The creators of The Land of Atheria introduce their fantasy storybook podcast and provide some background on how the stories came to be.
Support the showThe story follows two young princesses who witness an amazing cataclysmic event and must team up with various heroes throughout Atheria to bring their world back into balance.
After witnessing a rainbow shatter in the sky, two princesses go on a journey to investigate the phenomenon by traveling into a frost giant’s cave and with the help of some dwarfs and a lost stranger discover something amazing.
After listening to the first episode for the first time, we pull a few anonymous kids aside and ask their thoughts on The Land of Atheria.
Support the showNea and Lulu go undercover to a nearby ogre village to unravel the mystery of a rock found by the Ogre King, and devise a plan to retrieve it.
Support the showAfter listening to the second episode about ogres and crystals, we bring back a few anonymous kids and ask their thoughts on The Land of Atheria.
Support the showNea, Lulu, and Paul secure a plan to retrieve the purple crystal from the Ogre King, but an unexpected visitor spoils their plans.
Support the showAfter listening to the third episode for the first time, we pull a few anonymous kids aside and ask their thoughts on The Land of Atheria.
Support the showAlong their journey through the Forest of Forevermore to retrieve the purple crystal the princesses and the prince encountered a mysterious, dark man.
Support the showAfter listening to the fourth episode for the first time, we pull a few anonymous kids aside and ask their thoughts on The Land of Atheria.
Support the showWith the help of the Shadow Man, the princesses manage to trick the Ogre King into going back to the ogre village, and at the same time, find out why the Shadow Man was so eager to get fairy water.
Support the showNea, Lulu, and Paul are off to the dwarf mines to find the only cure for the illness of shadow man’s son, only to find out that the boy has a secret.
Support the showThe princesses visit the inventor to ask for a favor, only to find out that something terribly wrong has happened to the water, and they'll need help to fix it.
Support the showSomething terrible is happening to the water in Sparland, Princess Nea & Lulu must find out how to fix, but need the keepers of the Aquarian Crystals to do so.
Support the showNea, Lulu and their friends, with the help of a mermaid, swim to the depths of the ocean to find the ancient ruins and use the crystals to heal the water.
Support the showAfter bringing the two Aquarian Crystals to the water temple, the princesses and their friends receive grievous news about Paul’s kingdom, and Ryla reveals something of importance.
Support the showThe creators have an important update on The Land of Atheria.
Support the showThe creators share their weekly update, including the status of the next ten episodes, the next few illustrations in the works, some call outs for creative artwork shared by fans, and the exciting equipment they bought, sitting on the desk.
Support the showThis week the creators share how the new episodes are going including the new characters that the Kickstarter donors sponsored, what new illustrations are getting created, what tools they're using to create the podcast and a few insights into what new lands (and skies) to expect in episodes 11-20.
Support the showThis week the creators share an important message about how they feel about racism and the issues facing America today. They also talk about the next episodes, what new illustrations are getting created (spoilers), provide some shout outs to those supporting the cause and introduce our marketplace site and survey listeners can use to share feedback.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria give the usual episode update, talk about a podcast they were guests on, and share some upcoming merch that their new merch manager is going to develop. Oh yeah, and you're not going to want to miss Lynnea and Luca as they get a little crazy in the end.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria eat too much chocolate and try to make it through their weekly podcast update. They explain what happens on the next few episodes and share a few too many spoilers. They also could use some help naming some characters and finding a good site to sell merchandise … beyond Gumroad.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria get ready for Independence Day and share some exciting new "equipment" they purchased. They continue the slog drafting the next 3 episodes and continuing their preparations for the September 8th launch!
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria get a surprise donation, meaning they can begin work on a new illustration! Someone also has a case of the burps and the person Princess Blu is based off of will be in town next week for an interview. Oh yeah, and they get their new equipment "fixed", but a little too late.
Support the showLynnea gets a chance to interview her cousin Bluesy, the basis for Princess Blu, and finds out what Bluesy thinks about being the basis for one of the more prominent characters in The Land of Atheria.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria have a special guest host joining them and provide the inside scoop on what happened behind the scenes of the big interview earlier that day. They also share what illustrations they're working on with their latest donations and one of them can't stop singing throughout the update!
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria welcome back their special guest host and share that they'll be able to make more illustrations than they originally thought. They also have more details about their launch party on September 8th and make an unfortunate slip about Prince Paul which sends the update into a tail spin.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria get within striking distance of finishing season one. They also realize they must plan for the big launch. Nea also goes crazy for oompa loompas and the unfortunate Paul Faux Pas returns.
Support the showAs the creators of Atheria wrap up the final episode draft of Season One, they begin focusing on the big launch event in September and announce a few giveaways now that they have their merch site finally up. Lynnea continues to breakout in song from "Hamilton" while Luca decides to giver herself a new trendy facial covering, which the group all quickly adopts.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria make good on their promise for getting 500 listens only to discover that one of them hasn't held up her end of the bargain. They also finish the last draft episode of Season One (episode 50) and finally get a sign up page set up for the launch of their new episodes on September 8th!
