Author. Visionary. Dreamweaver. Plus bellhop. Meet Jack Vance, one of the most inventive fantasy authors we've ever heard of, and probably not a pirate king. What happens when fairies become too lumpen and earthy? Why are Lvl1 wizards in D&D so rubbish? Who is Larkin the Baby-Stealer, and why are you reaching for that kazoo?We talk Cugel the Clever, Vancean magic and why you shouldn't make bread from dogs.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Lyonesse, by Jack Vance- Tales of the Dying Earth, by Jack Vance- 'Liane the Wayfarer', by Jack Vance- Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness- BOOK OF HOURS, by us- Fallen London / Sunless Sea, by Failbetter Games- Dungeons & Dragons, by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson Follow us on Twitter and sign up to the mailing list to make sure you don't miss the next episode! ♥
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