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. Chartrulean grapples with the revelation that Sophrosyne might be more than she seems, and what her dream visions might mean for him. This episode features an excerpt "The Wanderer" by an unknown Anglo-Saxon soldier. The poem "The Kiss of The Unmaker" was written by Aud Andrews and adapted for the story by H.M. Radcliff. Content warning: mental health episodes ⁠Get ad-free listening on Patreon⁠ ⁠Go ⁠⁠behind the scenes⁠ ⁠Transcripts⁠ Aud Andrews as Chartrulean Kathleen Klein as Sophrosyne Christian Collado as Havelion Nina Nikolic as Borsha Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine Angela Hochman as Cythaelia Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer Adam Neill as Yoba Danielle Yonkers as Imsep Stacey Lightman as Shan Adrian Galley as Maldoro Rae Witte as Dr. Cullaway Heath Martin as Captain Aldibad Elizabeth Plant as Rankusha Al Foote III as Mystery Narrator // Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff With production assistance from Rae Witte Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet Edited by Will Fox Sound Design by Will Fox and H.M. Radcliff Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews /// ⁠Listen to the original soundtrack by Sean Renner⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ The Madness of Chartrulean is a part of the Fable and Folly Network. Find and support our sponsors at:⁠ fableandfolly.com/partners⁠ Chartrulean™ is the property of⁠ Packhowl Media⁠ © 2026, all rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices