The Madness of Chartrulean

Astreus is thrown into a tailspin with the arrival of a new visitor. Sophrosyne takes the mystery of her dream into her own hands. Havelion confronts Chartulean about the future of Astreus.

Content warnings: Depictions of drowning, body horror, severe weather, baby crying, psychological distress

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Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Christian Collado as Havelion

Maxine du Maine as Nicola

Delvin Green as guard Denin Greton

Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

Steve Lefever as Magogoso

Stacey Lightman as Shan

Dallis MacKenzie as Homena

Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

Karin Neill as Yulia

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Israel Omodi as Abruc

Kieran Regan as Corbin

Kathryn Vinclaire as Sisten Eunstice

Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

Narrated by Michael de la Mancha

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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King Starbringer spirals as the Rau drag out the negotiation process. The Rau visit the Jhardeho Temple and set new schemes in motion. Sophrosyne falters under the pressure of the tasks put before her by Havelion and Lapadine. Astreus receives a surprise visitor.

Content warnings: Drowning, death, body horror

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Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

David Izquierdo as The Royal Messenger

Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

Heath Martin as Loam and Captain of the Guard

Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

Narrated by Michael de la Mancha

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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Maldoro reflects on the meaning of progress.

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Starring Adrian Galley as Maldoro

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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The mysterious Dr. Fillion finally surfaces. Chartrulean finds Nicola wandering in strange places. Imsep storms the Jhardeho temple while Loam delivers a message. Sophrosyne finally opens up to Chartrulean about her dream.

Content warnings: loud noises, ethereal whispers, psychological distress

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Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Christian Collado as Havelion

Maxine du Maine as Nicola

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

Stacey Lightman as Shan

Heath Martin as Loam

Shogo Miyakita as Dr. Fillion

Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

Charles Wilson as excavation worker Corbis Walder

Danielle Yonkers as Prince Imsep Starbringer

With special appearances by AJ Fidalgo and William Nunn

Narrated by Michael de la Mancha

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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Chartrulean suffers a gruesome nightmare before seeking out an old friend. While searching for answers about Sophrosyne’s lineage, he finds only more questions. Imsep goes to enjoy his favorite drink.

Content warnings: Psychological distress, suffocation, graphic violence, murder

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Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Bryan Bochman as New Regime Operative

Chris Bellinger as Wolf Jhardekai

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

Steve Lefever as Magogoso

Stacey Lightman as Shan

Heath Martin as Loam

Punyaha Mukherjee as Abraset

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

Danielle Yonkers as Prince Imsep Starbringer

Willy Zep as Jhardeka

Narrated by Michael de la Mancha

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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Magogoso gives us a glimpse at Arcas' past, and a take on what makes the Mystic Jhardeho different from modern Jhardeho. 

Content warning: discussion of genocide and violence

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Steve Lefever as Magogoso

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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Sophrosyne and Havelion reveal more about the berserker, and how it has affected Chartrulean.

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The Rau unfurl their nefarious plan, and Cydar is left in critical condition. Yoba confronts Imsep about his “friends” while Loam suffers a mysterious infliction. Sophrosyne barges into Astreus to put some closure to her and Chartrulean’s disagreements. Havelion asks a favor.

Content warning: body horror, food scarcity

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Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Chris Bellinger as Loris

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Christian Collado as Havelion

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

Steve Lefever as Magogoso

Heath Martin as Loam and Captain of the Guard

Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

Abraham Shaw as Josquin

Danielle Yonkers as Prince Imsep Starbringer

And featuring the voices of

Robert Bilodeau as council member Rackly Braistwin

Quinn Ford as council member Quigley Flobarts

Morgan Ganahl as council member Maril Gan

Bradley Gareth as council member Bralter Gest

David Izquierdo as The Royal Messenger

Madeleine Norton as guard Mina Nador

Narrated by Michael de la Mancha

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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In Episode 1, how did Artedemis manage to traverse a blizzard of acid snow? Who is this mysterious Dr. Fillion? This bonus scene answers these questions.

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Shogo Miyakita as Dr. Fillion

Boyd Barrett as Artedemis

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Written and Produced by H.M. Radcliff

Narration writing assistance by Christian Collado

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

Mix by Edward Calvey & H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham & Aud Andrews

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Sorry everyone, but our airwaves are getting some pretty heavy interference–this abomination that calls itself K I L L FM appears to have taken over!! Please bear with us while we try to figure out what happened. We’ll get this all straightened out in the next week or so, and get our feed back on track.

In the meantime, don't forget to buckle your seatbelt, this road isn't the safest...

K I L L FM is the brainchild of a bunch of audio drama creators who wanted to make something extra special and spooky.

Transcripts and segment credits, descriptions, and links are available on: kill-fm.com

Content Warnings: explicit language, otherworldly whispers, unreality, cult behaviors and rituals, sounds of choking and gagging, body horror, mention of drug use and addiction, being held captive,  discussion and depiction of violence, gun violence, and a home raid, mention of terrorism and bombing, police violence and propaganda, talk of cannibalism, discussion of drowning, discussion of suicide, death, and child death.

This special broadcast features (in order):

Wireland Ranch, The Moon Crown, Echoes (In) Between, The Supernatural Protection Company, The Liminal Lands, Desert Skies, The Madness of Chartrulean, The Book of Constellations, and The Love Talker

With additional support from our other podcast friends: Untrue Stories, Where the Leaves Fall Purple, The Goblet Wire, The Great Chameleon War, Neon Shadows, Blazed All Our Lives, Dragon Shanty, Shadow and Smoke, Station Blue, Finding Pattersby, October's Children, and The Aberrant Report

Theme song and finished editing by Joseph Rutledge of Wireland Ranch

Cover art by Survival of the Artist