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Prologue

“Ghosts from the Past”

 

Memories swirl. Fears coalesce. Emotions buried long ago rise to the surface. A story of epic proportions is on the tip of the tongue.

 
  • Narration by Michael de la Mancha

    Featuring the voices of Aud Andrews, Christian Collado, Kathleen Klein, Magnus Carlssen, Adrian Galley, Danielle Yonkers, Maxine du Maine, Dallis MacKenzie, and Robert Bilodeau

    Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and Invoke Sound string quartet.

    Chartrulean™ is the property of Packhowl Media © 2022, all rights reserved.

 
 

Episode 1

“The Starbringer Gifts”

Arcas trembles in the wake of a cataclysm that pauses an intergalactic war with the Rau. The planet's leaders clamber to receive the Rau's envoy while sweeping any signs of civil unrest under the rug. All the while, strange cosmic forces are at work, warning of impending doom. Chartrulean receives a curious gift and prepares to enter a fraught political landscape.

Content warning: explosions, depictions of psychological trauma

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Boyd Barrett as Artedemis

    Christian Collado as Havelion

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Karin Neill as Yulia

    Nina Nikolic as Borsha

    Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

    Paladins:

    Maximilian J Contreras as Famke

    Maxine du Maine as Nicola

    Dallis Mackenzie as Homena

    Israel Omodi as Abruc

    Josh Portillo as Quay

    Sivan Raz as Sunyata

    Kieran Regan as Corbin

    Starmakers:

    Chris Bellinger as Jhardekai

    Willy Zep as Jhar

    And featuring the voices of:

    Margaret Ashley as The Caretaker

    Xander Grant as Protestor

    Delvin Green as Guard

    Nick McCue as Protestor

    Alyssa Murakami as Protestor

    Ty Wilkins as Engineer

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff

    Mix by Nick Price, Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Story Compendium

“The Etruvian”

 

Yulia takes us all the way to the beginning of known civilization for an explanation of Arcas' ultimate cosmic authority, the Jhardeho Order.

 
  • Narration by Karin Neill

    Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and Invoke Sound string quartet.

    Chartrulean™ is the property of Packhowl Media © 2022, all rights reserved.

 
 

Episode 2

“The Rites of Jhardoestra”

Chartrulean begrudgingly endures the Starbringer banquet. Yoba introduces him to some of Simitu’s prominent figures, including the Starbringer family itself. King Starbringer kicks off the Age of Azurea in spectacular fashion.

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

    Kathleen Klein as Sophrosyne

    Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

    Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

    Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

    And featuring the voices of:

    Margaret Ashley as Bigoted Woman

    Jonathan Cox as Lybender and War Hawk 2

    Quinn Ford as banquet attendee Quigley Flobarts

    Michelle Kelley as Vetra

    Amina Koroma as Pytra

    Heath Martin as Announcer

    B. Narr as banquet attendee Bressa Nellings

    Ray O’Hare as banquet attendee Rulan Omberson

    Larry Oliver as War Hawk 1

    Ty Wilkins as Yoba’s Assistant

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Additional music by Alexandre Miller

    and Epidemic Sound

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff

    Mix by Nick Price, Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Story Compendium

“The Berserker”

 

Admiral Lapadine tells the story of Chartrulean's coming to Astreus Labs, three years prior to the events of the story.

 
  • Narration by Reginald West

    Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and Invoke Sound string quartet.

    Chartrulean™ is the property of Packhowl Media © 2022, all rights reserved.

 
 

Episode 3

“Conduits for Madness”

Chartrulean gets a taste of the civilian plight. Havelion frets over King Starbringer’s arrival and intentions. King Starbringer declares Astreus a sanctuary for the Jhardekai. Admiral Lapadine hosts a summit where the future of azurea research hangs in the balance.

Content warning: food scarcity, psychological distress

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

    Christian Collado as Havelion

    Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

    Stacey Lightman as Shan

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

    Paladins

    Maximilian J. Contreras as Famke

    Maxine du Maine as Nicola

    Dallis MacKenzie as Homena

    Israel Omodi as Abruc

    Josh Portillo as Quay

    Sivan Raz as Sunyata

    Kieran Regan as Corbin

    Michael de la Mancha

    War Hawks:

    Jonathan Cox as Wark Hawk #2

    Morrison James as Wak Hawk #3

    Larry Oliver as War Hawk #1

    And featuring the voices of:

    Xander Grant as protester Xenden Volas

    Delvin Green as guard Denin Greton

    Heath Martin as Captain of the Guard

    Hussein "HSE" Mohammed as council member Hurn Minoot

    Nick McCue as protestor Noka Morely

    Madeleine Norton as guard Mina Nador

    Ty Wilkins as Yoba's Assistant

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff

    Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 4

“Precious Cargo”

Following Lapadine’s summit, King Starbringer commissions a special ship for Sophrosyne. Negotiations with the Rau begin as King Starbringer reflects on defining moments in his own leadership. Yoba plays a dangerous game with the Rau.

