What's this? A mega episode with our very first guest?? Let's talk about ELVES baby! Join Mark and guest host Kenzie as they dive into all things Elven in the Forgotten Realms, and all the side tangents that go along with it.

This episode features brand new music from Faefield Productions, and new show art from @Venom_For_Free on Bluesky. If you enjoy Kenzie's expertise and work, check her out on Instagram @Cupids.Inkwell or on Tumblr and AO3 @TimeForElfNonsense.

This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my work, please feel free to check me out on Bluesky @StiehlVA, or at my website, MarkStiehl.com.

Among the Savage Frontier of the North, there are very few bastions of safety amongst the wilds. But one of those bastions happens to be one of the greatest troves of magical knowledge in Faerûn - Silverymoon, home of the legendary Alustriel Silverhand, the Gem of the North.Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

The Lords of the Nine, the rulers of the Nine Hells of Baator, are as formidable as they are legendary, and for good reason. But what if I were to tell you that there existed a devil outside their ranks, outside the Hells entirely, with the potential to destroy them all? Tonight, we discuss the enigma who is Gargauth, the Hidden Lord, the Lord Who Watches, Tenth Lord of the Nine.

Official art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by Faefield Productions. This show is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, www.MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on Bluesky @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

Despite the myriad of villains and horrors that exist in Dungeons and Dragons, there is only one creature that is openly called the "embodiment of evil" by those within the forgotten realms. Tonight, we explore the reason for that, as we dive into the cunning masterminds behind the many corruptions of Faerun.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music created by FaeField Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, feel free to check out my website, MarkStiehl.com, or follow me on social media @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can be sent to me at MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

Happy New Year! While I get back on track with research after a crazy holiday season, we celebrate 1 year of Lore Sleep by revisiting my favorite episodes of 2024. Thank you all for your incredible support, and here's to even more in 2025!

One of the safest cities in Faerûn, and favored by the gods of justice and law, Elturel is one of the few to truly earn the title of "Holy City." Today, we discuss its history, their legendary Hellriders, and the culture behind this fascinating city.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. If you enjoy my voice and work, you can find me on social media @StiehlVA. Inquiries or suggestions for future episodes can also be sent to MarkStiehlVA@gmail.com.

How is it that two of the oldest goddesses in Toril came to be at eternal war with each other?

Art fort this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on Twitter, with music by Faefield Productions. The story sections of this episode were written by Fio LeFay, see more of her work on Tumblr and AO3 @TimeForElfNonsense.

This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.

Welcome to the finale of our October special! Nothing could be more fitting to end Halloween on, than the history of one of the greatest villains ever created for Dungeons and Dragons - Strahd, the first vampire, the Count of Barovia.

Art for this show was created by @NatArtisticWeeb on twitter, with music by Faefield productions. This podcast is written, recorded, and produced by Mark Stiehl. You can find me on social media @StiehlVA, or on my website, www.MarkStiehl.com.