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Long ago in a hidden kingdom, Mtilan the Unborn King pledges his life to Legion, the fallen spirit from beyond the veil of time. Learning dark and forbidden magic, the new sorcerer gains both immortality and incredible power— but sacrifices his soul. Over a millennium later, siblings Pekra and Lely reluctantly journey with their father’s killer across their island of peril. They seek the mythical cottonwood tree, the first child of their god Ura, hoping to defend its sacred life from both Mtilan and his itinerant Master. But the brave siblings are children of the deer-folk known as the Gaewyn, a persecuted people. They voyage toward an uncertain fate unaware mainlanders have crashed on their island, bringing those who would enslave them a new, deadly technology— the gun. Written by William J. Meyer. Read by Steve Rudolph. Music by William Seegers. FIRE ON THE MOUND contains scenes of violence.

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Los Angeles, CA

Description:

Long ago in a hidden kingdom, Mtilan the Unborn King pledges his life to Legion, the fallen spirit from beyond the veil of time. Learning dark and forbidden magic, the new sorcerer gains both immortality and incredible power— but sacrifices his soul. Over a millennium later, siblings Pekra and Lely reluctantly journey with their father’s killer across their island of peril. They seek the mythical cottonwood tree, the first child of their god Ura, hoping to defend its sacred life from both Mtilan and his itinerant Master. But the brave siblings are children of the deer-folk known as the Gaewyn, a persecuted people. They voyage toward an uncertain fate unaware mainlanders have crashed on their island, bringing those who would enslave them a new, deadly technology— the gun. Written by William J. Meyer. Read by Steve Rudolph. Music by William Seegers. FIRE ON THE MOUND contains scenes of violence.

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@FotMound

Language:

English


Episodes

Making Music (Behind-the-Scenes)

12/29/2022
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with composer William Seegers again in Austin, Texas and discuss the creation of Prince Dúme's theme, including why he thinks Dúme would have commissioned the very same theme for himself. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews recorded nearly a decade ago! This is the fourth interview. Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:06:46

Making Voices (Behind-the-Scenes)

12/22/2022
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with Steve Rudolph again in Madison, Wisconsin and discuss using different character voices, including why Legion was the most difficult voice to create. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews recorded nearly a decade ago! This is the third interview. Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:08:01

Meet the Composer (Behind-the-Scenes)

12/15/2022
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with composer William Seegers in Austin, Texas and discuss his influences and which FIRE ON THE MOUND music cue is his favorite. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews recorded nearly a decade ago! This is the second interview. Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:06:22

Meet the Reader (Behind-the-Scenes)

12/8/2022
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with reader Steve Rudolph in Madison, Wisconsin and discuss his radio career and which FIRE ON THE MOUND species he would prefer to be. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews recorded nearly a decade ago! This is the first interview. Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:06:38

Fire on the Mound Trailer: Promises

8/2/2015
Pekra confronts a vision of his dead father in this trailer for the fantasy-adventure podcast novel FIRE ON THE MOUND. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:02:00

Episode 042: Stranger

5/25/2014
Pekra discovers a stranger reflected in the water of the river Kade. The final episode. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:28:59

Episode 041: Hope

5/18/2014
Pekra decides the fate of the cottonwood; Micah hopes to heal his wound in the mysterious presence of the Mound. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:26:47

Episode 040: Fire

5/11/2014
The prophecy of the seven tongues of fire is fulfilled. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:30:06

Episode 039: Legion

5/4/2014
Fool asks Pekra for forgiveness one last time; Mtilan summons his army down into the crater; Legion surrounds the cottonwood. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:34:55

Episode 038: Obsession

4/27/2014
In the ancient past, King Baalath conquers the Unborn King, but the resulting revelation fills him with despair. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:31:26

Episode 037: Burdens

4/20/2014
Dúme orders Galleon to kill Calais; Galleon recalls the death of his wife. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:36:19

Episode 036: Killing

4/13/2014
Binding bands are discarded, and the Rtari insurrection begins. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:36:10

Episode 035: Madness

4/6/2014
Fool leads Pekra and Kirti into a secret passage and up a hidden stair inside the Mound. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:31:51

Episode 034: Spectre

3/30/2014
A battle-worn Princess Kirti and the dwindling Oorn confront their enemy within sight of the Mound. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:38:57

Episode 033: All-Times

3/23/2014
Memories of the past and visions of the future; Pekra, Rashidi, and Dalila fall into a nest of tyrn and fight for their lives. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:29:37

Episode 032: Forge

3/16/2014
Prince Dúme and Captain Belesys investigate the forge of Mtilan and uncover his duplicitous covenant with their enemy. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:31:25

Episode 031: Ash

3/9/2014
Pekra and the Nezân follow ash through the Valley of Sorrow; Prince Dúme and Captain Belesys secretly follow Mtilan and infiltrate his hidden lair. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:32:08

Episode 030: Anguish

3/3/2014
In the ancient past, King Baalath confronts the Unborn King in the tower of Hirambim; Pekra and the Nezân enter the Valley of Sorrow. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:33:42

Episode 029: Promises

2/23/2014
The mortally wounded Soterios reveals a great secret; Pekra is besieged by an Otice curse. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:37:39

Episode 028: Undying

2/16/2014
Pekra succumbs to an Otice spell, attacks his friends, and is later swarmed by ravenous underwater creatures. Read by Steve Rudolph Music by William Seegers Written by William J. Meyer Official Site More stories by William

Duration:00:30:00