How to Use Geography to Tell a Story in TTRPGs

16/06/2025 17 min Episodio 122
How to Use Geography to Tell a Story in TTRPGs

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Episode Synopsis


Geography isn’t just a backdrop—it’s one of the most powerful storytelling tools in your worldbuilding toolkit. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian explores how terrain, climate, and natural landmarks can shape kingdoms, conflict, culture, and narrative flow.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:


How different landscapes influence society and adventure


How to use terrain for emotional storytelling and campaign arcs


Tools and questions to make your maps meaningful—not just pretty


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