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Tales of Veldrith 47: The Shadow’s Warning Haunted by the whispers of an Abyssal fragment, Eira risks everything to commune with Vestinus through the Mirror of Illyria. What she learns is both a hope and a curse: to stop the Order, she must gather all the fragments and seek the Heart of the Ley Lines itself. Here is episode 47 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 5: The Heart of Magic…

Tales of Veldrith 47: The Shadow’s Warning

Haunted by the whispers of an Abyssal fragment, Eira risks everything to commune with Vestinus through the Mirror of Illyria. What she learns is both a hope and a curse: to stop the Order, she must gather all the fragments and seek the Heart of the Ley…

Tales of Veldrith 46: The Abyss Beckons Eira and Leona uncover proof that the Abyssal Order is corrupting ley line nexuses, each discovery pulling them deeper into a war against shadows. At the heart of the Veilwood, their clash with a cult leader reveals the true scale of the Order’s ambition—and that the fragments of obsidian are only the beginning. Here is episode 46 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 5: The Heart of Magic…

Tales of Veldrith 46: The Abyss Beckons

Eira and Leona uncover proof that the Abyssal Order is corrupting ley line nexuses, each discovery pulling them deeper into a war against shadows. At the heart of the Veilwood, their clash with a cult leader reveals the true scale of the Order’s ambition—and…

Tales of Veldrith 45: Echoes of the Past The whispers of the shadow creature still haunt Eira as she and Leona return to Jorvik, where the council reels at the growing corruption of the ley lines. When the trail leads into the cursed Veilwood, the women discover the Abyssal Order’s hand at work—and realize the shadows are only getting stronger. Here is episode 45 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 5: The Heart of Magic…

Tales of Veldrith 45: Echoes of the Past

The whispers of the shadow creature still haunt Eira as she and Leona return to Jorvik, where the council reels at the growing corruption of the ley lines. When the trail leads into the cursed Veilwood, the women discover the Abyssal Order’s hand at…

Tales of Veldrith 44: Shadows Stir When a thriving village falls silent, its people twisted into hollow husks, Eira and Leona are sent to uncover the truth. But in the heart of Brenwick they find not cultists, but a shadow-born horror feeding on the ley lines themselves—an enemy that may be only the beginning. Here is episode 44 of Tales of Veldrith, which begins Book 5: The Heart of Magic…

Tales of Veldrith 44: Shadows Stir

When a thriving village falls silent, its people twisted into hollow husks, Eira and Leona are sent to uncover the truth. But in the heart of Brenwick they find not cultists, but a shadow-born horror feeding on the ley lines themselves—an enemy that may be only…

Tales of Veldrith 43: The Whisper in the Dark The monster is dead, but the echoes of its curse still ripple beneath the frozen earth. Deep in the heart of Vetrskog, something ancient stirs—watching, waiting, and listening for the next soul to stray too far into the dark. Here is episode 43 of Tales of Veldrith, which concludes Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog Listen here: or read below…

Tales of Veldrith 43: The Whisper in the Dark

The monster is dead, but the echoes of its curse still ripple beneath the frozen earth. Deep in the heart of Vetrskog, something ancient stirs—watching, waiting, and listening for the next soul to stray too far into the dark. Here is episode 43 of…

Tales of Veldrith 42: The Price of Victory The monster is dead, but the scars remain. As Rurik and Tahu return to their divided peoples, they carry not just the weight of survival—but the burden of truth in a land where myths walk and peace is never promised. Here is episode 42 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog Listen here:

Tales of Veldrith 42: The Price of Victory

The monster is dead, but the scars remain. As Rurik and Tahu return to their divided peoples, they carry not just the weight of survival—but the burden of truth in a land where myths walk and peace is never promised. Here is episode 42 of Tales of…

Tales of Veldrith 41: The Death of a Monster The final battle erupts in blood and echoes, as the beast twists between man and nightmare, pleading even as it strikes. To end the curse, Rurik and Tahu must sacrifice more than strength—they must face the haunting humanity still trapped behind the monster’s many eyes. Here is episode 41 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 41: The Death of a Monster

The final battle erupts in blood and echoes, as the beast twists between man and nightmare, pleading even as it strikes. To end the curse, Rurik and Tahu must sacrifice more than strength—they must face the haunting humanity still trapped behind the…

Tales of Veldrith 40: The Cave of the Beast In the suffocating dark beneath Vetrskog, Rurik and Tahu descend into the monster’s lair, armed with blades and blessings from two worlds. But the creature that awaits them is more than fang and fury—it is memory and mimicry, a shadow that knows their names. Here is episode 40 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 40: The Cave of the Beast

In the suffocating dark beneath Vetrskog, Rurik and Tahu descend into the monster’s lair, armed with blades and blessings from two worlds. But the creature that awaits them is more than fang and fury—it is memory and mimicry, a shadow that knows their…

Tales of Veldrith 39: The Lost Ones Beneath the frozen earth, Rurik and Tahu uncover the nightmarish lair of the beast—a chamber of death and decay where the lines between the living and the damned blur. As they face the truth of the monster’s origin and the terrible curse it carries, they realize the horror has only just begun—and time is running out to stop it from spreading.

