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Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama

Tale Of The Manticore
Dungeons & Dragons
Dark Fantasy
Thangar
Ursuleth
Ankeg
Role-Playing Games
Napeul
Umura
Harle
Tale Of the Manticore
Magic
City Watch
Rpgs
Music Production
Gyrios
Ankheg
Dungeons and Dragons
Solo RPG
Tabletop Gaming
Silver Mine Of Thangar

Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is to interpret them and tell their story. Part fiction, part game, it’s the story where ”Chaos rolls.”Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--627687... more

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Idols: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.

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My Sincere Apologies For This: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.

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Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.

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The Golden Path: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.

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Recent Guests

Tana Pigeon
Creator of Mythic GME
Wordmill Games
Episode: S3E51b Interview With Tana Pigeon
Amanda T
Gnomish Librarian and Custodian of Odog's Eccluseum
Episode: Episode 45 (S3E45)
Amanda T.
Voice of the Magic Mouth
Episode: Episode 41 (S3E41)
SC. Albin
Author of the Straga series, voice actor for Sister Amidon in Fairwind's Flashback
Episode: Episode 40 (S3E40)
Moses Boyajian
Creator of the popular Wolonos Cave YouTube channel and publisher of various TTRPGs and supplements.
Episode: Episode 27 (S3E27)
Morg Strohmer
Voice actress known for her work at Cryptic Creations.
Cryptic Creations
Episode: Episode 27 (S3E27)
Mike Taylor
Voice of the sprite leader and co-host of the SideQuest podcast
Chaotic Chronicles
Episode: Episode 26 (S3E26)
Dana Kliek
Voice actor playing Tentir and Doreni's mother
Episode: Episode 22 (S3E22)
Fiona Howitt
Host and GM of the Water My Rolling Podcast
Water My Rolling Podcast
Episode: Episode 20 (S3E20)

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Palabatsu Galupi
Host and creator of Tale of the Manticore, independent project

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 752 ratings
  • Atmospheric

    Original old school mechanics with such detail, depth and delivery. The sound track, voice acting and the amazing storyline all harmonise under the shell of true random dice rolls with a highly experienced storyteller in control. Must listen! It gets better and better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueACD
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • In the middle of season 1. Fun adventure great writing and voice acting. Dnd with a twist. Highly recommend!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    freedom ride farms
    3 months ago
  • Atmospheric

    Original old school mechanics with such detail, depth and delivery. The sound track, voice acting and the amazing storyline all harmonise under the shell of true random dice rolls with a highly experienced storyteller in control. Must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueACD
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Imaginative

    The story really pulls you in! Great voice acting too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessi Hartnett
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing Old School D&D!

    Listening to this podcast feels just like sitting at a gaming table with friends back in 1982. The story is compelling, the characters are fleshed out just enough to care about them, but not so much that it slows down the story.

    The narrator has a pleasant voice and the sound effects are just right. The random nature of the encounters remove any plot armor and give it a Game of Thrones feeling of content danger. This is a must listen to any fan of old school fantasy gaming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Fallfire
    United States6 months ago

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Guests and musical collaborations are cited as adding depth and variety to episodes.
Listeners love the old-school D&D vibe and tight storytelling that avoids fluff.
The production and voice acting are consistently praised for immersion and clarity.

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Apple Podcasts
#68
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Apple Podcasts
#99
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Apple Podcasts
#186
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Apple Podcasts
#109
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Apple Podcasts
#139
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Apple Podcasts
#68
South Korea/Leisure/Games

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S3E51b Interview With Tana Pigeon
Q: How did Mythic start—did it go viral, or did you have to push it to gain attention?
Mythic began organically from loose sheets and a desire to preserve the work as a book; it gained traction slowly through user interest and later fan communities, rather than a big upfront promotional push.
S3E51b Interview With Tana Pigeon
Q: Can we give the Reader's Digest version of what a GME is for listeners who aren't gamers?
A Game Master Emulator is a set of rules used to make decisions in place of a live GM, letting questions be answered by the system as a stand-in for a human Dungeon Master.
Episode 45 (S3E45)
Q: Where did Master Zygog go, and how long will he be gone?
The Librarian reveals that Master Zygog has been gone for two years and that he mentioned a reunion would occur after a century had passed.
Episode 44 (S3E44)
Q: What do you want me to say?
I am not the person you think I am.
Season 3 Solo Podsters Roundtable 2 (Bonus Episode)
Q: When you're playing solo, do you record yourself with pen, paper, voice recorder, word processor, and is that even important?
I generally start my first draft, the game itself in an A4 gridded notebook, which I can use to make sketches of locations and bullet point events.

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This show blends dark fantasy storytelling with solo D&D gameplay, driven by dice and the DM's interpretive narration. Episodes commonly center on high-stakes journeys, world-building, and character-centric moral choices, often mixing narration, combat, and meta-discussion about how dice shape the narrative. Production quality and voice acting are frequently highlighted, with layered guest performances and musical contributions that add theatrical texture. Unique angles include hybrid storytelling where a lone narrator weaves a sprawling campaign with evolving lore, plus occasional in-depth lore drops and creator insights that appeal to both RPG purists and fantasy fiction fans.

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1. Tana Pigeon
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4. SC. Albin
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