The World of Eora: an Avowed + Pillars of Eternity Lore Podcast

The World of Eora: an Avowed + Pillars of Eternity Lore Podcast

By Eric RenoLeisureGames
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The World of Eora: an Avowed + Pillars of Eternity Lore Podcast episodes

  • Ep. #18: (history of) the Dyrwood, Pt. V & Pt. VI (Conclusion) --- Avowed / Pillars of Eternity Lore

    In today's episode we CONCLUDE our history series on 'The Dyrwood', which is the setting for the first Pillars of Eternity game (and *possibly* the setting for Avowed? See previous episodes for rationale on that speculation...); For those just joining, we are reading from a set of in-game books, a six-part series for the Dyrwood's history. Today we look at Pt. V ("The Proliferation of Animancy") and Pt. VI (The Saint's War and Waidwen's Legacy). If you've listened to all four of my Dyrwoodan history episodes then you have a robust understanding for the context of the first Pillars of Eternity game.

    As well I do some shout-outs at the end of the episode :)

    twitter: @worldofeora

    website: anchor.fm/worldofeora

    39 min
  • Ep. #17: Animancy --- (Avowed / Pillars of Eternity Lore)

    ['The World of Eora' is a lore (and soon-to-be news) show about Obsidian Entertainment's fantasy setting: EORA, which is used for their games Pillars of Eternity (I and II), as well as their upcoming game: Avowed]

    First of all, please excuse the (at least initial) monotony in my voice. Ironically, I was practicing this episode while at work and unintentionally made my voice a little hoarse. Don't worry, it's not painful to listen to, just something I wanted to put forward as a disclaimer.

    Today's episode, we take a side-step from our review of the Dyrwood's History (Dyrwood being the setting for Pillars of Eternity) to give context for something important: ANIMANCY. This is a big one, and requested by many-a-folk (little PoE joke there). Animancy is a big part of what makes Eora the setting that it is, so expect for it to be in Avowed (for those listening just for Avowed).

    twitter: @worldofeora

    website: anchor.fm/worldoeora

    39 min
  • Ep. #16: the Dyrwood, Pt. IV - Hadret's Rebellion
    In today's episode, we take another look at the man, the myth, the legend: Admeth Hadret, and how his actions led to the Dyrwood's eventual independence from it's mother-nation: The Aedyr Empire. The Dyrwood is the setting for Pillars of Eternity, and *speculatively* the potential setting for Avowed (question mark). I do a little tin-foil hat theory at the end of the episode, check it out.
    22 min
  • Ep. #15: the Dyrwood, Pt. III - Introducing: Admeth Hadret (and the War of Black Trees)
    As we continue our read-through of the Dyrwood's history (the setting for Pillars of Eternity), we introduce an event known as the 'War of Black Trees'. Which, more importantly, introduced Edrang's son, Admeth, into the narrative. Interestingly enough, it has been *speculated* that Avowed maaaaaaay take place around the time of the War of Black Trees, or that the giant statue we see in the reveal trailer maaaaaaay be Admeth Hadret. Who knows?
    24 min
  • Ep. #14: the Dyrwood, Pt. I + II
    In an effort to encourage old and new players of Pillars of Eternity, let's stop and take a look at the history of the setting for the original game that launched this series back in 2015 - the Dyrwood. This episode is the first (of three) that explores the historical foundations for the setting called 'the Dyrwood', which will hopefully add depth to your experience in playing Pillars of Eternity.
    In this episode, we cover the colonial campaigns of the Aedyran Empire in the Eastern Reach (the region of the "new world" continent that the Dyrwood is found in). As well, we take a good look at the first major conflict between the Aedyran settlers and the Dyrwoodan natives (the Glanfathans) - the Broken Stone War.
    This episode is, happily, spoiler free :)
    Regarding Avowed, there is some speculation that the game *may* be set in the Dyrwood region, so this isn't just an episode for Pillars fans, you Avowed onlookers come join in too!
    Want to reach me? email: [email protected]; twitter: @worldofeora
    26 min
  • Ep. #13.5: The Podcast is BACK! - Lore Tidbit: BIAWACs
    Hey everyone! I am back (or those who didn't know, I was gone over the summer), and being back I am also returning to making episodes for the Pillars of Eternity / Avowed lore show: "The World of Eora". But you already knew that, that's why you're here. Anyways! This mini-episode just serves as a quick update for what's going on and moving forward. AS WELL, I can't do an episode without *some* sort of lore dump. So we do a quick little chat about "Biawacs", otherwise known as Spirit Winds. That sounds all nice and new-age-y...but trust me you do NOT want to run into one of these IRL.
    Anyways, uh, please forgive some of the echo in the recording and the rushed nature of it. I wanted to get this episode out BEFORE my other three episodes (which will have released simultaneously to this one) shipped out via Anchor.fm
    reach me on Twitter: @worldofeora
    13 min
  • Ep. #13: Hylea, goddess of the Sky

