The Madness Table: A Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Podcast
Roll for sanity, and take your seat at The Madness Table; a DND 5e actual play podcast. Join four friends in this story first, rules second campaign of chaos, as they explore the darkest and deadliest elements the Forgotten Realms have to offer. Reviews for this module, Out of the Abyss written by Wizards of the Coast, state "experienced DM required" and "survive or die". It also boasts interesting mechanics and optional rule sets not seen in most DnD 5e games such as the Sanity Ability Score. Dungeon Master: William Johnston Players: Andrew Walker, Brendan Proal, Sam Conklin Episodes release weekly on Wednesdays! For show inquiries, please email themadnesstable@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @TheMadnessTable.
Episodes
In The Madness Table's pilot episode, our player characters (hobgoblin cleric Indigo, human wizard Sephel, and aasimar warlock Lara) all awaken imprisoned in the Underdark. Working with their fellow prisoners, they attempt to get their bearings on who captured them and what their best route of escape may be.
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wi...
Our heroes have been given an intriguing offer: a chance to escape in return for revenge. But the drow aren't the only evils in this subterranean wonderland. Giant insects and savage beasts lurk in every corner. Everything is food for something, even the drow. Sephel and Indigo seek out the party's weapons and gear in Illvara's personal chambers while Lara holds the line in this party's first DnD...
Continuing mid-combat from last episode, the party must decide if it's worth it to collect their items or if they should prioritize finding a means to escape in the chaos. With giant enemies and the never-ending drow presence encroaching, sometimes the only way to go is deeper into the abyss.
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coas...
After making the incorrect choice on which direction to go next, the the party awakens after falling deeper into the Underdark to find Sephel entombed and...transforming? They must decide what this means and now that exit is even further out of the grasp, how will they survive in the coming days/weeks/months?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards...
With a transformed Sephel and a new friend in tow, the party ventures through the Underdark seeking refuge. But they aren't the only being creeping these tunnels. Will our heroes survive this subterranean encounter?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
The party steps into the dusty halls of a long displaced castle deep in the Underdark. As the doors slam behind them strange crystals and undead denezins spring to life. What madness awaits within this fell fortress?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
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With the battle won, the party attempts to lick their wounds but fate has other plans. Lara faces difficult choices while the rest of the party attempts a rescue mission. But will they be in time?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Honeydew: Andre...
Sephel decides how best to tell the party about Sarith's demise at the hands of a "friend". A new direction is chosen and investigation begins into what sort of magic this place holds. A far-off scream leads the party to yet another deadly encounter.
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: Willi...
The party spends some time learning about the history of this castle from their new companion, Ethera. Stool and Indigo bond in the library, Sephel and Lara duel with their wits as secrets come to light. Where will the decide to go next when each doorway seems to bring danger and death?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Truths come to light as Lara investigates beneath the castle and Indigo researches in the library. Stool says a fond farewell to Eldef. But not all is well in this strange subterranean castle. What else will come to light? What gnaws at the edges of their perception?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Maste...
The party suffers the results of their failed sanity checks. What chaos will they unleash on each other? What other horrors await them as they continue their journey?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Honeydew: Andrew Walker
Sephel Hesk: Bren...
The party licks their wounds and takes stock of new resources. As they continue their exploration of the castle Lara crafts and Sephel studies as Indigo sings along. What wonders will they uncover this week?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Hone...
Now on the other side of their secret tunnel, the party gets to know their new friend and continues to explore. But there is trouble and wonders aplenty awaiting them just around the bend. Will they survive this encounter?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston<...
We resume mid-combat! Now down another ally the party continues to battle their ambushers in the accursed courtyard. Will our heroes survive the encounter? At what costs?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Honeydew: Andrew Walker
Sephel Hesk: ...
The players were saved by a mysterious gentleman demanding all of their gold. Luckily they have many days to negotiate prices. A bit of downtime was needed for our players. Just some fishing, bonding and strategic planning. Surely nothing bad happens during this episode....right?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeo...
We begin in combat, another tentacle-y creature with alarming abilities faces our heroes! The party needs to survive, prevent the boat from sinking and repair their transportation all while being silent enough to prevent additional enemies from climbing out of the UnderDark.
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Mas...
The party encounters a strange underdark denizen on the way to Sloop-A-Doop. But things at the Kua-Toa trading post are not as advertised. Will the party accept a strange errand on behalf of the Sea Mother?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Honey...
As the Deep Father emerges from the water pandemonium breaks loose across Sloop-A-Doop. Will the party be able to capitalize on the chaos or will they find themselves in the grips of madness?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Honeydew: Andrew Wal...
The party continues their encounter with the Deep Father aka the freaking Demogorgon! Sephel and Indigo are both in the grips of madness, can Lara save them in time? Can she save herself?
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
All NPCs: William Johnston
Indigo Honeydew: Andrew Walker<...
The consequences of Lara's decision are seen as the party fights to survive the havoc being wreaked on Sloop-A-Doop. Sephel and Indigo partake in a bit of friendly fire and both Stool and Grim find themselves teetering on the brink of death...The party will not be the same after this week's episode!
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards...
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