The Silt Verses
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
In this horror/fantasy serial drama, Carpenter and Faulkner, two worshippers of an outlawed god, travel up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations. As their pilgrimage lengthens and the river’s mysteries deepen, the two acolytes find themselves under threat from a police manhunt, but also come into conflict with the weirder gods that have flourished in these forgotten rural territories.Next episode drops 3rd June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Our Wars Have Ended is out now
This episode introduces the premise of the weird-fantasy series Our Wars Have Ended, which explores a world dominated by ancient rulers and corpse-technology twenty years after the Kindly Ancestors returned to power.
- The Silt Verses Big Final QnA (Part Two)
The Silt Verses concludes 2024 with a two-part QnA. Part two features discussions on significant questions, surprising personal habits, and the creation of drag names, leading to a commitment to judge the upcoming TSV Drag Revue.
- The Silt Verses Big Final QnA (Part One of Two)
This episode features the first part of a four-hour Q&A session for The Silt Verses, covering fan questions ranging from favorite moments to character analyses and the show's underlying messages. Hosted by Méabh de Brún with guests B. Narr…
- Chapter 45: Of Love, And Gods' Defeat. (Part Two)
Chapter 45 of The Silt Verses, titled 'Of Love, And Gods' Defeat (Part Two),' marks the series finale with final reunions and partings. This episode features a cast including Méabh de Brún, Erika Sanderson, and others, and contains mature…
- Chapter 45: Of Love, And Gods' Defeat (Part One)
In Chapter 45 of The Silt Verses, Carpenter brokers a deal to ensure Hayward's safe return. Paige presents a proposition to the Children of the Woundtree, while Carson undertakes a dangerous negotiation. This is Part One of the episode.
- Chapter 44: Of Prophets' Dark Deceptions
In Chapter 44, Carpenter works to extract Hayward from Glottage after an attack, Carson looks for a positive narrative, and Paige organizes the Children of the Woundtree. Meanwhile, High Prophet Faulkner's health declines.
- Chapter 43: One Last Song of Revelations
In Chapter 43 of The Silt Verses, "One Last Song of Revelations," a military victory is celebrated with a parade. Meanwhile, Shrue, Hayward, and Carpenter work to spread the Woundtree
- Chapter 42: I'll Wheeze Through Splintered Teeth
Chapter 42 of The Silt Verses explores a prophet's disillusionment with his role and followers. Meanwhile, distinct plotlines involve a government overthrow attempt and a saint's bid for divinity. This episode contains mature themes and co…
- Chapter 41: But As My Last Breath Splits My Throat
This episode of The Silt Verses, Chapter 41, details Paige's efforts to rescue stranded pilgrims as her encampment expands, leading to an unexpected encounter. The episode contains a car crash sequence and features Lucille Valentine, Jimmi…
- Chapter 40: This Hateful Hymn Shall Cease
In Chapter 40, Carpenter and Hayward seek to persuade the Adjudicator Shrue to defect, as Val escalates the war to a surprising conclusion. This episode features a large cast including Jimmie Yamaguchi and Méabh de Brún.
- Chapter 39: This Rotten World Shall Wheeze Its Last
Chapter 39 follows Carpenter and Hayward's pursuit of a government ally in Glottage, amidst a war-torn landscape. Concurrently, Adjudicator Shrue attends a summit focused on the spreading anti-sacrificial movement, only to be dismayed by t…
- Chapter 38: Shall Wither In Ruin And Rust
In Chapter 38, Faulkner hides at his childhood home in Whisper Plains as the government targets the Paraclete's Gulch disciples. He encounters an unexpected presence. The episode includes themes of dementia, PTSD, abuse, and attempted suic…
- Chapter 37: And Even The Kings In Their Bowers Of Steel
The Silt Verses, Chapter 37: And Even The Kings In Their Bowers Of Steel, focuses on characters dealing with leadership, negotiation, and protest amidst descriptions of mass civilian death and sanctification.
- Teaser Trailer: Camlann (arriving Jan 2024!)
This episode is a teaser trailer for the podcast 'Camlann,' arriving in January 2024. Camlann is a post-apocalyptic urban fantasy podcast inspired by folklore and Arthurian legends, written and directed by Ella Watts and produced by Amber…
- Chapter 36: All Lovers Part As Dust
In Chapter 36, a man investigates a childhood mystery at an isolated motel, seeking his sister. The episode features performances by Nishi Ghosh, Axandre Oge, Méabh de Brún, Jimmie Yamaguchi, and Alan Coveney, with additional voices.
