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Sirens and Cages

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -

In a world where steam and metal has become the predominant technology, there are creatures lurking in the darkness. They are known as the drahl. Throughout the world objects, transformed by magic, turn into sirens and cages with the ability to trap or free these biogenic creatures from their own dimension. 

Between the Citadel of Light and the Guild of Symmetry, the peace has lasted for nearly a century... but an ancient prophecy is about to unfold and the whole world is in jeopardy. Part Steampunk, part biopunk elements, 

Sirens and Cages is an epic tale by Dan Berison following the young Emmeline Ridgeway and her Libran Tracker companion as they uncover new truths about the world and themselves..

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Episodes

12. Legions of Rage

December 22, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Azra controls the city.  The drahl have flooded the streets, killing all in their wake and a great bioship hovers in the skies. Its last hope was in Severus Ridgeway and a clandestine mission to find something to fight back.  A mission that ended in death.  Yet, with the arrival of Emmeline and her Libran companion, that chance might still come. This is the final episode in Sirens and Cages

11. Breaking Symmetry

December 15, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

The Drahl are running everywhere.  Branton is under attack and hope of salvation is low.  Severus Ridgeway has brought them a small hiatus, but it will not last and the Guild of Symmetry still rests on the edge of destruction. Across the world, Emmeline has emerged from the trials of the Owlen a new person.  One with remarkable skills.   Now she must step back into danger and lead the charge to fight back. If she is not already too late.

10. Destruction Rides on a Bioship

December 08, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

The war have begun and Branton is the target.  Having fled the citadel in time, the unfortunate Emmeline finally awakes in the fabled Land of Sunshine and has been given a choice, one of safety, one of death. Hearing the destruction ravaging the world, she feels she must do something… and so she agrees to risk everything in the hope of saving even a few lives.  A risk that could take her life. This is episode 10 of the Sirens and Cages series

9. Land of Sunshine

December 01, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

The world is on the precipice of destruction as drahl are flooding through the open portal seeking blood and vengeance. Fleeing from the Citadel of Light, Atana and Uriah take the unconscious and beaten Emmeline before the Wall of Souls in search of the glorious Land of Sunshine. Episode 9/12 of the Sirens and Cages podcast sees the start of the end for Caluna, Branton and perhaps the world.

8. Doom Rides on Broken Clouds

November 24, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Emmeline has been taken to the Black Laboratories within the basements of the Citadel of Light, subject to genetic modifications as part of the ultimate endgame that can only lead to destruction. Yet not all is as it seems as motives are questioned and realities are no quite as they seem. Episode 8 of 12 sees the beginning of the final chapters of Sirens and Cages as the true epic nature of what is happening starts to unfold.

7. And From My Body, A Darkness Came

November 17, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Treachery, deceit. Emmeline has been tricked and the future of the world changes with it.  Kidnapped by an old friend, twisted by the black laboratories of the Citadel of Light, all hope seems to be lost.  But Uriah Triggalo finds aid from an unlikely source. Episode seven sees the start of the second chapter of the Sirens and Cages story, a podcast tale of twelve parts.

6. Legions of the Puppetmen

November 10, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Having visited the inconspicuous bioengineer at Caluna, Emmeline is feeling stronger once more and ready for her next adventure. The Fountain of a Thousand Mouths appears to be their next destination, but before that they must escape Caluna and all those that reside. Legion of the Puppetmen is episode 6 of the Sirens and Cages podcast and marks a halfway point in the series. 

5. City of Thieves

November 03, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

The unexpected battle in the mountains has left its mark on our travellers and the result may have profound repercussions for the entire world.   Racing to Caluna, the notorious City of Thieves, Emmeline and Trigg have begun their quest for salvation, but the injuries sustained in the mountain ma put that quest in jeopardy. Episode 5 of the Sirens and Cages series. 

4. Deadly Encounters

October 27, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Leaving the Wall of Souls, young Emmeline finally understood the truth of her situation and it was not good.   Revelations that the Citadel of Light has sent forth a predator to track and capture them was daunting, but there was no turning back now. as more than just the predator has eyes on our travellers... This is episode 4 of the Sirens and Cages podcast.  Rerun throughout Dec 2022 and Jan 2023.

3. Wall of Souls

October 20, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

After an encounter with a scarlet hound, Emmeline is led into another dimension to pass through the Road of Totems and speak with the fabled Wall of Souls.  It is a dangerous path, one that might claim her life. This is the rerun of episode 3 of Sirens and Cages, a podcast tale by Dan Berison, a steampunk/biopunk crossover with a hint of magic and a spray of other dimensions.

2. Revelations and Warnings

October 13, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

The despicable drahl have surfaced once more.  An attack on the farmstead led to devastating destruction, a small measure of their power as they search for something of great importance.  And inside the Citadel of Light, purposeful eyes are seeing an opportunity. Episode 2 in the rerun of Sirens and Cages, a podcast tale by Dan Berison.

1. The Insignificant Elemental

October 06, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

A new elemental has been located and young Uriah Triggalo has been despatched to investigate.  Uncertain if this is a Siren or a Cage, his low-risk initiation quest will soon turn out to be something far more dangerous than the Guild of Symmetry could possible imagine and the fate of the world could be in his hands alone. A rerun of the popular Sirens and Cages podcast throughout Autumn and Winter 2023

1. An Insignificant Elemental

December 12, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

A new elemental has been located and young Uriah Triggalo has been despatched to investigate.  Uncertain if this is a Siren or a Cage, his low-risk initiation quest will soon turn out to be something far more dangerous than the Guild of Symmetry could possible imagine and the fate of the world could be in his hands alone. A rerun of the popular Sirens and Cages podcast from 2021, this be broadcast throughout December 2022 and January 2023.

