Above Table is a podcast for Dungeons and Dragons homebrew and indie supplements. Each week your hosts Phil and Josh will pick a theme and explore all the amazing homebrew content around it. Want to play a Bard that isn't a schmoozing singer? Got an idea for a Nigella Lawson inspired Warforged? Tasha's Cauldron of Everything running dry? We got you covered! Every Wednesday, Above Table shines a light on all the different ways to play the world's greatest roleplaying game. If you're new player, working on your 100th character or a DM for life, get inspiration for your next game each week with Above Table. If you're curious about the creators behind some of our favourite projects we've got A Short Rest, lovely chats with lovely ttrpg creators, which is released on Sundays.
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This week we divine and dive into the fascinating intersection of tarot cards and tabletop role-playing games. From character creation to game mechanics and storytelling, we explore how tarot can add depth, mystery, and inspiration to your campaigns.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Tarot in TTRPGs
(03:27) Incorporating Tarot into D&D
(12:13) Using Tarot for Storytelling and Adventure Building
(22:41) Tarot Decks and Their In-Game Effects
(31:15) Tarot-Themed Characters and Sub-Classes
(41:43) The Prognosticator Class: Tarot and Fate Manipulation
(50:19) The Seeker Class: Purpose and Power
(01:06:04) Trinket of the Week
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Featured on this episode:
100 Fortunes From The Fortune Teller from DnD Speak (https://www.dndspeak.com/2021/01/03/100-fortunes-from-the-fortune-teller/)
The Tarot Journey (https://www.learntarot.com/journey.htm)
Using Tarot Cards for Character Development, Game Mechanics, and Storytelling (https://www.flutesloot.com/using-tarot-cards/ )
The GM & The Tarot (https://bragrman.com/2016/06/11/the-gm-the-tarot-part-1-why-tarot/ )
Tarot for Adventure Building Dummies (https://theangrygm.com/tarot-for-adventure-building/ )
Tarot of Many Things from Jesse Brake (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-LpursyYtZzdr3Wuu3ys)
Tarot Deck Item from Monkey DM (https://www.monkeydm.com/post/tarot-deck-call-dnd5e)
The Fortune Teller by en-mason (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-Lnn3wnDZ1G1Wtp3gBGo )
Tarot Domain Cleric from Ausi (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-MriHQml3vFjTj71xE0j)
Circle of the Wild Card from Heartleaf Games (https://heartleafgames.itch.io/the-delvers-guide)
College of Four Suits from Griffon’s Saddlebag (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGriffonsSaddlebag/comments/ukf6nk/the_griffons_saddlebag_make_travel_memorable_with/)
The Prognosticator from Dillan Ackerman (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/432388/The-Prognosticator--A-Tarot-Reading-Class-For-5E?affiliate_id=2081380)
The Seeker from FriskyRisque (https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDHomebrew/comments/10ja8g3/class_the_seeker_alpha_v17_full_caster_expert_and/ )
Trinket of the Week: Deck of Throwing (https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDHomebrew/comments/jr73k8/5e_deck_of_throwing_a_simple_item_for_card/ )
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Music:
"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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5 Mar 2025
Ep.54 - Throwing (Wild)Shapes
This episode isn’t about dance moves but the class with probably the most iconic class feature: Druids and their Wildshape. Join us as we explore the new 2024 Druid changes and have a cozy romp through some fun homebrew subclasses from the evolutionary and botanical to the Dragonix and even Irish folklore-inspired.
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Featured on this episode:
Druid Circles from laserllama (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-M0iZqG1CjdCXsEKFKnc)
Circle of Evolution from Harowing (https://www.dndbeyond.com/subclasses/3721-circle-of-evolution)
Into The Wild from Riot Minds (https://riotminds.se/product/into-the-wild/)
Circle of the Grove from Griffon’s Saddlebag (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGriffonsSaddlebag/comments/146rxcn/the_griffons_saddlebag_the_dreamlands_of_tolemue/)
Circle of Dragons from Griffon's Saddlebag (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGriffonsSaddlebag/comments/jer863/the_griffons_saddlebag_welcome_to_crest_city_new/)
Circle of Imbolc from Dakota Irish (https://www.dakotairish.co.uk/products/free-druid-subclass-circle-of-imbolc )
The Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen Games (https://www.sarsengames.com/product-page/the-oracles-of-aughra-ebook )
The Pantheon of Ethelon from Adventure Ripples (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/478222/the-pantheon-of-ethelon?affiliate_id=2081380)
Briarguard Armor from Dungeon Strugglers (https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/rillih/ocart_briarguard_armor_any_medium_or_heavy_armor/)
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Music:
"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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26 Feb 2025
Ep.53 - Monk Ki-ing Around
We're going back to our roots, exploring a class and associated subclasses, and this time it's monks! Accounting for 2024 rules changes, this episode covers new options for Kung Fu monks, boistrous brawlers, dexterous assassins, elemental strikes and healing hands. Oh - and also how the WORST 5e subclass is finally fixed...
Chapters:
(0:00) Exploring the Monk Class
(06:17) 2024 Rules and Changes to the Monk Class
(11:29) 5e Monk Reworks
(15:38) Master Unarmed Combat Techniques
(24:46) Stealth and Subterfuge
(38:40) Wield Strikes and Bursts of Elemental Power
(51:05) Stay Calm & Heal
(01:03:06) Special Mentions & Unique Monk Options
(01:07:01) Trinket of the Week
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Featured on this episode:
Alternate Monk by laserllama (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-MhGHvc1sNLoUrISINrV)
Monastic Traditions by laserllama (https://www.patreon.com/file?h=88024749&m=224056609)
Way of the Kidney Punch in The Delver's Guide to Beast World from Heartleaf Games (https://thedelversguide.com/product/the-delvers-guide/)
Way of the Brawler from Johnpocalypse (https://www.dndbeyond.com/subclasses/4059-way-of-the-brawler)
Way of Strings from Haricu (https://www.reddit.com/r/UnearthedArcana/comments/1bgn2hf/monk_way_of_strings_use_your_ki_to_constrict_your/ )
Way of the Vogue in Chromatic Gamut from Action Fiction (https://www.actionfiction.com/product/chromatic-gamut/)
Way of the Stormfist from Griffon’s Saddlebag (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGriffonsSaddlebag/comments/1g0mf53/the_griffons_saddlebag_monk_way_of_the_stormfist/)
Way of Dancing Wind in Among the Open Skies from Aripockily (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/428146/among-the-open-skies?affiliate_id=2081380)
Way of Peace in Heretic's Guide to Devotion & Divinity from Eventyr (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/461808/heretic-s-guide-to-devotion-divinity-5e-pdf-digital-assets)
Way of the Artisan in L’Arsene’s Ledger from Loot Tavern (https://loottavern.com/product/larsenes-ledger-of-treasures-and-trinkets-digital/)
Way of the Hive Monk in Stargazer's Guide to Aroria from Ink and Lyre (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/364650/stargazer-s-guide-to-aroria?affiliate_id=2081380)
Way of the Meridian from Griffon's Saddlebag (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGriffonsSaddlebag/comments/t4d49v/the_griffons_saddlebag_welcome_to_ilridun_the/)
Flail Snails Mail Monk Items (https://www.patreon.com/flailsnailsmail)
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Music:
"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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