10 episodes
Moonkarta Terry Mynott and Col Howarth
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***The Guardian - Best Podcasts of the Week******Radio Times - Pick of the Best Audio On Demand***Moonkarta is an epic family tale of good vs evil, courage and friendship, written and produced by Terry Mynott and Col Howarth.The world is changing. Dark forces are circling, threatening to upset the balance of life and light. Shady characters are turning up on Moonkarta's shores and warning its people of change and revenge.When evil forces arrive off the ancient shores of Moonkarta, the balance of everything is threatened. Can Splott and his friends protect the Tree of All Seeds, the magical Forbidden Forest with its precious stone circles, and more importantly, each other?Join them on an epic tale that takes our gang on a voyage across seas and deserts, and to ancient lands, where astronomers watch the skies and where magic and legends rule.
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Ep1: The Flight of the Butternut Babies
Welcome to Beryl's, Moonkarta's most popular cafe.Here, we meet The Librarian who introduces us to Splott, Jansey Bebop and a host of Moonkarta's residents. We join the gang at the end of Summer, as the wheel turns to usher in a new season. The town is preparing for the annual Flight of the Butternut Babies, who live in the Forbidden Forest with the shy and elusive Moonbears. Every year, vast crowds line the ports, the docks and the boardwalks to watch as the Butternut Babies take flight.Whil...
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Ep2: THE
Brace yourself, for this was the day that everything changed.Join The Librarian at Beryl's cafe, as he tells us a story about an unwanted visitor to Moonkarta named THE; a shape-shifting fae, or Pwca, who visits from his home deep in the forest. THE spies on a council meeting from the roof of the library, where The Librarian, The Mayor and the Astronomers are deep in discussion about the changing times.THE has been sent by an unkown force, to take Splott and to deliver a warning to the town t...
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Ep3: The Great Circus Danasko
Every Autumn the Great Circus Danasko rolls into Moonkarta. We join The Librarian at Beryl's. The Librarian recalls a time when the circus' arrival meant more than just a passing visit.The Librarian introduces us to the Circus Master, who his also his brother, Esteban and we learn about a past made up of conflict and division, when the brothers, who were once the greatest trapeze act in the land, split to follow different dreams. Since then, they have never seen eye-to-eye.Whilst in tow...
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Ep4: Zafiya's Arrival
Join The Librarian at Beryl's for another story. Already, the signs are here: something is happening around Moonkarta. Something bad is coming. THE has warned the people of revenge from dark forces that we have not yet met. The circus has rolled through town, led by The Librarian's brother Esteban, who has struck a deal with Cirrina, the Queen of the Octofolk, to protect The Librarian against whatever is coming.And now for the arrival of Zafiya; a ruthless and formidable pirate from...
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Ep5: The Festival of Fire
In the aftermath of Zafiya's attack on Moonkarta, The Librarian fights for his life in hospital. Jansey has to wear a bandage over her damaged eye and the residents come together to understand the impact of the events.The town council plans their response as Splott and Miss Spray take Jansey home.The backdrop is the Festival of Fire as Autum turns to Winter. The town is preparing for a great celebration, but among the crowds are spies, all looking for valuable little Splott. By the docks...
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Ep6: The Meeting With The Father
The Librarian is in great spirits today as he welcomes us to Beryl’s Cafe for another drinky, and an inspiring little story about adventure and life!We start our journey off the coasts of Y Fyny Isles. The gang’s ship approaches the shore where they have been sent to meet the Father following Zafiya and Zara’s attack on Moonkarta. Shadows in the water tell them that they are being followed, but by who?Back in Moonkarta, The Librarian is recovering. He is joined by The Mayor and Lugvurt who ha...