King Starbringer and Yoba learn of a messy new situation in lower city. Sophrosyne hatches an ambitious plan to get the support Astreus needs at the last minute. Chartrulean grapples with the revelation that Sophrosyne might be more than she seems, and what her dream visions might mean for him.

This episode features an excerpt "The Wanderer" by an unknown Anglo-Saxon soldier.

The poem "The Kiss of The Unmaker" was written by Aud Andrews and adapted for the story by H.M. Radcliff.

Content warning: mental health episodes

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Transcripts

Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Kathleen Klein as Sophrosyne

Christian Collado as Havelion

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

Angela Hochman as Cythaelia

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Adam Neill as Yoba

Danielle Yonkers as Imsep

Stacey Lightman as Shan

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Rae Witte as Dr. Cullaway

Heath Martin as Captain Aldibad

Elizabeth Plant as Rankusha

Al Foote III as Mystery Narrator

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Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

With production assistance from Rae Witte

Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Edited by Will Fox

Sound Design by Will Fox and H.M. Radcliff

Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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