Tales from the Fandom Podcast
@talesftfandom.bsky.social
He/Him - A weekly interview podcast focusing on different fandoms. Created 6/2016
Interview/Sponsorship requests: [email protected]
Interview/Sponsorship requests: [email protected]
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Tales from the Fandom: Episode 442: LexiChuChu returns and talks Video Games, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Cosplay & Cosplay Judging
After 5+ years, Lexi aka LexiChuChu on IG returns to the podcast! Lexi's been busy over on their side of the country and we finally had the stars (and schedules) align for their return! We get to c...
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The latest podcast episode is here! Lexi aka @lexichuchu.bsky.social returns after 5+ years. We get to catch up, talk about video games, and tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, Lexi talks about Cosplay and being a Cosplay Judge at competitions.
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If you don't mind a minor blemish or two, you can get a lot of my games at a nice discount!
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Imperfect Books
Sometimes books get a little dinged up during travel. Why waste a perfectly good book? All imperfect books are completely readable and ready for play. They just have some cosmetic damage, such as a be...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
If you don't mind a minor blemish or two, you can get a lot of my games at a nice discount!
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
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Monday brings NYT Best Selling author and podcast host, @bydonmartin.bsky.social to Tales from the Fandom!
We're talk about some of his early fandom influences, his best selling novel, Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire, his poetry, and more!
Giving away a copy of his book next week on Instagram!
We're talk about some of his early fandom influences, his best selling novel, Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire, his poetry, and more!
Giving away a copy of his book next week on Instagram!
January 28, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Monday brings NYT Best Selling author and podcast host, @bydonmartin.bsky.social to Tales from the Fandom!
We're talk about some of his early fandom influences, his best selling novel, Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire, his poetry, and more!
Giving away a copy of his book next week on Instagram!
We're talk about some of his early fandom influences, his best selling novel, Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire, his poetry, and more!
Giving away a copy of his book next week on Instagram!
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The latest podcast episode is here! Lexi aka @lexichuchu.bsky.social returns after 5+ years. We get to catch up, talk about video games, and tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, Lexi talks about Cosplay and being a Cosplay Judge at competitions.
Tales from the Fandom: Episode 442: LexiChuChu returns and talks Video Games, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Cosplay & Cosplay Judging
After 5+ years, Lexi aka LexiChuChu on IG returns to the podcast! Lexi's been busy over on their side of the country and we finally had the stars (and schedules) align for their return! We get to c...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The latest podcast episode is here! Lexi aka @lexichuchu.bsky.social returns after 5+ years. We get to catch up, talk about video games, and tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, Lexi talks about Cosplay and being a Cosplay Judge at competitions.
The latest podcast episode is here! Lexi aka @lexichuchu.bsky.social returns after 5+ years. We get to catch up, talk about video games, and tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, Lexi talks about Cosplay and being a Cosplay Judge at competitions.
Tales from the Fandom: Episode 442: LexiChuChu returns and talks Video Games, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Cosplay & Cosplay Judging
After 5+ years, Lexi aka LexiChuChu on IG returns to the podcast! Lexi's been busy over on their side of the country and we finally had the stars (and schedules) align for their return! We get to c...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The latest podcast episode is here! Lexi aka @lexichuchu.bsky.social returns after 5+ years. We get to catch up, talk about video games, and tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, Lexi talks about Cosplay and being a Cosplay Judge at competitions.
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Y’all.
If you like Paper Mario and you have been wanting original story, music, characters (familiar with a twist) …
Jump on Escape from Ever After.
It is amazing!! 🥰🥰
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
(It’s also on other platforms I’m just playing it on Switch)
If you like Paper Mario and you have been wanting original story, music, characters (familiar with a twist) …
Jump on Escape from Ever After.
It is amazing!! 🥰🥰
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
(It’s also on other platforms I’m just playing it on Switch)
January 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Y’all.
If you like Paper Mario and you have been wanting original story, music, characters (familiar with a twist) …
Jump on Escape from Ever After.
It is amazing!! 🥰🥰
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
(It’s also on other platforms I’m just playing it on Switch)
If you like Paper Mario and you have been wanting original story, music, characters (familiar with a twist) …
Jump on Escape from Ever After.
It is amazing!! 🥰🥰
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
(It’s also on other platforms I’m just playing it on Switch)
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Trying out posting #cosplay pictures next! #Scorpion #mortalkombat from 2016. First full foam armor project.
