The Book of the Western Veil

Elwyn Davies
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A Welsh Mythology Saga in Story and Song The great dragon will return. In the youth of the world, when God called for builders to shape a home for His children, he answered first. These hills rose at his command. He labored long, thinking all was for his own kind. But the vineyard was always intended for the children of Adam. For fragile creatures who would receive what the mightiest of beasts could not possess. In that betrayal, his purpose turned to poison, and now he returns to unmake his creation. For a thousand generations a guardian kept watch where rain drives against ancient stone and mist clings to the valleys of Wales. Warmth gathered around fires in the dark months. Laws held without witness. Mercies shown that carried no glory. He watched, guarded, and taught his people the dream of Cymru, but he was blind to what grew beneath his watch. In winter's depth, a prince stood between two paths and chose the one that led to his grave. Then all that had been forged in secret was made plain. The Unmaker returns. All that was born in shadow now faces the flame. This is The Book of the Western Veil. What You'll Hear This epic saga combines stories from the Mabinogion, Welsh history, and tales from the mountains and valleys of Cymru. Each episode brings you: Fireside Tales - The oral histories passed down through generations. Cautionary stories that explain how Welsh customs, laws, and sayings came to be. Tales of stubborn goat kings, shadow traders who became keepers, and the thin boundary between the mortal realm and Annwn, the Welsh otherworld. Chronicles - The great events that shaped Wales. Historical moments reimagined through the lens of myth, where Roman roads follow ancient pathways, and the choices of princes echo through centuries. Second Dawn: The Musical of the Mabinogion - The legendary tales of the Mabinogion brought to life through story and song, where the ancient myths of Wales meet soaring musical theatre. A warning runs through the bones of the mountains. By the next moon, Brenin Fawr will cross the Western Veil.

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  1. Episode 1

    Keep Your Head - A Book of the Western Veil Story

    Want to become an advanced reader, and get your hands on a free digital copy of The Lion of Shinar? Be One Of Us! Music featured in this episode This episode features original music from The Lion of Shinar – A 1-Hour Musical Companion, a collection of orchestral and folk-inspired compositions written to accompany the novel. Listen on Spotify: The Lion of Shinar – A 1-Hour Musical Companion About this story Keep Your Head is a standalone short story from The Book of the Western Veil, written and narrated by Elwyn Davies. Beginning during the Great Flood and continuing into its aftermath, it follows a young boy whose life is changed forever as the old world disappears beneath the rising waters. Alongside him walks a stranger carrying the weight of choices that will echo through generations. Although it stands on its own, Keep Your Head also serves as an introduction to The Lion of Shinar, the first novel in The Book of the Western Veil. Set in ancient Mesopotamia before the written word, the series draws on archaeology, early history and mythology to tell the forgotten stories behind some of the world's oldest traditions. Discover more at bookofthewesternveil.com. Takeaways: In this episode, we delve into the profound themes of transformation and survival during the Great Flood, encapsulated through the journey of a young boy and a mysterious stranger.The narrative intertwines mythology and early history, providing a rich backdrop for the exploration of human resilience amidst catastrophic change.Listeners are invited to listen to the original music from *The Lion of Shinar*, which serves as a melodic companion to the storytelling experience.This episode serves not only as a standalone short story but also as an introduction to the expansive world of *The Book of the Western Veil*, inviting further exploration into its intricate lore.Elwyn Davies, the author and narrator, emphasizes the importance of patience and attention in engaging with the narratives within *The Book of the Western Veil*, suggesting that deeper meanings await those who delve into the text.

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A Welsh Mythology Saga in Story and Song The great dragon will return. In the youth of the world, when God called for builders to shape a home for His children, he answered first. These hills rose at his command. He labored long, thinking all was for his own kind. But the vineyard was always intended for the children of Adam. For fragile creatures who would receive what the mightiest of beasts could not possess. In that betrayal, his purpose turned to poison, and now he returns to unmake his creation. For a thousand generations a guardian kept watch where rain drives against ancient stone and mist clings to the valleys of Wales. Warmth gathered around fires in the dark months. Laws held without witness. Mercies shown that carried no glory. He watched, guarded, and taught his people the dream of Cymru, but he was blind to what grew beneath his watch. In winter's depth, a prince stood between two paths and chose the one that led to his grave. Then all that had been forged in secret was made plain. The Unmaker returns. All that was born in shadow now faces the flame. This is The Book of the Western Veil. What You'll Hear This epic saga combines stories from the Mabinogion, Welsh history, and tales from the mountains and valleys of Cymru. Each episode brings you: Fireside Tales - The oral histories passed down through generations. Cautionary stories that explain how Welsh customs, laws, and sayings came to be. Tales of stubborn goat kings, shadow traders who became keepers, and the thin boundary between the mortal realm and Annwn, the Welsh otherworld. Chronicles - The great events that shaped Wales. Historical moments reimagined through the lens of myth, where Roman roads follow ancient pathways, and the choices of princes echo through centuries. Second Dawn: The Musical of the Mabinogion - The legendary tales of the Mabinogion brought to life through story and song, where the ancient myths of Wales meet soaring musical theatre. A warning runs through the bones of the mountains. By the next moon, Brenin Fawr will cross the Western Veil.

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