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HearthFire Tales: D&D meets Metal!

HearthFire Tales: D&D meets Metal!

By Hearthfire Tales

Looking to jump right into the Action? Check out our GJOP (Good jumping on point) in Episode 19, for upgraded sound quality and a comprehensive recap!

Live Play Dungeons and Dragons from Ireland! Join us on Tour in Lethuan, a land of Might, Magic, and Metal. Our latest campaign is the Division Bell, a campaign inspired by music from the real world, where adventurers are treated (and act) like rockstars!

If you like your Actual Play - Table Top Role Playing Games to have unique worlds, rich characters, compelling stories, and jokes to make your sides hurt, then look no further!
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Episode 24 - Welcome to the Fungal - (The Division Bell album 2: Stone's Reach)

HearthFire Tales: D&D meets Metal! Mar 18, 2023

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Episode 29 - Laid to Rest (The Division Bell Album 2 - Stone's Reach)
May 28, 202357:14
Episode 28 - Stone's Fall (The Division Bell Album 2 - Stones Reach)

Episode 28 - Stone's Fall (The Division Bell Album 2 - Stones Reach)

The Hootsforce descend (literally) on the town of stones reach. The towns defenders take up arms, and follow the party and their allies in a fight to decide their fate.


Includes music written by Ryan Dillon.


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May 13, 202301:25:49
Episode 27 - Muster Brightside (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 27 - Muster Brightside (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Sid defends Conns Honour, Conn does some public Speaking, and the town of Stone's Reach holds it's breath, as they wait for the inevitable arrival of the Hootsforce . . .


Includes music written by Ryan Dillon.


Big thank you to all our fans who sent in voices to be included in this episode!

Apr 30, 202301:01:32
Episode 26 - Blake in Black (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 26 - Blake in Black (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Ryan Sings a song! Be'Lakor spills the tea! Dylan gets caught off guard multiple times! The threads of Stone's Reach begin to pull taut, and the looming shadow of the Hootsforce, and the inevitable showdown, grows ever closer.


Come meet us at our liveshow in Dublin! It's going to be great! Tickets still remaining! Link here, as well as to all of our socials, come say hi!


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Apr 15, 202301:14:49
Episode 25 - Be'Lakor - (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 25 - Be'Lakor - (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

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The band enter the lair of the Mind Flayer, Be'Lakor. Melody plays their guitar, Sid crits, and Conn goes down. Also Myc is still here throwing rocks.


Music Written by Ryan Dillon.

Apr 02, 202301:03:45
Episode 24 - Welcome to the Fungal - (The Division Bell album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 24 - Welcome to the Fungal - (The Division Bell album 2: Stone's Reach)

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The band makes a new Frenemy in the shadow of the mind flayers Lair. Conn gets into a fungal rumble, and Sid comes face to face with every teen's greatest hurdle: Peer pressure!


Featuring music by Ryan Dillon.

Mar 18, 202346:49
Episode 23 - Mushroom Head - (The Division Bell album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 23 - Mushroom Head - (The Division Bell album 2: Stone's Reach)

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The band closes in on the wretched Be'lakor, the frog man with a penchant for edginess. However, to reach him, they must first brave the mines beneath the land,and they stumble upon the unexpected. Something Fungal this way comes. 

Includes original music written by Ryan Dillon.

Mar 04, 202301:19:26
Episode 22 - Pride (In the Brain of Love) - (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)
Feb 19, 202301:23:20
Episode 21 - Sun's Illusions (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 21 - Sun's Illusions (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

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The Band run up a hill, again!!! This time in search of the Stone Roses to help Imelda and the other members of Na Daoine. Conn comes face to face with something he thought was a legend, Fink sniffs out some truth, and Sid uses his Ranger Bullshit to ruin Dylan's day.

Includes original music written by Ryan Dillon.

Feb 05, 202301:14:42
Episode 20 - Dream Theater (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Episode 20 - Dream Theater (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

Hey!! If possible, give this episode a listen with headphones in! Ryan put a lot of work into the sound design of this episode, and even went as far as to write and record music for it, so it's worth it, we swear!

In this, our 20th Episode in Lethuan, more secrets are revealed as Conn steps into the Dream Theater, to confront the entity plaguing Stone's Reach, and to finally face his past. Sid reconnects with the forest, and Dylan goes out of his way to make a stupid pun.

Also, be sure to check out our Linktree for a cool new convention called Athventure Con! Where we'll be doing a live show, Dylan will be running a game, and we'll be running some fun things from our stall!

https://linktr.ee/hearthfiretales

Jan 22, 202301:16:31
GJOP! Episode 19 - Sweet Dreams are Made of Lemons (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

GJOP! Episode 19 - Sweet Dreams are Made of Lemons (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone's Reach)

GJOP! - Great Jumping on Point!

Welcome to our first GJOP episode! A great place to jump in and start listening, or to recommend to your friends to start listening from! Enjoy a comprehensive recap to get you up to speed on all the major plot points so far, as well as enjoy our upgraded audio quality, and Ryan's sound effect nonsense!

Conn gets drunk while Sid gets Barbeque. Sid's Nightmares become increasingly citrus, leading Conn to discover a town-wide conspiracy.

If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review where ever you can, and/or a 5 star rating, it would really help us out and mean a lot!

Check out all our socials and other bits here:

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Jan 08, 202301:29:44
A Midwinter Tale - Episode 3: The Ghost of Midwinter Past

A Midwinter Tale - Episode 3: The Ghost of Midwinter Past

The twins join forces with their Dad and Marco to take down the worst foe of all: the many forms of Christopher Columbus. But what does the ghost have to do with all this? Will Hermey's overwhelming emotions get the better of him? Can Yukon find self peace?  All this and more, in the third and final episode of our Mid-Winter Special.

Please note that due to technical issues and corrupted SD Cards, we were unable to continue our VOD's, but we'll be back in the future with them after some upgrades!

Health Potions mentioned in the episode by Crafting Magic: https://www.instagram.com/craftingmagicdesigns/

Dec 28, 202201:33:07
A Midwinter Tale - Episode 2: Yukon Lets it go

A Midwinter Tale - Episode 2: Yukon Lets it go

The forces of Winter rear their ugly head and threaten the pure and kind (?) nature of our 2 beloved protaganists! Can Yukon keep his calm? Can Hermey control his excitement? How does Christopher Columbus tie into all of this?!

Dec 22, 202201:25:11
A Midwinter Tale - Episode 1: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Midwinter. - Audio Version.

A Midwinter Tale - Episode 1: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Midwinter. - Audio Version.

Attention!! This is the audio version of our MidWinter Special! If you would like to check out the video version, you can watch it on spotify by going to the video version, or if you aren't a spotify user, you can go to our youtube Channel and watch there. If you're looking for the normal podcast experience, you're in the right place!

In the most northern part of the world, Winter reigns. But one town, Erian, holds within its walls, the Winters Hearth, burning bright to keep the world safe from the monsters of the dark, frozen North.

Our Story begins as 2 junior members of the Frozen Watch, the Twins Hermey and Yukon, take on their first proper mission - Hunting for Ghosts!

Come hang out in the Irish TTRPG Space Discord Server:

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Check this episode out over on our Youtube Channel:
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Dec 14, 202201:14:57
A Midwinter Tale - Episode 1: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Midwinter. - Video Version.

A Midwinter Tale - Episode 1: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Midwinter. - Video Version.

Attention!! This is the audio from our Video version, if you are not intending to watch the video, we suggest you go and listen to the Audio Version!

In the most northern part of the world, Winter reigns. But one town, Erian, holds within its walls, the Winters Hearth, burning bright to keep the world safe from the monsters of the dark, frozen North.

Our Story begins as 2 junior members of the Frozen Watch, the Twins Hermey and Yukon, take on their first proper mission - Hunting for Ghosts!