January 23, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Trying out posting #cosplay pictures next! #Scorpion #mortalkombat from 2016. First full foam armor project.
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The Yes/No Oracle is an esssential piece of your solo RPG toolkit. The newest issue of The Soloist tackles when and how to use it, types of questions to ask, and handling the "Buts" and "Ands." soloist.substack.com
#solorpg #ttrpg
#solorpg #ttrpg
January 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Yes/No Oracle is an esssential piece of your solo RPG toolkit. The newest issue of The Soloist tackles when and how to use it, types of questions to ask, and handling the "Buts" and "Ands." soloist.substack.com
#solorpg #ttrpg
#solorpg #ttrpg
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EXPLORING EBERRON delves into elements of #Eberron never explored in canon content, along with new character options and revisions to the Artificer. Starting next week Exploring Eberron will be available on D&D Beyond, updated for the 2024 rules! www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2126-q... #dnd
Q1 2026: Partnered Content Release Schedule
We're kicking off the year with exciting, partnered content releases that will send you to Eberron, introduce a new fist-a-cuff loving class, help you r...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
EXPLORING EBERRON delves into elements of #Eberron never explored in canon content, along with new character options and revisions to the Artificer. Starting next week Exploring Eberron will be available on D&D Beyond, updated for the 2024 rules! www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2126-q... #dnd
Monday brings the return of @lexichuchu.bsky.social to the podcast after 5+ years!
We're talking about Hades and Hades 2 (and other video games), tabletop roleplaying games, Cosplay, and Cosplay Judging experiences.
We're talking about Hades and Hades 2 (and other video games), tabletop roleplaying games, Cosplay, and Cosplay Judging experiences.
January 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Monday brings the return of @lexichuchu.bsky.social to the podcast after 5+ years!
We're talking about Hades and Hades 2 (and other video games), tabletop roleplaying games, Cosplay, and Cosplay Judging experiences.
We're talking about Hades and Hades 2 (and other video games), tabletop roleplaying games, Cosplay, and Cosplay Judging experiences.
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The latest podcast episode is here. We finally get back to Australia, as Darvily joins us (conquering time zones and the date line!).
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
Tales from the Fandom: Episode 441: Darvily talks Video Games, Fantasy, and Cosplay
We return to Australia after many a year as Darvily joins me for this episode! I had stumbled across her on Threads and loved the fandoms she was into, and we get to jump into a few of them for thi...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The latest podcast episode is here. We finally get back to Australia, as Darvily joins us (conquering time zones and the date line!).
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
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Some stories are difficult not just because of the effort it takes to tell them, but because of the subject matter. This story is both.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Some stories are difficult not just because of the effort it takes to tell them, but because of the subject matter. This story is both.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
The latest podcast episode is here. We finally get back to Australia, as Darvily joins us (conquering time zones and the date line!).
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
Tales from the Fandom: Episode 441: Darvily talks Video Games, Fantasy, and Cosplay
We return to Australia after many a year as Darvily joins me for this episode! I had stumbled across her on Threads and loved the fandoms she was into, and we get to jump into a few of them for thi...
podfollow.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The latest podcast episode is here. We finally get back to Australia, as Darvily joins us (conquering time zones and the date line!).
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
We're talking about video games (including Animal Crossing, Pokemon, & Skyrim), the Fantasy fandom, and Cosplay!
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PASHA THE STORM comes out at the end of June, 2026. It will be published a month after @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's AMINA EL-SIRAFI sequel and two months before @victoriaaveyard.bsky.social's TEMPEST.
PASHA in between two hot pirate women?? Do NOT save her, she's exactly where she wants to be.
PASHA in between two hot pirate women?? Do NOT save her, she's exactly where she wants to be.
Pasha the Storm
Check out Pasha the Storm - <b><i>Moby-Dick </i>meets <i>The Bone Shard Daughter</i> in this swashbuckling queer fantasy adventure packed with piracy, political intrigue, and the eternal souls of the ...
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January 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM
PASHA THE STORM comes out at the end of June, 2026. It will be published a month after @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's AMINA EL-SIRAFI sequel and two months before @victoriaaveyard.bsky.social's TEMPEST.
PASHA in between two hot pirate women?? Do NOT save her, she's exactly where she wants to be.
PASHA in between two hot pirate women?? Do NOT save her, she's exactly where she wants to be.
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📌 nightamella.carrd.co#da - please reference as you tour! Thank you ♥️
🎉 Tag me in all photos, videos and posts from your visit - I would LOVE to see. I poured my heart and soul into this island along with the tour information on the website.
