• The Kilns of Smorgasbord

  • Nov 24 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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The Kilns of Smorgasbord

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  • Author. Visionary. Dreamweaver. Plus bellhop. Meet Jack Vance, one of the most inventive fantasy authors we've ever heard of, and probably not a pirate king. What happens when fairies become too lumpen and earthy? Why are Lvl1 wizards in D&D so rubbish? Who is Larkin the Baby-Stealer, and why are you reaching for that kazoo?

    We talk Cugel the Clever, Vancean magic and why you shouldn't make bread from dogs.

    Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:

    - Lyonesse, by Jack Vance
    - Tales of the Dying Earth, by Jack Vance
    - 'Liane the Wayfarer', by Jack Vance
    - Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness
    - BOOK OF HOURS, by us
    - Fallen London / Sunless Sea, by Failbetter Games
    - Dungeons & Dragons, by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson

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