The Byzantine world continues to make for a perfect D&amp;D setting! In this episode, Justinian outlaws astrology, while he and Theodora pretend to be an the embittered couple in order to play both sides of the sport-fans-turned-rioters, and &quot;Pumpkin,&quot; the city prefect, is ousted from power by these sports fanatics. What could possibly go wrong? 
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Necromancy: I Conjure You to Be Chill, Bro

Maniculum: little hand, pointing finger; often found in manuscript marginalia. 

Hi! We’re Mac and Zoe, a professional medievalist and triple AAA game developer, and together, we use modern game design techniques to uncover the origins of your favorite tropes and adventures from medieval manuscripts. 
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In each episode, we explore a new medieval manuscript, its connections to modern TTRPGs, and teach you how to adapt these tales into compelling campaigns and amazing adventures. Whether you’re looking to recreate the noble Arthurian tales or incorporate weird and wacky medieval monsters into your campaign, the Maniculum Podcast has you covered.