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A Dark Fantasy Audio Drama

Hearthfall

Honor. Deceit. Ambition. Duty. Cows. Hearthfall is a cinematic, immersive audio drama of hard choices, darker consequences, and unforgettable adventure.

Inspired by games like Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Baldur's Gate III, and The Witcher III, Hearthfall is a return to the type dark-fantasy storytelling you remember.

Two-part, special pilot out now! Season 1 debutes in 2026.

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Hearthfall Announcement Trailer

Two thieves. A powerful relic. Unexpected peril. Hear the first sparks of Hearthfall.

Seasons & Episodes

Browse the story arc by season. Each episode page includes a synopsis, link to listen, transcript, content warning, and cast.

Season 1

Lies By Another Name

Hearthfall gives no refuge, only consequence.

Ep 1 · Rats In The Tower (Part I)

Two thieves' descend upon a mage's tower, unaware of the peril they may find.

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Ep 2 · Rats In The Tower (Part II)

Suspicion lies thick upon the air. Time is running out for Gentry and Ilya, in more ways than one.

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Ep 3 - 10 · Coming Summer 2026

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About Us

Hearthfall is crafted with passion — an original score, layered sound design, and character-driven storytelling.

Recorded worldwide and produced in Colorado, USA. Written and directed by the Hearthfall team. Voiced by a star‑studded ensemble cast. Built with love for dark fantasy, heists, and hard moral choices.

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Brian Kelly

Creator · Writer · Audio Lead

Brian is a video game and trailer composer who specializes in crafting intricate thematic structures and motifs to elevate storytelling. Hearthfall was born out of his desire to create a premium quality audio drama with professional voice actors, music, and sound design that resulted in the immersive environment of a video game in a purely audio format.

Sarah Nightingale

Narrator · Casting Assistant

Sarah is a professional Northern English Voice Actor, specialising in Video Games, Narration, Accents and Monster Voices. Being a life-long gamer and TTRPG forever DM, they love immersive audio experiences in interactive media, and Hearthfall felt like just the project to take this to new heights with immersive storytelling. Notable credits include, Nioh 3, Dead by Daylight, Fallout London, Phasmophobia, Albion Online, War Thunder, Yes Your Grace 2 and Evil Lands.

Shaun Mendum

Gentry

Shaun is an actor/VA based in London. Originally a ballet dancer, Shaun now works as an actor, writer, and creative producer, in theatre and audio. Audio credits include multiple video games, notably Baldur’s Gate 3, Wuthering Waves, Honkai: Star Rail, and Final Fantasy Tactics, audio dramas including Vergil: A Mythological Musical, Initiation, and The Other Side. Other credits include Sky Documentary Forced Out, fantasy audiobook Seven Recipes for Revolution, Julia Donaldson’s theatre show Stick Man, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS The Musical.

Chris Tester

Ilya

Chris is an award-winning actor who works extensively in a range of genres. He has played leading roles in Graphic Audio's Red Rising series and in Brandon Sanderson's Warbreaker. Games include Rogue Trader 40k, Dark Souls II, Total War II & III, Lego Marvel Superheroes, The Excavation of Hobs Barrow and Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. Audiobooks include A Tale of Two Cities and Frankenstein.

Ian Russell

Davos

Ian Russell is an award-winning British voice actor working internationally from studios in both the UK and the USA. With a warm, versatile voice and a knack for character work, Ian brings stories to life across video games, animation, commercials, corporate narration, and more. You might recognise his voice from games like Payday 2/3, Warhammer 40k, Game of Thrones, and Elder Scrolls. His performances have earned him several One Voice Awards, including “Best Gaming Performance (Male)” and “Male Voiceover Artist of the Year.” Outside the booth, Ian is active in the VO community—mentoring, speaking, and sharing what he’s learned over the years. He’s all about keeping things creative, collaborative, and fun—whether he's behind the mic or helping others get started.

FAQ

Is Hearthfall free to listen?

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Where can I listen?

Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and many others.

Will there be transcripts?

Yes, each episode page will include a transcript for accessibility.

Will there be merch?

Yes! Merch is currently being designed - check back soon!

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Does this show use AI?

AI is not used in any capacity for this production. This show is a celebration of the skill of human artists and will never be used for any voices, music, or sound design.