The Madness of Chartrulean

Havelion visits the Whisper Chamber, and talks to Chartrulean about his vision for the future. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original music by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet Written, directed, and produced by H.M. Radcliff Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews /// Listen to the original soundtrack by Sean Renn...

Havelion comes face-to-face with Chartrulean and learns of his mysterious plan. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original music by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet Written, directed, and produced by H.M. Radcliff Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews /// Listen to the original soundtrack by Sean Renner Follow us on...

Meet a 15-year-old Havelion and learn about the world he lives in. Havelion learns he has a mysterious visitor coming. Havelion's Journal is a companion to The Madness of Chartrulean, a full cast audio drama. The journal begins one Arcasian year prior to the events of Vol. 1. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original music by Sean Renner, performed by Sea...

Astreus is thrown into a tailspin with the arrival of a new visitor. Sophrosyne takes the mystery of her dream into her own hands. Havelion confronts Chartulean about the future of Astreus. Content warnings: Depictions of drowning, body horror, severe weather, baby crying, psychological distress Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Magnus Carlssen as King Starbri...

King Starbringer spirals as the Rau drag out the negotiation process. The Rau visit the Jhardeho Temple and set new schemes in motion. Sophrosyne falters under the pressure of the tasks put before her by Havelion and Lapadine. Astreus receives a surprise visitor. Content warnings: Drowning, death, body horror Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartru...

Maldoro reflects on the meaning of progress. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Starring Adrian Galley as Maldoro // Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrew...

The mysterious Dr. Fillion finally surfaces. Chartrulean finds Nicola wandering in strange places. Imsep storms the Jhardeho temple while Loam delivers a message. Sophrosyne finally opens up to Chartrulean about her dream. Content warnings: loud noises, ethereal whispers, psychological distress Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Christian...

Chartrulean suffers a gruesome nightmare before seeking out an old friend. While searching for answers about Sophrosyne’s lineage, he finds only more questions. Imsep goes to enjoy his favorite drink. Content warnings: Psychological distress, suffocation, graphic violence, murder Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Bryan Bochman as New Regi...

Magogoso gives us a glimpse at Arcas' past, and a take on what makes the Mystic Jhardeho different from modern Jhardeho.  Content warning: discussion of genocide and violence Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Steve Lefever as Magogoso // Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado Original score by Sean Renner, performed...

The Rau unfurl their nefarious plan, and Cydar is left in critical condition. Yoba confronts Imsep about his “friends” while Loam suffers a mysterious infliction. Sophrosyne barges into Astreus to put some closure to her and Chartrulean’s disagreements. Havelion asks a favor. Content warning: body horror, food scarcity Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews...

In Episode 1, how did Artedemis manage to traverse a blizzard of acid snow? Who is this mysterious Dr. Fillion? This bonus scene answers these questions. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Shogo Miyakita as Dr. Fillion Boyd Barrett as Artedemis // Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado Original score by Sean Renner, p...

Yoba confronts Chartrulean about his passive behavior with the Starbringers. Josquin puts on a show for not being invited to the banquet. Chartrulean finds himself on uncertain terms with his protege while grappling with the implications of losing his “superman.” Content warning: Physical altercation, spooky layered voices, loud noises Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcr...

Yoba reminisces about meeting Chartrulean as students at Idrica Seminary. Sophrosyne and Chartrulean have a disagreement. King Starbringer, Yoba, Lapadine and Chartrulean discuss Arcas’ past, present, and future. Content warning: food scarcity, animal hardship, psychological distress Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Cal Barton as Young C...

Sophrosyne makes a pitch. Cythaelia is given a crash course in Astreus’ innovative new wearable tech. A new political foe enters the arena. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Christian Collado as Havelion Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer Punyaha Mukherjee as Abraset Nina Nikolic as Borsh...

Sophrosyne remembers the strange letter left by her late mother and grapples with feelings of inadequacy. Chartrulean’s anxiety spirals out of control after the day’s disastrous events. Content warnings: depictions of anxiety and depression, layered voices, references to child abuse, psychological distress Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulea...

King Starbringer reflects on the Starbringer Dynasty's past, present, and future. Content warning: discussion of genocide and violence Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Starring Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer // Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and th...

Following Lapadine’s summit, King Starbringer commissions a special ship for Sophrosyne. Negotiations with the Rau begin as King Starbringer reflects on defining moments in his own leadership. Yoba plays a dangerous game with the Rau. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Christian Collado as Havelion Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia Kathl...

Chartrulean gets a taste of the civilian plight. Havelion frets over King Starbringer’s arrival and intentions. King Starbringer declares Astreus a sanctuary for the Jhardekai. Admiral Lapadine hosts a summit where the future of azurea research hangs in the balance. Content warning: food scarcity, psychological distress Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews...

Admiral Lapadine tells the story of Chartrulean's coming to Astreus Labs, three years prior to the events of the story. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Starring Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine // Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Q...

Chartrulean begrudgingly endures the Starbringer banquet. Yoba introduces him to some of Simitu’s prominent figures, including the Starbringer family itself. King Starbringer kicks off the Age of Azurea in spectacular fashion. Content warning: discussions of racism, genocide, and violence Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Magnus Carlssen...

Yulia takes us all the way to the beginning of known civilization for an explanation of Arcas' ultimate authority, the Jhardeho Order. Featuring Karin Neill. Compendium entries such as this one help to unpack elements of backstory, as told by different characters, and reveal more detail about the world of Chartrulean. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Go ⁠behind the scenes Transcripts Starring Kari...

Arcas trembles in the wake of a cataclysm that pauses an intergalactic war with the Rau. The planet's leaders clamber to receive the Rau's envoy while sweeping any signs of civil unrest under the rug. All the while, strange cosmic forces are at work, warning of impending doom. Chartrulean receives a curious gift and prepares to enter a fraught political landscape. Content warning: explosions, depi...

The Madness of Chartrulean is a character-driven sci-fi epic for fans of Dune, Foundation, and Game of Thrones. Blending political drama, Shakespearean tragedy, and mythic futurism, it explores the moral ambiguities of power, and the hidden dangers of progress. Ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Featuring the voices of Aud Andrews, Christian Collado, Kathleen Klein, Magnus Carlssen, B. Narr,...