The Plight of Ants

By: Rupert August
  • Summary

  • Conflict, intrigue, and beguiling are always close at hand; whether that be in the old islands of Subtilus, Halitus, and Trabus; atop the decks of the Amethyst Fleet, or in the urban sprawl beneath the high walls of Dantys, all yearn for power. The winds of change are blowing, so whoever can navigate the complex web of plans and interests, might just be able to acquire some...
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Episodes
  • Plight of Ants - 2. Wake-up Call
    Jul 31 2020

    "The only difference between a palace and a prison is who pays the guards.
    Life inside is cheap all the same."

     

    The second exploration of the Amethyst Empire, this time as viewed from the very top.

     

    Written by Rupert August
    Voiced by Alicia Jones

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    23 mins
  • Plight of Ants - 3. A Stranger in a Strange Land
    Aug 31 2020

    "They have no respect for anything up there, not rank, nor skill, as long as the mob is on your side, you'll be fine..."

     

    Our first outing to Piktus, the west-most constituent realm of the Amethyst Empire. Things are calm there, relatively speaking, for now...

    Written by Rupert August
    Performed by Kurtz.

    Sound FX provided by: https://www.zapsplat.com

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    22 mins
  • Plight of Ants - 4. The First Faultline
    Sep 30 2020

    "The state is unbreakable, for it is held aloft by the people"

     

    We return to Piktus, and begin to see the consequences of decisions and events taking place elsewhere.

     

    Written by: Rupert August
    Performed by: Shelley Anderson

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    29 mins

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