{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Tales of Veldrith","home_page_url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/json","description":"Step into a world where ancient magic pulses beneath the earth, empires rise and fall, and heroes are forged in the fires of destiny. Tales of Veldrith brings the epic fantasy series to life.\r\n\r\nFollow the journeys of characters like Vestinus, a cursed warrior seeking redemption, and Eira Thorsdottir, a fierce fighter navigating fragile alliances and looming threats. Experience battles, political intrigue, forgotten magic, and the mysteries of the ley lines as if you were there.\r\n\r\nPerfect for fans of dark fantasy, adventure, and rich world-building. 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The Solar Cult is fractured, but not broken, and whispers of a new leader rising send them on a desperate mission to the fabled Valley of Radiance, where the ley lines converge in their purest form. There, amid an ethereal battleground of light and shadow, they face their greatest challenge yet. The cult’s final ritual is underway, the Auroral Lens on the verge of completion. To stop it, Vestinus must make an unthinkable sacrifice—one that will either restore balance or consume him in the fires of destiny.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNew! Get the book: \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/4meTaFe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://amzn.to/4meTaFe\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Sunforge behind them and one fragment destroyed, Vestinus, Eira, and Leona return to Jorvik—only to find the fight is far from over. The Solar Cult is fractured, but not broken, and whispers of a new leader rising send them on a desperate mission to the fabled Valley of Radiance, where the ley lines converge in their purest form. There, amid an ethereal battleground of light and shadow, they face their greatest challenge yet. The cult’s final ritual is underway, the Auroral Lens on the verge of completion. To stop it, Vestinus must make an unthinkable sacrifice—one that will either restore balance or consume him in the fires of destiny.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"With the Sunforge behind them and one fragment destroyed, Vestinus, Eira, and Leona return to Jorvik—only to find the fight is far from over. The Solar Cult is fractured, but not broken, and whispers of a new leader rising send them on a desperate mission to the fabled Valley of Radiance, where the ley lines converge in their purest form. There, amid an ethereal battleground of light and shadow, they face their greatest challenge yet. The cult’s final ritual is underway, the Auroral Lens on the verge of completion. To stop it, Vestinus must make an unthinkable sacrifice—one that will either restore balance or consume him in the fires of destiny.","date_published":"2025-05-14T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/560d7994-1f65-4530-bc80-d51fb794e027.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7872174,"duration_in_seconds":464}]},{"id":"707ebbd4-2124-4c1e-8d93-7aa1284e8138","title":"Episode 21: The Frozen Path","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"Through biting winds and treacherous cliffs, Vestinus, Eira, and Leona brave the unforgiving north in search of the legendary Sunforge—the only place capable of destroying the fragment. But they are not alone. The Solar Cult has beaten them to the ancient site, preparing a ritual that could restore the Lens’s power. As battle erupts on the frozen plateau, the trio must risk everything to disrupt the cult’s plans and harness the Sunforge before it’s too late. Will they shatter the fragment, or will the forge’s power fall into the wrong hands?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThrough biting winds and treacherous cliffs, Vestinus, Eira, and Leona brave the unforgiving north in search of the legendary Sunforge—the only place capable of destroying the fragment. But they are not alone. The Solar Cult has beaten them to the ancient site, preparing a ritual that could restore the Lens’s power. As battle erupts on the frozen plateau, the trio must risk everything to disrupt the cult’s plans and harness the Sunforge before it’s too late. Will they shatter the fragment, or will the forge’s power fall into the wrong hands?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Through biting winds and treacherous cliffs, Vestinus, Eira, and Leona brave the unforgiving north in search of the legendary Sunforge—the only place capable of destroying the fragment. But they are not alone. The Solar Cult has beaten them to the ancient site, preparing a ritual that could restore the Lens’s power. As battle erupts on the frozen plateau, the trio must risk everything to disrupt the cult’s plans and harness the Sunforge before it’s too late. Will they shatter the fragment, or will the forge’s power fall into the wrong hands?","date_published":"2025-05-07T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/707ebbd4-2124-4c1e-8d93-7aa1284e8138.