Myths, Legends & Lies in a D&D Arcanapunk World

316 views • 1 year ago • 15:11 Welcome to Nerdarchy: for nerds, by nerds! In this video, Nerdarchists Dave and Ted crack open the lore vault to reveal how myths, legends, and half-truths shape the world of Aether Skies—their original D&D setting where floating cities drift above a cursed world, and knowledge itself can be dangerous. 🔍 What we cover: Using past campaigns to create lasting legends The Mourning Hawk & Dark Harlot: Ship and Heroine turn villain that became myths How myths act like viruses in Aether Skies The truth behind the 13th city’s return Why open-ended mysteries are powerful worldbuilding tools Examples from our own campaigns, including villains reborn Building evolving lore that rewards long-term players and viewers 🎲 Running multiple campaigns in the same setting? We’ll show you how to stitch them together into a living, breathing mythos—where even small player actions echo through generations of gameplay. 📺 Watch our Aether Skies actual plays: 🔗 Explore More Aether Skies Content: The Sky Remembers a 5e D&D Aether Skies Live Game Play https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYSecr3PvKGJ6J39O6CJmUeql-mF_URHd Aether Skies Beginning of the End Open Legend Game Play https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYSecr3PvKGJyNPpBrYEsG0SLJgVXKy1f​ 🧠 Whether you're a DM looking to deepen your world or a D&D lore nerd just vibing with high-concept fantasy, this one’s for you. 📌 Stay Nerdy. Stay Inspired.