The World Below The War in the Heavens

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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December 11, 2024 27 mins

Due to popular demand, this episode features another traditional folktale from the World Below the War in the Heavens – Cassian, the Half-demon and Tale of the Sisters of Valour!

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A geographic episode, exploing the vast tropical island to the north of the single continent that is the World Below the War in the Heavens.

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A peace time monarch manages to upend the Anaquist dynasty and take the realm into a time of great internal conflict.

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This episode features Queen Xestia and her diplomatic triumphs, but also delves into murky, behind the scenes magical intrigue.

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This episode focusses on the dashing King Ascot and his Spymaster and romantic partner Una Dillin-Mesh. Intrigue, magic, espionage and outright battle.

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Two monarchs in this episode – the infant Queen Iona I and her aunt, Queen Sendia III.

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September 18, 2024 28 mins

This episode features the decisive Battle of Resk’s Crossing and the shattering Siege of Yemmen and its long-lasting consequences.

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Queen Corin reluctantly becomes the Battle Queen and defends her realm with courage, intelligence and fortitude.

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The beginning of the decades long war with the Inland People, a time of valour, betrayal and horrific magical developments.

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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.

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July 27, 2024 3 mins

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!

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October 13, 2023 30 mins

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.

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September 30, 2023 28 mins

Dimon II wasn't always pious. His conversion is one of the more remarkable stories in the World Below the War in the Heavens.

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September 16, 2023 29 mins

Dimon I brings the Nightmare Years to an end by restoring the rightful line to the throne of Anaquist. He was one of the greatest monarchs in a dynasty of extraordinary rulers.

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With the resources of the richest, most powerful realm in the World Below the War in the Heavens at her disposal, Queen Keska embarks on a campaign to bring the whole continent under heel. A legendary warrior with magical armour, does she succeed?

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August 19, 2023 32 mins

In the vast wilderness, a Demon Temple arises devoted to worshipping the fanatical foes of the gods in the heavens above. The horror is unbounded.

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August 5, 2023 27 mins

What do you do when you have absolute power over a realm? Devote it to self-aggrandisement, of course! Learn about Queen Enna's program of monuments dedicated to herself!

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July 22, 2023 29 mins

The Nightmare Years continued when Yephen succeeded his brother Zalman. His cruelty was less severe, more whimsical but appalling nevertheless.

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July 8, 2023 29 mins

Son of Grippina the Cruel, King Zalman carried on the family tradition for bloodymindedness.

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June 24, 2023 29 mins

Usurper, dynasty disrupter, wrathful seeker of vengeance, Grippina was not to be trifled with and became queen thanks to the fury of her single-mindedness, the first monarch of the Nightmare Years.

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