Tales of Veldrith 39: The Lost Ones

Beneath the frozen earth, Rurik and Tahu uncover the nightmarish lair of the beast—a chamber of death and decay where the lines between the living and the damned blur. As they face the truth of the monster’s origin and the terrible curse it carries, they realize…

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Tales of Veldrith 38: The Night Attack As night swallows the frozen woods, an ancient horror emerges from the darkness—towering, swift, and impossible to kill. Rurik and Tahu must stand shoulder to shoulder to survive their first true encounter with the Beast, but even victory bleeds with warning: this creature is more than flesh, and its curse is just beginning to spread. Here is episode 38 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 38: The Night Attack

As night swallows the frozen woods, an ancient horror emerges from the darkness—towering, swift, and impossible to kill. Rurik and Tahu must stand shoulder to shoulder to survive their first true encounter with the Beast, but even victory bleeds with warning:…

Tales of Veldrith 37: The Monster’s Trail In the heart of Vetrskog’s ancient forest, Rurik and Tahu follow a shifting trail of clawed footprints and cryptic runes, each clue more disturbing than the last. As the lines between man and monster blur, the uneasy allies begin to suspect that the creature they hunt is not just stalking them—but toying with them. Here is episode 37 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 37: The Monster’s Trail

In the heart of Vetrskog’s ancient forest, Rurik and Tahu follow a shifting trail of clawed footprints and cryptic runes, each clue more disturbing than the last. As the lines between man and monster blur, the uneasy allies begin to suspect that the…

Tales of Veldrith 36: The Signs in the Trees In the haunted depths of Vetrskog, Rurik and Tahu uncover grotesque remnants of the monster’s wrath—twisted corpses, desecrated shrines, and signs that something ancient and unnatural has awakened. As legends of cursed men and ravenous spirits stir to life, the hunters realize they are not the ones doing the tracking—they are being lured. Here is episode 36 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 36: The Signs in the Trees

In the haunted depths of Vetrskog, Rurik and Tahu uncover grotesque remnants of the monster’s wrath—twisted corpses, desecrated shrines, and signs that something ancient and unnatural has awakened. As legends of cursed men and ravenous spirits stir to…

Tales of Veldrith 35: The Uneasy Pact When a trail of blood leads to more questions than answers, Viking warrior Rurik and Anishinaabe hunter Tahu are forced into an uneasy alliance. Bound by duty but divided by culture, they must navigate mistrust, old wounds, and the haunted silence of Vetrskog’s deep woods—where something ancient waits for them both. Here is the episode 35 of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 35: The Uneasy Pact

When a trail of blood leads to more questions than answers, Viking warrior Rurik and Anishinaabe hunter Tahu are forced into an uneasy alliance. Bound by duty but divided by culture, they must navigate mistrust, old wounds, and the haunted silence of…

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Tales of Veldrith 34: The Blood On the Snow In the frigid wilderness beyond Jorvik, the mangled remains of hunters spark accusations and unease between the Viking settlers and the native Anishinaabe. As ancient terrors stir beneath the ice, the fragile peace threatens to shatter—until a boy emerges from the woods, bearing a warning of a creature with too many eyes. Here is the episode 34 of Tales of Veldrith, which begins Book 4: The Beast of Vetrskog…

Tales of Veldrith 34: The Blood On the Snow

In the frigid wilderness beyond Jorvik, the mangled remains of hunters spark accusations and unease between the Viking settlers and the native Anishinaabe. As ancient terrors stir beneath the ice, the fragile peace threatens to shatter—until a boy…

Tales of Veldrith 33: The Call of Destiny As moonlight glistens across Lake Vetrsjor, Eira faces the stillness of Jorvik one last time—knowing her journey is far from over. A distant pulse in the ley lines stirs, whispering of a destiny unwritten and a path that leads beyond the known world… to where Vestinus awaits. Here is the 33rd episode of Tales of Veldrith, which concludes Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress…

Tales of Veldrith 33: The Call of Destiny

As moonlight glistens across Lake Vetrsjor, Eira faces the stillness of Jorvik one last time—knowing her journey is far from over. A distant pulse in the ley lines stirs, whispering of a destiny unwritten and a path that leads beyond the known world… to…

Tales of Veldrith 32: The Burden of Knowledge The Seeress’s prophecy offers Eira hope—but at a harrowing cost. With Vestinus’s fate bound to the mysterious Threshold of Worlds, Eira must confront not only the journey ahead, but the truth that finding him may mean losing the man she once knew. Here is the 32nd episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress…

