Storyteller Special: "The Festival" by H.P. Lovecraft

Yuletide, is a special time of year for billions around the world as Christmas is celebrated in the middle of Yule.

As we release this episode at the start of Yule, we'd like to remind you of ceremonies long forgotten with this twisted tale by H.P. Lovecraft. There are no symbols of Pagan tradition in this episode. Customs carried on for centuries by Pagans that are repeated today like the use of the  Yule tree, bells, and pants like holly or mistletoe.

Instead, Lovecraft imagines traditions in this short story that are aeons older. Traditions involving a family lineage that beckons each generation to join in the dark customs of their forefathers as they read from Olaus Wormius' Latin translation of the mad Arab Abdul Alhazred's dreaded Necronomicon. The rituals worm deep into the bowels of the earth...and the mind.

This is the first of our Storyteller Special episodes that we will release when we find a time that is appropriate. You can learn more about this episode on our website. We hope that you enjoy this short story narrative as much as we liked creating it for you.

This episode was performed by me, Tim Woolworth. The audio wizardry including sound effects, soundscapes, and bespoke Yule music is courtesy of our engineer, and fellow explorer of the unknown, Joshua Sean at Zero-G ITC.

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