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Science Fiction · Packhowl Media

The Madness of Chartrulean

by Packhowl Media

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

Latest episodes

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Saysha's Story Part 2: A War of Wordsmiths

Saysha travels to Vetrana Hydroponics in Upper City to deliver a message to Pytra. Yoba wastes no time filling his portion of the guest list for Sophrosyne's garden party

Aug 20
38 min

Instruments of Chaos

King Starbringer and Yoba learn of a messy new situation in lower city. Sophrosyne hatches an ambitious plan to get the support Astreus needs at the last minute. Chartrul

Jul 16
1 h 07 min

Feed Drop: Alpha 8

Alpha 8 is a thrilling sci-fi adventure podcast that delves into the extraordinary journey of a desperate alien who body swaps with a struggling mom to comprehend the ess

Jul 14
15 min

Saysha's Story Part 1: The Storm

The storm over Simitu is raging. The streets are dark. And Maldoro has declared war on smugglers. Saysha and their gang, The Salty Mile, are on the run, but quickly find

Jun 25
33 min

Saysha's Story - Introduction

The storm over Simitu is raging. The streets are dark. And Maldoro has declared war on smugglers. Saysha and their gang, The Salty Mile, are on the run, but quickly find

Jun 11
1 min

The Story of Rankusha | Story Compendium

Dr. Fillion, an archaeologist, doctor, and historian, tells the story of Rankusha and the downfall of Arcas' previous industrialized civilization. Get ad-free listening

Jun 8
6 min

A Valuable Asset

Chartrulean faces the fallout of his confrontation with Havelion while Sophrosyne recovers from an encounter with one of her dream visions. Meanwhile, Astreus' limits are

May 28
1 h 06 min

Trailer: Vol. 2 | "The Unmaker"

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 mythi

May 14
1 min

Chartrulean / Arcane crossover: "Guns for Hire" cover

Listen to Will Fox and Aud Andrews' cover of the hit song "Guns for Hire" (Woodkid) from the series Arcane: League of Legends. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co

Apr 18 2025
1 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 19 | Resolve (conclusion)

Havelion resolves to fix things. No matter the cost. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original music by Sean Renner, perfor

Mar 22 2025
2 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 18 | Aftermath Part 2

Lapadine shows Havelion the silver lining. The paladins plan their next steps amid strange dreams. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian

Nov 21 2023
4 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 17 | Aftermath

The paladins' conditions aren't improving, and Havelion vows to fix it. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original music by

Nov 13 2023
6 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 16 | The Calamity

Havelion reels in the aftermath of the calamity, overcome with fear and anger. The paladins face a mysterious illness. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Per

Oct 31 2023
6 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 15 | Homesick

Havelion reminisces about the way things used to be, and dreads what comes next. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original

Oct 17 2023
4 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 14 | The Orders

The Nine are called to battle. The godsend canon is tested. Chartrulean withdraws. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Origina

Oct 16 2023
7 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 13 | Progression of The Nine

The Nine are coming along nicely...as is Havelion's relationship with Homena. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Performed by Christian Collado Original mus

Oct 3 2023
4 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 12 | Backalley Market

Havelion and some of the paladins find a little slice of home in Simitu, but it's not without danger. Things at Astreus seem to be in a positive holding pattern. Get ad-

Sep 25 2023
5 min

Feed Drop: The Nebulous Saga Part 1 "Captain of the Nebula"

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Sep 18 2023
11 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 11 | Different Tune

Things begin to look up for the paladins. Havelion's friendship with Homena deepens. Chartrulean asks a big question. Get ad-free listening on Patreon Transcripts Perf

Sep 11 2023
5 min

Havelion's Journal Entry 10 | Solutions

Havelion talks about the hardships the paladins are put through in Chartrulean's pursuit of perfection, and makes some bold decisions. Get ad-free listening on Patreon

Sep 4 2023
5 min

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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.

Capt Benjamin Sisko · Feb 2025

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.

Edwardo Montalban · Sep 2024

Amazing production quality. Good character development. Very complex and well thought out storyline. And the show has great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Iguana123 · Oct 2023

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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