This is our endeavor. To blade! To tongue! To plow! To grind our name into the bones of tomorrow, until the horizon is lucid smooth as liquid mirror, sharp as cut glass, clear as cool water rising, irrigating in our throats the dry river bed of ambition. A witch in the gut of the tower. A wild one embraced by blood. A wizard in the court of the sword. All days divided into the days before and the days after, like the two sides of a shut window of black glass.
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We are
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
Produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Amanda Fredberg and of course, Shannon.
Album art by the great Corey Brickley.
2025-06-27 17:29:22 +0000 UTC
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Hi all! Due to some unfortunate technical issues, we're going to be pushing Ep. 51 to release on Thursday, June 26th.
We also wanted to share our upcoming schedule with you all. There will be a delay between Ep. 51 and 52, but don't fret; Patreon subscribers will get access to Horner Corner, featuring our first ever guest on the pod: Grant O'Brien!
Thank you again for your endless patience and understanding, we truly appreciate it.
2025-06-25 02:52:14 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone! Today's episode will still be released, just later than usual. Thanks as always for your patience!
EDIT, 7:52PM PT: Ep. 51 will now be released on Thursday, June 26th. Please see our latest post for more info. Thank you!
2025-06-24 18:10:41 +0000 UTC
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We're so honored to present yet another incredible animatic by Danica Dickison: the introduction of the Man in Black!
Adapted from The Wizard, The Witch and The Wild One, Ep. 2: The Naming of Things https://www.patreon.com/posts/public-episode-83080272
You can find Danica and her work here:
2025-06-20 16:32:01 +0000 UTC
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Hey, we're podcastin' here, only in New York baby, or Carrow, if ya nasty, and reader, you are. Ink demon cakes! Spirit Miranda rights! How to kill "da big dog"! And of course ELK!
2025-06-17 10:30:33 +0000 UTC
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Everything that rises must converge. In the gloaming, where the tide of one world washes and runs across the sands of another, we pass through the center of things like a gate, like a river, like the sea of the sky, champions on parade at the crossroads, a place we know, a place we find familiar, before the night, as it ever does, arrives.
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We are
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
Produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Amanda Fredberg and of course, Shannon.
Album art by the great Corey Brickley.
2025-06-12 13:48:10 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone! Just a heads up that Ep. 50 of The Wizard, The Witch and The Wild One will be released on Thursday, June 12th.
Thanks for your patience!
2025-06-10 16:54:12 +0000 UTC
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After recording the episode COMPLETELY APART, the cast reunites to cast blame, make insincere passive aggressive apologies, throw drinks in each other's faces, and proudly admit to the camera that they are "not here to make friends." I think. I think that's what happens. Been watching A LOT of Real Housewives and The Hills, and I might be combining it all in my head. Anyway, at the launch party for Eursulon's new beach-wear brand, Ame STUNS the party when she invites Jeff, CEO of a competing beach-wear brand and Suvi's ex-best friend.
2025-06-03 10:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Good morning, Sunday morning. It's a beautiful day to walk into Toma and buy as much cake as Lohan can fit in a wheelbarrow. To accompany you, here's some music from our most recent episode: the theme from the village of Toma!
Just wanted to drop you darlings a sweet treat for the weekend. Yes, we'll put out a (more) full OST someday, I promise! But hey, who knows, maybe there can be more OST drops like this in the future...who can say, fam....who...can...say (thats me, Taylor, fading out). Kisses.
2025-06-01 10:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Our Patrons got first dibs on our most recent wave of merch, and now we're happy to announce that the Fox enamel pin is publicly available for sale! You can find it at the link below:
And while our talking Fox plushes sold out during the Patron pre-order period, we still have the magnetic plush accessories in stock, also available now for public sale! Stick 'em on your fridge, the works. Anywhere metal, really.
If you want to get first dibs and a discount the next time we put out new merch, be sure to join us by the fireside for $5 a month!
Thanks again as always for your continued support.
2025-05-30 17:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Shining, shimmering, splendid. Endless open doors, in a countryside of vapor. Everyone's invited. Do we have enough food? This is what you wanted. You leapt out the window, you walked through the door, you sent up the flare. But that's the past, and we're not headed there...are we?
