The Lucky Die
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
An actual play D&D podcast, The Lucky Die is a character driven story, set in an apocalyptic fantasy world. In Diskora, Demons and Celestials have started stalking the lands, tensions between the factions leave death in their wake and blood red clouds boil across the sky. You would be forgiven for thinking that the end was nigh, question is - do you want to face the end alone? I guess we're about to find out.
Episodes
- [Ep. 258] One Small Act
The Lucky Die podcast episode "One Small Act" features the group acquiring an assistant for their journey into Empty Shallows. The episode highlights conversations, a plan devised by Rhal, Squash's desire for adventure, and Zaltanna's laug…
- Introducing: The Adventures of Bud and Herb
The Lucky Die presents "The Adventures of Bud and Herb," an audio fiction and actual play fantasy podcast. In this episode, Bud and Herb, members of the Mystra's Glen Cryptid Club, must clear their names and rescue a missing boy from a cul…
- [Ep. 257] Something Along Those Lines
In episode 257, "Something Along Those Lines," the heroes explore the unsettling changes in Empty Shallows. The narrative follows Lafian's warning against destruction, Rhal's attempt to scale walls, an unexpected visit from Squash's friend…
- [Ep. 256] Bags of Hoarding
In episode 256, "Bags of Hoarding," the group explores cultist tunnels filled with creatures and a unique resident from Empty Shallows. Characters like Lafian, Rhal, and Zaltanna face pressing issues and make difficult choices about what t…
- [Ep. 255] No Olives on the Olive Branch
In episode 255, the heroes regroup to share spoils and stories before embarking on a heist in Empty Shallows to recover the stolen scrolls of Goodberry. Character actions include Lafian making a caravan, Rhal doing a trust fall, and Zaltan…
- [Ep. 254] Living Quarters and Death Rifts
Squash makes plans to secure a friend's magical legacy, and takes steps to heal the wounds of his own demise. Squash wants to see how the night goes. Will finally being able to serve the world as a hero be enough to make his own happiness?…
- In Person A(e)MA - Part 2
When we met up to play in person in Iceland, we answered all your burning questions. Part 2 of a very long recording session! It's thanks to our lovely Patrons that we could even considering playing in person, so we had to do something big…
- [Ep. 253] Mother of the Living
The trio in Daemaerius face a difficult morning as they face complicated feelings of grief, and meet a fellow mage who wants to take Squash's book. Rhal creates a moment for himself and a young friends, and Squash protects his connection t…
- Blighthouse Studio News Break Feb 2026
Just an update on Blighthouse Studio, for what has been, what is, and what will becoming! Check out our shows Counterbalance Four Top Threes The Lucky Die The Sprouting Find Chiki's work here! Support us On Patreon On Teepub…
- [Ep. 252] Children of the Dead
The trio bump into some familair faces in Daemaerius, and are forced to face upto complicated feelings of grief - some very new, some very old. Rhal wants to avoid a conversation and Squash is made to feel like a child. Where will Rhal cho…
- In Person A(e)MA - Part 1
When we met up to play in person in Iceland, we answered all your burning questions. Part 1 of a very long recording session! It's thanks to our lovely Patrons that we could even considering playing in person, so we had to do something big…
- [Ep. 251] Remember Me
Returning to what should have been the warmth of home in Daemaerius' capital, the trio feel the biting cold as they head to speak with a dragon. Rhal speaks up for the voiceless and Squash is told to speak no more. What answers will Wurunw…
- [Ep. 250] It’s Still His Inquisitive Nature
The duo of Lafian and Zaltanna enter the Eventide convention to represent family, the gods and our heroes in a global discuss of tactics, and the future of the world should it be saved. Lafian advocates for justice for the slain and Zaltan…
- Turkiamat
In a small village, the destruction of all that is edible forces the villagers to turn to a powerful wizard in order to survive. Will Romy and Julie get their wedding cake? Can Fearnot Helly and Malik learn to summon tasty tasty food? Will…
- [Ep. 249] It's Complicated
Lafian and Zaltanna meet up early to travel to The Eventide Protectorate, formally the Gentleman's Duelling Club, to mingle with the powerful of Bikron to determine it's future. Lafian meets a retired Queen and Zaltanna is a good friend to…
- [Ep. 248] Repeat Business
