This episode explores the relationship between the inimical nonhuman H’lüss and science fiction.
Episode 50, “Languages and Real Tékumel”
In this episode, our hosts discuss the use of languages in Tékumel games, before answering a question concerning the placement of Prof. Barker’s novels within the “game” and “real” Tékumel distinction.
Episode 49, “Divine Intervention”
Welcome to The Hall of Blue Illumination, the podcast dedicated to the world of M.A.R. Barker’s Tékumel. In this episode, our hosts discuss EPT’s divine intervention mechanics at length. But first, James and Victor engage in a brief discussion about imperial heirs. Show Notes: [00:00:35] Children of the known Tsolyáni princes? Victor found a reference […]
Episode 48, “Books and Demons”
Welcome to The Hall of Blue Illumination, the podcast dedicated to the world of M.A.R. Barker’s Tékumel. Our hosts begin this episode with a discussion of “demons” as they appear in Empire of the Petal Throne. How do EPT’s demons differ from Prof. Barker’s later conceptions of them? Then, James and Victor finish their review […]
Episode 47, “Pariah Gods”
Welcome to The Hall of Blue Illumination, the podcast dedicated to the world of M.A.R. Barker’s Tékumel. In this episode, our hosts discuss the enigmatic group of deities known as the Pariah Gods. But before we get to that, Victor and James review the first twelve books listed in the magical tomes section of Empire […]