Episode 516: What Makes A Believable Fantasy Military?

The Blasters & Blades Podcast

We had more fun than should be legal today, as we talked nerdy about what to consider when building or imagining a fantasy military. We flavored it with real world historical examples and icon fantasy franchises. This time we’ve got Charli Cox, Jesse James Fain, John M Olsen, Nathan Pedde and Robert Tillsley on to talk nerdy with us. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!

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