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Maintenance Engineer Marcia finds herself in an unfortunate situation: trapped beneath Atrius. Deep in an old tunnel, without means of contacting help, survival is in her hands alone. Credits: Written by Pacific S. Obadiah Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Marcia – Christy Luse Dr. Cornelius – Sean Francis Archon Reeve – Jeannie Corcoran Monsters – Travis Vengroff Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Atrius Endures” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-t

A fear of the dark is not uncommon, but it’s preventing young Ovid from getting a full night’s rest. Having tried numerous techniques to help him fall asleep, Ovid’s mother introduces him to a new app in the hopes of aiding her child’s ailment… Credits: Written by Christy Luse Co-Edited by Pacific S. Obadiah Co-Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Ovid – Christy Luse Mother – Kaitlin Statz Professor – Travis Vengroff Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Heart of Nowhere”- Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also

A new drug is devastating Citizens within Atrius. One brave doctor is willing to do anything it takes to understand and counter the effects of this psychedelic, including trying the drug himself. Credits: Written and co-edited by Pacific S. Obadiah Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Livius – Russel Gold Dr. Cornelius – Sean Francis Whisper – Kaitlin Statz Officer – Pacific S. Obadiah Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to:

Having roommates can be stressful. Live with someone long enough and aggravating occurrences become the status quo. But what would you do if you stumbled into a secret? In this nighttime broadcast, a man finds his roommate’s journal and the contents within are shocking. Either his friend has taken up an interesting bout of fiction writing or something truly sinister is at hand. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz & Travis Vengroff Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Aelius :: Daniel Demerin Roommate :: Dave Fennoy Ping :: Zoe Von Embler Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Hear my Voice” – Written by Travis Vengroff, Arranged and performed by Steven Melin and Alexander Graham Bell “Swamp Witch Swing” – Written by Travis Vengroff, performed by Careless Juja Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and

Citizen Powell is leaving Atrius. The oppressive laws of the Archon disgust him and he feels like he’s being watched at every turn. Can he make it beyond the city’s walls before his plan is discovered? Credits: Written by Pacific S. Obadiah Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Lucanus Powell :: Steve Schneider Contact :: Travis Vengroff Officer Jovain :: Paul Mella Officer Giraud :: Joseph Teagle Lead Scientist :: Abbey Kindler Lab Assistant :: Kaitlin Statz Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” & “Final Encounter” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are al

The investigation into a series of cold cases continues... Agent Gray has disappeared and the devastated yet dedicated Agent Caulfield pursues her case at great cost. Is the situation truly hopeless, or will Caulfield’s zeal lead him to some much-needed answers. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Caulfield :: Karim Kronfli Gray :: Nichole Fernandez Enforcer Shinko, Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Aurellia Stolo, Concordia, & Reporter 1 :: Kaitlin Statz Marius :: Joseph Teagle Julia Farrow :: Christy Luse Olcinia :: Katie Otten Agent Freeman :: Daniel Demerin Agent Parsons :: Russel Gold Reporter 2 :: Paul Mella Reporter 3 :: Cat Blackard Morgans :: Russ D. More Elevator :: Zoe von Embler McKenny :: Caitlin Buckley Enforcer Nbao :: Rebecca Thomas CDF 2 :: Adam Cartwright Robin :: Abbey Kindler Mallory :: Jeanne Corcoran Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Deception U

Agents in The Division of Community Order often find themselves with overwhelming workloads. Tasked with dozens of new non-violent crimes and domestic disputes each day, there’s seldom a chance to reflect on cold cases. Tonight, a chance discussion brings a new and sinister perspective to a missing persons’ case that’s been closed for over a decade. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Caulfield :: Karim Kronfli Gray :: Nichole Fernandez Enforcer Shinko, Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Aurellia Stolo, Concordia, & Reporter 1 :: Kaitlin Statz Marius :: Joseph Teagle Julia Farrow :: Christy Luse Olcinia :: Katie Otten Agent Freeman :: Daniel Demerin Agent Parsons :: Russel Gold Reporter 2 :: Paul Mella Reporter 3 :: Cat Blackard Morgans :: Russ D. More Elevator :: Zoe von Embler McKenny :: Caitlin Buckley Enforcer Nbao :: Rebecca Thomas CDF 2 :: Adam Cartwright Robin :: Abbey Kindler Mallory :: Jeanne Corcoran M

And now for a special broadcast: Thank you to all of our valued Citizen listeners for tuning in this week to Liberty: Tales from the Tower. We have no shortage of stories to share with you, but due to an illness among our team, we are forced to delay our regularly scheduled premiere of our first episode by two weeks. In the meantime, here’s Aurelia, who has all the lifetime news you need to know… Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Aurelia Stolo – Kaitlin Statz Archon Reeve – Jeannie Corcoran Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Atrius Endures” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin “Limitless” – Written and Performed by David Yasensky Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandSc

