Onyalum Wars
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago -Two galaxies collide, four gods conspire, thousands of Onyalum fight, billions die.
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Race of Royals Part 2
April 16, 2017 16:12 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAfter an early setback with a giant serpent, Lord Hishth was finally making progress in the race. With no one in front and everyone behind, he still liked his odds of winning. The Dukedom would be his. But fate isn't always kind to those with hubris. Difficult obstacles, dangerous predators, and unknown threats still stood between him and the finish line. Could he make it on his own or was the family's oldest servant, Assil, correct when he told Lord Histh he would have to cooperate with oth...
Race of Royals Part 1
January 03, 2016 19:36 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLord Hishth was finally going to raise his family into the vaulted ranks of royalty when he received his dukedom from the Emperor. The only thing standing in his way was three hundred kilometers of an unknown, hostile planet. His father had failed on the Race of Royals, but Lord Hishth felt confident his military experience and superior cunning would win the day. He would be Duke Hishth and help rule the Issgire Empire. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published by author NB VanYoos. To r...
Xenophobic
April 08, 2014 01:08 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWhen Councilman Wo discovers a Leran threat from the Issgire, his reality takes a turn to fear as he may not be able to trust anyone. Always a reasonable man, he has never feared other species until the Issgire brought their war to his world. Now as that war draws closer, Wo's ability to maintain his reasonable attitude towards others may finally break. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http:...
Purification
October 26, 2013 17:51 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe galactic struggles between the Trilliu and the Acriend have awoken an ancient threat slumbering for over a billion years. As each side vies for domination, this new threat will task both for their very survival. Gigo and Brother view sentient life as a virus requiring an inoculation to purify the galaxy, and all warring parties in this ultimate game of chess are now in their cross hairs. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story fo...
Hunting the Hunter
July 16, 2013 19:19 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWhen a Trilliu Hunter crashes on a primitive forest moon during the heat of a losing battle, he struggles to survive against the only intelligent species. While relishing the freedom and struggle to survive, he is taken aback by the relentless pursuit of his hunters and must use all his instinctual skills to elude his enemies. He was bred for this very thing, but the injuries from his impact may prove fatal if he cannot outrun those hunting him. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published...
Perversion
February 13, 2013 23:39 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBWhen the Trilliu Hunters changed the tide of the war against the Acriend with the introduction of the Hunters, the Acriend Creator Hammot chose a new evolutionary path for his people. On a secret world secure from the prying eyes of his Acriend armies, Hammot has created an elite warrior focused with a new religion and new found philosophy. Twenty thousand strong, he prepares to unleash his elite warriors into the fray and change the tide back in their favor. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcas...
The Mission
October 21, 2012 17:35 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe problem with first contact is determining whether an alien species of advanced intelligence is friendly or hostile. If they traveled many light years to your home solar system, for what purpose would they have made the effort? When the Trilliu enter a new solar system, they have only one thing in mind, but how would you know? The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.ony...
Zarasic Law
March 31, 2012 18:13 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSometimes an enemy need do nothing more than pray for deliverance. Such is the case on Minerza, a primitive world with a single religion. Raksh, an Onyalum working for the Leran, may have met his match when the inhabitants of the world named after the word Garden bring forces to bear that have never been seen in this conflict before. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www...
Trophy
January 16, 2012 15:51 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBYoung and courageous, Petima faces his fears as he attempts to obtain a trophy from the Issgire occupation. If successful, he will return to his village a man and a warrior able to learn the sacred art of war and takes his rightful place beside his elders protecting the people. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.onyalumwars.com. For more information on the author or t...
Decisions
March 28, 2011 00:31 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWhen two ancient species knock on your door, inviting you to join their cause, how do you react? The people of Wazcatrain face that very decision. Will they align with the Issgire, overlooking the reptiles' dubious past in favor of their future, or will they choose the aliens from another galaxy, joining the Leran Alliance to take back their galaxy from reptile rule? The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this pod...
Overlord
February 06, 2011 20:51 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAs Overlord to the Leran, Kiirgatt watches helplessly as the Issgire unveil a fiendish new tactic exploiting a loophole in the rules of the war. Though he tries desperately to acquire proof of this new deceit, the uncanny intellect of the Issgire thwart the efforts of a god. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.onyalumwars.com. For more information on the author or the ...
The Stench Of Victory
November 28, 2010 23:36 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBThe Trilliu Hunters have changed the course of the war, and the Acriend must adapt to stave off defeat in the face of this new threat. Throtnu, an Onyalum of ingenious cunning, has learned from the mistakes of his comrades and is now prepared to counter the Hunter's attacks, turning the balance of the war back in their favor. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.onyalum...
Cut Off The Head
October 02, 2010 15:58 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWhile the Acriend enjoy another in a long line of subjugations, the planet's resident insurgents plot their revenge. A young weapons designer unveils his latest toy, personally employing its deadly radiation in an attack that is nearly impossible to detect or survive. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.onyalumwars.com. For more information on the author or the Onyalum...
Confusion
July 20, 2010 17:57 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAfter the Trilliu soundly defeat the Acriend during a battle for a worthless planet, the Acriend forces are thrown into confusion, their leader demanding revenge after their failure. Only one Acriend has the courage to stand up to the leader's outrage, but she is alone in her quest to bring rational decisions to devastating events. She is the lone female leader of the Acriend fleet, and her position is precarious in the male dominated military. She will have to tread carefully or bear the ful...
Rise Of The Hunters
May 20, 2010 18:22 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWhen the Trilliu finally deploy their new genetically designed soldiers, the Acriend are caught between the fierce new warriors and the old guardians defending the city. But victory comes at a cost, and it is the old guardians that must pay the price. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.onyalumwars.com. For more information on the author or the Onyalum Series novels, v...
Gift Wrapped
March 07, 2010 18:51 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhen a fallen soldier is captured, the Trilliu discover there is more to the young man gift wrapped within his armor. The Onyalum Wars blog and podcast is published every other month by author NB VanYoos. To read the original story for this podcast, visit the blog at http://www.onyalumwars.com. For more information on the author or the Onyalum Series novels, visit http://www.onyalum.com.