The Fallen Cycle Mythos fiction podcast

Gran’s story continues. Ayta, Elena, and Nyssa navigate the complexities of the outer city of New Babylon under the guidance of Eluane, the Raven-Wanderer. His mysterious past and true intentions gradually become more clear as he leads them through a chaotic urban landscape to a hidden safehouse.

At the Sendiirian safehouse, Eluane’s revelations hint at a former network of espionage a...

Gran recounts how Ayta, Elena, and Nyssa navigate New Babylon’s marketplace under Eluane's watchful eye. Worried about attracting attention after Elena’s recent misadventures, he leads them to an ornate tent where Prince Samah awaits, a figure of both youthful poise and heavy responsibility. This encounter has the potential to alter their destinies profoundly.

Within the tent, amidst exotic scents an...

The penultimate episode of the Summer Tree (Season 1) propels Ayta and her companions across a vast desert aboard a windship, floating towards an uncertain destiny. As they traverse the sun-scorched wilderness, the whisper of prophecies and the weight of destiny loom large, setting a tone of both anticipation and dread. Eluane, ever the enigmatic guide, shares his musings about the c...

In the final episode of the Summer Tree (Season 1), Ayta and her companions arrive in Ashenti, a city of serene lakes and grand architecture, offering a stark contrast to their perilous journey. Beneath its tranquil surface lies a web of politics and power plays, hinting at the portentous events that await them.

Encounters with Samah and his “abdal” Wallaj reveal a delicate balance of loyalty ...

Some important announcements from James Curcio before we contine with our tale... 

We are happy to announce that the Tales From When I Had A Face illustrated novel B&W softcover edition is available on Amazon as of Nov 1. Over 100 illustrations in this dark modern fairytale. Pick up your copy for just $20. 

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Season 2 begins with the next of Ayta’s prologues, describing a haunting scene from her childhood as the cosmic season turns towards Fall. A severe accident leaves her with a life-altering injury, impacting her physically and revealing the dynamics within her family. This incident sets the stage for an exploration of modern sensibilities clash...

Catastrophe unfolds as the City of Stars succumbs to chaos and destruction. Gran describes the harrowing moments she witnessed as Ashenti, once a beacon of peace and beauty, is engulfed in flames.

As the city burns, we face the emotional and psychological turmoil of the survivors, who grapple with feelings of loss, betrayal, and the collapse of their world. Fire serves as both dest...

In the next episode of the Fall Tree, the survivors’ journey takes them away from the remnants of the once-thriving kingdom of the Imari, now reduced to ruins. As Ayta, Eluane, and their companions traverse the desolate landscape known as the Waste, they encounter statues and relics, silent witnesses to a forgotten past. This desolate environment prompts reflections on memory and l...

In the next episode of the Fall Tree, we explore the depths of a mostly forgotten and  now-abandoned city beneath the Great Divide. As Ayta, Eluane, and their companions journey through the eerie, timeless caverns, they encounter remnants of the now extinct Chatillian civilization, a place where the past is both a burden and a treasure.

Eluane’s recounting of history, particularly ...

Gran’s story continues, focusing now on the industrial city of Highmount, once just a military fort at the edge of the empire, where the air is thick with acrid smoke and the relentless clatter of machinery. This environment sharply contrasts their experiences in the continent now far beneath them, south of the Divide.

As they navigate the cobblestone streets, engaging in covert ac...

Gran’s tale transitions between the immediate challenges faced by the characters and reoccurring themes of memory and story. Their train journey to Sevgorod, with its smoke-filled skies and grand desolate architecture, conveys the Empire’s might and underlying corruption.

As the train travels, the characters face a confined, claustrophobic atmosphere, confronting fears and historie...

In the last episode of the Fall Tree, Gran Ayta narrates the chilling story of the Tovag’s brutal legacy to her granddaughter. Set against a flickering candle and howling wind, her storytelling session begins with the final journey to the legendary House of Bones, a place shrouded in fear and superstition.

A savage ceremony culminates in profound transformations, particularly for E...

In Ayta’s prologue for The Winter Tree, she paints a portrait of her transformation following her grandmother's death. Gran’s passing on the night of the solstice symbolizes a personal winter for Ayta, mirroring Gran’s teachings about life’s cyclical nature.

This prologue explores the transformative power of storytelling and memory, Ayta’s journey through grief, and her struggle to...

The next episode of the Winter Tree captures a transformative moment in Ayta’s life. It opens with Ayta engaged in a decisive martial arts match. The intense interaction and unexpected kiss that follows serves as a catalyst for Ayta’s deeper exploration of her growing identity and desires, in the absence of Gran’s influence. 

As the narrative shifts to a more intimate setting, Ayta’s reflections on her grandmother’s teachings inter...

This final episode of The Winter Tree pushes the boundaries of Ayta’s reality and begins to reveal the true scope of the Realms beyond our own in The Fallen Cycle. What began in a bathtub ends at the edge of time—where the bones still speak, and the spirits of the dead are always watching.

It opens with candlelight and soapy water—a moment of connection between Ayta and Nyssa. Myth bleeds through: the ziggurat, the House of Bones, ...