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria decide to show off their new merch and start recording their updates in front of a camera. They also hit 750 listens but break a very important award they were going to give away at the September 8th Live Stream Event.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria continue their final polishing of the latest episodes. They also work on the Press Kit and you'll never guess what breakout song Lynnea can't stop singing and why everyone's giving each other the stink eye.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria share their launch plan for the new episodes next week. They also wrap up a bunch of outstanding 'must dos' for the big launch including the ever-present Press Kit. Oh yeah, Lynnea can't stop singing her favorite Broadway songs and Luca keeps getting distracted by ... you'll never guess.
Support the showThe creators of Atheria make time for one last update before the big launch day tomorrow! They share a few spoilers for the event that you won't want to miss and decide - at the last minute - to crowd source a few important decisions. Check out this "off script" update and get ready for the big launch tomorrow!
Support the showThe princesses notice something strange happening with all the birds in Sparland and end up investigating what's happened, only to run into a few old friends and make an astonishing discovery.
Support the showThe princesses get a surprise visit from Ryla with a cryptic message about where to find the next keepers, only to find out that things are not well back at the Dwarf Mining Camp.
Support the showOn the heals of their last adventure, Princess Nea and Princess Lulu get a visit from above and terrible news that someone important has gone missing after looking into the Shattering and they may be the only ones who know how to find him.
Support the showIn order to continue healing the water of Atheria, Paul and O'Lah need help finding the Cloud Ruins and learn that they'll need a wingiant's magic chime to unlock the enchantment as well.
Support the showIn order to heal the Cloud Ruins, the team must climb the tallest mountain in the sky, but not before the wingiants realize that the magic key that breaks the protective spell is missing.
Support the showPrincess Nea and Lulu learn that there's a fallen crystal in the fairy village of Hummingwood, but must travel through the Boxley Wild to get there. On their way they catch a glimpse of more than they bargained for.
Support the showPrincess Nea and Lulu arrive at Hummingwood only to fall victim of the strange spell that has thrown the whole village into disarray. They're forced to leave until Darius shows up with a revelation.
Support the showOn the search for the missing fairy, Nea, Lulu & Darius find an old enchanted elven keep that's inhabited by a dangerous griffin. But they're not alone, an old adversary trying to find the crystals shows up with a few friends of her own.
Support the showThe princesses and Darius are approached by Tuck with grave news about Allaymia. They set out to find the only person who can help only to learn she's gone missing with a broken heart.
Support the showOn their quest to take the green and brown Terrainian crystals to the ruins, Princess Nea and Lulu have a misunderstanding that leads them to an unfortunate situation. And Jo meets an old friend who can help uncover the secret behind the temple's magic protective spell.
Support the showThis week with the purchase of a new ballroom gown, the creators of Atheria record an update dressed in their fancy clothes. Jeremy also forgets how much work a simple weekly update is and someone lets out a spoiler for season three (in development).
Support the showThe princesses join the dwarfs in celebrating Elifonia, Potifonia and Jacob for helping restore the Land Temple, only to be struck by a terrible storm that sends everyone indoors where an old friend invites them on an important journey to find the truth about his long-lost family.
Support the showThe story of Wahl's long-lost family unfolds even more when they stumble upon an old elf friend on the edge of the Forest of Forevermore. And Oleander's own fatherly nature comes out as he agrees to watch over a few rescued orphans.
Support the showThe adventurers make it to Ella's Well and learn that Oleander knew more about Wahl's past then he let on. They also meet some unsuspecting visitors who share that someone they love is in danger.
Support the showThe gang learn that one of their greatest nemesis's has kidnapped Scorch and is holding him prison. And in order to save him, someone will have to chose between trusting new friends and doing what's right or remaining loyal to a crooked king and turn them in.
Support the showAfter a narrow escape the princesses find themselves at the home of one of their closest friends. They also discover that wishes do come true when they stumble upon another enchanted elven keep.
Support the showAfter healing a stranger, the princesses find out she has a devastating past and agree to help solve a tragic mystery that has plagued Atheria for years. On their adventure across Atheria, Wahl finally meets someone tied to his past and Oleander learns to look beyond the naked eye.
Support the showPrincess Blu, who asked princesses for help to find her magic scale, receives an unexpected twist of events when they follow a trail of footprints back to Moorenvale and talk to an ailing botanist.
Support the showThe elf chief, with the help of the tricky elf and her friends, have kidnapped Darius and taken the white power crystal. Princesses Nea and Lulu must work with a new friend to find a way to save them, only things aren't what they seem back at the Elf Grotto.
