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Gather 'round, adventurers, and mind the cackling in the corner. Tonight, the RPGBOT coven summons forth the secrets of hags in Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. These monsters aren't just creepy old ladies with a fondness for curses—they're the nightmare consultants you never asked for but always fear. Clipboards, cauldrons, and catastrophic contracts await…

Spooktober is here! All month long we're unearthing horror monsters in D&D campaigns and spooky RPG villains you can use to haunt your tables. For more terrifyingly good advice, visit RPGBOT.net and sharpen your stakes.

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• Playing Druids Naturally – DnD 5e – RPGBOT

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• Kobold Press' Deep Magic

Welcome to another chilling installment of Spooktober, where the monsters are spooky, the lore is thick, and the jokes are terrible. In this remastered episode from Spooktober 2023, the RPGBOT.Podcast coven of Tyler Kamstra, Randall James, and Ash Ely crack open their cauldron to stir up the horrors of hags in Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder.

If you've ever thought your adventuring party could benefit from a management consultant with a taste for children and curses, then a hag is exactly what you're looking for. We'll dig into their monster lore, explore how they serve as spooky RPG villains, and brainstorm ways to roleplay hags as the creepy consultants no group asked for but every group fears.

Expect a mix of hag encounters in tabletop RPGs, practical tips for Dungeon Masters running horror campaigns, and enough cackling to summon your HOA president. Whether you want to know how to roleplay hags in D&D, need advice for Pathfinder 2e hag encounters, or you're just here for some Halloween RPG fun, we've got you covered.

Because at the end of the day, what's scarier than a hag? …A hag with a clipboard.

• Hags are more than just creepy old ladies: They're one of the most iconic horror monsters in D&D campaigns, bringing curses, bargains, and terrifying influence.
• Hag covens = nightmare fuel: Three hags working together can break your campaign faster than an over-optimized wizard.
• Consultant joke actually works: Hags thrive on manipulation, "process improvements," and long-term influence—making them perfect for roleplay as nightmarish consultants.
• RPG versatility: From Dungeons & Dragons hag lore to Pathfinder 2e hag encounters, they're adaptable to nearly any tabletop horror campaign.
• Player engagement: Hag encounters work best when tied to storytelling and character drama, not just combat.
• Spooktober vibes: This episode doubles as a Halloween RPG podcast treat—perfect for GMs looking to add spooky monsters to their seasonal one-shots.

If you enjoyed this episode of Spooktober, share it with your gaming group, summon a friend to the RPGBOT coven, and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. And remember: always read the fine print before signing a hag's contract…

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