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7697206,"duration_in_seconds":451}]},{"id":"c58b8851-2662-431e-8062-7bb274091461","title":"Episode 20: The Burning Plateau","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"The battle for the fragment reaches its fiery climax as Vestinus, Eira, and Leona storm the cult’s ritual site, where Solaris wields the burning power of the Sun. As the ley lines fracture and the ground itself threatens to collapse, the trio must disrupt the ritual before the Auroral Lens can be fully awakened. But even with Solaris defeated, one truth remains—the cult’s fire has not been extinguished, and the path to the Sunforge is more dangerous than ever.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe battle for the fragment reaches its fiery climax as Vestinus, Eira, and Leona storm the cult’s ritual site, where Solaris wields the burning power of the Sun. As the ley lines fracture and the ground itself threatens to collapse, the trio must disrupt the ritual before the Auroral Lens can be fully awakened. But even with Solaris defeated, one truth remains—the cult’s fire has not been extinguished, and the path to the Sunforge is more dangerous than ever.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The battle for the fragment reaches its fiery climax as Vestinus, Eira, and Leona storm the cult’s ritual site, where Solaris wields the burning power of the Sun. As the ley lines fracture and the ground itself threatens to collapse, the trio must disrupt the ritual before the Auroral Lens can be fully awakened. But even with Solaris defeated, one truth remains—the cult’s fire has not been extinguished, and the path to the Sunforge is more dangerous than ever.","date_published":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/c58b8851-2662-431e-8062-7bb274091461.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6051392,"duration_in_seconds":358}]},{"id":"6cf8f187-9c22-4619-8dff-12109fd35cca","title":"Episode 19: A Fractured Alliance","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"With the cult still closing in, Jorvik’s leaders are divided—hide the fragment, wield its power, or destroy it once and for all. As Vestinus and Eira search for a lost forge said to hold the key to the Lens’s destruction, old alliances are tested, and uneasy bargains must be struck. But when their journey north brings them face to face with the cult’s growing power, one truth becomes clear—the battle for the Sunforge has already begun.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith the cult still closing in, Jorvik’s leaders are divided—hide the fragment, wield its power, or destroy it once and for all. As Vestinus and Eira search for a lost forge said to hold the key to the Lens’s destruction, old alliances are tested, and uneasy bargains must be struck. But when their journey north brings them face to face with the cult’s growing power, one truth becomes clear—the battle for the Sunforge has already begun.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"With the cult still closing in, Jorvik’s leaders are divided—hide the fragment, wield its power, or destroy it once and for all. As Vestinus and Eira search for a lost forge said to hold the key to the Lens’s destruction, old alliances are tested, and uneasy bargains must be struck. But when their journey north brings them face to face with the cult’s growing power, one truth becomes clear—the battle for the Sunforge has already begun.","date_published":"2025-04-23T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/6cf8f187-9c22-4619-8dff-12109fd35cca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7106159,"duration_in_seconds":425}]},{"id":"a3684278-0cc7-4544-a8d4-f3d9819fd7b3","title":"Episode 18: The Beacon","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"As the fragment reaches Jorvik, its power stirs the ley lines beneath the city, sending a pillar of golden light into the sky—a beacon the Solar Cult cannot ignore. With tensions rising among the council and Father Aldric slipping further under the fragment’s influence, Vestinus and Eira must act quickly before the cult claims the relic for themselves. But as battle erupts at the heart of Jorvik, one question remains—can they sever the fragment’s power before it consumes them all?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs the fragment reaches Jorvik, its power stirs the ley lines beneath the city, sending a pillar of golden light into the sky—a beacon the Solar Cult cannot ignore. With tensions rising among the council and Father Aldric slipping further under the fragment’s influence, Vestinus and Eira must act quickly before the cult claims the relic for themselves. But as battle erupts at the heart of Jorvik, one question remains—can they sever the fragment’s power before it consumes them all?