The History Singer

The History Singer

By Jan NicholsFictionDramaScience Fiction
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The History Singer episodes

  • The History Singer Prologue Part One
    History Singer Listening Tools

    As I work on season two of The History Singer, I’m also creating some tools to help listeners get their bearings before they begin with episode 101. I started by creating a map of the world where the story unfolds. It's right here.

    Begin with The History Singer Prologue Part One

    This bonus material introduces you to the story and the setting. The second will introduce you to the cast of characters.

    If you have questions or suggestions for more bonus material, please get in touch at jannicholscreative.com/contact, on Twitter at historysingpod, or on FaceBook at thehistorysingerpodcast.

     

    5 min
  • Weapons of War

    Eliphus acknowledges that soon he will have to tell Arianthe the truth about the Decomps, just not today.

    Toby gives Arianthe a gift and makes a confession.

    Arianthe turns out to be an unexpected weapon of war.

    Podcast cover art: Loren Desore: Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com/lorandesore

    Sound effects:

    Horses pulling wagon: https://freesound.org/s/480019/

    Sound effect: Uulation: https://freesound.org/s/18783/

    Sound effect: Female warriors battle cry: https://freesound.org/s/264982/

    Sound effect: Battle cries: https://freesound.org/s/563011/

    Music:

    Spike Island from https://www.spikeislandband.uk/

    Fantasy Theme by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5427-fantasy-theme-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Adventure by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6092-adventure License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Future Gladiator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3793-future-gladiator License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Battle of The Creek by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6125-battle-of-the-creekLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Legends by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4970-legends License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Epic Emotional Moments by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5344-epic-emotional-moments-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    34 min
  • Bacanyi Hates to Kill. But He's Good at It.

    This is a sneak preview of episode 108 which is also the season finale for season one. There will be a season two. More secrets, lies, intrigue and action as characters and situations evolve. Details on season two will follow soon.

    3 min
  • Toby Transforms. It Gets Bloody.
    Arianthe shows Vrenik’s letter to Eliphus who decides that it is time for the troupe to resume touring. Angry with Bacanyi, Toby works up a sweat knifing every tree on his way to the river. He transforms once again. It gets bloody. Lord Vrenik is shocked by what he learns from Ashta of the Davroni.
    27 min
  • Lord Vrenik Entertains an Assassin
    Ser Soren Vrenik, Lord of Vrenholm, has a dangerous encounter with Cusith, a Trinity warrior named for a green hound believed to be a harbinger of death. Bacanyi returns from a scouting expedition bearing an envelope stamped with the seal of Lord Vrenik. It is an invitation requesting that Arianthe make her debut as a history singer at his court. The question is why and why now? Arianthe asks Bacanyi about his ability to be in one place then suddenly appear in another. She shocks him, wondering if the way he defies time is like the feeling of everywhere-ness she has when singing.
    27 min
  • A Stunning Voice. Unhappy to Hear That.
    Arianthe overhears Bacanyi accusing Eliphus of lying about the nature of her voice. Angered, Eliphus uses "the voice" to stun Bacanyi and storms away. For the second time in their brief acquaintance, Bacanyi carries Arianthe to her wagon and deposits her in bed. Needing time to sort through his troublesome emotions, Bacanyi leaves on a scouting expedition.
    21 min
  • Decorative Skulls. An Unhappy Reunion.
    Eliphus and Bacanyi are reunited. It doesn’t go well. Sebastian Sildur, leader of the anti-tek Skaldit Baine, admires the newest skull in his collection. He has a vision of what the future will be. Happy endings for the citizens of Renatus are not his priority. Bacanyi accepts an invitation to a dance that few men survive.
    26 min
  • The Spy. The Decomp. The Liar.
    As Aria’s life hangs in the balance, Bacanyi follows the trail of the Decomp and ponders why the Archon of the Skaldit Baine sent him to accompany the Lady’s Players on their way to Vrenholm. Eliphus anticipates Bacanyi's return even as he admits that he has lied to everyone in his obsession to protect Arianthe.
    25 min
  • Sing for Survival.
    Arianthe sings for a Decomp and gets off on the wrong foot with the mysterious Xanderin Bacanyi. Toby, Aria’s heart brother, reveals something startling and then tries to kill Bacanyi.
    24 min

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