The Ancient Allan Chapter 9 - The Messengers
In which the weary traveller returns to the Prince Peroa’s palace bearing grave tidings and gifts from the East, igniting counsel and counselled schemes amidst a court haunted by foreign threats and r...
31 Jul 30min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 7 - Bes Steals the Signet
In which a faithful dwarf named Bes reveals his noble birth and cunningly secures a powerful royal seal while aiding his master’s escape from deadly peril in the court of a capricious king. The narrat...
31 Jul 28min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 8 - The Lady Amada
In which the intrepid Shabaka and his faithful companion Bes traverse the vast lands from the Eastern kingdom to the ancient and bustling city of Memphis, bearing precious gifts and a sacred seal that...
31 Jul 29min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 5 - The Wager
In which a bold hunter and his stout-hearted companion venture into lion-haunted reeds to prove their mettle, engaging in fierce contest and cunning with a proud Eastern king whose jealousy and wrath ...
30 Jul 35min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 6 - The Doom of the Boat
In which the noble Shabaka, despite grim captivity and cruel machinations, faces his dreadful fate with steadfast courage and unyielding spirit, aided by the loyal and cunning dwarf Bes. Amidst harrow...
30 Jul 31min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 4 - Through the Gates
In which Allan finds himself compelled to participate in a mysterious and ancient ritual involving the inhalation of a powerful herb, leading him into vivid visions of past lives and distant lands whe...
30 Jul 39min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 2 - Ragnall Castle
In which I revisit the strange and sorrowful history surrounding Lady Ragnall and her late husband, whose fateful ties to ancient Egypt and mysterious rituals cast a shadow over the present, drawing m...
29 Jul 30min
The Ancient Allan Chapter 1 - An old Friend
In which Allan Quatermain reflects soberly on the nature of life, death, and faith, recalling a remarkable adventure in Africa involving ancient rites and strange herbs said to induce visions, which l...
29 Jul 24min
