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

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