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We are
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
Produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Amanda Fredberg and of course, Shannon.
Album art by the great Corey Brickley
2025-05-27 23:15:26 +0000 UTC
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After episode 48, and our exit from the environs of Twelve Brooks, Brennan and Erika sat down to discuss Ame's innnncredible mid-scene level up and what's this? Spontaneously discover some new, secret BROOMLORE!?
2025-05-22 20:41:07 +0000 UTC
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Hypothetically, just as an example, I mean we're really "blue skying" it here, no bad ideas, IF we were to make, let's say, and again I'm just spitballing, a hoodie. What kind of hoodie would you want, a pullover, or a zip-up?
2025-05-22 14:41:39 +0000 UTC
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We can't believe this round of the Talking Fox Plush sold out in three days! Thank you so much for your continued support. So of course we're pulling out another Fox out of the hat!
We're launching a Fox enamel pin, now also exclusively available for Patrons at a 10% discount! To access the page, the password is the same as before: b3Cunn1ng!
Shipping is separate on these pins because they are in warehouse to ship right now, but the plushies won't be shipping out until August. If you have questions, you can always email DFTBA at hello@dftba.com.
Patreon-exclusive orders with the discount will be open until May 30th, and if there are remaining units, then the order page will open to the public at full price.
Go get your (enamel) familiar!
2025-05-21 18:17:47 +0000 UTC
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This episode of Fireside Chats is brought to you by the Australian Small Business Council. The Australian Small Business Council: Let me get some of that, Big Dog!
2025-05-20 11:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday, everyone!
Discounted pre-orders for the talking Fox plush are now open for Patrons, along with the new magnetic accessories! Use the password " b3Cunn1ng! " to access the DFTBA sites linked below.
Please keep in mind that quantities are limited. Patreon-exclusive pre-orders with the discount will be open until May 30th, and if there are remaining units, then the pre-order page will open to the public at full price.
Go get your familiar!
May 21st Update: The Talking Fox Plush is SOLD OUT! Thank you everyone! Magnetic accessories and the NEW enamel pin are still available!
2025-05-19 17:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone!
We know you've been waiting a loooong time. We're so happy to finally announce that the second round of Patreon-exclusive talking Fox plush pre-orders will go live on Monday, May 19th, 10am PT!
This plush has a battery-powered voice box loaded with 15 of the Fox's most beloved phrases, as well as a magnetic nose so he can carry around the fish he brings with him (or anything else magnetic you want to give him, he's not picky).
Patreon subscribers will get first dibs for two weeks and a 10% discount. Keep your eyes out for a Patreon-locked post on Monday, May 19th, 10am PT that will include links and a password to access the DFTBA site.
Patreon-exclusive pre-orders with the discount will be open until May 30th, and if there are remaining units, then the pre-order page will open to the public at full price.
We also have some new magnetic accessories for the Fox, which include a vote and a golden key! You can buy them individually, or bundle for a discount.
Quantities are limited for the Fox, so we wanted to give you a heads up to prepare accordingly! If you haven't joined us yet, $5 a month will give you access to this pre-order, and every last morsel of bone cone we've ever done. What are you waiting for???
Ahoohoo, and crackle crackle!
2025-05-15 22:44:37 +0000 UTC
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You are weightless and powerful. Whatever you were on the way to being, this can be done too. This world is a dream, yes. But whose? It's time to go home.
Catch the public feed to hear the episode with these links, or anywhere you get your podcasts:
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We are
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
Produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Amanda Fredberg and of course, Shannon.
Album art by the great Corey Brickley
2025-05-14 00:59:14 +0000 UTC
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In the dust and rubble of war, only the brave few can emerge unscathed to dare all, and...PODCAST. The cast of Worlds Beyond Number IS that brave few! Wow!
2025-05-08 20:11:42 +0000 UTC
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Ahoohoo and crackle crackle!
We're so happy to provide our Patrons with an exclusive interview between Brennan and Hannah Rose from the latest issue of Horizons. You may recognize Hannah as part of the very talented design team behind our WBN subclasses and the Witch Class!
Horizons is a quarterly digital magazine with articles for 5e and other systems, as well as The Desk of Many Thoughts column featuring nerdy op-eds and interviews. In addition to this interview with Brennan, the latest issue of Horizons also has an awesome Paladin-focused storyline (magic items included) by WBN game designer Brandes Stoddard.