Come hang out in the Irish TTRPG Space Discord Server:

https://discord.gg/x58yPeg4be

Check this episode out over on our Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@HearthfireTales


Dec 14, 202201:16:39
Episode 18 - Smells Like Teen Angst (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 18 - Smells Like Teen Angst (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Sid lashes out while Melody and Conn have the time of their lives. Familiar faces await them back in Stone's Reach, and the band turn to Fink for answers about what exactly happened in Hovden . . . This is our last episode of Lethuan for 2022! coming up very soon as a Christmas Present is our Mid Winter Special - DM'd by Jim! Tune in and enjoy!Also check out all of our socials and join the discord, we'd love to hear from you!https://linktr.ee/hearthfiretales
Dec 11, 202201:41:27
Episode 17 - Fink, I Choose You! (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)
Nov 27, 202201:10:04
Episode 16 - Element-ary my dear Rat-son (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 16 - Element-ary my dear Rat-son (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

We're Back in Lethuan Folks!

Conn plays ball, Sid proves without a doubt that sharpshooter is the way to go and Fink is living his best life. It's like "Eat. Love. Pray", but without the second two.
Nov 13, 202201:21:25
Whispering Ashes - Episode 3: Flight of Icarus
Oct 29, 202201:31:59
Whispering Ashes - Episode 2: Radiance in the Light of a Dying Sun
Oct 23, 202201:35:02
Whispering Ashes - Episode 1: Dawn
Oct 15, 202201:43:17
Dublin Comic Con August ’22 Live Show

Dublin Comic Con August ’22 Live Show

We're taking a break from normal schedule in October as we each go on holiday! However, here is our recent live game that we ran from Comic Con in August to keep you company! 

 

Stay tuned later in October when Ryan will be DMing a Halloween 3 shot! Whispering Ashes, the Tales told when the Hearthfire goes out, goes live October 16th, 23rd, 30th!

 

Oct 02, 202246:51
Episode 15 - Where Eagles Dare (The Division Bell - Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 15 - Where Eagles Dare (The Division Bell - Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Our Band meet the lady Zephyra, uncover some secrets of the workings of the world, and prepare for their toughest fight yet . . . . 

Sep 18, 202201:31:49
Episode 14 - Earth, Wind & Fire (The Division Bell - Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 14 - Earth, Wind & Fire (The Division Bell - Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Sid struggles to reconcile with the consequences of his adventuring lifestyle, Melody steals the moment from Conn, and Conn meets Sids Great-Great-Grandson!  Also there's a wibbly wobbly wonder! All this and more in this episode of Hearthfire Tales! 

Sep 04, 202201:25:52
Episode 13 - Running up that Hill! (The Division Bell Album 2 - Stone’s Reach)

Episode 13 - Running up that Hill! (The Division Bell Album 2 - Stone’s Reach)

The Band with the ever changing name come face to face with the Ice and Fire Abomination in an attempt to gain favour with the Hill Giants and their King. But have they bitten off more than they chew with this one? 

Aug 20, 202201:08:41
Episode 12 - Too Hot to Squat (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 12 - Too Hot to Squat (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Sid goes looking for Tesla, Conn gets a new belt, and the party get tasked with clearing out an "Abomination" in the hills. 

Aug 05, 202201:12:37
Episode 11 - Ride to the Hills! (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 11 - Ride to the Hills! (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Conn gets beaten in a sword fight, Vani demonstrates her true power, and the Band ride off in search of the village of the Hill Giants!
Jul 23, 202201:18:44
Bonus Episode - Dublin Comic Con March ’22 Live show!

Bonus Episode - Dublin Comic Con March ’22 Live show!

Hi Friends! Interrupting our usual schedule here to give you guys a special bonus episode! Dublin Comic Con is again fast approaching so we wanted to share this episode with you all! Be sure to come join in on our Road to Dublin Comic Con live stream games starting Jul 16th on our twitch channel! twitch.tv/hearthfiretales 

Jul 17, 202251:57
Episode 10 - Stone’s Reach (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Episode 10 - Stone’s Reach (The Division Bell Album 2: Stone’s Reach)

Take 1 unsettling nightmare, 4 haircuts, some sawdust, and combine with a healthy mix of flower picking, and you get this weeks episode of Hearthfire Tales! The Band roll into Stone's Reach, Conn meets some people of a shared past, Sid continues the hunt for Axl, and Fink gets a makeover! 