Zaltanna looks at an empty purse, and decides to get a job in order to secure the last of the magical ribbons for the final task. Then Zaltanna looked at an empty purse, and decided to get a job in order to secure the last of the magical r…
- [Ep. 247] Books of the Law
Lafian returns home to make decisions about his future, and about what he wants should he not make it to see tomorrow. Lafian reconnects with his oldest friends. Will Lafian be able to settle his affairs ahead of the fight? I guess we're a…
- [Ep. 246] One Last Selfish Thing
Squash is forced to face up to his past in order to consider his future - and makes a decision about what that future will contain, and with whom. Squash gets paid, but will this be the last paycheck? I guess we're about to find out... ---…
- [Ep. 245] Couple Goals
Now that the world can rest at last, the team split up to close up lose ends before the world comes to a potential end. Lafian heads home, Rhal gets a job offer, Squash ponders the future and Zaltanna considers getting a job. Will the spli…
- [Ep. 244] Strange Bedfellows
Whilst getting much needed rest, they are visited by someone looking for information, leading to conversation about the future. Lafian catches an "ally" red handed, Rhal is done with betrayal, Squash stays backs and Zaltanna reflections on…
- [Ep. 243] Put a Shirt On
Ice is broken as the heroes, Tahlvan and an increidbly brave Dana take on the Heralds that are manipulating the Eye of Summer. Lafian faces freezing tempuratures, Rhal fights for his belt, Squash lights up the enemy and Zaltanna decides th…
- [Ep. 242] Daylight Savings
Splitting our allies into two groups to close the eyes of the world, our heroes plan to head to the Eye of Summer with Dana, while Dammaz and Trempal head south to the Eye of Winter. Lafian feels more powerful, Rhal tries to sneak out, Squ…
- [Ep. 241] Ain't No Rest for the Wicked
The heroes return to Falsam and plan how best to split their allies to deal with both Eyes - the world can sleep. Lafian meditates, Rhal reads a note, Squash checks out a grain of sand and Zaltanna delievers a prisoner. Will the Mages Circ…
- [Ep. 240] Spill the Beans
Unconscious Daechin in the grips of an undead dragon gives the group an opportunity to throw him into Oblivion - but there is one last legendary, and stupid, action remaining. Lafian interogates survivors, Rhal wants a former friend back,…
- [Ep. 239] Legendary Actions - Part 3
The fight continues, with a do or die, balls to the walls, all chips in attitude - from both sides. Lafian does what he does best, Rhal gets sweet revenge, Squash makes a deal and Zaltanna infuses red lightning. Will this offensive work in…
- [Ep. 238] Legendary Actions - Part 2
The chips are looking down. Lafian fears zombification, Rhal focuses on a smaller problem, Squash shoots from the hip and Zaltanna gets a hole in one. How much worse could things get? I guess we're about to find out... Thank you to David f…
- [Ep. 237] Legendary Actions - Part 1
Both teams pull out unexpected moves. Lafian prepares his friends, Rhal is here one minute gone the next, Squash communicates with the undead and Zaltanna OWNs her domain. If the risks are deadly, are they worth the price? I guess we’re ab…
- [Ep. 236] The Librarian's Monocle
The team work together across the planes to enact their most daring, and dangerous, of plans. Lafian sees clearly, Rhal ponders Tio's capabilities, Squash is the unseen hand and Zaltanna is poised to strike - hard. Will the most bold, and…
- [Ep. 235] Disstrack Dissertation
Deachin wants to meet Demi, to exchange Komin for Dammaz. Lafian prepares, Rhal worries, Squash plans, and Zaltanna is just ready to go. Can they get their friend, boss, brother, paladin back? I guess we're about to find out... Thanks to J…
- [Ep. 234] Wake Me Up Inside
Daechin's spell takes affect, leaving everyone restless. Lafian notices a spell, Rhal is left out, Squash makes a scroll and Zaltanna shares her new status. Can the team get some sleep? I guess we're about to find out... --- Get ad free ep…
- [Ep. 233] For the People in the Back
Mob rules in Darkhammer Stronghold. Lafian is mistaken for Pintor, Rhal projects to the back of a mob, Squash enrolls in a guild and Zaltanna delivers a speech. Can our Goddess to be quell the angry masses, or infuse them with her powers?…
- [Ep. 232] The Flavors of Goodberry
The results of speaking with Komin are in, and it's not good. Lafian speaks with a friend, Rhal finds a place to stay, Squash learns there's a line and Zaltanna talks with a God about her problems. What godly problems can Gruumsh help Zalt…
- [Ep. 231] The Best Damned Mayor in the World
The Mayor of Chatvok receives a royal guest, and a divine guest. Lafian acts an ambassador, Rhal tries to teach, Squash is unable to learn and Zaltanna makes an old friend. Can Onorino really make his town safe for the oncoming apocalypse?…
