“Counterbalance” by Blighthouse Studio is a high fantasy audio drama set in a world disrupted by a catastrophic tear in the magical weave. This rupture allows malevolent spirits to invade the mortal realm, threatening its very existence.
The story follows three protagonists, each with unique abilities and secrets, united in their perilous quest to repair the fabric of magic. Along the way, they face trials that test their strength, resolve, and trust, all while uncovering a deeper mystery: who or what caused the tear?
As they delve into a world of ancient secrets and magical conflict, each revelation brings new dangers, forcing them to confront choices that could restore balance—or plunge their world into chaos.
Aþæanuka – 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation
The journey to the Skundr begins—a perilous expedition into a land of ancient power, where the weave of magic hums with untold strength. Shrouded in mystery and danger, the Skundr tests the courage and unity of our protagonists as they navigate treacherous terrain, confront hostile spirits, and uncover fragments of forgotten truths. Each step brings them closer to answers about the tear in the weave—and the forces that caused it—while the Skundr itself challenges their resolve.Cast
Raka – Kessir Riliniki
Lyn – Carollyn Monterola
Malaki – Eyþór Viðarsson (Blighthouse Studio)
Auril – Travis Vengroff (The White Vault)
Yosha – Hem Brewster (The Lucky Die)
Akasar Eþiovar – Lani Minella (AudioGodz)
Cerafaïn – Austin Beach (Broken Bard Studios)
Tzanuka – 96th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation
The question looms heavy in the minds of all who understand the stakes: Who and what is affected by Tangleweaves? These chaotic distortions ripple through the very essence of existence, leaving no aspect of the world untouched. The consequences of their reach extend far beyond the visible chaos they bring, threading deeper into the lives of those who encounter them and the very structures that sustain reality. To ask this question is to confront the sprawling web of influence these anomalies cast—a web that ensnares not only those tied to magic but also the innocent, the unknowing, and the very landscape of the world itself. It is a question of profound weight, for the answer may determine the survival of the weave and all it supports.
Cast
Raka – Kessir Riliniki
Headchief – Owen McCuen
Fyalfana – Holly Billinghurst
Dunir – Phillip Sacramento
Barla – Graham Rowatt (The Grey Rooms)
Auril – Travis Vengroff (Liberty:Critical Research)
We hope you enjoyed immersing yourself in the world of “Counterbalance” by Blighthouse Studio. If you’re eager for more episodes of this thrilling audio drama, you can explore the series further on their website, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. And if this audio adventure wasn’t your cup of tea, check out Fictional Cafe’s Audio Arts Page. We have new episodes every other Friday, 7PM, EST. So don’t change that dial!