Jul 10, 202201:19:22
Episode 9 - The Highwayman (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Episode 9 - The Highwayman (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Jump back into Lethuan and catch up with the Monster Mashers as they have a run in with some weird dudes in a bush! Also, Jim meets his favourite NPC and the party witness a tasty deer doing backflips?!
Jun 25, 202201:15:37
Episode 8 - Operation Mind Crime (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Episode 8 - Operation Mind Crime (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Our Band of heroes say farewell to Hogsden / Hovden, and have an unsettling meeting on the road with another famous band . . . 

Jun 11, 202201:02:01
Episode 7 - A Murmaider Most Foul. (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Episode 7 - A Murmaider Most Foul. (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Prepare for unexpected One Punch Man / Elden Ring references as the Band search through the mysterious village of Hovden / Hogsden! What could be the cause of these horrible mutations, and what does Sid's rival have to do with it? 

May 28, 202201:12:24
Episode 6 - The Sweet Melody of Mishter Fishter. (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

Episode 6 - The Sweet Melody of Mishter Fishter. (The Division Bell - EP1: On the Road)

The Band sets out on their first Tour! Mikayla explains that not every organisations' name needs to be an Acronym, The Band meet their Bard, and have a run in with some slimy people on their boat trip . . 

May 15, 202201:27:15
Episode 5 - The Savage Garden. (The Division Bell Album 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Episode 5 - The Savage Garden. (The Division Bell Album 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

The results of the Battle of the Bands are revealed! Conn Commissions a new sword, Sid struggles to understand money, and the Band get invited to a mystery lunch. . . . 

May 02, 202201:20:54
Episode 4 - Of Manticores and Men. (The Division Bell Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Episode 4 - Of Manticores and Men. (The Division Bell Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Sid makes friends with the local street kids while Conn has a change of opinion towards Dragonforce. Join us for the secret conclusion of the Battle of the Bands! 

Apr 17, 202201:46:26
Episode 3 - Kelly’s Crushers. (The Division Bell Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Episode 3 - Kelly’s Crushers. (The Division Bell Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Our Irish players struggle to understand what a corndog is, Sid reveals his commune lifestyle, and Conn finally gets a weapon . . . kinda. Join us as our heroes complete the final 2 challenges of the Rowanar Battle of the Bands!

Apr 02, 202201:45:47
Episode 2 - The Ascension of Avoidance. (The Division Bell Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Episode 2 - The Ascension of Avoidance. (The Division Bell Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

With the Amphitheater of Assault thoroughly bested, our fledgling double act take on the next event in Abbots Acropolis of Absurdity. But can Conn's cool demeanour keep Sid in check long enough for them to see victory against The Joy Division? 

Mar 19, 202201:11:10
Episode 1 - The Battle of the Bands. (The Division Bell - Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Episode 1 - The Battle of the Bands. (The Division Bell - Arc 1 - The Battle of the Bands)

Step into a world of Might, Magic, and Metal! Sid, desperate for a band mate, meets Conn, desperate for a sword, as they form an unlikely team to take on Abbots Acropolis of Absurdity, and win this years Battle of the Bands.

 

Join Hearthfire Tales as they set out to Tour Lethuan, a world where Adventurers and Rockstars are one and the same! New episodes every second week! 

Mar 06, 202201:02:37
The Division Bell - Campaign Teaser

The Division Bell - Campaign Teaser

Might.

Magic.

Metal.

 

These 3 things combined, make up Lethuan, a world where Bands go on tour, trying to claim fame and make it big! But these are no mere Musicians, oh no, These are bands of Adventurers, Bands of Spell Slinging Sorcerers, Big Berzerking Barbarians and Fierce Formidable Fighters.

 

A world where Bands go on tour, trying to claim fame and make it big! But these are no mere Musicians, oh no, These are bands of Adventurers, Bands of Spell Slinging Sorcerers, Big Berzerking Barbarians and Fierce Formidable Fighters.

 

With storylines inspired by music from the real world, prepare to go on tour with Conn, Sid, and Fink, as they set out to give the bards something to really sing about!

 

Join us on our music inspired new campaign in the homebrew world of Lethuan with bi-weekly episodes! Episodes 1 and 2 dropping on March 6th!

Feb 27, 202201:00