You can find the interview in PDF format for download below, or you can check it out here:
Founded by WBN and Dimension 20 designer Hannah Rose and Exandria Unlimited keyart illustrator Clara Daly, Wildmage Press is committed to top-tier design, a diverse pool of contributors, and making cool stuff for cool nerds to use while playing imagination with their cool nerd friends.
Thank you to Hannah for providing this excerpt for our Patrons! We hope you check out Wildmage Press and all the cool things they're working on.
See you all by the fireside on Thursday!
2025-05-06 19:38:02 +0000 UTC
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More like Part FUN! Am I right? I am! While we wait for the scheduling stars to align so we can record the Fireside Chat tomorrow night, HERE are some hilarious (I feel) outtakes from The Battle of Twelvebrooks. DO NOT LISTEN if you have not heard episode 47 yet, or I will hit you with the motif stick. With love, but still, gonna be a thwackin'.
2025-05-06 16:45:44 +0000 UTC
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In the sky, war. On the ground, blood. There goes the neighborhood.
Worlds Beyond Number is:
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
and is produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson, who will now be allowed into Real Heaven for his work on this episode. Jared, I love you. You are the best in the world.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Shannon and Amanda Freberg! And YOU, the listener, for your patience. You are braver than a troops.
Our album art is by the great Corey Brickley
Some additional ambient sound design comes from Michael Ghelfi Studios. You can get their sounds and music for your home games and VTT as well, which we enthusiastically recommend.
2025-05-01 21:30:34 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone!
We just wanted to let you know that there have been some last-minute production delays, which means that Ep. 47 of The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One will be released on Thursday, May 1st, instead of tomorrow.
We promise it'll be worth it. Thank you all for your patience!
2025-04-28 17:31:33 +0000 UTC
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[an earlier version didn't have any actual podcast on it, but this one super def does probably]
Lou has made another game show masterpiece. Here it is. While the public gets a taste, you get the whole beautiful experience, dear patrons.
We ask that you PLEASE do NOT read the comments before you listen. You're gonna want to go in blind.
FYI, in case you live under a dang rock and didn't get the announcement, we'll be back with campaign eps next week!
Music is Cold Conclusion by August Wilhelmsson, provided by Epidemic Sound
2025-04-22 11:51:24 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday, everyone!
Just a reminder that the next episode of The Wizard,The Witch and The Wild One will be delayed a week to give our crew some extra time to make it extra special. Episode 47 will be released on Tuesday, April 29th.
We'd never leave you hanging, though! We'll be dropping a Patreon-exclusive game run by Lou on Tuesday, April 22nd.
If you've been considering joining us by the fireside, now's a good time! $5 a month will give you access to Class Action, in addition to our exclusive playable subclasses, and so much more bonus content.
Also, we would HIGHLY recommend you listen to our Patreon-exclusive Twelve Brooks interlude before the upcoming WWW episodes!
Enjoy the weekend, and we'll see you by the fireside next Tuesday!
2025-04-18 21:16:04 +0000 UTC
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Breathe deeply and descend sweet reader: for this is the first Fireside chat after the recording of the finale of Book One!
Breathe deeply and descend sweet reader: for this is the first Fireside chat after the finale of Book One! And while the cast tries not to talk about events after ep46, you can def read between the lines and pick up on some VIBES. Also: some other stuff!
2025-04-15 11:30:02 +0000 UTC
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And the dead tree gives no shelter, the cricket no relief, and the dry stone no sound of water. When the dead tree bears the fruit of empire, it will all be this. You can't shake it. You can't shake me. Or the burning sky, or the blood, or the ink, or the ash. But there is a part of us that lives forever, and chances taken are rewarded. Stretch your legs, use the space, and I will show you your shadow at evening rising to meet you. I will show you fear in a handful of dust and freedom in the shadow of man. Deep breaths.
RELEASE SCHEDULE UPDATE: My friends and lovers, the next episode of hit podcast Worlds Beyond Number, titled "The Battle of Twelvebrooks, Part 1" will come out on April 29th, and then the next episode two weeks after that, etc etc, until we finish Book 1. We're giving the whole release schedule a lil skooch up one week. Don't worry, we have a delightful replacement treat for you to shove in your head holes during the buffer week. Which head holes? Up to you, comrade. Choose wisely.
