The Truth About Goats

The long-awaited day has come, and the Living Things have finally entered the world. Their preparations now final, the Twelve rush to welcome their children--but they are not the only things beginning to stir. 

Wherever you are, and however you're keeping yourself occupied, we're here to help! Presenting first-time contributor Amber Lee, with her incredible short story The Space Pirate, bound to hit you right where it counts and stick around long after it's done. Also in this episode, a poem by JD Miller, hand-picked for your listening pleasure. Like, follow, share, and remember to wash your hands, stay inside, and watch more kung-fu movies. 

In this first installment of what I hope to be a very short series, the Quarantine Edition brings you two short stories from the TTAG archives, as well as a couple of hand-picked poems for the occasion. Whether you're stuck at home trying to wish the time by, or on your way to what I'm sure is a tense job, we're here to make the day go by a little faster. We've also got brand new music from James Flannigan! Remember to share with friends, follow us on Spotify--and stay inside! 

Of all the creatures which existed in the ancient world, none were counted more beloved to the Twelve than Sarubund. One of the most famous legends of the Okami, hear how Sarubund was rescued by the Lady of Wisdom, Mitsuki, and how he furthered the fame of Aboshi, maker of rivers. Then hear Etsu-Ro's edict: that the world will soon be filled with the Living Things, and the time to prepare for their arrival is at hand.  In this installment of The Secret Forge, the stage is set for the coming of the Living Things to the world. Make sure you subscribe, so you don't miss next week's episode!

Consumed by the poison of the Primal, Raska's flight from Yao's imprisonment has taken her far out of sight and mind, and brings her at last to the boundaries of the Kingdom of Bä. But where ancient fire and holy forests meet, what good can spring? The oldest love story in all of Abas, the epic of Bä and Lä springs up from ashes. Meanwhile, Kiriko, Goddess of Magic, dares to challenge the wrath of Yao with a test.  Welcome back to TTAG podcast! This week features two of my favorite stories in this whole book, and the beginning of some of my favorite arcs. Enjoy, and hit the follow button to make sure you don't miss all of the big news to come!

After his treacherous treatment of Raska, Yao the Warlike now wields the world's most powerful weapon. But his cruelty and will to rule are not unopposed. Kur, Lord of the Forge, sets out to humble the arrogant god...and for his efforts, the Silent Realm gains a ruler of its own.  Thanks for coming back for the third installment of The Secret Forge! We hope you've been enjoying the story so far. Please reach out with any questions, comments, or submissions for the blog, at www.thetruthaboutgoats.com. 

Now that the Primal has been caged, the Twelve have free reign of the world. But with none to oppose them, some among their numbers seek out greater strength and authority, resulting in the first rivalries among the Twelve. From the bitterness sowed in these first daring moments, no shortage of suffering will come.  In our second episode, return to the world of Abas, and see how the fate of the world was set in motion. 

Before time or tongue, before any Living Thing set foot on the world of Abas, the Primal was... In our first ever episode of TTAG Podcast, we jump into the world of 12Arrows--a forthcoming fantasy/scifi comic from co-creators JD Miller and Aaron Tolopilo. Experience The Secret Forge for yourself, and then hit follow, to make sure you stay in the loop with upcoming content! Special thanks to James Flannigan, Jordan Hills, and Jairus Hills, for their contributions of equipment, art, and tracks to make this podcast a reality!