🎉 Tag me in all photos, videos and posts from your visit - I would LOVE to see. I poured my heart and soul into this island along with the tour information on the website.
October 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
📌 nightamella.carrd.co#da - please reference as you tour! Thank you ♥️
🎉 Tag me in all photos, videos and posts from your visit - I would LOVE to see. I poured my heart and soul into this island along with the tour information on the website.
🎉 Tag me in all photos, videos and posts from your visit - I would LOVE to see. I poured my heart and soul into this island along with the tour information on the website.
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And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
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January 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
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Solve puzzle boxes to assemble a new space station, designed to deflect massive solar flares in this sci-fi thriller.
Wishlist on Steam today: store.steampowered.com/app/4006340/...
#Indie #IndieGames #VideoGames #PuzzleGames #Gaming
Wishlist on Steam today: store.steampowered.com/app/4006340/...
#Indie #IndieGames #VideoGames #PuzzleGames #Gaming
January 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Solve puzzle boxes to assemble a new space station, designed to deflect massive solar flares in this sci-fi thriller.
Wishlist on Steam today: store.steampowered.com/app/4006340/...
#Indie #IndieGames #VideoGames #PuzzleGames #Gaming
Wishlist on Steam today: store.steampowered.com/app/4006340/...
#Indie #IndieGames #VideoGames #PuzzleGames #Gaming
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Let's start with our Story title New In Town by @cutestpatoot.itch.io
New In Town is a cozy, introspective solo journaling game about arriving in a new place, reminding yourself of all the possibilities it brings and everything you’re capable of!
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2/8
New In Town is a cozy, introspective solo journaling game about arriving in a new place, reminding yourself of all the possibilities it brings and everything you’re capable of!
plusoneexp.com/products/new...
2/8
New in Town
New In Town is a cozy, introspective solo journaling game about arriving in a new place, reminding yourself of all the possibilities it brings and everything you’re capable of. Take a breath, gr...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Let's start with our Story title New In Town by @cutestpatoot.itch.io
New In Town is a cozy, introspective solo journaling game about arriving in a new place, reminding yourself of all the possibilities it brings and everything you’re capable of!
plusoneexp.com/products/new...
2/8
New In Town is a cozy, introspective solo journaling game about arriving in a new place, reminding yourself of all the possibilities it brings and everything you’re capable of!
plusoneexp.com/products/new...
2/8
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Come with me to a gothic castle north of Prague
I'm ecstatic to announce that @katiedent939 at @titanbooks has acquired my next book THE ALCHEMIST OF BOHEMIA an atmospheric dark academia fantasy with a heavy helping of romance and inspired by Czech folklore! 🏰 announced on @_thebookseller
I'm ecstatic to announce that @katiedent939 at @titanbooks has acquired my next book THE ALCHEMIST OF BOHEMIA an atmospheric dark academia fantasy with a heavy helping of romance and inspired by Czech folklore! 🏰 announced on @_thebookseller
January 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Come with me to a gothic castle north of Prague
I'm ecstatic to announce that @katiedent939 at @titanbooks has acquired my next book THE ALCHEMIST OF BOHEMIA an atmospheric dark academia fantasy with a heavy helping of romance and inspired by Czech folklore! 🏰 announced on @_thebookseller
I'm ecstatic to announce that @katiedent939 at @titanbooks has acquired my next book THE ALCHEMIST OF BOHEMIA an atmospheric dark academia fantasy with a heavy helping of romance and inspired by Czech folklore! 🏰 announced on @_thebookseller
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Okay. I need a boost here.
Looking for artists.
We're talking about some potential comic book style art and/or concept art for the #iHunt film. We're privately funding development, so budget isn't Hollywood.
I want queer and/or nonwhite artists. I want cool styles.
Links? Tags? Self-promo?
Looking for artists.
We're talking about some potential comic book style art and/or concept art for the #iHunt film. We're privately funding development, so budget isn't Hollywood.
I want queer and/or nonwhite artists. I want cool styles.
Links? Tags? Self-promo?
January 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Okay. I need a boost here.
Looking for artists.
We're talking about some potential comic book style art and/or concept art for the #iHunt film. We're privately funding development, so budget isn't Hollywood.
I want queer and/or nonwhite artists. I want cool styles.
Links? Tags? Self-promo?
Looking for artists.
We're talking about some potential comic book style art and/or concept art for the #iHunt film. We're privately funding development, so budget isn't Hollywood.
