Lore Sleep: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms

The Cataclysms of the Forgotten Realms

The Forgotten Realms are no stranger to strife and destruction, but some events will be forever remembered in history: The Sunderings, the Spellplague, and the Time of Tr

Eilistraee, the Dark Maiden

Of all the gods of the Dark Seldarine, only one is truly dedicated to restoring the drow to peace with the people of the surface. A being of beauty whose dance reminds he

The Tarrasque

The Forgotten Realms are no stranger to terrifying creatures and world-ending events, but one monster stands above the rest when it comes to its destructive capabilities.

25 Episode Special - Elfapalooza

What's this? A mega episode with our very first guest?? Let's talk about ELVES baby! Join Mark and guest host Kenzie as they dive into all things Elven in the Forgotten R

Silverymoon, the Gem of the North

Among the Savage Frontier of the North, there are very few bastions of safety amongst the wilds. But one of those bastions happens to be one of the greatest troves of mag

Gargauth, the Tenth Lord of the Nine

The Lords of the Nine, the rulers of the Nine Hells of Baator, are as formidable as they are legendary, and for good reason. But what if I were to tell you that there exi

The Rakshasa

Despite the myriad of villains and horrors that exist in Dungeons and Dragons, there is only one creature that is openly called the "embodiment of evil" by those within t

Lore Sleep: Best of 2024

Happy New Year! While I get back on track with research after a crazy holiday season, we celebrate 1 year of Lore Sleep by revisiting my favorite episodes of 2024. Thank

The Holy City of Elturel

One of the safest cities in Faerûn, and favored by the gods of justice and law, Elturel is one of the few to truly earn the title of "Holy City." Today, we discuss its hi

Selûne and Shar - the Moonmaiden and the Nightsinger

How is it that two of the oldest goddesses in Toril came to be at eternal war with each other? Art fort this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music

Strahd von Zarovich, the First Vampire

Welcome to the finale of our October special! Nothing could be more fitting to end Halloween on, than the history of one of the greatest villains ever created for Dungeon

The Nightwalker

Terrifying creatures exist within the many planes of Dungeons and Dragons, but what do you do when you enter a little known plane of existence, and find yourself trapped

The False Hydra

Something feels off, but you can't remember what. Belongings that aren't yours litter the room, but you've no clue how they got there. Did you always have a party of thre

The Bagman

It's October! To celebrate the spooky season, we will be releasing a brand new episode every Thursday this month, diving into some of the most terrifying creatures from w

The Mimic

D&D has a number of iconic monsters, and this week we are diving into yet another one on that list. Be sure to think twice before diving into that treasure chest, it may

Thay

The insidious nation of Thay is an incredibly dangerous place, and the mere mention of its infamous Red Wizards is enough to chill us to the bone. Join me in exploring th

The Harpers

Of the many factions of Faerun, the Harpers are amongst the oldest, and the most secretive. Working from the shadows to defeat evil at its source, and keep tabs on any en

The Beholder

Dungeons and dragons is filled with incredible monsters pulled from mythology, folklore, and the works of popular fantasy and science fiction authors. But one of the most

Neverwinter, the Jewel of the North

A city struck by tragedy countless times, but never truly defeated, Neverwinter stands among the most popular cities in Dungeons and Dragons for a reason. Tonight, we div

Tasha, the Witch Queen

There are many legendary figures within the tales of Dungeons and Dragons, but few are as popular as Tasha. Known across the multiverse by many names, and the creator of