The Tables and Fables Podcast
The interactive bookclub! An anthology actual play TTRPG podcast with discussions after the adventure about successes, failures, inspirations, mechanics, and weirdness!
Podcast Description
The interactive bookclub! An anthology actual play TTRPG podcast with discussions after the adventure about successes, failures, inspirations, mechanics, and weirdness!
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Episodes

Jan 16, 2024
TRAILER: The Tables and Fables Podcast
Jan 16, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
1 min
FULL EPISODES START END OF FEB 2024!
Tally ho! (not sure if that will stick) Tim aka "Kerbs" introduces the general concept for the "The Tables and Fables Podcast." An anthology driven, interactive TTRPG bookclub. We'll be exploring systems, creating worlds and characters, and looking to broaden our pallets through actual play series and arcs.
Join Kerbs, Crash, and Wolf as we explore these concepts, supplements, and more!
Check out for more!:
https://www.tablesandfablespod.com/
Instagram: @tablesandfablespod

Feb 29, 2024
The Plaguelands: Session Zero
Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
1hr 34 min
The first steps in establishing the first arc/system we are exploring!
Within 'The Plaguelands,' we join Benjamin and Scrap; two members of the 'Order of the Pale Raven.' They, in the service of Doctor Honeyeater, will work to discover the mysteries of the Magical Miasma surrounding the Stillwake Marshlands and the city of Clusterrock.
The system we are using for this first arc is Dungeons and Dragons 5E. In addition, we are using, "Valda's Spire of Secrets" for some of the subclasses/classes and the variant ruleset of, "Monstrous Grafts."
Resources:
Valda's Spire of Secrets - https://magehandpress.com/valdas
Music used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash
"Manacore" by ikran-Lgkm-LifeOf-Headspacefm under the Creative Commons License (Monster Garden)

Mar 7, 2024
The Plaugelands: Episode 1
Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
2hr 8 min
The adventure begins proper! Our heroes, Scrap and Benjamin; journey into the Stillwake Marsh to discover the mysteries of the Magical Miasma that is causing certain strange mutations in the local fauna. Will they survive?
The system we are using for this first arc is Dungeons and Dragons 5E. In addition, we are using, "Valda's Spire of Secrets" for some of the subclasses/classes and the variant ruleset of, "Monstrous Grafts."
Resources:
Valda's Spire of Secrets - https://magehandpress.com/valdas
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash
Teller of the Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thinking Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Zombie Chase Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We got Trouble Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Medieval Town" by Tabletop Audio
"Blastfire Bog" by Tabletop Audio
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Mar 14, 2024
The Plaguelands: Episode 2
Mar 14, 2024
Mar 14, 2024
1hr 55 min
Coming back out of the mists from the Stillwake Marsh; the party discovers that there is much to learn, buy, and...drink in rundown plague infested city of Clusterrock. Will the secrets and more create more problems for our heroes? Yup. Most likely.
Resources:
Valda's Spire of Secrets - https://magehandpress.com/valdas
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash
Teller of the Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thinking Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Crypto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Moonlight Hall Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Medieval Town" by Tabletop Audio
"Rainy Village" by Tabletop Audio
"The Hearth Inn" by Tabletop Audio
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Mar 28, 2024
The Plaguelands: Episode 3
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
2hr 7 min
What's a little light self surgery and a snack among swamp creatures? Scrap the Ratling Warmage and Benjamin the Shifter Fighter continue to work at unraveling the mysteries that have unearthed regarding the disappearance of Dr. Honeyeater and the source of the new Magical Miasma...
Resources:
Valda's Spire of Secrets - https://magehandpress.com/valdas
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash
Teller of the Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thinking Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Zombie Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We got Trouble Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Medieval Town" by Tabletop Audio
"Blastfire Bog" by Tabletop Audio
"Swamp Planet" by Tabletop Audio
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Apr 11, 2024
The Plaguelands: Finale
Apr 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
2hr 3 min
Finale...for now...Arriving to the ancient gnomish ruin of the Castle Raulnor; our party bumbles their way through puzzles, strange creatures, and other bizarre mysteries... Join us for the finale for this particular arc! But stay tuned for more characters, worlds, and arcs! Who knows? We could return to the Plaugelands someday...
Resources:
Valda's Spire of Secrets - https://magehandpress.com/valdas
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash
Crypto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Steel and Seething Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Serpentine Trek Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We got Trouble Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Hot Pursuit Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Medieval Town" by Tabletop Audio
"Mysterious Grotto" by Tabletop Audio
"Swamp Planet" by Tabletop Audio
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
1hr 15 min
Let's roll up a world! Literally! World creation! We utilize some various tables and source books to create a brand new fantasy world to explore in future arcs/systems for the podcast! Join us in part one as we figure out what our pantheon is made up of...among other things!
Resources:
The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Tables - https://www.amazon.com/Game-Masters-Astonishing-Random-Tables/dp/1956403256
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash

Apr 25, 2024
Amalganation - Part 2: "We live in a Society..."
Apr 25, 2024
Apr 25, 2024
57 min
Yes. We live in a society. At least...this society that we have created. Organizations, leaders, and more.
Let's roll up a world! Literally! World creation! We utilize some various tables and source books to create a brand new fantasy world to explore in future arcs/systems for the podcast! Join us in part one as we figure out what our pantheon is made up of...among other things!
Resources:
The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Tables - https://www.amazon.com/Game-Masters-Astonishing-Random-Tables/dp/1956403256
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash

May 2, 2024
Amalganation - Part 3: "POPULATION."
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
54 min
Won't you be our neighbor? What fantasy species take up most of the towns? What are their defenses? TAXES? We roll up most of the population types for one of the countries!
Let's roll up a world! Literally! World creation! We utilize some various tables and source books to create a brand new fantasy world to explore in future arcs/systems for the podcast! Join us in part one as we figure out what our pantheon is made up of...among other things!
Resources:
The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Tables - https://www.amazon.com/Game-Masters-Astonishing-Random-Tables/dp/1956403256
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash

May 9, 2024
Amalganation - Part 4: "Let's TRADE!"
May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
57 min
We're setting up some economies here! What are the cities trading in? Gold? Elephants? Grapes? Bees?! Trade and trade routes!
Let's roll up a world! Literally! World creation! We utilize some various tables and source books to create a brand new fantasy world to explore in future arcs/systems for the podcast! Join us in part one as we figure out what our pantheon is made up of...among other things!
Resources:
The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Tables - https://www.amazon.com/Game-Masters-Astonishing-Random-Tables/dp/1956403256
Music and Sound FX used:
Tables and Fables Intro by Collin/Crash

The Tables and Fables...
Critical Successes and Critical Failures. A TTRPG podcast about the highs and lows associated with playing TTRPGs and Narrative based games. Join us as we explore all sorts of TTRPG games in the vast world of this wonderfully collaborative narrative hobby!

