The Inn at the End of Things

 "A very merry All Hallow’s Eve to you too, Pilgrim."

Join the Keeper this all Hallow's Eve as we descend to the depths of the undercroft and hear the tale of Koschei the Deathless while sorting through the ashes.  This Russian folk tale has everything: evil wizards, talking skulls, helpful animal companions and of course... the grand high witch herself, the Baba Yaga!  We are reminded of the importance of hope against all odds and the ripple effects of an honest heart on the spookiest night of the year. 

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander
Content Advisory: talking skulls, beheading references and a few more skulls for good measure

Music Acknowledgment & Thanks: Alexander Nakarada: Shelter Song, Tavern Loop, Mysterious AdventureMarc van Der Meulen: Crucial Moment
Peter Milinkovic: Divine Lamentations
Mattia Cupelli:  Syncretistm
Talekeeper Music: Sacred Light

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This is not an episode of The Inn. We are overjoyed to share this special bonus interview of The Inn at the End of Things featuring the one and only T. Luna Alexander. Join us for a deep dive into the making of the Inn and Luna's heartfelt journey as a creator.

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

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“We get what we give and we lose what we hoard.”

The Keeper introduces us to the Librarian -  Dr Dilectius Morio: the folklore pharmacist with a prescription for the perfect book for each person he meets (to be taken in tandem with the medicines of your own physician, to be sure!) He tells us the tale of Anansi the Spider who set off to collect all the stories for himself and accidentally gifted them to the world instead.  He reminds us of the healing to be found within stories and the medicine they provide the world.

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Dr Morio, the Librarian.......Leo Ayrault

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

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“A vessel can still be worthy of water, even when it’s not perfect.”

A bit of spring cleaning.  We find the Inn being turned upside down with furniture being moved and corners cleaned.  We meet Haru, a traveler wearing an odd hat and carrying an odder tale.  We are reminded to respect nature and its tricksters, that drunken boasting has little place in the wilder parts of the world, and that jumping to conclusions can be disastrous for one’s hair when dealing with foxes. We wiggle our toes and watch the fireflies dance by the back porch, out of the way of the hustle and bustle inside.

Haru the Traveler.......Leo Ayrault

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

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“Home can be discovered in small places too.” 

This week, we meet Cian, the coat room attendant who shares the deep poetry of togetherness and new community in his playful tale - The Bremen Town Musicians.

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Cian.......Will Myers

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

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“It is a good thing to share light, and shadows, with a friend who can see with more than their eyes.” 

In the deepest room of The Inn, we meet Sitka, a mysterious voice in the dark, who shares a warm light and tells the tale of The Rough Face Girl.

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Sitka - The Voice in the Cellar.......Chris Sutton

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

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“Home is a place that you choose where you are chosen.” 

A picturesque spring sunset at the Inn. The Keeper leads us to the warm barn to help Eliza the Stablemaster feed and care for the animals they keep at the Inn. Eliza tells us the story of her six siblings and herself - how they were turned to swans and how she worked over the years to free them. The home they’ve found in the Inn. The homes we find in each other and the importance of being a safe haven for all seeking refuge. 

Eliza the Stablemaster.......Josie Eli Herman

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

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" Always remember where your true armor lies- in the relationships you forge and the love you invest in others."

Aidyn The Gardener…………Krystle Delihue

Gregory the Gargoyle …………Jonathan Jones

The Keeper…………Luna Alexander

We come to the Inn on a cold foggy day. The Keeper has us join Dr Aidyn Swankin, the Gardener in the Solarium where she is adjusting many pots for overwintering. We are sent on the task of watering the moonflower in the heart of the warm tropical room.. We take a rest beside a gargoyle in the center of the tropical room, named Greg, who tells us the story of how Mackinaw Island was formed when Mikinaak the snapping turtle waged war on the Anishinaabeg people. He reminds us that armor is often a hollow shell and that our strength lies in the friends and communities we build around us.
This episode is dedicated to the Niswimishkodewinan, the People of the Three Fires Confederacy: the Ojibwe, Odawa & Potawatomi Nations and for Chris who first gave me seeds for the Moonflower: fingers crossed they grow beautiful & strong this year!
Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder, Melodic Interlude & Village Ambiance by Alexander Nakarada @CreatorChords

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“Why get stuck in mud when you shine like the sun?”

A rumbling Thunderstorm at the Inn. The Keeper introduces us to Arlyn, the laundress for the Inn.  She takes us up to the Grand Ballroom, tucked away in the broom closet on the 4th floor, reserved for guests from the Irrational Realms. We meet the visiting ghost of the Ballroom, the Duchess von Dallion.  She tells us the story of how Brer Rabbit tricked the Family with the race he set up between Cousin Dust and Cousin Rain. We are reminded that it’s always a good idea to prepare, no matter the weather. The Duchess gently reminds us of our worth and helps us fill out a dance card with our own destiny.
Arlyn The Laundress…………Tea Sankara

The Grand Duchess Destinia von Dallion…………Victoria Weatherspoon

Dedicated with love to my Auntie Cynthia: thank you for showing the way and always saving room for the old tales.

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A transcript for this episode is available on our website at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.acornartsandentertainment.com/theinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music credits:

Harp Music by Youtube Creator @PositivityandMusicShelter Song, Tavern Loop One, Village Ambiance Alexander Nakarada @ CreatorChords

“When you are blessed to love a wild heart, the real gift is letting it swim free.”

We arrive at the Inn to find the Keeper in the midst of a mild flood and she sends us up to the bathroom on the seventh floor, where we surprise Andora, the maitre'd of the Inn.  She shows us the beauty of the bathroom and we promise her secret is safe with us as she sneaks back from a break. While drawing the water up to the perfect bath, we look through one of the glass cabinets with many glass bottles within.  One of these bottles opens to transport the tiny ship inside to the outside and we meet Gil: the mermanatee captain of the ship in a bottle. We hear about his lovesick tale of the Selkie Bride while we snack on sweet potatoes and we are reminded to treasure our wildness, rather than allow others to steal it from us.  Gil gives us a conch shell as a gift to calm the winds of our lives and when we blow it, he returns to the bottle, safe and sound. 
Roisin the waiter…………Josie Eli Herman

Doirann, the Cook…………Luna Alexander

Gil…………Sealoyd Jones

The Inn Keeper…………T. Luna Alexander

If you found refuge and peace here at the Inn and would like to help us keep the hearth fire burning (plus receive bonus content like additional poems and readings) please visit our website at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.acornartsandentertainment.com/theinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or you can join our Patreon community at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/acornartsandentertainment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more cool stuff, and to help us create more shows just for you. 

A transcript for this episode is available on our website at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.acornartsandentertainment.com/theinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music credits:

Harp Music by Youtube Creator @PositivityandMusicShelter Song, Tavern Loop One, Village Ambiance Alexander Nakarada @ CreatorChords