In the Porta Segreta, native Anturian Bryn Tal summarizes the Porta Segreta and how it came to the planet of Anturia.

Music was created, performed, recorded, and mixed by Michael Sawyer.

Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories is an epic fantasy fiction podcast that transports listeners into the rich, imaginative world of Anturia. Long before the main saga begins, these prequel tales uncover the histories, secrets, and struggles that shaped the lands, kingdoms, and characters of this vast universe.

Blending high fantasy, folklore, and immersive worldbuilding, each episode brings to life powerful rulers, ancient magic, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice. If you love fantasy podcasts, serialized storytelling, character-driven drama, or worlds like Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Sanderson’s Cosmere, or Dragon Age, Anturia will feel like stepping into a new realm you’ve never seen before.

These stories dive into the rise and fall of cities, the hidden truths behind alliances, and the ordinary people who carry extraordinary burdens. They’re perfect for fans of epic fantasy fiction, queer-inclusive narratives, feminist storytelling, and slow-burn lore that rewards exploration.

Whether you’re a longtime fantasy reader, a role-player, or someone searching for a new immersive story to binge, Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories offers a unique journey into a world where every choice, betrayal, and secret shapes the future.

In Episode 2: The Great Rift, we get to know a little about Bryn Tal and a couple of the other council members on the Council of Elders. A secret is revealed and things start to get uncomfortable for our narrator.

Music written, composed, performed and mixed by Michael Sawyer for this podcast.

Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories is an epic fantasy fiction podcast that transports listeners into the rich, imaginative world of Anturia. Long before the main saga begins, these prequel tales uncover the histories, secrets, and struggles that shaped the lands, kingdoms, and characters of this vast universe.

Blending high fantasy, folklore, and immersive worldbuilding, each episode brings to life powerful rulers, ancient magic, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice. If you love fantasy podcasts, serialized storytelling, character-driven drama, or worlds like Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Sanderson’s Cosmere, or Dragon Age, Anturia will feel like stepping into a new realm you’ve never seen before.

These stories dive into the rise and fall of cities, the hidden truths behind alliances, and the ordinary people who carry extraordinary burdens. They’re perfect for fans of epic fantasy fiction, queer-inclusive narratives, feminist storytelling, and slow-burn lore that rewards exploration.

Whether you’re a longtime fantasy reader, a role-player, or someone searching for a new immersive story to binge, Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories offers a unique journey into a world where every choice, betrayal, and secret shapes the future.

Bryn Tal continues telling her story of how Anturia came to be co-inhabited by humans in this episode where Anturians begin to battle against each other.

Content Warning: There is a fight scene in this episode with violence. Please do not listen if you are sensitive to such triggers.

Music was created, performed, recorded, and mixed by Michael Sawyer specifically for the Anturia Diaries: Prequel Stories podcasts.