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A Cortex Prime game In the world of The Kingdom of Banteave
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26th Oct 2023

Episode 21 - The Sundered Mask

A showdown between multiple groups of clandestine agents plays out across the crumbling stronghold of Castle Cole.



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17th Aug 2023

Episode 20 - Rats Come Calling

Opposing forces descend upon Castle Cole as the agents of several Great Houses seek to locate and secure the missing heir to the Kingdom of Banteave.



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27th Jul 2023

Episode 19 - The Bells of Castle Cole

The pursuit of Annabeth and Mair takes Ildrafn agents into the domain of Ravenna Durant, better known as the Iron Warden of Castle Cole. Iryval recovers from her injuries and meets a new friend. Jarvin takes a pair of ferrymen out for a night on the town at the behest of his patron Pyx. The long-simmering animosity between Roan and Bexley finally comes to a head.



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4th Jul 2023

Episode 18 - The Tree of Judgement

Paths converge as agents of House Ildrafn seek leads on the location of Mair Dillestone. Both Iryval and Elnor suffer serious injuries.



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22nd Jun 2023

Episode 17 - A Gnawing Hunger

The search for Mair Dillestone continues in the Heartlands of Banteave



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8th May 2023

Episode 16 - Acts of Repentance

Emelyn must face the consequences of their decisions. Liaseppa continues to learn from her mentor. Ulfvyr seeks more allies for his cause.



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28th Mar 2023

Episode 15 - The Battle of McCloughhaven's Reach

The forces of Antyre and Ildrafn converge upon McCloughhaven's Reach as Countess Iseabail makes a stand to defend her hard-won holding.



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13th Mar 2023

Episode 14 - The Drowned Table

Emelyn, Liaseppa, Sarischa and Elnor attempt to flee their pursuers from the Church of the Six Saints.



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28th Feb 2023

Episode 13 - Servants of the Butcher

The Eskir Rebellion struggles to maintain their momentum after a stinging defeat against Loyal Clan Echen.



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27th Feb 2023

Episode 12 - The Birdcage

Liaseppa and Emelyn find themselves as honoured guests of House Luneste



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10th Feb 2023

Episode 11 - Rat Bastards

Kain, Roan and Jarvin continue their hunt for clues about Mair Dillestone's whereabouts.



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31st Jan 2023

Episode 10 - The Kings of Old

A struggle for control over Untamed Clan Eskir plays out in the Antari Highlands.



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27th Jan 2023

Episode 9 - A Web in a Windstorm

House Ildrafn's agents and an unexpected tagalong search for clues to the location of the missing Dillestone heir at Lonsley Manor, the home of Annabeth of Risevar.



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17th Jan 2023

Episode 8 - Ravenrider

At the behest of Pendros Ildrafn, a trio of unlikely travelling companions make their way north into Antyrian lands to sway Untamed Clan Eskir into violent rebellion.



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6th Jan 2023

Episode 7 - Lost in the Ashes

The Midsummer Festival continues into its second day. Jarvin races to escape his pursuers. The Tournament offers opportunities for Ruskin and his new squire Ishan. The King seeks the aid of an unlikely confidant.



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3rd Jan 2023

Episode 6 - Kind Hearts and Coronations

The second day of the Midsummer Festival gets underway. Elnor and Sarischa contend with scrutiny from the Church of the Six Saints. Iseabail prepares to make her case to the King of Banteave.



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16th Dec 2022

Episode 5 - The Wolf and the Hare

House Ildrafn and their retinue arrive at Redehall.



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6th Dec 2022

Episode 4 - Half-Drowned Spies and Smoke-Laced Lies

Members of House Ildrafn sail to Redehall, where festivals, feasting, and an audience with the King await.



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2nd Dec 2022

Episode 3 - The Spark

In 1439, three strangers meet at a salon in Risevar Town on the eve of a violent insurrection,.



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22nd Nov 2022

Episode 2 - The Road to Rhyver Bay

The Countess departs for the lands of House Ildrafn, accompanied by her new associates.



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8th Nov 2022

Episode 1 - McCloughhaven Matters

Tensions at the Reach come to a simmering point. New allies arrive to summon the Countess at the behest of her liege lord.



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16th Aug 2022

Prologue: On A Path in the Woods

A stormy night in late Skyrest. A lonely road wending through the woods on the way to Bridemare. Trudging towards the light of a distant inn, a group of disparate travellers have banded together for safety from brigands along the road.



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Summer, 1442. Eadvard III, the King of Banteave, is wracked with grief at the sudden loss of his heir Erick at sea. Only a bastard babe remains the sole blood descendant of Eadvard, but he is too mired in drink and revelry to attend to matters of state, including legitimizing her to ensure a smooth transition into a regency council upon his death until his daughter comes of age. In this moment of uncertainty, six noble houses see weakness... and opportunity.

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