Actual Play! The Wizard's Grimoire with Brandon Carruth

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Actual Play! The Wizard's Grimoire with Brandon Carruth

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Today we take the sword and sorcery game The Wizard's Grimoire by the Bakers. We had a great time playing this improv PbtA game, and we hope you enjoy it too! The Wizard's GrimoireRoll For TopicMap Crow YouTubeMap Crow Patreon

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Aug 11, 2022

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