A.T. Haessly’s Library
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Creator: A.T. Haessly
Single-voiced Fantasy Serial Audio Book
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This podcast is actually a collection of A.T. Haessly’s own works made into audiobooks. I do all the voices, recordings, editing, and such myself. I’m hoping to draw more people into worlds of fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, etc. My works span many topics and genres, but my aim is to give you something entertaining. Something that you can enjoy and discuss.While these are not my main works, I have begun recording a side series first to share a more humorous and fantastical tale of ”Life, Death, and Fire.” ”We, the Unholy Three” is the first subtitle of the series. If you like what you hear, please stop by ATHaessly.com and view free works or links to ways to support me. I greatly appreciate you taking some time to listen.
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Serial
Voices: Single
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
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Episodes:
27. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Conflicts in Motion 2
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:44:52 -0500
Nodure and Banner surround Surton Spire. There are answers they seek. Glories to be found. Redemption in the eyes of the Emperor. But they aren't prepared.
26. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Conflicts in Motion 1
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:18:09 -0500
Gohdin hears Selda and Corallan's plans for protecting The Spire. The humans are on the march, and they have a few hours to prepare. Three options. They can hide themselves in The Grave. They can wait at the gates for a surprise attack should their passages be penetrated. Or, they can open the doors and prepare an ambush.
Christoph hears there is a Destined Blade among them, and he know what he must do.
25. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Expecting the Unexpected 4
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:51:27 -0500
Sir Nodure and his Destined Blade companion listen to the report of the mage. Trostin confirms that these sought individuals are not weaklings to be trifled with. Will the Blade listen? Will Nodure use this to his advantage?
The troops prepare to march on Surton Spire.
24. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Expecting the Unexpected 3
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:38:43 -0500
The Empire's men are surrounding Surton Spire in search of foreign agents or undocumented casters. A soldier awaits glory, but finds only a hawk with eyes of night.
23. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Expecting the Unexpected 2
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 01:13:51 -0500
Trostin, the investigative mage, reviews the remains of the people in Carmoss. This city turned mausoleum is their first stop toward finding answers. Gilded Wolves have been tasked with the care of this mage. They want to get the job done and go home. Trostin wants them to yearn for adventure.
22. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Expecting the Unexpected 1
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:38:56 -0500
Nodure speaks with the Destined Blade - Banner Aviol. They discuss searching the region for threats to the empire, and the Destined Blade demands he see battle. The nobleman can use that desire for a fight to his advantage. When the time comes.
21. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” The Gathering Forces: 4
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:46:30 -0500
Gohdin works diligently to learn how to read, study alchemy, and attempt to find Sashro his promised reward. Tired of the constant reading, he takes a stroll up to the peak of Surton Spire. Selda and Corallan have an update for the King. Humans are approaching, and there are eyes watching them.
20. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” The Gathering Forces: 3
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:16:45 -0500
Within Dezrana, capital of the Protharian Empire, there are many guildhalls. These adventuring guilds share ideals. Paramount among them is the concept of adventurers remaining separate from civilized warfare. Now, the golden teams of Battle Maidens and Shattering Hammer are called in to discuss the Emperor's demands. Called to act like soldiers, these powerful individuals are bound to the nation through decree. While not agreeable to the teams, the coin might just be enough to convince them... to travel north. Carmoss and Rothmire have been attacked. Something may have awakened.
19. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” The Gathering Forces: 2
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:59:51 -0500
Gohdin has granted the city permission to hold fights in the arena while Surton Spire's lock down continues. The farm boy finds it repulsive, but the King finds it fascinating. A fine opportunity to try out his newest spells.
18. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” The Gathering Forces: 1
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:47:32 -0500
Azix, spy for Surton Spire, writes a report on his findings. The name of Rothmire's secret druid.
17. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Earn the Crown: 3
Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:40:52 -0500
Christoph is studying in Sanctum Mortem when Sashro pays him a visit. The old wizard is suspicious, but perhaps all of this is an opportunity to achieve his own goals.
16. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Earn the Crown: 2
Sun, 19 May 2024 22:37:01 -0500
Sashro, down in The Lock, performs one of his many daily duties. Within the fourth level of Tartarus, he interrogates criminals and enemies of the crown. Within a cage, there is a slime. Bartleboth's body gurgles with the mannerisms of Gem the goblin. Sashro had found the jewel Gem carried. He'd found it, and now he wants to know where the goblin had stolen it from.
15. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Earn the Crown: 1
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:51:55 -0500
Christoph considers what to do with his own lifeless corpse. Perhaps he should raise him as an undead. Perhaps, he could let himself rest. He struggles with his own thoughts on the matter.
14. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 5
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:24:25 -0500
Trostin, an investigation mage of Protharian Empire, reviews the corpses of Rothmire. Alone in the tent, he attempts to delve deeper than permitted by law. Disturbing the dead is illegal. With magic, more so. It also comes with a bit of danger.
13. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 4
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:26:16 -0500
Christoph is practicing his magic. "Fly" is a valuable skill for those talented in the magical arts. With it, the new king can examine his city more easily. He tests his concentration and control while thoughts of a previous life continue to plague him.
12. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 3
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:56:36 -0600
Sir Griffon Nodure is investigating the two dead invaders outside Rothmire. One obviously stabbed by the chief's wife. The other... seemed to have entered the ring with a bear. Two mages discuss how best to investigate the tragedy further, but one continues to push his own agenda. He jokingly recommends using necromancy to speak with the dead; against the nation's laws. Instead, he offers to exhume the bodies of the villagers to investigate.
Nodure allows this - only after hearing that the invader's corpse was touched by natural magic. It would seem Rothmire had a druid among their people.
11. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 2
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:17:39 -0600
Gohdin sits on his throne and rests. Undead don't sleep, but a lich may find peace in the presence of his phylactery. Take a breather, dear King. Find peace in the stillness of your kingdom.
10. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 1
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:11:25 -0600
Griffon Nodure has returned to Rothmire. The village elder will break words with the nobleman. Sorrowful words spoken over tea he never truly enjoyed. It was his wife's favorite.
9. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 4
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:02:44 -0600
Christoph has been training tirelessly, yet he knows there's much more to learn. In a world of magic, spells are as abundant as the types of fauna and flora. He ventures to test a higher level spell... one he was made intimately aware of as a human.
Hellish Fireball.
8. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 3
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:27:21 -0600
Corallan and Selda prepare their operations atop Surton Spire. All the surrounding world must be monitored. Monsters and humans must not clash.
7. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 2
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:39:24 -0600
Gohdin and Corallan plan for surveillance of the region about Surton Spire. There is word the empire is sending troops to investigate, and he wants to make sure his monsters remain locked down... and the humans remain far from their jaws.
6. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 1
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:12:41 -0600
Corallan inspects the tunnels of her southern charge. With one of her most trusted subordinates, Selda, she inspects her guards and the entrances into Surton Spire. They pass the time by speaking of their King and how he's changed. It seems, to them both, that it is all for the better.
5. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Man’s Folly: 3
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 01:26:11 -0600
Gilded Wolves has been placed under an order of silence and removed from adventuring jobs for a time. The Protharian Empire is trying to clean up the mess in Rothmire and Carmoss. While they are stuck without work, and they lick their mental wounds, Paul and Morro await their leader as they share a drink in the guild's hall.
4. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Man’s Folly: 2
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:42:43 -0600
Gohdin has been practicing. With his trusted advisors believing he'd simply lost his memories after the Lichdom ritual, Christoph attempts to acquire as much magical knowledge and application as he can. Sashro is a great help, but even using simple status-effect spells on living targets is troublesome. The two do not share a moral compass.
3. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Man’s Folly: 1
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:36:27 -0600
Griffon Nodure has been tasked with returning to the village of Rothmire. Now, unlike his first voyage, he brings true soldiers in great numbers. The empire was not so concerned with reports of roaming barbarian savages, yet the unknown slayer and vengeful judge of Carmoss was another story.
2. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” A King’s Court: 1
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:19:19 -0600
Gohdin has taken up the crown. Paperwork and orders become his daily life. Word reaches his ear of the empire's investigation into the slaughters of Carmoss and Rothmire. Surton Spire will lock down once more.
1. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Prologue
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:34:51 -0600
The gods play their games of dice and chance. Whatever the outcome, mortals are not meant to know just how the gods worked their mysterious plans. An oddity in their game creates a moment of chaos for three gods while two others, mostly forgotten to the world of mortals, watch from a distance.
They seem to have grown bored of waiting for their names to die, and so they choose to sow some of their own chaos. They set out to the Protharian Empire.
40. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A King’s Return 3
Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:00:42 -0600
Gohdin is given his reports. The citizens of Surton Spire are growing restless and rebellion has taken to them as a virus. They say Gohdin is weak. The dragonkin disagrees.
39. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A King’s Return 2
Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:56:48 -0600
Carmoss has been left a graveyard. What of those that return home to find it has changed so drastically?
38. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A King’s Return 1
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:26:50 -0600
Christoph returns to The Spire. All he has done weighs heavily upon the king. As do all decisions made beneath the might of the crown.
37. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Dawn the New Age: 5
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:55:35 -0600
Christoph finishes the barbarian warriors without so much as a scratch on his person. Inspiring his guards, they relish in the victory. Yet, Christoph feels hollow in his conquest. The undead mind cares little for the fate of the living... and those that would not fight still remain breathing. Christoph gives the order.
36. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Dawn the New Age: 4
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:19:30 -0600
Christoph's body is now immortal... unbreakable. His mind is not. As the human portion of his being struggles externally against the barbarian hordes, it battles the undead and dragonkin mentally.
35. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Dawn the New Age: 3
Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:40:21 -0600
Lord Gohdin has taken to executing the barbarian invaders with extreme prejudice and efficiency. Calzion Dreadleaf rests at his post hoping to at least get one sliver of action - a chance to prove himself to the King of the Undead. Perhaps this woman running to his gate, his charge, would offer him the chance.
34. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Dawn the New Age: 2
Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:38:40 -0600
Christoph has entered Carmoss. He's openly called for the invading forces to come and face him. None within the town are safe with the dragonkin, the undead, present. Death comes for all.
33. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Dawn the New Age: 1
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:10:58 -0600
Gem has had enough. The revolution is coming, but such endeavors are not cheap.
32. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Homecoming: 6
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:17:17 -0600
Christoph and his guards approach Carmoss. The town has been overtaken, and the dragonkin dreams of dealing his own justice. It is a king's right, after all.
31. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Homecoming: 5
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:10:39 -0600
Sir Nodure prepares himself to be seen in public after his great victory (and survival) against the barbarian forces to the north.
30. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Homecoming: 4
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 01:37:41 -0600
Christoph has his position outside the town of Carmoss. As they plan to move in on the town, Gitma catches a scent on the breeze.
29. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Homecoming: 3
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:54:24 -0600
Christoph and his guards are off to find the remaining barbarians. They'd dug their own graves. Time for them to lie down.
28. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Homecoming: 2
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:36:05 -0600
Christoph hears the village elder's tale of woe and destruction. His family's fate similar to the rest of the unlucky citizens of Rothmire. Will he face such tragedy as a man... or a monster?
27. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” Homecoming: 1
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:22:43 -0600
Calzion and Gitma bring their disguised king into the small village of Rothmire. Christoph has been waiting to return to his family (and escape his living nightmare) for some time. To share the stories and his fate with his family will alleviate all the weight from his soul. Welcome home, King Christoph. It is more than you could ever imagine.
26. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A Traveling King: 5
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:18:56 -0600
There are whispers in the mountain. Whispers from monsters wanting to be monsters... tired of being trapped as cattle beneath the mount. They whisper of plots and schemes as the king rides out. Monsters have had enough.
25. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A Traveling King: 4
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:25:01 -0600
Christoph sets out with Calzion and Gitma as his guard. Riding atop grand horses, the king is visibly uncomfortable. With doting guards, painful bouncing, and the uncertainty of his new life, more of the king's power is unleashed. In the presence of his subjects, he need only breathe to spread the fear of death.
24. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A Traveling King: 3
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:54:05 -0600
Christoph has convinced his Captains to allow him to leave The Spire. Before leaving, he must choose his mounts for safe travel. The Stables is another first for the young king. He plays his part as even a king's horse must reflect his majesty.
23. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A Traveling King: 2
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:42:35 -0500
Christoph is trying to go home. He's done what he can to prepare for the trip. He's cleaned up a bit and secured some jewels for his family. Before he can leave, he must first inspect Gitma and Calzion - the guards that will accompany him while Surton Spire is on lockdown.
22. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” A Traveling King: 1
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 01:21:50 -0500
Christoph wishes to return to the outside world while his subjects remain locked inside. He wants to go home, but first he must learn the spell "Arcane Disguise" to mask himself with his old face. The boy no longer requires sleep, but can his mind withstand this new life?
21. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” All Hail Gohdin! 5
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:34:44 -0500
Gohdin continues to practice. The hardworking human mind within him refuses to give up when given such an opportunity. Magic! Real magic! Bones that don't ache and limbs that don't easily break... it's a dream to steal away the horrors of life.
20. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” All Hail Gohdin! 4
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:37:27 -0500
Gem meets with fellow goblins. It has been difficult for the savage creature within The Spire. He voices those concerns.
19. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” All Hail Gohdin! 3
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:55:05 -0500
Christoph seeks to understand the magical capabilities of his new life. He must practice. Backlash is a problem for any caster... but it matters little for those that cannot feel much of pain. Press on, Christoph, through the pain and the shame. Forward, toward the power of tomorrow.
18. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” All Hail Gohdin! 2
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:52:46 -0500
The Protharian Empire's leader has heard the good news. Sir Nodure has returned - the Sole Survivor. The people whisper of him, but what does his cousin-in-law, the Emperor, think?
17. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” All Hail Gohdin! 1
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:44:36 -0500
Christoph must figure out his next steps in the body of Gohdin - King of the Undead and ruler of Surton Spire. His best option is to utilize the magical talents of the body. In this, he calls Sashro for aid. This Captain of The Spire is a human twisted by magic and something he calls "Night Fire." Can Christoph convince him of this magical amnesia? Can Christoph figure out how to get home? Will he be eaten by insectoids and goblins? Find out in Life, Death, and Fire!
16. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” The Master: 5
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:08:35 -0500
Gohdin has been called to meet his leaders. He must stand before them and show them... remind them... that he is king. Christoph marches past a horde of nightmarish creatures and takes his place upon the throne. He sees all that exists, just a few kilometers away from home, roaring for his command.
15. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - The Master 4
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:04:32 -0500
Meet your Captains of the Surton Spire, my Lord. Corallan, the insectoid lure and currator of a greater family, shall aid you... Oh Christoph. How will you escape?
Do you even want to?
14. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - The Master 3
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:03:10 -0500
How will you get out Christoph? I mean.... Gohdin. Great dragonkin wizard? King of Surton Spire? Master of the Arcane and the undead? What will you do?
13. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - The Master 2
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:02:18 -0500
Enter the forces of the great Gohdin! Come and see the great Lord of the Undead.
12. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - The Master 1
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:00:04 -0500
Wake up wake up. This is not a hallucination. This is what Surton's become. This is what your fears are made of.
11. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - New Life 3
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:58:59 -0500
World between worlds. A voice beckons to the lost boy.
Some must die to find themselves in the greater plan of the divine...
Some... some must die twice.
10. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - New Life 2
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:56:16 -0500
Come then and see the Lord of Surton Spire. Come and find the terror beneath the mount.
9. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - New Life 1
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:55:36 -0500
Awakening in a new and terrifying place, Christoph must gather himself. This place is cold and dark. It seems empty... seems.
8. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - War Has Come 3
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:54:30 -0500
The barbarians attack! Full war has broken out in the dead of night. As humanity struggles against itself, Christoph and his brother take defensive actions - both freshly stained with the blood of an enemy. Their reward comes as a star burning in the night sky. Like a sun falling to earth, their awe quickly burns away in the raging inferno.
7. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - War Has Come2
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:52:42 -0500
Glory and honor are sought by many. Upon the fields of battle, where many men have found it before, these boys are subjected to the reality of it all. Glory is recalled for the men that never lost. Those that fall in battle outnumber those that rise through the ranks and hear the people cheer. Christoph must endure this hell.
6. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - War Has Come 1
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:50:55 -0500
The battle with the barbarians will come soon. The boys are trained as best as a noble and soldiers can provide in just a few days. Still, the nation has entrusted this to these boys and their noble leader - Nodure.
5. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - Glory Begins 5
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:44:17 -0500
The young and the practiced soldiers are ready. The noble has his battle plan prepared. Blood will be spilled, and the noble doesn't mind losing a few boys to battle.
4. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - Glory Begins 4
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:42:53 -0500
The young men must be trained. Glory awaits them in the coming battle. Arm yourselves.
3. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - Glory Begins 3
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:41:47 -0500
Christoph continues on toward the region of Surton Spire. A massive collection of twisted stones like three nails coiling around a central, thin mountain. This ancient place casts a shadow over the lands. They march toward this haunting monument of nature to prepare for battle with the barbarian hordes.
2. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - Glory Begins 2
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:38:53 -0500
Christoph's journey begins. He sets off with his younger brother to fight for his nation and family. What honor awaits him? He can't wait to find out.
1. ”Life, Death, and Fire: We, the Unholy Three” - Glory Begins 1
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:36:56 -0500
This is the first chapter of the Life, Death, and Fire series. A side project to start became a multi-novel creation that spans several nations, cultures, races, and peoples in this fantasy world of magical terror.
Come and listen to A.T. Haessly share the tale of Christoph Gildenson - a young farm boy from a village in the great Protharian Empire. A simple lad by every means, he is conscripted into the emperor's forces to help defend against invading barbarians. This first step into the greater world is something Christoph has long dreamed of. Now, as it comes to pass, his life seems far grander than toiling in the fields... but that comes at a price.
Come and find what glories await Christoph Gildenson as written and recorded by A.T. Haessly.