The Maniculum Podcast
1) Medieval Heists for D&D: An Interview with Author M.T. Anderson
This week, we're joined by author M.T. Anderson as we dive into the thrilling tale of Nicked, the true story of a medieval heist to steal the holy body of Saint Nicholas and save Bari from plague. We...Show More
2) Astrology & Necromancy for D&D: A Practical Guide
We're getting into astrology this week! In part two of our final episode of necromancy, we explore the finer points of astrology and its importance in spell casting - so that you know exactly what m...Show More
3) Medieval Necromancy for D&D: The Demon Alignment Chart
The stars have aligned, but are you ready to conjure? In our final episode of necromancy, we explore the finer points of astrology and its importance in spell casting - so that you know exactly what m...Show More
4) The Original Romantasy: The Medieval Romance of Erec & Enide
Romantasy has been all the rage of late, but its roots go further back than a TikTok trend. Join us this week as we dive into Eric and Enide, a medieval fantasy romance adventure perfect for those who...Show More
5) Dungeons & Puzzles for D&D: A Selection from Medieval Texts
Looking to craft your next dungeon delve for your campaign? Want a few puzzles your player have never seen before? We've found a few medieval tales with tantalizing puzzles and twisting dungeons, read...Show More
6) The Medieval Prisoner's Dilemma: Gesta Romanorum
What does a goodly knight do when he's taken prisoner and asked to collect his own ransom? Comply, of course! Join us on another dive into the Gesta Romanorum and pull out a few puzzles and dilemmas f...Show More
7) Fact & Fiction: Crafting Medieval Werewolf Tales for Fun and Profit
In our final episode about Irish werewolves, we compare medieval Arthurian romance tales to this Irish Arthurian tale from the 1700s. How has the genre changed, and what werewolf adventures can you br...Show More
8) Fact & Fiction: Real Irish Werewolf Tales
This week, we dive into two examples of Irish werewolf tales that you can adapt into your TTRPG! Learn a different story about the werewolf than the 21st century beast, and bring a few new traditions ...Show More
9) Necromancy Against Cheats and Other Stories: Gesta Romanorum
A cheating wife plots with a her lover, a necromancer, to kill her husband, a knight on pilgrimage... what could possibly happen when another necromancer decides to protect the knight? We're breaking ...Show More
10) Fact & Fiction: the Faoladh, the Wulver, and Irish Werewolves
Sometimes, internet lore takes on a life of its own. Join us this week as we debunk the popular internet myth of the Irish faoladh, and dive into the true history of the Irish werewolf and its medieva...Show More