Show Notes
What happens when the multiverse needs a place to stash its worst offenders? Enter Carcery, the D&D plane that’s more sentence than setting. In this deep-dive episode, the RPGBOT crew cracks open the lore, layers, and lethal threats of Carcery—a prison plane where hope goes to die and escape is barely more than a myth.
Explore the distinct environments of its six terrifying layers, from the overgrown deathtrap of the Scarlet Jungle to the soul-freezing expanse of Agathys. Discover the twisted ecosystem of beings who call this place home—whether they want to or not—including cursed creatures like the Varguile, the war-worn Shrieking Terror, and the manipulative aristocrats known as Demodans.
The crew also journeys into the cursed gate town of Cursed, where fugitives rot and secrets fester. Learn about the arcane mechanics of entering (and barely escaping) this cruel dimension, and what it means for your next dark fantasy campaign. Whether you’re looking to trap your players or unleash nightmares into your world, this episode is packed with insights, lore hooks, and storytelling fuel that turns Carcery into more than just a backdrop—it becomes the villain.
Material Referenced in This Episode
- 2014 Dungeon Master’s Guide (affiliate link)
- 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide (affiliate link)
- Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes (affiliate link)
- Forgotten Realms Wiki – Carceri
- Stormwrack (DnD 3.5) (affiliate link)
- RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes
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