Breaking Symmetry

December 14, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Branton is under siege as the drahl army seek to decimate the city and kill all its inhabitants. Inside the Guild of Symmetry, Severus Ridgeway, a master steamsmith looks to rally those remaining in an effort to save the city. Outside the city, Emmeline has emerged from the Land of Sunshine a changed woman... one that has incomprehensible powers beyond belief. This is the penultimate episode of Sirens and Cages, a podcast tale by Dan Berison set in the heart of a world of steam and bioengi...

10. Destruction Comes To Branton

December 03, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Fuelled by the death of Lord Kahmal, Lord Azra turns his attention to Branton and the Guild of Symmetry.  After centuries of hiding in the shadows, the drahl are prepared for war, led in the skies by a colossal bioship, straight from their own hellish dimension.   Meanwhile, Emmeline is undertaking a ceremony that could take her life... and her soul.

Destruction Comes To Branton

December 03, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Fuelled by the death of Lord Kahmal, Lord Azra turns his attention to Branton and the Guild of Symmetry.  After centuries of hiding in the shadows, the drahl are prepared for war, led in the skies by a colossal bioship, straight from their own hellish dimension.   Meanwhile, Emmeline is undertaking a ceremony that could take her life... and her soul.

Land of Sunshine

November 24, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

The world is on the precipice of destruction as drahl are flooding through the open portal seeking blood and vengeance.  Fleeing from the Citadel of Light, Atana and Uriah take the unconscious and beaten Emmeline before the Wall of Souls in search of the glorious Land of Sunshine. Episode 9/12 of the Sirens and Cages podcast sees the start of the end for Caluna, Branton and perhaps the world.

Doom Rides on Broken Clouds

November 15, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Emmeline has been taken to the Black Laboratories within the basements of the Citadel of Light, subject to genetic modifications as part of the ultimate endgame that can only lead to destruction.   Yet not all is as it seems as motives are questioned and realities are no quite as they seem. Episode 8 of 12 sees the beginning of the final chapters of Sirens and Cages.

And From My Body, A Darkness Came

November 07, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Treachery, deceit.   Emmeline has been tricked and the future of the world changes with it.    Kidnapped by an old friend, twisted by the black laboratories of the Citadel of Light, all hope seems to be lost.  But Uriah Triggalo finds aid from an unlikely source.   Episode seven sees the start of the second chapter of the Sirens and Cages story, a podcast tale of twelve parts.

6. Legion of the Puppetmen

October 24, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Having visited the inconspicuous bioengineer at Caluna, Emmeline is feeling stronger once more and ready for her next adventure.   The Fountain of a Thousand Mouths appears to be their next destination, but before that they must escape Caluna and all those that reside. Legion of the Puppetmen is episode 6 of the Sirens and Cages podcast and marks a halfway point in the series.   Episode 7 is expected to be released in 2 weeks.

Legion of the Puppetmen

October 24, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Having visited the inconspicuous bioengineer at Caluna, Emmeline is feeling stronger once more and ready for her next adventure.   The Fountain of a Thousand Mouths appears to be their next destination, but before that they must escape Caluna and all those that reside. Legion of the Puppetmen is episode 6 of the Sirens and Cages podcast and marks a halfway point in the series.   Episode 7 is expected to be released in 2 weeks.

City of Thieves

October 17, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

The battle in the mountains had left its mark and the result had profound repercussions for the entire world.  Racing to Caluna, the fable City of Thieves, Emmeline and Trigg have begun their quest, but the injuries sustained in the battle has forced them to take a detour deep into the city.  All eyes are watching as the fate of the world is being decided.   Sirens and Cages is a 12-part podcast, set in a unique traditional fantasy world moulded by advancements in Steampunk and Biopunk tech...

Deadly Encounters

October 10, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Leaving the Wall of Souls, Emmeline finally understood the truth of her situation and it was not good.  Revelations that the Citadel of Light had sent forth a predator to track and capture here was daunting, but now at least they had a target.   The Passage of Verve might be far away, but that it all she had to cling to.  If she can avoid the drahl and the predator, there was a chance she might yet survive this. Sirens and Cages is a 12-part podcast tale by Dan Berison, spread over several...

Wall of Souls

October 03, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

After an encounter with a scarlet hound, Emmeline is led into another dimension to pass through the Road of Totems and to speak with the Wall of Souls.  It is a dangerous path, one that might even claim her life.  Meanwhile, events of what happened at the farmstead has not gone unnoticed and eyes are watching from many locations as they look to piece together fact from fiction... a path will only lead to the revelation of an ancient prophecy unfolding before them. Sirens and Cages is a 12-...

Revelations and Warnings

September 25, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

The despicable drahl have surfaced once more.  An attack on a farmstead led to devastating destruction, a small measure of their power as the searched for something of great importance, one that perhaps could change the world.   Young Emmeline is now on the run, fled the scene at the eleventh hour thanks to the help of a Libran tracker.  But escape is far from assured. This is a 12-part series, spread over two close-running seasons and released weekly.  An infusion of steampunk, biopunk an...

An Insignificant Elemental

September 18, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

A new elemental has been located and a young Uriah Triggalo has been despatched to investigate.  Uncertain if this is a siren and cage, his initiation quest will soon turn out to be something far more dangerous as he meets young Emmeline Ridgeway and a threat that had hidden in the shadows for hundreds of years. This is a 12-part series, spread over two close-running seasons and release weekly.  An infusion of steampunk, biopunk and traditional fantasy, this is Sirens and Cages.