- Chapter 35: The Wise Man Knows The Taste Of Rot
Chapter 35 of The Silt Verses follows Hayward and Carpenter's journey to Glottage and Faulkner's preparation for acceptance as an elder. The episode includes performances by Méabh de Brún, Jimmie Yamaguchi, B. Narr, H.R. Owen, Steve Hendri…
- Announcement: The Silt Verses RPG launches
The Silt Verses Roleplaying Game has launched. Developed by the acclaimed creators of Brindlewood Bay and The Between, the game is available for purchase, with links provided.
- Chapter 34: Some Day There Shall Be None
This episode of The Silt Verses, titled "Chapter 34: Some Day There Shall Be None," features a large cast and includes a content warning for themes such as imprisonment, forced transformation, violent death, explosions, and the impact of a…
- Chapter 33: And Where Once Its Howling Forebears Walked
In Chapter 33 of The Silt Verses, Faulkner achieves a triumphant return home. Meanwhile, Roemont and Greve conspire to overthrow the Prophet of the River, and Val navigates dangerous waters to reconnect with estranged family.
- Chapter 32: Its Wrath Shall Scald The Sun
In a ruined city, Paige reflects on her role as a prophet for a radical new faith. An encounter with an old friend offers a potential shift in her circumstances. The episode includes several content warnings.
- Chapter 31: Its Gaze Shall Fall O'er Trembling Plains
Adjudicator Shrue works toward legalizing the Parish of Tide and Flesh in Glottage. Meanwhile, a battle-saint engages in conflict on the northern front. The episode contains moderate body horror and bloody violence.
- Chapter 30: Something Dreadful Shall Arise
Chapter 30 of The Silt Verses depicts the ongoing war between the Peninsula and Linger Straits. Faulkner addresses the High Katabasian while Carpenter is pursued. Content warnings include drownings, a car crash, and gunshots.
- Season 2 - Recap
Jimmie, B., and Méabh recap the events of Season 2 of The Silt Verses, providing spoilers ahead of the Season 3 launch.
- The Silt Verses Season 3 Teaser: Three Broadcasts
This episode is a teaser for the third season of The Silt Verses, including three broadcast clips. The full season is set to premiere on August 17, 2023.
- The Silt Verses - Season 2 Q&A
This episode is a 2-hour Q&A session for The Silt Verses Season 2, hosted by William A. Wellman. A transcript and timestamps are provided.
- Chapter 29: And Where My Final Footsteps Fall
The siege of the Gulch concludes, marking the beginning of a war. This episode of The Silt Verses features a large ensemble cast and includes scenes of intense, bloody violence.
- Chapter 28: To Drift On, To Dream, To Die
In Chapter 28, "To Drift On, To Dream, To Die," Carpenter and Faulkner make a last stand at the water's edge as Mercer and Gage arrive at Paraclete's Gulch. This episode includes themes of intense gunfire, violence, and body horror.
- Chapter 27: So I'll Bear It Trembling Onwards
Chapter 27: So I'll Bear It Trembling Onwards follows two separate groups of fugitives as they run for their lives on either side of a border. The episode features a cast of voice actors and the Host from We Are Not Meant To Know.
- Chapter 26: My Song, My Sorrow and I
Paige and Hayward plan the propagation of their new god and select their first true sacrifice. The episode features voice actors Lucille Valentine Graham Rowat, Jimmie Yamaguchi, and Lucy Winter.
- Chapter 25: But We'll Never Be Rid Of Each Other
In Chapter 25 of The Silt Verses, Mercer and Gage pursue new prey as Carpenter faces a difficult situation. The episode includes mature themes and sound effects.
- Chapter 24: And We'd Be Gone Without A Trace
In Chapter 24 of The Silt Verses, Carpenter confronts the unhappiest night of her life, revisiting scenes of intense family trauma, sacrifice, body horror, and bloody violence. The episode features performances by Méabh de Brún, Liz Ryan,…
- Chapter 23: I'd Howl, I'd Scream, In Victory
In Chapter 23 of The Silt Verses, Paige and Hayward discuss the potential form of a new god. The episode features voice actors Lucille Valentine, Jimmie Yamaguchi, and Graham Rowat and includes sensitive content.
