Category: Story Arcs
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Zagyg’s Story Arc | The Mad Arch-Mage Who Became A Demigod
I’ll be exploring the lore of Zagig—or is it Zagyg?— as I trace his character arc using the Story Circle method, highlighting how he grows. Zagyg is a legendary figure in the Greyhawk setting, and due to his significance, he often appears in the journeys of other characters, such as Tasha, Fraz-Urb’luu, and Iuz. Sources
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Vecna: The Tragic Story Arc of D&D’s Most Powerful Lich
In this video, I explore the dark and captivating story of Vecna, the most powerful lich in Dungeons & Dragons lore. By analysing Vecna’s narrative through the lens of Freytag’s Pyramid, a structure for tragic dramas, I demonstrate how his tale fits into the classic five-act model. I examine the tragic arc of this iconic…
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Strahd von Zarovich: The Tragic Story Arc Of D&D’s Most Notorious Villain
Join me as I examine the multifaceted character of Strahd von Zarovich from the world of Dungeons & Dragons, exploring whether he can be considered a tragic hero or a villain. I engage with Strahd’s own belief in his tragic heroism by mapping his character development using the Story Circle or Plot Embryo, both of…
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What Makes Soth the MOST FEARSOME Knight of Solamnia?
Soth has a shadowy and troubled history and this contributes to his fearsome reputation as the most notorious Knight of Solamnia. Keeping this in mind, I trace his rise to power with the Story Circle method—from his early days as a humble squire to full-on Dragonlance supervillain. Join me as I unravel the events that…
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The Rise And Fall Of Fraz-Urb’luu | His Legendary Story Arc Explained
Using the Story Circle or plot embryo, I analyse how Fraz Urb’luu’s narrative aligns with a traditional character arc. Since Fraz-Urb’luu’s lore intersects with the stories of Tasha, Zagyg, and Tsojcanth, this video will also be useful for Game or Dungeon Masters running adventures that feature these characters. Fraz-Urb’luu’s tale serves as an excellent example…
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Iggwilv or Tasha? The Witch Queen’s Chaotic D&D Story Arc Explained
Here is a deep-dive into the story of Iggwilv, also known as Tasha, D&D’s legendary Witch Queen. Tasha is the inspiration behind Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything—but what’s the tale behind her name? And how do figures like Iggwilv and Zybilna fit into her narrative? In true lorenmakesvideos style, I’ll show how Tasha’s journey—despite being a…