SECOND UTILITY PARAGRAPH: Look, you really gotta hear the Twelvebrooks interlude, if you wanna get the most out of the next few eps. It's available here, on our patreon right now! It's very good, I SWEAR.
Worlds Beyond Number is:
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
and is produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Shannon and Amanda Freberg! Apologies to: T.S. Eliot, sorry big dawg!
Transcript of this episode coming soon! You can find transcripts of all our episodes here, for free, on our Patreon.
Our album art is by the great Corey Brickley
Some additional ambient sound design comes from Michael Ghelfi Studios. You can get their sounds and music for your home games and VTT as well, which we enthusiastically recommend.
2025-04-08 16:09:24 +0000 UTC
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Careful, this cave is full of hahas. Specifically, our new cast members: Don Squirming, Schafer Paragraphs, and Anne Tease Dobelikethat. Are
Careful, this cave is full of hahas. Specifically, our new cast members: Don Squirming, Schafer Paragraphs, and Anne Tease Dobelikethat. Aren't they lovely folks?
2025-04-01 11:30:04 +0000 UTC
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I only ask if you come with me, that you match my breath and walk in my footsteps. We will not be seeking the ideal outcome, simply one in which they are free.
We are so proud to present the Oath of Freedom Paladin subclass!
[download attachment is at the bottom of the post]
The Oath of Freedom is a lifelong commitment to liberty and the ideals it depends on—equality, empathy, and solidarity. Often called lordless knights, freedom fighters, and revolutionaries, these paladins swear an oath to oppose the constricting forces of tyranny and bondage wherever they take root. Their wild spirits and outsized passions reflect the promise of living freely, and they bear no standards and wear no uniform—though their manner of dress often involves lighter armor, flowing garments, and symbols of emancipation such as feathers or broken chains.
As you play along, we'd love to hear your feedback for this Paladin subclass in our playtest survey!
Playtest feedback is most useful when it identifies specific issues, pain points, and areas of confusion—or things that are working well. If you think something is bad/not fun/unbalanced/not as good as the previous version, please be specific and tell us why! And finally, please don't backseat design—it's most helpful to know what you think of the existing design, not what you think it should be, so we can best identify the core issues to address.
We hope you enjoy this subclass as much as we did making it for you!
In case you missed it, you can find the revised Witch class here, and the Wizard of the Citadel subclass here.
Credits:
Concept Design: Mazey Veselak
Design: Dan Dillon, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Hannah Rose, Brandes Stoddard, Mazey Veselak
Playtester in Chief: Lou Wilson
Layout: Ruby Lavin
Illustrators: Corey Brickley, Lorena Lammer, The Griffon's Saddlebag
Worlds Beyond Number Cast: Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii,
Brennan Lee Mulligan, Lou Wilson
Lead Producer and Sound Designer: Taylor Moore
Lorekeeper: Jack Morgan E.F. Lavandowska
Special thanks to Tazer Army, Amanda Freberg, Shannon, Rebecca Slater, the Editor Council, and all our incredible patrons by the Fireside!
2025-03-26 20:46:46 +0000 UTC
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Across the night, with the dawn, this version of her, our gilled mage. Suvirin Kedberiket, amphibious and unalone. In the ice cave abattoir, our survivors, the otter and the otherworldly. The fresh hells of a secret past. And then, the trail, far beyond the broad road, taking them to whatever gifts the past has left. The task at hand. A good feeling. Dark river water. Bodies at the bottom murk, but above us: nothing. Exactly where we want to be.
Catch the public feed to hear the episode with these links, or anywhere you get your podcasts:
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We recommend listening to Worlds Beyond Number (and the Fireside Feed) on a "podcatching" app like Overcast or Pocket Casts. For more help getting the right audio in the right place, check out our friendly instruction guide.
We are
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson
Produced, designed, and scored by Taylor Moore at Fortunate Horse with exquisite design and editing help from Jared Olson.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Amanda Fredberg and of course, Shannon.
Album art by the great Corey Brickley
2025-03-25 11:35:00 +0000 UTC
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