Veins Of Lore
“An actual Play Homebrew Dungeons and Dragons Podcast”
“Greetings Everyone and Welcome to Veins of Lore! I’m Brian Judge & I am your Dungeon Master!”
Welcome to our home brew world of Chasmar, 41 years in the making. Full of lore and magic, Gods and Dragons and species familiar and Unique.
I am joined by Mike Auriemma as “Ceahcyl Mortesta” a long-time player of 20+ years
As well as Tim Morgan as “Ulfar the Hexed” another longtime player with 30+ years experience
And My Much more beautiful and better Half Kelsey Middaugh as “Nya Ladyre” Who is our new blood to D&D
We are a group of lifelong friends that have decided to bring our homebrew world and the experience of every edition of Dungeons & Dragons from Advanced D&D -2014 5e. We are based for the podcast on 2014 5e but we use rulings and calls from every edition we have played through. As well as have many homebrew traditions and rules we bring to the table. There will be times when we make a call based on older rules simply because it may make more sense, while ignoring some mechanics altogether so the story is what tells the tale not the rules.
We are heavy on lore and bring high fantasy to the mic with endearing journeys. Our main focus is the story and where it takes us and you! You will find us heavy on roleplay as well as battle. Some episodes are filled with stories and laughter while others are intense battle and D20 mischief.
We welcome you to join us in the journey of Three Nobles who have been exiled from their home through the deceitful action of a one-time friend who turned into a bitter enemy.
Join Nya Ladyre the shadow elven barbarian, a divine Zealot favored by the Raven Mother. Her closest childhood friend Ceahcyl Mortesta the Tortle Moon Druid chosen of the mother tree and child of Aurrianna. And their Northman companion Ulfar the Hexed, a Warlock powered by the magic of ancient fey and pact bound to the legendary Sumarbrander.
We take you aboard “The White Ghost’ a great white galleon captained by a High Elven mariner shrouded in intrigue and a mystique all his own. As they race to awaken the powers of an ancient lantern forged in the flames of dragon fire to save the Northern lands of Valkadyr and the Kingdom of Wystere. Tied to the legend of the Hidden Vale and the mysterious druidic stone monoliths that give it its cosmic properties.
All of this and so much more lay in store behind the mic. Laughter and drama are always abroad.
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Thank You and we look forward to sharing our journey with you. SKAL!
Episodes
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
2hr 10 min
The Nobles Nya, Ceahcyl and Kallydus have battled their way through the broken Borgresh Hold in an attempt to uncover the secret of the Sorrow. The answer was worse than they feared. Now with the aid of the remaining Guardians of the Vale, Sallis and Albrandyn, they will have to fight for their lives as they suffer a devastating loss while attempting to flee from the hold with the mysterious lantern. An old friend comes to their aid with a very welcome cavalry in tow. More of the story unfolds as the children come face to face with a truth they were not expecting to hear.
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
2hr 16 min
After battling their way through the lower hold and filibustering with a gang of Goblins dressed as wild men. The Nobles, Nya, Ceacyhl and Kallydus take a much-needed rest before heading through the gardens to the War Chief's keep. The lantern "reveals" a new powerful ability, and more family secrets are discovered. What lies within the old barrack house only leads to more chaos than answers.
Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
2hr 14 min
The Nobles Nya, Ceachyl and Kallydus find themselves ripped from their homeland and thrown into the "Outside" world. Where Nya encounters a strange Shadow woman claiming to be her "Mother". Ceachyl awakens his druidic powers and Kallydus uses his skills as a ranger to aid the team's survival in the wild. They follow Illyark's steps into a strange, cursed ruin and encounter remnants of the past. Learning more about the origins of Wystere and the Families that founded it. While battling cursed souls and discovering ancient relics that once belonged to their ancestors. Every step awakens barely audible whispers that draw them closer to an entity known only as "The Sorrow".
Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
1hr 55 min
In the conclusion to Episode ones Great Hunt. The Nobles Nya, Ceasyhl and Kallydus along with their Companions Rhegard and Illyark, find and slay the great stag. Yet uncover an even deeper plot behind the appearance of the Wildmen. After discussing matters with the Arch Druid Lucious Mortesta, they return as heroes of the hunt to the praise of the kingdom and are personally rewarded by Queen Kaeleen. After the celebration the trio find themselves following Illyark, the adopted son of Constable Borgresh into a hidden cave in the mountains where they discover a dark betrayal from the kingdom's past and an even darker truth about each other...
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
2hr 2 min
In Episode 1 we meet the Characters and do some character development as they set out on The Kingdom of Wystere's Yearly Great Hunt. Join us on our pilot episode as our Nobles gather their supplies and set out to navigate the Wilds for the first time ever on their own in search of the Great Stag.
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
30 min
In our intro episode we delve into some of the world, the players and a bit about them and the Characters.