- [Ep. 230] Lines of Credit
Returning to Chatvok, the crew split up to prepare for their bold and dangerous plan. Lafian asks important questions, Rhal goes shopping, Squash goes to the Temple and Zaltanna wants a new sword. Will they have enough money between friend…
- [Ep. 229] The Truly Komin Sword
The heroes reunite in a safe place on an island. Lafian checks on their friends, Rhal isn't concerned about Bougrim. Squash doesn't want to cast a spell and Zaltanna keeps a promise. Do they enough ingrediants to keep Zaltanna's word to he…
- [Ep. 228] Burn It All Down
The trio head north to Emmil's birthplace to find a librarian covering for an old enemy. Lafian gets a bad feeling, Rhal rings the bell and Zaltanna carries two across her shoulders. Will Dravous be able to slip through the cracks again? I…
- [Kino 38] Please Make It Work
Suvi makes a decision about how her song is sung as the combined group of former KIT-10 members, family and people of responsibility deal with the Kels situation. Greff takes other peoples' pain, Ivoris transforms, Kaz makes a hard sacrifi…
- [Ep. 227] The Book is the First to Know
Needing to take a moment to deal with his death, Squash takes a pause in his adventuring to seek respite from the killing to work out what he wants his life to mean, and who to spend it with. Squash seeks comfort, but what secret is The Bo…
- [Kino 37] Daisy and the Crab
Upon the shores of the Chaos Island, the team make their stand against those seeking to kill their gods. Greff is encouraging, Ivoris considers a ship, Kaz takes off and Suvi helps a friend. Will the guardians step up to stop Kels, or will…
- [Ep. 226] Zaltanna and the Boys
The group do some last minute shopping, before splitting up to deal with pressing matters of the heart, and of godhood. Lafian wants to help narrow down their errands, Rhal comes up with a dangerous plan, Squash needs to find peace and Zal…
- [Ep. 225] Doing it for the Vine
After a spot of gardening, the team return to Falsam to learn what happened while they were in Bellum. Lafian goes home, Rhal goes to the monastery, Squash goes for air and Zaltanna goes to Carsons. How much will they spend whilst shopping…
- [Ep. 224] Heart’s Harth
On their way out of Bellum, the team run into a long lost relative... Lafian seeks self improvement, Rhal says goodbye, Squash can't waste time and Zaltanna can't deal with Calinmourn's blood. Do they have everything they need for their sw…
- [Ep. 223] Bellum's Last Stand
The team reel from the events of the fight, but their job isn't finished. Lafian meets a Spectre, Rhal meets a Mom and Zaltanna demands to meet a God. Is Squash even going to want to come back? I guess we're about to find out... Thanks to…
- [Dragonseekers 5] Let's Rock This Joint
With eggs in hand, the Dragonseekers are confronted by more minions of Kels' as they too hunt for the dragons. Alix slips through the cracks, Notch hurts to help and Tawree pays the ferryman. Is Qarnak still Notch’s friend? What happens if…
- [Ep. 222] Bellum in a Cell
Our heroes have no time for a short rest, to drink a potion or even to catch their breath as they're flung headfirst into a fight against the champions of Bellum. Lafian tries to draw attention, Rhal is stuck in a cage, Squash keeps himsel…
- [Beyond The Eclipse] Episode 11
Eyþór sits down with Volonda to work out what things were planned and what may have been cut from episode 11, and what its like living in NPCs minds like they're PCs. --- Get ad free episodes on Patreon! You can help support th…
- [Ep. 221] Hand-Eye Co-Ordination
The team stand up to their first obstacle - a large hand with unusual eyes called an Oziet. Lafian is grateful, Rhal gets backhanded, Squash struggles in a gaze and Zaltanna shakes off the worst. Will they make it passed this challenge and…
- [Ep. 220] Welcome to the Arena
Our heroes enter the arena and meet with their trainer Timmy to prepare for the oncoming fight for Bellum's armies. Lafian learns from a teacher, Rhal shows off to a crowd, Squash chooses a color and Zaltanna proves to be the best hype man…
- [Kino 36] Thunderstruck
Turlock the Great guides our bemused, bewildered and bewitched team further into the mysteries of the island. Suvi gets in touch with the earth, Greff allows his firey personality to shine, Ivoris drowns in annoyance and Kaz is floating am…
- [Ep. 219] Collect Call
Haagan calls The Flame to summon the challenges for the heroes, whilst they contact a dear friend. Lafian wants to contact Trevor, Rhal gives Haagan a gift, Squash is regretful and Zaltanna has a nice conversation. Who awaits them in the A…