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As the fragment reaches Jorvik, its power stirs the ley lines beneath the city, sending a pillar of golden light into the sky—a beacon the Solar Cult cannot ignore. With tensions rising among the council and Father Aldric slipping further under the fragment’s influence, Vestinus and Eira must act quickly before the cult claims the relic for themselves. But as battle erupts at the heart of Jorvik, one question remains—can they sever the fragment’s power before it consumes them all?","date_published":"2025-04-16T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/a3684278-0cc7-4544-a8d4-f3d9819fd7b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7356747,"duration_in_seconds":445}]},{"id":"85a735ca-3a68-4740-a0cb-3b99469cd582","title":"Episode 17: The Pursuit","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"The cultists will stop at nothing to reclaim the fragment, their relentless pursuit driving Vestinus, Eira, and their allies deeper into the wilds. As the group fights their way toward Jorvik, the artifact’s power grows unstable, its whispers burrowing into Father Aldric’s mind. With the enemy closing in and the ridge becoming their last stand, Vestinus must make a choice—hold the line or risk everything to end the chase before it’s too late.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe cultists will stop at nothing to reclaim the fragment, their relentless pursuit driving Vestinus, Eira, and their allies deeper into the wilds. As the group fights their way toward Jorvik, the artifact’s power grows unstable, its whispers burrowing into Father Aldric’s mind. With the enemy closing in and the ridge becoming their last stand, Vestinus must make a choice—hold the line or risk everything to end the chase before it’s too late.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The cultists will stop at nothing to reclaim the fragment, their relentless pursuit driving Vestinus, Eira, and their allies deeper into the wilds. As the group fights their way toward Jorvik, the artifact’s power grows unstable, its whispers burrowing into Father Aldric’s mind. With the enemy closing in and the ridge becoming their last stand, Vestinus must make a choice—hold the line or risk everything to end the chase before it’s too late.","date_published":"2025-04-09T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/85a735ca-3a68-4740-a0cb-3b99469cd582.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7088405,"duration_in_seconds":434}]},{"id":"98844a2d-43e3-4c11-8fdb-8b65051c561e","title":"Episode 16: Shadows of the Past","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"As whispers of the Auroral Lens spread, Vestinus and Eira race to find a wandering priest who may unknowingly carry its power. But in the ruins of an ancient watchtower, they uncover more than just a frightened man—an ambush awaits, and the fragment’s power is already awakening. With the cult closing in and the line between protector and wielder blurring, one question remains—who truly controls the light?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs whispers of the Auroral Lens spread, Vestinus and Eira race to find a wandering priest who may unknowingly carry its power. But in the ruins of an ancient watchtower, they uncover more than just a frightened man—an ambush awaits, and the fragment’s power is already awakening. With the cult closing in and the line between protector and wielder blurring, one question remains—who truly controls the light?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As whispers of the Auroral Lens spread, Vestinus and Eira race to find a wandering priest who may unknowingly carry its power. But in the ruins of an ancient watchtower, they uncover more than just a frightened man—an ambush awaits, and the fragment’s power is already awakening. With the cult closing in and the line between protector and wielder blurring, one question remains—who truly controls the light?","date_published":"2025-04-02T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a976f72c-6d48-4281-8661-05b6885a8d23/98844a2d-43e3-4c11-8fdb-8b65051c561e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7126113,"duration_in_seconds":404}]},{"id":"4f4f6e3e-39bc-4381-b25d-149d60e81909","title":"Episode 15: Flames of Defiance","url":"https://fantasy.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"The ruins burn with the light of a rising power as Vestinus and Eira face the fanatical leader of the Solar Cult. With the Auroral Lens fragment pulsing with unstable energy, every strike against the cultists brings them closer to either victory or destruction. 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