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

    Christian Collado as Havelion

    Adrian Galley as Maldoro

    Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

    Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

    Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

    Danielle Yonkers as Prince Imsep Starbringer

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

    Paladins

    Maximilian J. Contreras as Famke

    Maxine du Maine as Nicola

    Dallis MacKenzie as Homena

    Israel Omodi as Abruc

    Josh Portillo as Quay

    Sivan Raz as Sunyata

    Kieran Regan as Corbin

    Michael de la Mancha

    And featuring the voices of:

    Xander Grant as protester Xenden Volas

    Delvin Green as guard Denin Greton

    Heath Martin as Captain of the Guard

    Hussein "HSE" Mohammed as council member Hurn Minoot

    Nick McCue as protestor Noka Morely

    Madeleine Norton as guard Mina Nador

    Ty Wilkins as Yoba's Assistant

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Additional music by Alexandre Miller

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff

    Mix by Nick Price, Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Story Compendium

“The Torch of Acedia”

 

King Starbringer reflects on the Starbringer Dynasty's past, present, and future.

 
 
 

Episode 5

“Chrysalis in the Void”

Sophrosyne remembers the strange letter left by her late mother and grapples with feelings of inadequacy. Chartrulean’s anxiety spirals out of control after the day’s disastrous events.

Content warnings: depictions of anxiety and depression, layered voices, references to child abuse, psychological distress

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Jacob Bachman as Child Chartrulean

    Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

    Jonathan Cox as Lybender

    Adrian Galley as Maldoro

    Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

    Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

    Amina Koroma as Pytra

    Steve Lefever as Magogoso

    Punyaha Mukherjee as Abraset

    B. Narr as Queen Hona

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

    Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff

    Mix by Nick Price, Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 6

“Unattractive Qualities”

Sophrosyne makes a pitch. Cythaelia is given a crash course in Astreus’ innovative new wearable tech. A new political foe enters the arena.

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Christian Collado as Havelion

    Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

    Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

    Punyaha Mukherjee as Abraset

    Nina Nikolic as Borsha

    Abraham Shaw as Josquin

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 7

“Where it Begins”

Yoba reminisces about meeting Chartrulean as students at Idrica Seminary. Sophrosyne and Chartrulean have a disagreement. King Starbringer, Yoba, Lapadine and Chartrulean discuss Arcas’ past, present, and future.

Content warning: food scarcity, psychological distress

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Cal Barton as Young Chartrulean

    Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

    Megan Bernasco as Seminary Student

    Christian Collado as Havelion

    Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

    David Izquierdo as The Messenger

    Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

    Stacey Lightman as Shan

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Nina Nikolic as Borsha

    Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

    Israel Omodi as Abruc

    Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

    Kieran Regan as Young Yoba

    Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 8

“The Burden of Doubt”

Yoba confronts Chartrulean about his passive behavior with the Starbringers. Josquin puts on a show for not being invited to the banquet. Chartrulean finds himself on uncertain terms with his protege while grappling with the implications of losing his “superman.”

Content warning: Physical altercation, spooky layered voices, loud noises

  • Starring:

    Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

    Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

    Christian Collado as Havelion

    Angela LaRocca Hochman as Cythaelia

    Kathleen Klein as Princess Sophrosyne Starbringer

    Heath Martin as Loam and Captain of the Guard

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Karl Nordman as Ambassador Grobien

    Kennedy Phillips as Ambassador Drechen

    Abraham Shaw as Josquin

    Danielle Yonkers as Prince Imsep Starbringer

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

    Paladins

    Israel Omodi as Abruc

    Josh Portillo as Quay

    Kieran Regan as Corbin

    And featuring the voices of:

    Margaret Ashley as Boethema Nurse

    Jacob Bachman as Boethema Child

    Claire Bachman as Boethema Child

    Megan Bernasco as Dua 642

    Morrison James as Wak Hawk #3

    Larry Oliver as War Hawk #1

    Bradley Gareth as council member Bralter Gest

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Minisode

“Fools and Their Purpose”

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

  • Shogo Miyakita as Dr. Fillion

    Boyd Barrett as Artedemis

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff

    Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 9

“The Worm”

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

  • Starring:

    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

    Narrated by Michael de la Mancha

    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

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Story Compendium

“The Purge”

Magogoso gives us a glimpse at Arcas' past, and a take on what makes the Mystic Jhardeho different from modern Jhardeho. Specially for those looking for a deeper dive into Arcasian history and lore.

  • Starring:

    Steve Lefever as Magogoso

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 10

“The Broken Prince”

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

  • 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

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 11

“A Kindness”

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 a dream.


Content warnings: loud noises, ethereal whispers, psychological distress

  • Starring:

    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 Mr. F and William Nunn

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Story Compendium

“The Reach for Potential”

Maldoro reflects on the meaning of progress.

  • Starring:

    Adrian Galley as Maldoro

  • Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

 
 

Episode 12

“Sanctuary”

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: Depictions of drowning, body horror

  • Starring:

    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

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

 
 

Episode 13

“Red tanks & terrible eyes”

Astreus is put 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

  • 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

    Adam Neill as Chamberlain Yoba

    Karin Neill as Yulia

    Israel Omodi as Abruc

    Kieran Regan as Corbin

    Kathryn Vinclaire as Sisten Eunstice

    Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

    Narrated by:

    Michael de la Mancha

  • Created by H.M. Radcliff

    Original score by Sean Renner

    Sound design by H.M. Radcliff and Will Fox

    Mix by Edward Calvey, and H.M. Radcliff

    Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews