The Strangefells: The Death's Left Hand Series

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To hold you over until our regular season is back on track, here is a short story called Winter Hunt, that takes place early on in Evyn's career with the Council. I hope you enjoy, and thank you all for your continued support!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!For more information and a complete list of all ten of my books available now, visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on facebook and instagram @gwydionroyce. Find Coiled Phantoms: Kairos at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!You can also find Book 1, Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia HERE, Book 2, Iron-Forge Crossroads: Remeant HERE, and Book 3 Coiled Phantoms: Exuvia HEREFind Trickster's Ashes, the first book in the reverse harem dark fantasy romance series, Primordial Embers, HERE. The series is now complete!Content Warnings:mature language and contentparanormal violenceWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Robert Ruth/Deep FreezeAugust Wilhelmsson/FindingsDef Lev/Fight or FallCraft Case/Grit and DangerBallpoint/Brick by BrickAmir Sharifi/Cave AreaAlan Carlson/Another SuspectGrant Newman/The Escape Plan ActivatedHampus Naeselius/Where Heroes Come to DieWinter Hunt Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief introduction to the show! For more information about me and all ten of my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?Written and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Def Lev/Olympus MonsIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 1, which has been newly remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein a simple walk in the woods for Evyn and her loyal canine companion, Jake, turns sinister. When a demon comes calling, her quiet life is destroyed and it's only the beginning of the troubles...For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Find Trickster's Ashes, the first book in the dark reverse harem fantasy romance series, Primordial Embers, HEREContent Warnings:atmospheric horrorsupernatural violenceStep into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.About Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?Episode Updated 2/15/26: volume adjustmentsWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:They Dream by Day/The Longest RunWendel Scherer/A Shallow GraveDef Lev/Olympus MonsAdditional SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to episode 2, remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn gets a call from home, packs up her life and returns to the city. There's no going back now...For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Find Trickster's Ashes, the first book in the dark reverse harem fantasy romance series, Primordial Embers, HEREStep into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones.Content Warning:light horror referencessupernatural violencepast traumabrief reference to the death of a childAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?Episode Updated 2/16/26: volume adjustmentsWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Erasmus Talbot/Never Look BackHoneycutts/Travel to SpaceAlexandra Woodward/The Enchanted ForestEden Avery/Witchcraft for the AgesLuba Hilman/SymmetryDEX 1200, Hanna Ekström/Farewell ParadeAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to episode 3, now updated and remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn continues getting reacquainted with the city and her past begins to catch up with her, but a not-so-chance meeting provides much needed insight into Moreno's plans.For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.Content Warning:mature languagelight atmospheric horrorsupernatural violencepast traumabrief reference to violent crimeAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?Episode Updated 2/20/26: volume adjustmentsWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Def Lev/Olympus MonsRuiqi Zhao/Ancient SpellsChristoffer Moe Ditlevsen/The DetectiveHanna Ekström, Anna Dager/CrawlingAdditional SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to episode 4, newly remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn meets old friends and enemies and confronts her past. Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Find Trickster's Ashes, the first book in the reverse harem fantasy romance series, Primordial Embers, HEREStep into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Content Warning:mature language and contentsuggestive dialoguesupernatural violencepast trauma/reference to the death of a childreference to domestic violencesirensAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?Episode Updated 2/21/26: volume adjustmentsWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Def Lev/Hip Hop Rock SongRoy Williams/Dead Mans BluesOf Men and Wolves/I Don’t Know How They Know My Name (Instrumental Version)Sleepaway Camp/Don’t Let Me Be This Way (Instrumental Version)Def Lev/Blues Rock DawgChristoffer Moe Ditlevsen/The DetectiveAdditional SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 5! Now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn is in the clutches of one of her oldest enemies and she finally reveals the horror behind her leaving. Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Or check out the reverse harem fantasy romance series, Primordial Embers. Get Book 1, Trickster's Ashes, HERE.Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Content Warning:mature language and contentsupernatural violenceatmospheric horrorreference to the death of a childdomestic violenceAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?Episode Updated 3/13/26: volume adjustments and music changesWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Ruiqi Zhao/Back from the DarkLuba Hilman/SymmetryDrift Far Away/Magic SurroundingsJo Wandrini/HypothesisWendel Scherer/HurtAdditional SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 6! Newly remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Adrian and Evyn try to work together, and Evyn blows off some steam by visiting the Strangefells, reuniting with another old friend. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on facebook and instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer HERE, and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Get Trickster's Ashes, the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series, Primordial Embers. The series is now complete!Content Warning:mature language and contentdomestic violenceatmospheric horrorsupernatural violenceWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Lupus Nocte/HogarthScott Panther/I’m Comin’ Home (Instrumental Version)Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen/Snow Clad PlainsChaxti/Another ForestSage Oursler/ParanoiaYi Nantiro/My BrotherAdditional SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 7, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein the real danger behind Evyn's mission is revealed. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentatmospheric horrorWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Ava Low/HabitualWindshield/Don’t Love You (Instrumental Version)Kadant/In It (Instrumental Version)Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen/Rivers Run RedJon Sumner/Over the DunesJon Sumner/Where Kings WalkFlouw/By Heart and SpiritSpectacles Wallet and Watch/Striving for ChangeJo Wandrini/HypothesisAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 8, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein demons are summoned, mistakes are made and new people are met. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contenthorror elements with blood magic and demonsatmospheric horrorsupernatural violenceWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Ruiqi Zhao/Ancient SpellsBonnie Grace/Fractal PatternsWendel Scherer/A Shallow GraveRuiqi Zhao/Behind the ShadowHanna Ekström, Anna Dager/DistressedAva Low/HabitualBLUE STEEL/Sneakin’BLUE STEEL/G-ForceDEX 1200/TensionsAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 9, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn delves into her early years and finds out more about the mysterious Stranger. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentdog attackdeath of family/missing family memberssirensWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:DEX 1200/TensionsLine Neesgaard/Be Silent with MeDef Lev/Olympus MonsAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 10, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn's meeting with Griselda is expedited and she meets more old friends. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentvomitingatmospheric horrorWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Cushy/Step BackAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 11, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn goes clubbing and things go very awry. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentsupernatural violencereference to drug useatmospheric horrorheavy pulsating musicWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Toby Tranter/BouleAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 12, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn comes to terms with what her future holds and helps a friend in danger. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentsupernatural violencedomestic violenceatmospheric horrorheavy pulsating musicvomitingWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Sven Karlsson/Rush HourAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 13, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn meets a new informant and runs into further consequences from her past. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentdog attackatmospheric horrorWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Ruiqi Zhao/I Love You to DeathEtienne Roussel/Dark ShadowAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 14, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn's life is saved by a surprising source that may have further consequences. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentatmospheric horrorsupernatural/gun violenceblood drinkingnear death injuryWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Hampus Naeselius/A Monsters FeelingAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 1, episode 15, now remastered for a better listening experience! Wherein Evyn and Adrian carry out the heist and get far more than they bargained for. It's the final episode of Season One! Thank you so much for listening, and stay tuned for Season Two! Gear up by reading Iron-Forge Crossroads: Remeant.For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @gwydionroyce. Or get Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait!Find the first book in my reverse harem fantasy romance series (now complete), Trickster's Ashes, HERE!Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentatmospheric horrorsupernatural violence/body horrorWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.comCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com:Drift Far Away/Magic SurroundingsExperia/Believed or PerceivedExperia/BodyguardsDream Cave/Chasing the TruthAdditional music and SFX provided by Zapslat.comIron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia Copyright ©️2024 Gwydion Royce. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.