The Maniculum Podcast
1) A Court of Bleeding and Boiling: Medieval & Modern Courtly Romance
In this episode, we finish off the Lais of Marie de France and ask - what makes a medieval romance, and how can we apply that to our games and stories in fresh ways? How does medieval romance compare ...Show More
2) Danse Macabre: Adapting the Medieval Mediterranean with Stillfleet Studio
In this episode, we're joined by Chris and Wythe, the creators of Danse Macabre, to discuss their medieval horror TTRPG and how to create historical settings that feel both real and reasonable to a mo...Show More
3) The Hunt is On: Medieval Romantasy in the Mabinogion
When sovereignty myth declares that anyone who kills the White Stag can be king, stakes are high in King Arthur's Court. We're exploring the Welsh origins of Eric and Enide in the Mabinogion, and how ...Show More
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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