THE PILLARS
The foundational experiences of most TTRPGs are Exploration, Encounters, and Combat. There are also Events, where the GM lures their players into the tale with a compelling back-story, inspirational speech, or some revealing lore.
Each playlist is curated with music that fits distinctly into one of these pillars, so you can find the soundtrack that suits the scene of your game.
Exploration
Music that sets the mood without you even realizing it’s there.
Ymir’s Steppe undulates hauntingly, like the spectral light of an underwater temple
Lost in the Feywild shivers and breathes like the elven ghosts of a haunted forest
Sailing to Sehanine is a subtle churning of arcane engines and shimmering magic of an ancient ship
Exploration tracks are ambient, subtle, and spacious. When the heroes of your campaign are investigating a ruins, trying to solve a riddle, or wondering if it’s worth discovering what’s around the corner, exploration tracks provide a hint of tension and emotion without being distracting.
Encounters
When the situation calls for music with a little more character.
Lyricshire Palace puts your players at the centre of an imperial court… and all the intrigue and back-stabbing that comes with it.
Zigrod’s Potion Shop suggest a quirky shop and its proprietor.
Tavick’s Landing takes you through the bustling day of a steampunk metropolis
These musical moments could highlight an important NPC, or underscore the vibe of an unfamiliar tavern. It might add flavour to a peculiar potions shop, or a sense of awe in discovering a long-lost civilization. Encounter music can provide clues to your players that love to RP about what their characters might be feeling in a particular situation.
Combat
Epic moments deserves epic music.
Skittish and primal, The Eyes Unseen is perfect for your next cultish/witchy dust-up
Grand, with a hint of melancholy, Desolation will make your players blood curdle while fighting the BBEG Vampire
The war horns of Leave No Survivors evokes a brutal battle against a vicious orc army
Powerful, primal, frenetic and fierce; this music is for tabletop games at their most intense. Bar-brawls, warfare, high-stakes chases, and harrowing escapes; when you want your players at the edge of the seat, this is the playlist you need.
Scenes
For GMs who loves to weave an emotional tale.
Infiltration could be the climax of a futuristic bank heist.
A Moment Shared might highlight a tender memory of a lost friend.
We Do What Must Be Done will make your rag-tag players feel like absolute heroes as they embark to pursue a gang of bandits into the desert.
These tracks all have a short dramatic arc, perfect to underscore pre-written descriptions, dialogue, and events. Use this playlist to inspire your next session, or find a piece that fits the emotional spirit of your scene to the Tee.