Science Fiction · Packhowl Media
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Imagine the next messiah doesn’t come from religion, but from the tech world. Chartrulean abandoned piety for progress, becoming the savior the world needed anyway. But at what cost? The Jhardeho Order named him messiah and taught him that progress means corruption. He defected. Then, House Starbringer handed him the power to end a centuries-long war. What Chartrulean chose split his world in two. Now he fears he was wrong and is haunted by the manifestation of his choices. His troubled past surfaces as fear, anger, and doubt, threatening the fragile relationships he's built. Chartrulean must reconcile with the gods and kings he angered before succumbing to the madness he created. The Madness of Chartrulean is a character-driven sci-fi epic for fans of Dune, Foundation, and Game of Thrones. Blending political drama, Shakespearean tragedy, and mythic futurism, it explores the moral ambiguities of power. Vol. 1 is out now, with over 8 hours of content across 13 full-length episodes and bonus material. Listen anywhere you find podcasts, or dive deeper into the world with the story compendium. AI disclaimer: No GenAI is used in the making of this show. We advocate for human artists. To dive deeper into the world of Chartrulean, including how the show is being brought to life in Unreal Engine, visit chartrulean.com
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Expertly produced. exceptional voice acting, and a great story. My only complaints is that I wish Chartrulean would lighten up on his friends and I hope to see some of Havelion’s Journal entries, especially the battles, enhanced with all the characters and situations involved. It would transfer well to a sci-fi series with a movie crescendo. I would love to see the voice actors bring their characters to life on the screen. It may be a challenge in some cases, but I don’t know if I could tolerate Chartrulean without Aud Andrew’s voicing him. Listen to this show. You won’t be disappointed.
Although Chartrulean seems classified as a "space opera" or fantasy/sci-fi epic tale, often compared to all kinds of other fantasy and sci-fi tales, (Star Wars, Star Trek, pretty much anything else spacey someone recognizes,) it is, however, novel in its approach. Comparisons are often a stretch, assigning vaguely relatable story elements and declaring similarity. If anything, Chartrulean has much more in common with the classic Japanese animated stories of the 1970's and early 1980's, although through an entirely modern lens. There is a lot to it. There is an unlikely hero, but instead of one dimensionally transforming to the task, this character struggles with increasingly unresolvable complications and his own deterioration. Many characters have their own arcs habits and idiosyncrasies, They are human in their oddness. It is difficult to pick a favorite, although a few certainly come to mind. It's a very human tale, with the major cast bending and twisting to the situations that unfold. Some challenges outside, and some within. The story is driven by concerns of morality, duty, and self doubt, things we deeply understand as human beings. In this way it is quite authentic and interesting. Technically, meticulous work shows in the environment and sounds of things, sometimes silently guiding your attention along or through between spaces. Some of the transitions are particularly clever and interesting, using thoughts, distractions or panning to direct your mind's eye. It's really interesting. Great stuff.
Amazing production quality. Good character development. Very complex and well thought out storyline. And the show has great atmosphere. Highly recommended!
This is the perfect show for anyone who loves sci-fi and is looking for a captivating new world to get excited about. If you like the large scale space-politics of Dune, the social commentary of the Hunger Games, and the moral quandries of the advanced weaponry of Ender's Game, you'll feel right at home with the Madness of Chartrulean. The show manages to portray something entirely original in the sci-fi genre, particularly with its beautifully ethereal score and phenomenal voice acting. Well worth a listen!
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