By Way of the Sea: A Regency Era Audio Drama

Elena, having been receiving lessons and instruction from the Captain, begins to find her footing aboard the Atlas, much to Silas’ dismay. Just as he begins to dig into her once again, a large bell sounds as heavy gales and rising seas began to swell. Lucia takes Elena to her quarters in an attempt to keep her calm, but soon the situation turns dire. Silas reluctantly brings Elena to deck where she learns the ship had run aground, and once again her world would be turned upside down as she and Lucia board a rowboat with Silas, among the storm that engulfs them.

VOICE CAST:

Brenna Patzer as Elena

John R Smith Jnr as Captain Jeremiah

Karina Hilleard as Lucia

Enzo Leone as Silas

Seth Rosenke as Sailor

EPISODE COVER ART:

"The Unspoken Farewell" by Eislyn

'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

After a long few nights of seasickness, Elena finally emerges from her quarters for some fresh air and reminiscence. Lucia, Jeremiah, and Silas share a story about too many drinks in a pub and the undressing and unlacing that took place to get them out of trouble. With Elena finally seeing a more revealing-look at the new souls that surrounded her, she gets another beautiful and unexpected view– a look at the bright colors of the coral reef below them, which sparks an important conversation about the meaning of home.

VOICE CAST:

Brenna Patzer as Elena

Karina Hilleard as Lucia

John R Smith Jnr as Captain Jeremiah

Enzo Leone as Silas

EPISODE COVER ART:

"Lucia's Magic" by Natirupe

'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

Silenced by her grief and tears, Elena ponders her new awaiting life aboard the Atlas, where she meets her new shipmates. Jeremiah, the ship’s captain, introduces himself to little response, pushing Lucia to make friends with Elena. During a biscuit and whiskey filled exchange, Lucia shares her own journey of arranged marriage and offers a new perspective which is interrupted by Silas, the ship’s sarcastic and sometimes narrow minded first mate.

VOICE CAST:

Brenna Patzer as Elena

John R Smith Jnr as Captain Jeremiah

Karina Hilleard as Lucia

Enzo Leone as Silas

EPISODE COVER ART:

"Beauty and the Biscuits" by Jennifer Adekyn

During their carriage ride to the pier, Nils and Elena share warm memories of her childhood, which are soon interrupted by Nils’ heavy grief. Insistent that Elena learn from his own mistakes, he speaks of her mother as strong willed, golden curled, and too kind and understanding for her own good. As they roll into the pier, they are greeted by the eccentrically dressed Lucia, who urges them to say their final goodbyes, escorting Elena to their sailing vessel, The Atlas, and her new life.

VOICE CAST:

Brenna Patzer as Elena

Seth Rosenke as Nils

Karina Hilleard as Lucia

EPISODE ART:

"Nils the Tailor" by WhatsHerFace

After a day of exploring the forest, Elena rushes home to greet her father, Nils, who has been away at market. Upon his return, he shares a secret that would rock both their worlds. Elena’s late mother was a komtesse and it is now Elena’s duty to carry on the family legacy. Left heartbroken, holding her mother’s wedding gown, beside a trunk of her belongings, Elena’s fate rests in an arranged marriage.

VOICE CAST:

Brenna Patzer as Elena

Seth Rosenke as Nils

EPISODE ART:

"This is Home" by Aestrild

The year is 1814, and Elena's life is about to change forever. Along with a trunk of her mother's belongings, she is shipped away to her new life aboard the merchant ship, The Atlas. After the ship runs aground in a storm, Elena must adapt to life on a tropical island, along with the crew of the ship and those who wash ashore. Journey with us to discover the true meaning of life, love, and home in this original, regency era, immersive audio play.

Episodes 1 and 2 premier March 17, 2023 with weekly episodes dropping each Friday at 12 pm edt, through May 19, 2023.

With vocal talent by Brenna Patzer, Seth Rosenke, Karina Hilleard, John R. Smith Jnr, Enzo Leone, Gervais Weekes, and Sunny Snow.

By Way of the Sea was written and produced by EraLore Studios, in collaboration with Stay Bizze.