Tomes of the Chaos Bard: A Family Friendly, Fantasy Focused, 5E Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Podcast is a Dungeons and Dragons podcast. This actual-play show invites listeners on an epic journey. The podcast uses original music and sounds to narrate a fantasy adventure.

Dave and Abby are a married couple and the hosts of this RPG podcast. Characters on Tomes of the Chaos Bard include Chaos Bard Saluum and his accomplice Quill. The show is set in the fantasy world of Kel-eth. Each episode follows the characters as they face a range of challenges. The players' characters form alliances and fight battles. Dave plays the role of Dungeon Master in the game. Neither players nor listeners can be sure what will happen next on the adventure.

The podcast is suitable for listeners of all ages. Dave and Abby explain that they intend the podcast to be family-friendly. The show avoids violence, bad language, and other unsuitable themes for younger listeners. The hosts play the game with a range of family and friends. Each player has a unique character, which they use to interact with the game.

The show consists of consecutive chapters. Listeners should begin the podcast with its introductory episodes. These episodes explain the game, its characters, and its players. The episode "What We Are About" explains the hosts' goals for the game. Gameplay begins with "Chapter 1: The Meeting." Listeners should listen to chapters in order to follow the plot. The hosts also invite comments and questions from listeners, which are read out on the show.

Tomes of the Chaos Bard: A Family Friendly, Fantasy Focused, 5E Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Podcast releases two episodes a month. Each episode is around one hour long.