I want queer and/or nonwhite artists. I want cool styles.
Links? Tags? Self-promo?
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Dionic Software is hiring a Software Engineer to help build HavenCraft, an upcoming sandbox building game.
📍 Remote, Full-time (Germany)
🧠 Work on multiplayer & NPC AI
🎮 Made in Unity
⤵️
📍 Remote, Full-time (Germany)
🧠 Work on multiplayer & NPC AI
🎮 Made in Unity
⤵️
Dionic Software is hiring a Software Engineer
For our new sandbox building game, HavenCraft, we are looking for an experienced software engineer.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Dionic Software is hiring a Software Engineer to help build HavenCraft, an upcoming sandbox building game.
📍 Remote, Full-time (Germany)
🧠 Work on multiplayer & NPC AI
🎮 Made in Unity
⤵️
📍 Remote, Full-time (Germany)
🧠 Work on multiplayer & NPC AI
🎮 Made in Unity
⤵️
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The latest episode is here! Stacy joins me as we're talking about Romantasy books! Plus her fantasy inspired looks, photography, renfaires & balls!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
Tales from the Fandom: Episode 440: Stacy Kellam talks Romantasy Books and Fantasy inspired costumes & photography
I stumbled across Stacy on Threads back in early 2025 when she posted about who she was hoping the algorithim would bring to her account. I followed Stacy for awhile and then realized "I bet she ha...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The latest episode is here! Stacy joins me as we're talking about Romantasy books! Plus her fantasy inspired looks, photography, renfaires & balls!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
The latest episode is here! Stacy joins me as we're talking about Romantasy books! Plus her fantasy inspired looks, photography, renfaires & balls!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
Tales from the Fandom: Episode 440: Stacy Kellam talks Romantasy Books and Fantasy inspired costumes & photography
I stumbled across Stacy on Threads back in early 2025 when she posted about who she was hoping the algorithim would bring to her account. I followed Stacy for awhile and then realized "I bet she ha...
podfollow.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The latest episode is here! Stacy joins me as we're talking about Romantasy books! Plus her fantasy inspired looks, photography, renfaires & balls!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
Plus, there's a book bounty! If you can name the book that Stacy describes in the episode (and she confirms it), there will be a prize given!
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has anyone bought an office chair from amazon and if so...
which one did you buy
was it comfortable
do you like it?
i would really like a new chair but having trouble finding the right one. it needs to:
- have adjustable arms
- recline with ability to lock into place
- under $200
- not black
help?
which one did you buy
was it comfortable
do you like it?
i would really like a new chair but having trouble finding the right one. it needs to:
- have adjustable arms
- recline with ability to lock into place
- under $200
- not black
help?
January 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM
has anyone bought an office chair from amazon and if so...
which one did you buy
was it comfortable
do you like it?
i would really like a new chair but having trouble finding the right one. it needs to:
- have adjustable arms
- recline with ability to lock into place
- under $200
- not black
help?
which one did you buy
was it comfortable
do you like it?
i would really like a new chair but having trouble finding the right one. it needs to:
- have adjustable arms
- recline with ability to lock into place
- under $200
- not black
help?
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Monday brings the next podcast episode, featuring Stacy Kellam! We're talking about fantasy & romantasy books. Plus her fantasy inspired looks and photography!
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Monday brings the next podcast episode, featuring Stacy Kellam! We're talking about fantasy & romantasy books. Plus her fantasy inspired looks and photography!
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Whos ready to go back to Foxfire?
Episode 1 of Hexes & Heroes: A Foxfire Prelude drops later today!
Hexes & Heroes | A Foxfire Prelude | OFFICIAL TRAILER
youtu.be/G0vnDnGWxQcdp
Episode 1 of Hexes & Heroes: A Foxfire Prelude drops later today!
Hexes & Heroes | A Foxfire Prelude | OFFICIAL TRAILER
youtu.be/G0vnDnGWxQcdp
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January 9, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Whos ready to go back to Foxfire?
Episode 1 of Hexes & Heroes: A Foxfire Prelude drops later today!
Hexes & Heroes | A Foxfire Prelude | OFFICIAL TRAILER
youtu.be/G0vnDnGWxQcdp
Episode 1 of Hexes & Heroes: A Foxfire Prelude drops later today!
Hexes & Heroes | A Foxfire Prelude | OFFICIAL TRAILER
youtu.be/G0vnDnGWxQcdp