The Banned and Buried History of Al-Qadim

Intro: 0:00 The World, Lore, & Culture : 2:26 Races, Spells, & Skills: 13:55 Controversy & Cancellation: 17:29 History in DnD, & Publications 20:42 Adaptations or LACKTHEREOF: 26:06 Future, Fandom, & Conclusion: 28:26 Before Critical Role, before Faerûn dominated every D&D shelf, there was Al-Qadim—a dazzling, imaginative setting inspired by the tales of the Arabian Nights, full of genies, golden deserts, and spell-wielding corsairs. So why did it vanish from the spotlight? In this video, we’re diving deep into the rise and fall of Al-Qadim, from lore, cultural influences, and the bit of a messy legacy it left behind. Strap onto your camels and grab your scimitars. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:   / endingsexplained   Subscribe to my second channel: / @jadedinu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC & DESIGN: Thumbnail Design by Dabi: https://dabigraphics.my.canva.site/ Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Rising Tide, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Celtic Impulse, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Vibing Over Venus, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCES: https://web.archive.org/web/200810021... https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... 5E Fan conversion: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/3415... https://archive.org/details/tsr02129m... image sources 5e conversion had alot of CC https://www.dmsguild.com/product/3415...