1.4: Harbinger

We're SO THRILLED to bring you your next favorite audio drama: The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative. Go subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and find more information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.comEpisode details Adam Blackwell is the most powerful man in the world. But he hasn't always been. Five years ago he was just a humble grad student at Sinclair University. How did he go from a nobody to the world's first modern magician? And once he got that power, what has he done with it?Be advised: This episode contains depictions of drinking and smoking, as well as strong language and discussions of politics. It also contains mentions, though not depictions, of violence, death, war crimes, the Holocaust, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, and Kristen DiMercurio as Erica Pfeiffer. It also featured the voice of Olivia Love-Hatlestad. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine production. Music for Wil's intro to the episode is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com

Have you heard? Lady Tanathea Tellari is hosting a ball tonight.Content Warnings:Genre-typical violence and racism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee and Amanda Rischel as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Matthew Biddulph as the Announcer. David A Meyers as the Viscount. Bethan Dixon Bates, Amanda Rischel and Erika Sanderson as the Ladies Of Tekkar.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

Tanathea gathers the missing pieces of her design. Valentin renews his pledge.Content Warnings:Genre-typical violence and racism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Allira Tellari. James Smillie as Augustus Tellari. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Evelyn Miller as Teyan. Darragh Ó Broin as Clement. Bethan Dixon Bates as Reyla and Sanah. Matthew Biddulph and Amritpal Sandhu as Crew Members.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

Tanathea's web threatens to trap friends and foes alike. Valentin learns the true mission of the Red Den.Content Warnings:the sickest transition to flashback thats ever been done in audio wtf are you kidding me samy are y'all getting this all hello??? (this is producer wil rn im at the helm)actual cw: genre-typical violence throughoutactual cw: genre-typical panicked crowd walla and sound designmaking producer wil cryactual cw 14:00 - 17:45 : attempted sexual assaultactual cw: genre-typical ableism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Zoe Lee as the Moon-Priestess. Amanda Rischel as Isabelle. James Smillie as Augustus Tellari.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

Tanathea venture further underground. Valentin gambles with the priestess.Content Warnings: Genre-typical violence and racism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Allira Tellari. James Smillie as Augustus Tellari. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Amanda Rischel as Isabelle. Zoe Lee as the Moon-Priestess.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

An old story is told, while a new one writes itself. Gods and Spirits whisper to both Valentin and Tanathea.Content Warnings: Genre-typical violenceGenre-typical depictions of racism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Allira Tellari. James Smillie as Augustus Tellari. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Amanda Rischel as Isabelle. Bethan Dixon Bates, Matthew Biddulph and Amritpal Sandu as crew members.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

Valentin faces a living myth. Tanathea makes a grand discovery.Content Warnings:Depictions of debatable auditory hallucinations throughoutGenre-typical depictions of racism, including discussions of slaveryGenre-typical violence🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Leonie Schliesing as Lail. Amanda Rischel as Isabelle. Matthew Biddulph and AJ Bediako as crew members.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

Valentin tries himself at a more subtle approach to survive the sea. Tanathea makes a bold suggestion.Content Warnings:Alcohol use (start to ~2:10)Genre-typical depictions of ableism throughoutDepictions of debatable auditory hallucinations throughoutDepictions of sex and sex work throughout"jesus christ every single episode just sounds so fucking good. this show makes me insane" -Wil🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Allira Tellari. James Smillie as Augustus Tellari. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Amanda Rischel as Isabelle. Leonie Schliesing as Lail. Samy Souissi as Dallin. Anna Harris as Meadow.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

A strange presence lurks at the edge of Valentin's mind, threatening his stay on the ship. On land, Tanathea starts to spin her web, hoping to catch her enemies off-guard.Content Warnings:Genre-typical violence and racism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Allira Tellari. James Smillie as Augustus Tellari. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Tina Barnes as The Pale Mistress. Mary-Anne Stanek as Sitha. Amanda Rischel as Isabelle. Lizzie Mounter as the Priestess. Matthew Biddulph as Darion. Trev Fleming as Lieutenant Baines. Leonie Schliesing as Lail. Paul Warren as Tannan. Amritpal Sandhu and Trev Fleming as the mercenaries. Erika Sanderson as Quinn. David A Meyers as Rowan's aid.For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.

Valentin faces his first trial at sea. Tanathea unearths secrets of the past.Content Warnings: Genre-typical violence and racism🌊🌊🌊Credits:Written, Directed and Sound Designed by Samy Souissi. Dialogue Editing by Brad Colbroock. Levian Opening Theme by Edouard Brenneisen. Mixing and Mastering by Wil Williams. Production Management by Anne Baird.Feliks Mathur as Valentin. Beth Eyre as Tanathea. Safiyya Ingar as Damaris. Barney Cooper as Rowan. Erika Sanderson as Mara Sibi. Chris Tester as Edmar Occeli. Jessica Lee as Nerea Occeli. Joe-Cliff Thompson as Lunacy. Lizzie Mounter as the Priestess. For more information, please go to LevianPod.com.