- Chapter 22: One Final Fall From Grace
In Chapter 22, Faulkner leads young acolytes into the hills seeking allies. The episode features multiple actors and includes scenes of strong violence and body horror.
- Chapter 21: We'd Both Go Plunging Downwards
In Chapter 21, Mercer and Gage chase the Trawler-man's disciples down the White Gull while Adjudicator Shrue starts their re-election campaign. The episode features voice actors Daphne Nitsuga, JV Hampton Van-Sant, Sarah Griffin, Sena Brye…
- Chapter 20: And Rend Us Both To Dust Below
In Chapter 20: And Rend Us Both To Dust Below, Paige begins a quest to create a new type of god and enlists an old friend to help. The episode features performances by Jimmie Yamaguchi, David Ault, and Lucille Valentine.
- Chapter 19: I'd Bear This Song To The Precipice
In Chapter 19, Carpenter meets a girl with a strange condition during her pilgrimage, leading to an impulsive choice. The episode features performances by Méabh de Brún, Daphne Nitsuga, Caleb del Rio, Carmella Brown, and Jonny Sims. A cont…
- Chapter 18: If My Hands Could Shape The Flow
Chapter 18 follows an exile's attempt to start over in the city of Nesh. This episode includes content warnings for suicidality and graphic violence, including torture.
- Chapter 17: If I Could Trace With Bloodless Fingers
Carpenter awakens in a garden of the dead, contemplating existence beyond the Trawler-man. This episode features Sarah Griffin, Méabh de Brún, Sarah Golding, Daphne Nitsuga, and JV Hampton Van-Sant, with additional voices from Cole Weavers…
- Chapter 16: And The Current Flows On Without End
In Chapter 16 of The Silt Verses, titled "And The Current Flows On Without End," listeners are introduced to Mercer and Gage, mercenaries and god-hunters working for the Peninsulan Government. The episode also features the unexpected retur…
- The Silt Verses Season 1 Recap
The Silt Verses podcast presents a recap of Season 1, released March 21st, 2022, to help listeners remember events before the launch of Season 2. A transcript is available online.
- The Silt Verses Season 1 Q&A / Retrospective
The Silt Verses Season 1 Q&A features co-creator Steve Shell discussing the show's inspiration, character development, themes of religion, influences like Greek myth, and the audio design process. The episode, recorded at London Podcast Fe…
- Chapter 15: For My Song Has No Beginning...
In the season finale of The Silt Verses, Carpenter and Faulkner meet at the river's edge while a police manhunt approaches. The episode features an ensemble cast and original music.
- Chapter 14: And In Ruined Flesh Ascend
In Chapter 14, a new God of Sleep's actions impact the Peninsula, forcing Faulkner to a decision. Carpenter and Hayward engage in a direct conversation.
- Chapter 13: So Let Me Dwell Eternal
In Chapter 13 of The Silt Verses, Carpenter and Faulkner reach Bellwethers and observe the phenomenon known as the Wither Mark.
- Chapter 12: And To Fight Is Just To Choke
In Chapter 12, titled "And To Fight Is Just To Choke," the characters Carpenter, Faulkner, and Paige make an impromptu breakfast stop while nearing Bellwethers and being pursued by the police. The episode features a cast including B Narr,…
- Chapter 11: My Voice Cries Truths I Never Knew
In Chapter 11, Faulkner
- Chapter 10: It Grips My Tongue, My Throat
In Chapter 10 of The Silt Verses, characters find themselves in an abandoned call centre for the night, only to discover they are not alone. The episode features performances by Méabh de Brún, Lucille Valentine, and B Narr.
- Chapter 9: My Song Has Taken Hold Of Me
In Chapter 9 of The Silt Verses, Hayward, dealing with the aftermath of Marcel's Crossing, begins a new investigation heading north with a partner. The episode contains content warnings including death and violence.
- Chapter 8: And Those I Love, It Rends
In Chapter 8 of The Silt Verses, Paige, Carpenter, and Faulkner investigate the house of a fellow worshipper and encounter unexpected discoveries.
- Chapter 7: It Carries Few, It Drowns Many
In Chapter 7 of The Silt Verses, an advertising executive experiences conflict with her company's new initiatives near the Linger Straits. The episode includes themes of mass death, sacrifice, and abduction.