The Maniculum is a biweekly podcast where I and my co-host, Mac, a medievalist Ph.D at Purdue University, create TTRPG adventures from weird medieval texts.

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We are committed to empowering GMs and players in the tabletop roleplaying community. Here's how:

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• Teaching intuitive game design techniques for game masters at all levels 

• Making research accessible by translating and contextualizing medieval texts

• Breaking down harmful and inaccurate stereotypes often found in medievally-inspired fantasy worlds 

• Fostering an open community of gamers, academics, and devs who share their expertise 

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We have over 150k downloads and have hosted some awesome folks, from professional archivists to TTRPG game developers, and many more! Come check us out!

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We have also produced a system agnostic magic item deck for TTRPGs. This deck features 50 playable, hand-illustrated magic items and a Game Master’s Guide to match. Each item is a real-life artifact or magic item found in a medieval manuscript.