Better late than never I say! We apologize for the delay, but we got our issues resolved and present to you the first present to you listeners as year-long fans of the show. You’ve heard the origin story of how TamTu and Sooraya met during the show many times before; long before we actually started the podcast this project was in the making. Unfortunately, we don’t forsee any other follow-ups to this in the near future, but it should hopefully be enjoyable!
The story of TamTu and Sooraya is entwined deeply in that of Hyozan. This is the beginning of their adventure together. This is their story. This the beginning of Hyozan’s Legacy.
Before you actually listen to this 20-minute audio drama, check out the following prologue pieces! Prologue 1 covers TamTu as a young orphan of war, prologue 2 tells the story of Sooraya’s first steps as a Warrior years later. The last prologue story actually happens during the course of the main story!
PROLOGUE 1: A White Mage is born.
10 years ago… West Ronfaure… An Elvaan knight-in-training, Ballie is travelling the forests of Ronfaure with her sister Mikaela. They stumble upon a torn down cottage, finding the bodies of a boy…and his mother. Download here (MP3, 1.8 MB) Running time: 2:00mins
PROLOGUE 2: Destined.
Recent past… Following the death of her father, the young warrior Sooraya tries to become stronger, living up to the name of the great hero Rostam. She dives head-deep, maybe too deep into Ranperre’s tomb… Download here (MP3, 1.8MB) Running time: 1:58mins
PROLOGUE 3: SHEEP.
Present Time A young Taru wandering the fields of La Theine Plateau is training to become a powerful black mage. He successfully defeats an Orc and enjoys the spoils of victory. Unfortunately…it’s short-lived. Download here (MP3, 1.5MB) Running time: 1:36mins
Many thanks to the voice talents of Laura Post, Shannon Wilson, Melissa D. Johnson, Philip Sacramento, River D. Kanoff, Pamela, Kenda Braun, Jason Axelrod, Ben Hales, Nicholas Louie, Erica Mendez and Lucien Dodge! Check out the first (and for now, last) episode of Hyozan Origins.
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I liked this episode a lot and felt the music was placed very well with the skits. I was wondering what were some of the titles you guys used throughout the show? Thanks for the great work!
Hello, my name is Mayaseven, one of the admins at myffxi.com, I just would like to say that I have listen to a lot of FFXI podcasts, and this OMG wonderful audio drama of Hyozan is the best in-character production of a FFXI story that I have ever heard. It deserves an Academy Award! The acting was great and the sound effects were very well done, sort of like the famous audio books from GraphicAudio.com. This episode brought back a lot of memories from early quests/missions from when I started the game. I am hooked for more future episodes of Hyozan. This was a well done feature and I request more more more… Oh, did I mention that I want more? Yes more!…
That was just plain terrific. It took me awhile to get around to listening to it, but I’m glad I did. Is this kind of talent normal for a podcast? xD
Terrific way of continuing to show the game in a unique light.
Fantastic @_@ Now I want to renew my FFXI