The Inn at the End of Things

 "A very merry All Hallow’s Eve to you too, Pilgrim."

Join the Keeper this all Hallow's Eve as we descend to the depths of the undercroft and hear the tale of Koschei the Deathless while sorting through the ashes.  This Russian folk tale has everything: evil wizards, talking skulls, helpful animal companions and of course... the grand high witch herself, the Baba Yaga!  We are reminded of the importance of hope against all odds and the ripple effects of an honest heart on the spookiest night of the year. 

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander
Content Advisory: talking skulls, beheading references and a few more skulls for good measure

Music Acknowledgment & Thanks: Alexander Nakarada: Shelter Song, Tavern Loop, Mysterious AdventureMarc van Der Meulen: Crucial Moment
Peter Milinkovic: Divine Lamentations
Mattia Cupelli:  Syncretistm
Talekeeper Music: Sacred Light

This is not an episode of The Inn. We are overjoyed to share this special bonus interview of The Inn at the End of Things featuring the one and only T. Luna Alexander. Join us for a deep dive into the making of the Inn and Luna's heartfelt journey as a creator.

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

“We get what we give and we lose what we hoard.”

The Keeper introduces us to the Librarian -  Dr Dilectius Morio: the folklore pharmacist with a prescription for the perfect book for each person he meets (to be taken in tandem with the medicines of your own physician, to be sure!) He tells us the tale of Anansi the Spider who set off to collect all the stories for himself and accidentally gifted them to the world instead.  He reminds us of the healing to be found within stories and the medicine they provide the world.

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Dr Morio, the Librarian.......Leo Ayrault

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

“A vessel can still be worthy of water, even when it’s not perfect.”

A bit of spring cleaning.  We find the Inn being turned upside down with furniture being moved and corners cleaned.  We meet Haru, a traveler wearing an odd hat and carrying an odder tale.  We are reminded to respect nature and its tricksters, that drunken boasting has little place in the wilder parts of the world, and that jumping to conclusions can be disastrous for one’s hair when dealing with foxes. We wiggle our toes and watch the fireflies dance by the back porch, out of the way of the hustle and bustle inside.

Haru the Traveler.......Leo Ayrault

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder

“Home can be discovered in small places too.” 

This week, we meet Cian, the coat room attendant who shares the deep poetry of togetherness and new community in his playful tale - The Bremen Town Musicians.

The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander

Cian.......Will Myers

Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder