your world with others as well! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com I have had lots of requests to share more details about my world. We are not talking about player guides that was in episode 152 Dangers of sharing your world outside of creating works and hesitations What I think you should consider How I plan to overcome my dangers and hesitations I am climbing on the backs of giants  The Gazetteer Wr