Host of the Elder Sign podcast, Glenn Mc Dorman, returns to the podcast. In this episode, we analyze and explore a short story by the science fiction grandmaster Poul Anderson. The Valor of Cappen Varra is a fantasy story involving trolls, Viking-like warriors, and the cowardly bard who is Cappen Varra. We talk about the writing of the story and the main dilemma faced by Cappen. We have an extended conversation about how the character of Cappen Varra surely influenced the Bard Dungeons and Dragons class. we also touch on how dungeon masters could possibly mine the story for their RPG campaigns. Stay tuned!
Elder Sign Podcast and Glenn McDorman Links
To learn more about Glenn, his podcast, and his other works, please follow the links below.
- Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast
- Claytemple Media – Glenn’s other podcasts and fiction
The Valor of Cappen Varra – The Complete Short Story
Here’s the complete short story we discussed in the podcast, so you can read it for yourself.
- The Valor of Cappen Varra by Poul Anderson – Gutenberg