The Madness of Chartrulean

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

Fiction
Science Fiction
26
An interview with creator H.M. Radcliff for "Th...
An interview with creator H.M. Radcliff
43 min
27
Havelion's Journal Entry 3 | The Whisper Chamber
He who is an instrument of chaos has come to pay penance
5 min
28
Havelion's Journal Entry 2 | Meeting Chartrulean
Chartrulean comes with an interesting proposition
4 min
29
Havelion's Journal Entry 1 | Introduction
Meet Havelion and learn about his world
9 min
30
Red Tanks and Terrible Eyes | S1.E13 (Vol. 1 Co...
"We are the ones in control--we are gods."
37 min
31
Sanctuary | S1.E12
"I send my final prayer."
36 min
32
The Reach for Potential | Story Compendium
"Man's reach for potential has always been an overreach."
5 min
33
A Kindness | S1.E11
"Will this world accept my vision of the future?"
34 min
34
The Broken Prince | S1.E10
"We should paint you as a hero."
43 min
35
The Purge | Story Compendium
"It was a bloodbath."
5 min
36
The Worm | S1.E09
"How else would I see myself?!"
31 min
37
Fools and their Purpose | Minisode
"I'll keep my blessing, and you keep your luck."
7 min
38
The Burden of Doubt | S1.E08
"My superman is disappearing, Yoba."
36 min
39
Where It Begins | S1.E07
"If they can change their nature, why can't we?"
34 min
40
Unattractive Qualities | S1.E06
"Is it normal to overlook these things?"
27 min
41
Chrysalis in the Void | S1.E05
"Only for you will it open."
39 min
42
The Torch of Acedia | Story Compendium
"My legacy will be the restoration of balance."
4 min
43
Precious Cargo | S1.E04
"I have a special commission for you..."
39 min
44
Conduits for Madness | S1.E03
"These ships are not ships!"
36 min
45
The Berserker | Story Compendium
A brief history of Astreus
5 min
46
The Rites of Jhardoestra | S1.E02
"How......annoying."
35 min
47
The Etruvian | Story Compendium
"At the center of the universe is the source of all power."
5 min
48
The Starbringer Gifts | S1.E01
"Jhardeho save me."
40 min
49
Trailer: Dreams
1 min