Tales of Veldrith 32: The Burden of Knowledge

The Seeress’s prophecy offers Eira hope—but at a harrowing cost. With Vestinus’s fate bound to the mysterious Threshold of Worlds, Eira must confront not only the journey ahead, but the truth that finding him may mean losing the man she once knew. Here…

Tales of Veldrith 31: The Seeress’s Price Weary from battle and burdened by loss, Eira returns to Yrsa’s frozen cave with the Eye of Eldryn in hand. But the Seeress’s prophecy offers more riddles than answers, revealing that Vestinus walks a perilous path between life and legend—and finding him may cost Eira more than she’s willing to pay. Here is the 31st episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress…

Tales of Veldrith 31: The Seeress’s Price

Weary from battle and burdened by loss, Eira returns to Yrsa’s frozen cave with the Eye of Eldryn in hand. But the Seeress’s prophecy offers more riddles than answers, revealing that Vestinus walks a perilous path between life and legend—and finding him…

Tales of Veldrith 30: The Guardian’s Wrath Deep within the labyrinth’s heart, Eira awakens the ancient guardian that has slumbered for centuries, its monstrous form built of stone, bone, and fury. As the crew flees through collapsing corridors, Eira must outwit a force she cannot defeat—turning the maze itself into a weapon if she hopes to survive. Here is the 30th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress…

Tales of Veldrith 30: The Guardian’s Wrath

Deep within the labyrinth’s heart, Eira awakens the ancient guardian that has slumbered for centuries, its monstrous form built of stone, bone, and fury. As the crew flees through collapsing corridors, Eira must outwit a force she cannot defeat—turning…

Tales of Veldrith 29: The Labyrinth of Eldryn Beneath a crumbling citadel and behind a waterfall of glowing magic lies a labyrinth of stone and illusion. With her surviving crew at her side, Eira descends into its depths, navigating traps, puzzles, and visions of the past. At the heart waits the Eye of Eldryn—and a guardian that does not sleep. Only courage and trust will lead her through… or leave her lost forever.

Tales of Veldrith 29: The Labyrinth of Eldryn

Beneath a crumbling citadel and behind a waterfall of glowing magic lies a labyrinth of stone and illusion. With her surviving crew at her side, Eira descends into its depths, navigating traps, puzzles, and visions of the past. At the heart waits the…

Tales of Veldrith 28: The Island of Storms Here is the 28th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress The Island of StormsShipwrecked on a mist-shrouded island after a violent storm, Eira must fight through confusion and fear to regroup her scattered allies. The island pulses with ley line energy, and the very air seems warped by ancient forces. As she faces deadly constructs and shifting landscapes, Eira begins to realize that this island guards more than ruins—it guards a test of will and purpose.

Tales of Veldrith 28: The Island of Storms

Here is the 28th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress The Island of StormsShipwrecked on a mist-shrouded island after a violent storm, Eira must fight through confusion and fear to regroup her scattered allies.…

Tales of Veldrith 27: A Ship’s Promise Here is the 27th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress A Ship's PromiseBack in Jorvik, Eira enlists the help of Sigrid Ironwake, a hardened sea captain with her own reasons for risking the deep. Together they gather a crew and set sail into uncharted waters—where glowing creatures haunt the depths, fog whispers secrets, and the sea itself may be cursed.

Tales of Veldrith 27: A Ship’s Promise

Here is the 27th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress A Ship's PromiseBack in Jorvik, Eira enlists the help of Sigrid Ironwake, a hardened sea captain with her own reasons for risking the deep. Together they gather a…

Tales of Veldrith 25: The Road North Here is the 25th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress The Road NorthVenturing into the treacherous wilds beyond Jorvik, Eira must brave snowbound forests, stalking wolves, and ancient ley lines that stir with forgotten power. But something else watches from the shadows—something that does not want her to find the Seeress. The deeper into the north she travels, the more the land seems to resist her.

Tales of Veldrith 25: The Road North

Here is the 25th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which continues Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress The Road NorthVenturing into the treacherous wilds beyond Jorvik, Eira must brave snowbound forests, stalking wolves, and ancient ley lines that stir with forgotten…

Tales of Veldrith 24: The Missing Fallen Here is the 24th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which begins Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress The Missing FallenMonths after Vestinus’s disappearance, Eira Thorsdottir can no longer bear the silence. Haunted by dreams and drawn by a force she doesn’t understand, she sets out to find a legendary Seeress said to dwell in the frozen north. What she discovers there is a cryptic prophecy—and a price that demands a journey across the sea.

Tales of Veldrith 24: The Missing Fallen

Here is the 24th episode of Tales of Veldrith, which begins Book 3: The Quest of the Seeress The Missing FallenMonths after Vestinus’s disappearance, Eira Thorsdottir can no longer bear the silence. Haunted by dreams and drawn by a force she doesn’t…