War rages in the Residuum, where the terrible darkness of the Ashe Moz threatens to engulf everything living. Ancient prophecies foretell a child alone can turn the tide of war and restore the shattered Vortex of Creation.
Anku, a human rescued and adopted by the Kanchekona, leads a fearless band of raiders to rescue Unagu, a young child held captive by servants of the Jarege Khalo, the Shadows of Illusion. When Unagu’s mother dies in the ensuing skirmish, Anku pledges to protect her and find a sanctuary where she will be safe from the Shadows. Yet Anku is wholly unprepared for the journey that awaits.
As Anku battles a hellish melange of monsters against an epic backdrop of ruined cathedrals, deserted underground cities, floating islands and fractured skies, she is tormented by nightmarish visions of her past and future. And when the evil King Ul Agusho azh Rakhazak captures Unagu, and the band of raiders is torn asunder, Anku fears all is lost…
An immersive blend of science fiction, fantasy and horror, Chronicles of the Residuum: The Age of Destruction includes contributions from David J. Peterson, creator of the Dothraki and Valyrian languages for Game of Thrones. A sweeping futuristic soundtrack accompanies the story, with influences including Jeff Wayne, Hans Zimmer, Tom Holkenborg, The Prodigy, Leftfield, Orbital, Aphex Twin, and The Future Sound of London. Skittering drum and bass beats combine with swirling, ethereal synths and compelling themes, all bringing life to Robert Ratcliffe’s powerful post-apocalyptic vision of the Residuum.
Robert Ratcliffe: “Working with Bryony was an absolute pleasure. She provided the copywriting for Chronicles of the Residuum: The Age of Destruction, the first concept album in my trilogy. Her work included the main blurb, the full synopsis and a set of individual track synopses to accompany the audio online. What impressed me most was the care she took right from the start. She studied the full script, listened to the entire narrated album and immersed herself in the world before writing a single line. Her turnaround time was incredibly fast, and the quality of her writing was exceptional, capturing the tone and atmosphere of the project perfectly. Bryony was always accommodating whenever I wanted to refine or add details, and she responded quickly every time. I will definitely be returning to her for the copywriting on the next album in the series. I highly recommend her.”
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