Velkomin to Hel or High Water! The show is a real-play podcast of Dungeons and Dragons 5E. If you have never played D&D not to worry, some of our players haven't either. We explain things as they happen.
The setting we're using is called Iskløft.
Iskløft is a low fantasy, grim, and violent Viking-themed setting for fifth edition D&D that focuses on the desperate struggle for survival of the characters. Is their honour more important to them than victory? Will they break their oaths to succeed? How far will they go to thrive in an otherwise harsh world? There's only one way to find out..!
After a month break, our raiders are back! After failing to haggle for a war bow, the party starts making their way back to Skogrund. Along the way they encounter many dangers, such as a statue, a puddle, and, worst of all, a campfire in the distance. Will they make make it Skogrund alive??? Only one way to find out!
21 May 2021
S1:E17 – What About a War Bow?
Our raiders help to pay the debt for the village of Fjoll, make a few allies, and talk at length about a war bow. Why do they need allies and a war bow... only one way to find out.
7 May 2021
S1:E16 – Don't Throw Dirt
Our raiders leave the village of Fjoll to bring their treasure to Jarl Thorgeirsson, but on the way are distracted by a campfire in the woods belonging to a band of outlaws. After refusing Grandma's cookies, our party attacks, and many lessons are learned.
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23 Apr 2021
S1:E15 – Putting On Our Big Boy Pants
On this week's we take a break from the fighting to focus on our sick gains. The raiders are now level 3, which means we get to add a bunch of cool new stuff to our character sheets! Next episode we'll get back to the roleplay, but today just relax and listen to Arn argue whether a velociraptor is viking-age appropriate.
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9 Apr 2021
S1:E14 – The Brunmigi's Cry
Our raiders have found themselves trapped at the bottom of a well with the spirit that has been plaguing the village of Fjoll. Will they stand a chance against this agent of Freyja? Will their rolls be enough to save the dying villagers?? Will they figure out how to use the cold iron????
There's only one way to find out! ....you gotta listen to the episode.
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26 Mar 2021
S1:E13 – Well Well Well...
Our raiders seek to find out what is causing the plague on the village of Fjoll. Arn accosts a sick person, Veruna practices her swan drive, Grandma shows off what years of yoga can do, and Ulf is surprisingly the most level headed person this time around.
12 Mar 2021
S1:E12 – Village of the Damned
Our raiders arrive in the plagued village of Fjoll and begin investigating what could be causing the strange illness. Is it merely nature taking its course? Or is there something more sinister - perhaps magical - afoot? Only one way to find out.
26 Feb 2021
S1:E11 – Another Day Another Jarl
Our raiders find themselves in front of Jarl Thorveld Thorgeirrsson and an interesting quest is laid at their feet.
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12 Feb 2021
S1:E10 – Chaos Incarnite
Episode Notes
After defeating the Vargr, the raiders continue on with their mission. They spend their time recovering, making some jerky, Véruna practices her ventriloquist act, Grandma takes a nap, and they all have a party.
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29 Jan 2021
S1:E9 – Hungry Like the Wolf
Episode Notes
CW: Scenes of violence and gore, loud and sudden screaming, mature content. Listener discretion advised.
After arguing about what they were going to do for, like, ten minutes, our raiders are fighting their way towards the crying woman. But what they find inside is much more sinister...is this the beast that has been plaguing the Ulfhednar lands? Will our raiders manage it out in one piece? Or will they, too, succumb to the disease?
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15 Jan 2021
S1:E8 – It Comes From Within
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Our raiders travel deeper into the silent forest in search of a terrible beast, and one of them hears a familiar voice calling them from the darkness...
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1 Jan 2021
S1:E7 – The Wind Around Us
Episode Notes
After a restless night, our raiders continue their adventure to find the beast that is plaguing the Ulfhendar lands. However, their not-so-pleasant stroll is made worse when they are attacked by something sinister! After 7 whole episodes, will they finally get to play D&D and roll for initiative?? Or will they be rolling death saves...?
