The World Below The War in the Heavens
An exploration of a world of magic and adventure, stretched out beneath the eternal and ongoing battle in the heavens between gods and demons.
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The World Below the War in the Heavens
Imagine living in a land where an eternal war rages overhead between gods and demons, a land where mighty magic is the result of artefacts falling from this cosmic struggle. This podcast explores the history, the geography, the people, culture and beliefs of this remarkable world - and especially the oldest, most influential and most extraordinary realm of the entire continent, Anaquist, the home of the Dead God's Heirs.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
A peace time monarch manages to upend the Anaquist dynasty and take the realm into a time of great internal conflict.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
This episode features Queen Xestia and her diplomatic triumphs, but also delves into murky, behind the scenes magical intrigue.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
This episode focusses on the dashing King Ascot and his Spymaster and romantic partner Una Dillin-Mesh. Intrigue, magic, espionage and outright battle.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Two monarchs in this episode – the infant Queen Iona I and her aunt, Queen Sendia III.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
This episode features the decisive Battle of Resk’s Crossing and the shattering Siege of Yemmen and its long-lasting consequences.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Queen Corin reluctantly becomes the Battle Queen and defends her realm with courage, intelligence and fortitude.
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
The beginning of the decades long war with the Inland People, a time of valour, betrayal and horrific magical developments.
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Season 4 covers a period of many monarchs and much war time strife with a terrible time of conflict with the Inland People, but this episode discusses folklore, myths and legends of the World Below the War in the Heavens.
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
We ended Season 3 with the bloody conclusion of the Nightmare Years. Season 4 begins the Restoration Period, and all is well - for a while. Come and explore an imaginary land, digging deep into its people, its culture, its history and its magic!
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Peaceful he may have been, but the reign of King Dimon III had some of the most remarkable events in the history of the World Below the War in the Heavens, including the extraordinary Tumbling Mania and the first formal magical duel ever recorded.