May all your characters find their stories

S1E11 Ekra the Bird Bard Dad - Finding Your Own Language with Sophie Katz

Sophie Katz brings Ekra to the table. Ekra is a dad on a mission, a Kenku finding his own way to communicate in a world that considers him less than human.

Sophie and I discuss how we create and learn language, the trauma of having to speak in your oppressor's language, and other ways that bards can inspire.

This character is built for D&D5e.

"Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" is a reference to "Darmok," Star Trek: The Next Generation S05E02.

Sophie Katz is a Jewish, aromantic/asexual writer, storyteller, and all-around nerd! She is the host of the podcast "I Love This Thing So Fricking Much," currently on hiatus while she finishes up her master's degree.

You can find Sophie at:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophieakatz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieakatz
Writing Portfolio Website: https://www.sophie-a-katz.com
"I Love This Thing So Fricking Much" podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RpsTPoUuz7hfxailFWHry

Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudios
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZt

You can find Star at:
Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamac
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbHpcfZh-S90PndEVIb9EQ

Thanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!