Choose Your Own Ending: 1

Now that By Way of the Sea is fully streaming, listeners can "choose your own ending!"Listen in to this 1.5 minute BONUS, featuring Ending 4. In this ending, Elena follows through with her father's wishes and travels to Auretta, to her arranged marriage and her new friend, August.

Now that By Way of the Sea is fully streaming, listeners can "choose your own ending!"Listen in to this 2 minute BONUS feature, featuring Ending 3. In this ending, Elena chooses to continue her life with Kwesi, ignited by his love of family, tradition, and home.

Now that By Way of the Sea is fully streaming, listeners can "choose your own ending!"Listen in to this 2 minute BONUS, featuring Ending 2. In this ending, Elena chooses to lean into her blooming relationship with Silas.

Now that By Way of the Sea is fully streaming, listeners can "choose your own ending!"Listen in to this 2 minute BONUS, featuring Ending 1. In this ending, Elena chooses to adventure on her own and ends in Melissna, a small bay town where she begins her new life.

After a few days apart, tempers have cooled and Silas invites Elena to a breakfast. Insistent they all eat together, Elena goes to gather Kwesi from the waterfall. When she finds him, he is undressed which sparks curiosity and a heartfelt confession. But the moment is interrupted by Bahia. Elena runs back to camp to see Jeremiah has returned with a ship. To his heart ache, he learns his darling Lucia has passed. And in the wake of the realization, they must decide what lies ahead for each of them.Episode 11 is the last full episode before listeners can "choose their own" pre-determined, mini-endings!VOICE CAST:Brenna Patzer as ElenaGervais Weekes as KwesiEnzo Leone as SilasJohn R Smith Jnr as Captain JeremiahSunny Snow as BahiaEPISODE COVER ART: "A Momentary Feeling" by Aoife O'Dwyer'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

Kwesi and Elena share an important talk about destiny, honoring their elders, and taking full advantage of second chances. Then, the ladies venture into the jungle to gather fruit while Kwesi and Silas start a small fishing competition. But the competition between them grows, exploding into a fight over Elena’s attention and affection. Displeased with their display, Elena puts them both in their place, leaving them to brew over their words and actions.VOICE CAST:Brenna Patzer as ElenaEnzo Leone as SilasGervais Weekes as KwesiSunny Snow as BahiaEPISODE COVER ART:"Morning in the Jungle" by Illustrokrat'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

Kwesi offers a bit of advice to Elena, sharing in his village’s traditions of celebrating life, instead of mourning death. After breaking down in tears and opening his hardened heart to Elena, Silas agrees to join in a fireside ritual to dance Lucia into the afterlife. Once she is buried, they raise many-a-glass of whiskey in her honor, toasting all the wonderful memories they made and shared together. Then, lying and laughing in the sand in a drunken haze, they reflect on life and Lucia.VOICE CAST:Brenna Patzer as ElenaEnzo Leone as SilasGervais Weekes as KwesiSunny Snow as BahiaEPISODE COVER ART:"Dancing Flame" by Chiara Moreni'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

Elena, Kwesi, and Bahia connect down at the shoreline while Silas tends to Lucia’s injury. With his knowledge in medicine, Kwesi offers to help Lucia, only to discover her scratch is actually a snake bite. He urges Silas and Elena to harvest a special bean to help aide her recovery, and they rush into the jungle to help. While searching, Silas finally opens up, sharing his life’s story. And in a moment of tenderness, they kiss... before rushing back to Lucia’s side.VOICE CAST:Brenna Patzer as ElenaKarina Hilleard as LuciaEnzo Leone as SilasGervais Weekes as KwesiSunny Snow as BahiaEPISODE COVER ART:"Guiding Light" by Amylili'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

Lucia gives a necessary push to Silas, encouraging him to connect with Elena, suggesting they had more in common than he is willing to see. Once Lucia leaves to collect firewood, Silas throws a few more “princess” remarks Elena’s way and she finally breaks. She stands her ground and shares with Silas her real, humbled identity. Just as the realization is had, an injured Lucia limps out of the jungle, pointing to a man and child floating in the water. They pull them both to safety, welcoming Kwesi and Bahia onto the island and into their lives.VOICE CAST:Brenna Patzer as ElenaKarina Hilleard as LuciaEnzo Leone as SilasGervais Weekes as KwesiSunny Snow as BahiaEPISODE COVER ART:"A Gift from the Sea" by Anna-Maria'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.

After an assessment of the ship’s wreckage, Jeremiah makes the difficult decision to leave Silas, Elena, and Lucia on the island while he and the tar jacks row for help. With a promise to return with biscuits and butter, he says goodbye. It doesn't take long for Elena to take charge, demanding that Silas help her into a tree in order to create a shelter from the torn sails. Later, after another heart to heart with Lucia and the gathering of some salvaged items, the three learn they may be better suited for island life than they expect.VOICE CAST:Brenna Patzer as ElenaJohn R. Smith Jrn as Captain JeremiahKarina Hilleard as LuciaEnzo Leone as SilasSeth Rosenke as the SailorEPISODE COVER ART:"In Paradise" by Thari (Opuscula)'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.