The heroes awaken on the edges of the golden Auraglow Forest, staring out at the quaint village of Maplewood. The game feels too real, right down to the wind and the ground beneath their feet. They're still being watched by millions via livestream… or so Dr. Hale says. When they take on their first "quest" from Farmer Jeb, an encounter with idle kobolds and floating quest banners, it all seems like clever parody.

That is, until they discover the cellar beneath the Golden Goose Inn… and what lies beyond it.

At DragonCon 2025, attendees gather for the exclusive beta launch of World of Zumundo, the most immersive virtual fantasy game ever created. Among the attendees are five unsuspecting individuals: Grant, Lilith, Alexandar, Andrew, and Freddy, chosen to play as part of the Luminary Order faction. After stepping into the VR pods, the line between simulation and reality begins to blur.

And when the players open their eyes in the world of Zumundo… they don’t realize they’ve already left their world behind.

Ever wanted to build your own fantasy world but didn’t know where to start?

Whether you're a Dungeon Master crafting your first homebrew setting, a fantasy writer working on your next novel, or just someone who dreams in maps and magic, this bonus teaser is for you.

In this special behind-the-scenes bonus episode of Roll4Real, I walk you through my personal, step-by-step approach to worldbuilding, designed to help you create a living, breathing setting without getting overwhelmed or burned out.

We’ll talk about:

• Picking the perfect name for your world
• Setting the right tone (from grim to whimsical)
• Writing just enough history to spark story
• Designing believable factions, pantheons, and terrain
• AND knowing when not to overbuild

Along the way, you’ll get a sneak peek into Zumundo, the world of Roll4Real—my upcoming cinematic D&D podcast about five strangers pulled into the most immersive fantasy game ever created.

🌍 New episodes of Roll4Real drop July 7, 2025.
🎧 Follow us now to be the first to hear Episode 1: Enter the DragonCon
📧 Reach out or ask your worldbuilding questions at Roll4Real@outlook.com
📱 Find us on Facebook for concept art, character bios, and production updates.

Five strangers step into the game to discover that they're not the players-- they're the prophecy. Roll4Real drops July 7th.

An epic podcast needs an epic theme song. This is the full-length version of the Roll4Real theme song-- our official soundtrack for the journey ahead.

Performed by the incredible Charise Courtney, with original lyrics, this track sets the stage for the ultimate Dungeons & Dragons experience where the game becomes real.

Heroes will rise. Enemies will fall. The dice will decide their fate.

Episode one drops July 7th!

MUSIC CREDIT: This song is Dramatic Western Rock by Oddvision, licensed through inaudio.org. While we have legal rights to use this track, we do not own the instrumental. If you like their music, check them out at inaudio.org.

When the game becomes reality, the only way forward is to roll for real.

A cutting-edge VR experience turns into a fight for survival as five players find themselves trapped in the fantasy world of Zumundo—a land of warring factions, ancient prophecies, and a creeping darkness that threatens to consume all. But the greatest danger? They were never supposed to be here. Now, pursued by shadowy forces and seeking answers, they must navigate a world where every choice has consequences, every enemy leaves scars, and every roll of the dice could be their last.

🎧 Roll4Real – A brand-new actual-play D&D podcast, coming this summer. Stay tuned. The adventure is just beginning.

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