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Welcome to Eldritch History, a podcast about the stories behind and within tabletop role playing games.  Each episode focuses on a specific element of TTRPGs (a particular game, character, story, product, company, movie, etc) and explores its fictional and real world origins. Have you ever wondered where the Whispered One came from? Why the gorgon is a bull? Why are there so many games about Cthulhu? Then this is the podcast for you. 

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You've spent all week crafting the perfect adventure: mapped an intricate dungeon with secrets and treasures galore, laid out a veritable cornucopia of snacks and drinks, and gathered your party around the table. Everything is perfect. Until your players spend half the session arguing over why a bugbear is neither a bug nor a bear. You need some Eldritch History. 

Eldritch History is a podcast about the background legends and lore of tabletop role-playing games. Each episode focuses on a specific element of TTRPGs: a particular game, character, story, product, company, movie, whatever! And explores its fictional and real world origins. Whether you're an original grognard or have yet to play a single game. If you ever wondered where the Whispered One came from? Why the gorgon is a metal bull and not a woman with a difficult hair care routine? Why are there so many games about Cthulhu? And how exactly can you get to the Upside Down? Then this is the podcast for you. 

I'm your host, Jacob Tomlinson Korst. I'm a lifelong game player and mythology aficionado. I love diving into the history of games and learning where various elements came from. Recent global events and personal adventures into fatherhood led to a lack of games in my life. This is my attempt to retain my sanity and share my love of these games with you. Join me each episode so you can always make your saving throw.