Join us for the second season of Liberty: Tales from the Tower! This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | Brandon Boone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode, we’re going behind the scenes on how to make an audio drama podcast! Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like Liberty: Critical Research, Night Vale, Tanis, or even our RPG series Dark Dice? Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join Fool and Scholar Productions as we take you through the creative process! In this special episode we cover everything from idea to upload including: recording, acting, creating sound effects and promoting your creation. Timestamps: 1:52 – Why Audio Drama? 5:32 – Who are we? 6:40 – Writing to Your Strengths 10:05 – Writing an Audio Drama 15:30 – Casting Voices and More About Writing 26:45 – Gear That’s Helpful 30:47 – Recording Your Actors 37:27 – Voice Acting Interview with Paul Mella (Dr. Kovski) 49:24 – Sound Effects and Ambience 55:36 – Editing 56:50 – Mixing/Mastering Interview with Brandon Strader (Sound Engineer) 1:08:32 – Uploading & Consistency 01:11:24 – Prom

Thank you to all of our valued Citizen listeners for tuning in for this final episode of Liberty: Tales from the Tower. We have enjoyed many frightening tales spun across our great colony, and as there is no shortage of darkness in the world, who knows what other horrors might find us in the future. Now, we go back to Aurelia, who has all the lifetime news you need to know… Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Cast: Aurellia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Citizen Yamada, Monster :: Travis Vengroff Citizen Egnatius :: Josh Steelman Citizen Varinia :: Lani Minella Officer Hadrianus :: Brandon Strader Music: “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader “Tales From the Tower” Theme & “AB-3 Jingle”, Performed by Brandon Strader “Limitless” Written and Performed by David Yasensky “Heart of Nowhere” Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod This is a Fool and Scholar Product

When a group of miners become trapped in an underground tunnel, they do what they can to keep morale high with dwindling supplies. However, they soon discover that starvation is the least of their worries. Credits: Written by Sean Francis Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Foreman Lucius :: Sean Franis Licinia:: Lani Minella This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-maste

This story has been released for publication by the Department of Public Affairs. The colony of Atrius prides itself in scientific study and advancement, but research suffers when unlawful Citizens don’t follow protocols. Discover how poor laboratory procedure causes one scientist to find himself on the terrifying side of Fringer studies. Credits: Co-Written by Emily Amesquita and Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Narrator :: Peter Lewis Dr. Sabina Hayes :: Lani Minella Dr. Florus Monroe :: Kaitlin Statz Guard :: Max Lando Researcher :: Travis Vengroff Train Announcer :: Mike Kayatta This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Fr

As looming deadlines close in, apprentice scientist Castellano finds herself unable to complete a routine data analysis. Her deadline is weeks overdue, and sample 876-237-3 has a dark secret that she's determined to get to the bottom of. “Genetic Markers” features guest author Ben Thompson of BADASSOFTHEWEEK.com! Credits: Written by Ben Thompson Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Narrator :: Daniella Jones Dr. Felix :: Dave Fennoy Dr. Albrecht :: Kaitlin Statz Guard :: Travis Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our

The pristine colony of Atrius is built on the accomplishments and happy lives of upstanding Citizens. But sometimes sinister elements creep in. When a young couple's life is upset by a possible peeping tom, they see fit to call in an investigator to quickly solve their problem. But what the investigator discovers is far from a simple voyeur. Credits: Written, Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Investigator :: David Cummings Hacker :: Dave Fennoy This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | T

Festus lives a boring life as a courier, but when an elevator door opens to receive him, he unthinkingly journeys to an unforeseen destination that's less than welcoming of visitors. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Festus :: Sean Francis Octavia :: Kaitlin Statz This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.or

New jobs are always an adventure. From navigating new protocols to establishing new social connections; a change in occupation offers myriad opportunities for character building experiences. When Dr. Kamdar takes a position at the water treatment facility she finds that not everything is as simple as she first thought, and perhaps the water treatment facility is not where she is meant to be… Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Kamdar :: Kaitlin Statz Dr. Ogawa :: Victoria Rowett Security Officer :: Travis Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.pa

The mood swings of puberty can make monsters of the most even-tempered young. Under those circumstances, how could a concerned parent tell a mood swing from something more malicious?   Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Mom :: Michelle Frank Merksamer Dr. Williamson :: Victoria Rowett Publius :: Kristien Fernandez Monster :: Brandon Strader This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laborat

As seasonal celebrations approach, a family realizes that perhaps their small world is not as peaceful as they originally thought. When a young child disappears the day before a joyous holiday, his friends become concerned and one young citizen takes it upon herself to search for the Missing. Sometimes… the smallest voices are the ones missed first. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Cassia :: Victoria Rowett Cassia’s Mother :: Michelle Frank Merksamer Mrs. Gibbard :: Chris Frank Atticus :: Kristien Fernandez This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.co

From the world of Liberty comes Tales From the Tower – Standalone stories of myths, legends, and horror to haunt the Citizens of Atrius. Join your host for this nighttime broadcast and and hope that the Archon watches over you. In our inaugural trek into the abyss we meet a mild-mannered scientist who’s been called to return to his apartment under undisclosed circumstances. He’s unfamiliar with the train local station at this odd hour and no one is around save a single traveler seated at the end of the cab… An old man who may just be an impostor.   Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Boone "TftT Underscore" written and performed by Travis Vengroff "Blackout" performed by James Cartwright Tales From the Tower art by Cat Blackard Mixing, Mastering, with Additional Sound Design & Music by Dayn Leonardson Cast: Citizen Wallace :: Peter Lewis Mr. Miles :: Josh Steelman Aurellia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Night Host