Support the showThe team heads to the Badlands to get an important power crystal back before it's used for more destruction. Nakisha and Lulu face a challenging situation and come face to face with their foes.
Support the showTuck reveals an unexpected Tornadian keeper, who must face his own regretful past and role as a hero, before he can heal Atheria. Simon shares a special bond with Nea that the heroes will need to get to the Cloud Ruins.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria make good on their promise to their fans with a frigid fall development. They also share details of a bonus episode in the making based on one of the most famous fairy tales around.
Support the showThe heroes, with the help of an old friend, have to figure out how to pacify an angry giant heading towards the elf grotto in the Forest of Forevermore. Only to learn that there's more to giants than they think.
Support the showAfter hearing some earth shattering news, the heroes decide to venture back into the frost caves and make amends with an old foe. Only when they get there, a missing girl on her own journey to prove herself needs to be found. This sends the princesses to farthest ends of Atheria to find her.
Support the showThe heroes land on the Withered Isle and meet a girl with special abilities and dwarf with a mysterious past. Nea finally has a reason to use her special gift after getting a lesson from Jo back on the mainland.
Support the showThe heroes come across another enchanted elven keep inhabited by someone under it's dark magic. When they learn who it is, and retrieve another power crystal, the princesses are baffled to learn that the next power crystal keeper is already among them.
Support the showAfter finding the red Blazian power crystal, Princess Nea and Lulu with their new friends must deliver an important message to the island elves, but run into an ill dragon on their. Unfortunately, when they get to the village, they're faced with another sign that Atheria is falling apart.
Support the showOn their mission to share an important message to the underwater kingdom, the princesses notice a brush fire. Nea & Lulu must use some creative magic to heal the island and stumble upon a mysterious boy who could be the key to saving Atheria.
Support the showPhin offers to help the adventurers find some rare metal, only things aren't what they seem under the sea. The celebration of a baby Pearl's birth brings one heroes past to light while leading another down a path they may soon regret.
Support the showOn their way back to the mainland the princesses meet a crew of pirates aboard "The Bellona". They're led by Captain Rustin, who asks our friends to help him find a family heirloom on a remote island.
Support the showThe heroes agree to help Captain Rustin locate Sanguine Island and the lost treasure in exchange for part of the booty. In the process, Nea finds herself in danger and finds more than just the missing treasure.
Support the showThe heroes make a startling discovery when they uncover the orange Blazian Crystal Keeper. And Carmine proves that she's worthy to take her mother's place among the protectors.
Support the showThis week the creators of Atheria wrap up posting the next ten episodes for The Shattering and leak new information about a potential side storyline currently in the works. Someone also gets her hair dyed shares how the the experience went.
Support the showPrincess Ellery's village is in disarray and needs the help of our adventurers to cure it, only to realize that someone else has fallen deathly ill.
Support the showThe heroes get word that Oleander's griffins have gone missing and it's up to them put a rescue plan in place. And some old friends show up, bringing much needed power to the mission that comes in handy when an unexpected enemy shows up.
Support the showOn the tail of Scorch's rampage into the sky, the adventurers find themselves in the Glass Castle with a far-fetched idea to heal the heroic griffin that saved Lulu's life. Only something goes wrong and Lulu's griffin will never be the same.
Support the showAs the heroes continue their journey to find Scorch, they come across a devastating tornado of smoke that threatens a nearby village. Only, one of the Tornadian Keepers is off on another adventure trying to find his sister.
Support the showOn the journey to find Scorch, the heroes realize they will need the last crystal in order to save him. And when they find themselves at the bottom of the ocean, their only hope lies with an old nemesis.
Support the showThe heroes are within grasp of the black Devorian crystal. However, word of an impending attack on Allaymia comes and they must rush to find a way to save the underwater kingdom and help Lady Jewel.
Support the showOn their way back to Cedar Landing to find the last keeper, the heroes are interrupted and asked to find a lost ring for a friend. In accepting the mission, they realize that the hearts and minds of Atherians are starting to grow dark faster than they expected. They also end up saving the day, just in time to reunite with an old friend.
Support the showThe heroes learn where to find the last crystal keeper, but have to rescue the other keepers from an icy spell at the Elf Grotto first. Only when they get there, there's more happening under the grotto than above it.
Support the showThe heroes finally make it to the Dwarf Mining Camp, only to learn that the final Keeper is on her way to the Frost Caves with a protector. Could the last keeper be someone the princesses have been traveling with all along, or someone completely different?
Support the showThe heroes finally unite with the last crystal keeper and obtain the key to the Tranquil Temple. However, they'll need the power of two magical beasts to unlock the ruins. And one of those beasts has been turn to stone at the bottom of the Torturian Sea. Can they revive the last temple in time to heal Atheria?
Support the showThe creators record their final update of The Shattering: Season One next to a roaring campfire. But they are by no means calling it quits. Find out what's next in store for The Land of Atheria - including Lynnea's spin off project.
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