The World Below The War in the Heavens
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
An exploration of a world of magic and adventure, stretched out beneath the eternal and ongoing battle in the heavens between gods and demons.
Location:
Australia
Description:
An exploration of a world of magic and adventure, stretched out beneath the eternal and ongoing battle in the heavens between gods and demons.
Language:
English
Contact:
0419500733
Email:
misc@michaelpryor.com.au
Episodes
Episode 40: Cassian, the Half-demon and Tale of the Sisters of Valour
12/11/2024
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!
Duration:00:27:10
Episode 39: Vezbessily, a land of magic and mystery
11/27/2024
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.
Duration:00:30:53
Episode 38: King Ruthen I: peace time ill became him
11/13/2024
A peace time monarch manages to upend the Anaquist dynasty and take the realm into a time of great internal conflict.
Duration:00:29:46
Episode 37: Queen Xestia I, known as The Diplomat
10/30/2024
This episode features Queen Xestia and her diplomatic triumphs, but also delves into murky, behind the scenes magical intrigue.
Duration:00:33:12
Episode 36: King Ascot I, warrior and style icon
10/16/2024
This episode focusses on the dashing King Ascot and his Spymaster and romantic partner Una Dillin-Mesh. Intrigue, magic, espionage and outright battle.
Duration:00:31:06
Episode 35: The infant Queen Iona I and her aunt, Queen Sendia III
10/2/2024
Two monarchs in this episode – the infant Queen Iona I and her aunt, Queen Sendia III.
Duration:00:30:39
Episode 34: Corin I, the Battle Queen Part 2
9/18/2024
This episode features the decisive Battle of Resk’s Crossing and the shattering Siege of Yemmen and its long-lasting consequences.
Duration:00:28:01
Episode 33: Corin I, the Battle Queen Part 1
9/4/2024
Queen Corin reluctantly becomes the Battle Queen and defends her realm with courage, intelligence and fortitude.
Duration:00:30:09
Episode 32: King Dimon IV, known as Dimon the Small
8/21/2024
The beginning of the decades long war with the Inland People, a time of valour, betrayal and horrific magical developments.
Duration:00:28:44
Episode 31: A traditional folktale from the World Below the War in the Heavens
8/7/2024
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.
Duration:00:24:30
Season 4 Preview
7/27/2024
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!
Duration:00:03:10
Episode 30: Dimon III the Peaceful Monarch
10/13/2023
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.
Duration:00:30:29
Episode 29: Dimon II the Pious King
9/30/2023
Dimon II wasn't always pious. His conversion is one of the more remarkable stories in the World Below the War in the Heavens.
Duration:00:28:50
Episode 28: Dimon I the Restoration King
9/16/2023
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.
Duration:00:30:04
Episode 27: Queen Keska the Would-be Conqueror
9/2/2023
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?
Duration:00:28:02
Episode 26: The Demon Temple
8/19/2023
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.
Duration:00:32:33
Episode 25: Enna the Inhuman
8/5/2023
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!
Duration:00:27:18
Episode 24: Yephen the Bloody
7/22/2023
The Nightmare Years continued when Yephen succeeded his brother Zalman. His cruelty was less severe, more whimsical but appalling nevertheless.
Duration:00:29:17
Episode 23: Zalman the Vicious
7/8/2023
Son of Grippina the Cruel, King Zalman carried on the family tradition for bloodymindedness.
Duration:00:29:32
Episode 22: Grippina the Cruel
6/24/2023
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.
Duration:00:29:31