    Hylea, the Sky-Mother, deity over birds and... maternity?? Okay then, weird combo, what's up with that? Learn the answer to this and more in today's *lovely* episode about Hylea, goddess of creativity. Stay tuned to the end to hear about Hylea's hilarious wrath, which I hope gets added into Avowed.

    Want to reach out to me for a comment/criticism/question/shout-out (etc.)?

    twitter: @worldofeora

    38 min
  • Ep. #12: Abydon, Pt. II, as is written in the Pillars of Eternity Collector's Book...

    Sorry for the convoluted episode title, but it gets the point across. WELCOME! To part two of two discussing the lore behind ABYDON, god of the Forge (and so much more). If you haven't listened to the previous episode I highly recommend it, for two reasons: (1) it'll give a good foundation for understanding some of this episode; and (2) because it raises my listen-count, but the former reason is the most important... *wink*

    In today's episode, let's bust open the Pillars of Eternity Collector's book and see what the writers at Obsidian wrote for the deity of Abydon. Warning, there are some spoilers for the WHITE MARCH DLC for Pillars of Eternity in this episode. However, as a note, I do point out *when* those spoilers are going to occur (whisper: it's closer to the end of the episode).

    Also, tune in post-outro for a special "audiobook" of an in-game tome...

    21 min
  • Ep. #11: The Scripture of Abydon, god of the Forge

    Abydon is one of my favorite deities; he's a god whom this podcast would possibly be a work of worship towards - not because I worship Abydon, no. I mean, symbolically...Work is a pleasure to Abydon, and he encourages Kith to enjoy their work and to produce good work. Even though this podcast is not something physical, like a sword, I imagine the work behind it would honor him regardless.

    Join me in today's episode as we take a look at Abydon's "scripture": DAILY AFFIRMATIONS OF FOCUS AND EFFICIENCY (Daofae, for short). Quite the mouthful. Initially, I was going to do all of Abydon in one episode, but after getting through just this one piece of lore, I thought better of it.

    Want to get a hold of me for a comment/question/criticism/shout-out?

    Twitter: @worldofeora

    28 min
  • Ep. #10: The Wheel (Adra, the Soul, and Animancy)

    Since we've been discussing BERATH so much in the last couple episodes it seemed fitting to discuss The Wheel, the cycle of reincarnation of Eora that is heavily associated with Berath. More importantly, it reviews some info about the Soul and Adra that we've touched on before and lays a solid introduction for ANIMANCY, an important aspect of what makes Eora the fantasy world it is.

    This episode *does* contain one minor spoiler and one major spoiler *BUT* I give you a warning as to when the spoilers occur *and* how far ahead to skip/mute so you can both listen to this episode and have it spoiler free :) whoever said you couldn't have your cake and eat it too...

    Want to get a hold of me for a comment/question/criticism/shout-out (etc.) ??

    Twitter: @worldofeora


    Note: this episode is part of the summer series of episodes where I am living remotely, and may not reply as quickly as I'd like to. I still look forward to chatting with anyone, I just might be busy in a service/data free zone for a time :)

    23 min

About The World of Eora: an Avowed + Pillars of Eternity Lore Podcast

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The World of Eora is a news and lore podcast about the Pillars of Eternity games and Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming release, Avowed.