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Underlings and Elves - A Dark Fantasy Story Podcast


1 episode


Synopsis:

USE HEADPHONES FOR FULL IMMERSION Journey through a grim low-fantasy world with the Carrion Crows—sellswords who aren’t afraid to bloody their hands, where silver and booze often lighten even the heaviest conscience. Among them is Eskil, a half-elf navigating a world where happy endings remain in fairy tales. A place where magic is not found within—it’s bargained for in the dark. Underlings & Elves is a dark fantasy series with narration, voice-acted dialogue, and sound effects. While each story can stand alone, starting from episode one offers the richest experience.


Language: English

Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Fantasy

Soundscape: Sound effects & music

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Episodes:

The River That Takes: Part 1

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:44:55 GMT

Caught in a brutal storm, Eskil Elf-ear seeks shelter at a remote farm. But the warmth of the longhouse is deceptive. The men are tense, speaking in hushed whispers. Young girls are vanishing into the night, leaving nothing behind but screams echoing from the river. Driven by the promise of silver, Eskil begins to uncover a horror haunting the nearby villages.

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The River That Takes: Part 1 marks the beginning of a story told in 4 parts, where the distinction between man and monster isn’t always so clear.

Underlings & Elves is an episodic dark fantasy series written, narrated and voice acted by James Sarvan.