“Kare bo aquato, kare bo oriboro.” (Life unexamined, life unlived)— Jaqua festival chant from the Midsummer Burning“Take out the garbage, or the Jaqua will take you instead!”— Common warning to misbehaving children in VarlataHouse Jaqua is practically a contradiction in terms.The other Greater Houses use the term for simplicity and in official communication, ... Show More
May 2023
#13: The Great Games
"He paused. 'You paying attention?''Uh, yes, sir! Yes, yes, I am,' I said quickly. I had been staring at the Star.'I’m kidding, Ty. I thought your eyes might pop out of your head,' He chuckled, 'I had the same look the first time I came here. It’s a special place.' He looked out ... Show More
27m 19s
Feb 2023
#11: The Free Trade Zone
The FTZ. Oh, the FTZ, The FTZ. It rolls off the tongue with a touch of hope, aspiration, and trepidation.The Free Trade Zone is where all things mix. It is here, in the center of the realm, that races mingle, merchants trade, musicians entertain, and fighters vie for the champion ... Show More
15m 41s
Jul 2017
77-Romanian Folklore: Mrs. Piggy
The story of a dark (well, dark-ish. Actually, kind of not even that. You'll see.) prophecy, a kingdom overrun by monsters (again, kind of), and one woman's globe spanning quest to do what's right (that's pretty much correct). Also, pig plague parties are only fun if you're a tal ... Show More
36m 8s
Jul 2023
Vessel & Live Birth of Humanity's Legacy
Vessel***Written by: Chester Rogalski and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer***Live Birth of Humanity's Legacy***Written by: Allison Sommers and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez***Content Warning: Tokophobia, Acrophobia, animal death, gore, dysfunctional family dynamic, suicide***Check out our ... Show More
54m 11s