The Wayfarer's Compendium

Episodes

1. 13

   The Cursed Hill

   Amidst endless grassy plains in the mainland to the west of Celdrúin, where the Hwaet make their homes, a solitary hill with a dark history towers above the expanse.

   Feb 13, 2023

   24m
2. 12

   [Bonus] Adventurer's Rest

   This episode is a side-project - a preview of a fantasy podcast to fall asleep to.

   Dec 28, 2022

   18m
3. 11

   [Christmas Special] The Festival of Elftide

   Every year on the winter solstice, a ritual is conducted at an ancient monument to ward off evil spirits. Although the denizens of Celdrúin enjoy feasts and celebrations from within the safety of their walls, travelers unfortunate enough to find themselves on the road during the solstice find...

   Dec 10, 2022

   18m
4. 10

   Silver Sails

   Tales of ghost ships abound throughout the coastal villages of southern Celdrúin. If you sailed along the archipelago to the island's south, you would likely hear myths of damned sailors ferrying the dead to the afterlife, while the northern isles in the chain tell equally impossible tails of…

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   Nov 12, 2022

   21m
5. 9

   The Ringfort

   In the eastern moors of Celdruin, an ancient, empty fortress stands atop an isolated hill. Every attempt to reclaim the fortress has ended in ruin.

   Oct 3, 2022

   21m
6. 8

   Asmund's Saga

   Across the lands of the Kjalti, itinerant seeresses offer their services to commoners and kings alike. Their prophecies cover the mundane as well as the extraordinary, from the next year's harvest to a monarch's demise.

   Jan 17, 2022

   22m
7. 7

   The Bridge and the Barrow

   Across the river from the village of Ardben, an ancient crypt lays undisturbed. According to legend, the barrow is the home of a vicious and cruel fairy that preys upon travelers that unwittingly trespass upon his domain. It may only be superstition... but then again, who would be foolish enough…

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   Dec 13, 2021

   20m
8. 6

   Down By The River

   Across the world, fairy tales have emerged to teach children and adults alike about the dangers inherent in large bodies of water. They often feature shapeshifting spirits, some taking the form of animals and other adopting the likeness of a human. Sometimes, however, folklore crosses from the...

   Nov 21, 2021

   25m
9. 5

   [Halloween Special] Crossing's Eve

   The end of fall marks a transition between the warmth of summer and the bleak chill of winter. The festival of Crossing's Eve marks that transition with revelry, ceremonies, and rituals. It's said that, on the night of the festival, the spirits of the deceased can cross back into the world of the...

   Oct 31, 2021

   27m
10. 4

    The Lonely Hall

    The Kjalti believe that dying with an oath unfulfilled, a promise broken, or dishonor upon one's self has consequences. The dead may return to the land of the living as a revenant, cursed to wander the earth and serve penance for their actions.

    Oct 24, 2021

    25m
11. 3

    The Road Less Travelled

    For most of humanity's history, wolves have been a constant. Just as their domesticated relatives have become a steadfast companion, the packs of wolves that roam the moors of Veldrün have been a persistent threat. In this chapter, we'll dive into the folklore surrounding the beasts with three...

    Oct 10, 2021

    23m
12. 2

    North of the Rime

    The Rime - the sea to the north of the isle of Veldrün - is dangerous and unpredictable, even at the best of times. Many sailors and warriors have plied its waters in search of conquest, gold, and fame and, as these three stories show, many men have been lost to its depths.

    Sep 19, 2021

    23m
13. 1

    Rowan, Elder, and Yew

    Trees feature prominently in folklore. Some offer protection, others offer guidance, and still others are omens of danger and death. In this episode, we'll recount three stories that encapsulate the blessings and curses of a few notable trees: rowan, elder, and yew.

    Aug 23, 2021

    19m