The Wayfarer's Compendium

John Kurnett
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Welcome to a world very much like our own, but with one key difference: in this world, folklore is rooted in stark reality. The Wayfarer's Compendium guides listeners through stories of strange events, close encounters, political conflicts, and tragic history, all set in a unique world that blends reality and mythology.

  1. 02/13/2023

    The Cursed Hill

    Amidst endless grassy plains in the mainland to the west of Celdrúin, where the Hwaet make their homes, a solitary hill with a dark history towers above the expanse.

    24 min

  2. 12/28/2022 · BONUS

    [Bonus] Adventurer's Rest

    This episode is a side-project - a preview of a fantasy podcast to fall asleep to.

    18 min

  3. 12/10/2022

    [Christmas Special] The Festival of Elftide

    Every year on the winter solstice, a ritual is conducted at an ancient monument to ward off evil spirits. Although the denizens of Celdrúin enjoy feasts and celebrations from within the safety of their walls, travelers unfortunate enough to find themselves on the road during the solstice find themselves contending with more than just the freezing cold...

    19 min

  4. 11/12/2022

    Silver Sails

    Tales of ghost ships abound throughout the coastal villages of southern Celdrúin. If you sailed along the archipelago to the island's south, you would likely hear myths of damned sailors ferrying the dead to the afterlife, while the northern isles in the chain tell equally impossible tails of elven ships. However, sometimes events transpire that lend a certain credibility to the legends - or at least muddy the waters, making it difficult to discern reality from fantasy.

    21 min

  5. 10/03/2022

    The Ringfort

    In the eastern moors of Celdruin, an ancient, empty fortress stands atop an isolated hill. Every attempt to reclaim the fortress has ended in ruin.

    22 min

  6. 01/17/2022

    Asmund's Saga

    Across the lands of the Kjalti, itinerant seeresses offer their services to commoners and kings alike. Their prophecies cover the mundane as well as the extraordinary, from the next year's harvest to a monarch's demise.

    23 min

  7. 12/13/2021

    The Bridge and the Barrow

    Across the river from the village of Ardben, an ancient crypt lays undisturbed. According to legend, the barrow is the home of a vicious and cruel fairy that preys upon travelers that unwittingly trespass upon his domain. It may only be superstition... but then again, who would be foolish enough to risk their life to discover out the truth?

    20 min

  8. 11/21/2021

    Down By The River

    Across the world, fairy tales have emerged to teach children and adults alike about the dangers inherent in large bodies of water. They often feature shapeshifting spirits, some taking the form of animals and other adopting the likeness of a human. Sometimes, however, folklore crosses from the realm of fantasy into reality - and sometimes the threat it poses is not quite what it seems.

    26 min
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Welcome to a world very much like our own, but with one key difference: in this world, folklore is rooted in stark reality. The Wayfarer's Compendium guides listeners through stories of strange events, close encounters, political conflicts, and tragic history, all set in a unique world that blends reality and mythology.

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  • Creator
    John Kurnett
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Kurnett
  • Show Website
    The Wayfarer's Compendium