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18 Dec 2020
S1:E6 – The Spooky and the Mundane
Episode Notes
Dreams, forests, mushrooms, oh my! Our raiders set off from the Ulfhednar village to search for the mysterious and vicious beast that has been plaguing their lands. However, the road isn't quite as easy as they expected it to be...and they expected it to be quite difficult. Nightmares persist, tensions are high, and Horsey is still babysitting Craigory. Are our raiders getting closer to finding the beast? Are they prepared to fight?
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4 Dec 2020
S1:E5 – Thrown to the Wolves
Episode Notes
Our raiders go out into the woods to find out more about the sounds haunting them at the cabin. Are these you average run of the mill wolf howls or are they... something else? Will they find out what has been causing their nightmares? Will they find help for Jarl Gunndis and her village? Only one way to find out!
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20 Nov 2020
S1:E4 – Wolves Among Us
Episode Notes
After stumbling across a cabin in the woods, our raiders find themselves sleeping among blood and guts as something circles them in the woods. Are these strange creatures simply wolves looking for their next meal? Or perhaps something more deadly?...or maybe even undead...
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6 Nov 2020
S1:E3 – What the Hel Happened?!
Episode Notes
Our raiders discover a few odd things about the village, meet some of the town folk, meet MORE animals, and find a cabin in the woods. A completely normal, nothing to see here, cabin in the woods... or is it?!
(Sorry about the audio in this one. Some weird things happened in our server as well as how we actually record)
We'd like to thank Marty Gibson for our cover art (Follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood (https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood))
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Check out the Viking Encampment Patreon https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment (https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment)
If you'd like to play your own adventure of Isløft you can find a copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E)
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23 Oct 2020
S1:E2 – Enemies and Allies
Episode Notes
After spending their first night in Skogrund partying it up, our raiders are rudely awakened by a band of mercenaries barging into town. Will they be able to solve the situation diplomatically... or will they have to resort to fists?
We'd like to thank Marty Gibson for our cover art (Follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood (https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood))
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hohwcast (https://twitter.com/hohwcast)
Check out the Viking Encampment Patreon https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment (https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment)
If you'd like to play your own adventure of Isløft you can find a copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E)
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9 Oct 2020
S1:E1 – The Wolf in the Road
Episode Notes
Future Vikings,
Velkomin to Hel or High Water! In this episode, our raiders find a wolf.. in the road, go to a party, find out who is the best at drinking games, learn a few things about new lands, and get started on their adventure!
We'd like to thank Marty Gibson for our cover art (Follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood (https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood))
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hohwcast (https://twitter.com/hohwcast)
Check out the Viking Encampment Patreon https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment (https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment)
If you'd like to play your own adventure of Isløft you can find a copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E)
Find out more at https://hel-or-high-water.pinecast.co (https://hel-or-high-water.pinecast.co)
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30 Sept 2020
What the hel are we doing?
Episode Notes
Future Vikings,
Velkomin to Hel or High Water! You may be asking yourself "What the Hel is this?" Great question. Take a listen to find out more about the game and our raiders Hel or High Water is a real-play podcast.
As mentioned in the episode, the setting we're using is called Iskløft. You can find a copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293846/Iskloft--Grim-Viking-5E (url)
Iskløft is a low fantasy, grim, and violent Viking-themed setting for fifth edition D&D that focuses
on the desperate struggle for survival of the characters. Is their honor more important to
them than victory? Will they break their oaths to succeed? How far will they go to thrive in an
otherwise harsh world? There's only one way to find out..!
We'd like to thank Marty Gibson for our cover art (Follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood (https://twitter.com/klemmteastwood))
Check out the Viking Encampment Patreon https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment (https://www.patreon.com/VikingEncampment)
Find out more at https://hel-or-high-water.pinecast.co (https://hel-or-high-water.pinecast.co)
This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).
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