Runecaster // The Bitter Mountains Trilogy 3xTAPE BOX
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イギリスのダンジョンシンセ作家Runecasterが、2025年8月に自主リリースした3本組カセットボックスです。
ダンジョンシンセ〜ポストニューエイジ・アンビエント34曲を収録。ステッカーとDLコード付属。
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Includes DL code.
3 x cassette in individual norelco cases presented in cardstock outer box sleeve.
Each cassette contains an album reissue from the Bitter Mountains Trilogy:
'The Sleeping Sword', 'The Scarlet Kingdom' cassette + 'The Temple Revealed'.
Also includes high quality paper pull out map containing original illustrations.
Edition of 100.
Tracklist:
A Sleeping Sword:
1. Under a New Moon (Runecaster's Theme) 01:47
2. Blue Crystal Caves 02:45
3. A Small Room at the Hanging Man 02:25
4. Shelter in the Candlelit Church 01:42
5. Fishing Town beside the Emerald Forest 03:28
6. A Noble Quest 02:35
7. Buried with The Seven, Secret Gods 02:41
8. Hidden Gardens of a Drowned City 02:12
9. The Cemetery Keeper 02:18
10. Battle at The Frozen Keep 01:51
11. A Black Portal Opens 04:12
12. The Sleeping Sword 02:16The Scarlet Kingdom:
1. Behold, The Blackened Sun (Runecaster's Theme) 02:03
2. The Red Sands of Al-Ma'kan 02:46
3. Alchemist's Apprentice / A Prayer for the Sun 03:09
4. Scrying at The Clear Fountain 03:25
5. Woodsmoke at the Oasis 03:15
6. Memories of Home and a Blanket of Stars 03:17
7. The Pirate Isles 02:56
8. If Sneaksmen Ye Be 01:46
9. Black Mage in the Throne Room 03:12
10. The Buried King / Return to the Mountains 02:27The Temple Revealed:
1. Dreams Of The Jungle (Runecaster's Theme) 02:24
2. Leys In Brekka Vale (The Moot Stone) 02:34
3. We Sailed Longships Through Ice & Snow 04:12
4. The Pilgrim's Staff 03:39
5. Lights Flicker On The Sodden Moor 02:39
6. Hunted At Dawn & Fled To The Forest 02:45
7. Heavily Armoured Sentry 02:49
8. Exploring The Temple 02:59
9. The Yellow Flower 01:49
10. Harvesting The Rubber Tree 04:08
11. At Peace Inside The Longhouse 04:09
12. Hopeful Wishes 03:47
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Text via the label:
A Sleeping Sword:
"Through the dimming mists of the Bitter Mountains a candle burns in a small, wooden cabin. Born in a time of peace, the Runecaster lives & works within a small community of traders, unable to grow many of their own crops in the cold and harsh environments of the far North. The Runecaster's knowledge of the sea, fishing and of mining rare metals, hewn from ancient rock, are essential to the prosperity of his people.
Rumours are spreading of the King's conspiracy to destroy & steal from the peaceful mountain folk and tensions increase as more black flag pirate ships are allowed to pass through from the Scarlet Kingdom to ruin & plunder their age-old trade routes.
The Runecaster sets off with a small party of 4 adventurers in an attempt to open dialogue & seek advice from the mysterious & isolated sea people located across the bleak Dyrne Pass, west of the mountains. It's here that the party learns of a hidden object of great archaeological interest which is said to be located on a small island past the Sword Shores."
The Scarlet Kingdom:
" This story takes place directly after the events of the previous tape. Having discovered the Cloak of Stars and the Sleeping Sword, the party proceeds south-easterly into the desert heat of the The Scarlet Kingdom.
Travelling over the mountain regions by foot and into an arid landscape, the party struggle to acclimatise and rapidly lose morale. Determined to understand why the black flag pirates are making claims in the north, the Runecaster seeks advice from the Elf Queen mystic.
The party learns that the Prince has been manipulated through the black magic of a mysterious Warlock who is responsible for enslaving pirates. An unexpected ally is found in the Pirate King as he agrees to smuggle the party into the Copper Palace to liberate his people. Equipped with the magic cloak, the Runecaster is able to infiltrate & banish the mage. The cost of freedom is dear as the Prince and his cohort die in battle and the travellers return home to the Bitter Mountains."
A Temple Revealed:
"Ten long years of peace & tranquility have passed for the people of the Bitter Mountains. Left to their quiet mountaintops & humble villages, the traders live quietly, weaving cloth garments & exquisite shawls. Any time of prosperity brings with it security, comfort & creativity. The shepherds are sprightly, the quarry sparkles with precious delights & The Runecaster's people are content.
At the winter solstice, an augury meeting of the elders in Brekka Vale predicts darkness & uncertainty. Within weeks the first raids of a decade occur & the fishing town of Grimnir is sacked (see map, Runecaster I). News carries fast of murderous plunder without mercy, the mysterious oppressors travel with unprecedented numbers of soldiers & decisions are made for the mountaineers to leave their ancestral lands. The townsfolk live an ascetic lifestyle & their clans are able to gather vital resources quickly, meeting at boats on the east side within days. The Runecaster leads his longship with many others across The Jagged Sea towards unchartered territory. As tradition dictates, only the founding elders remain on the shores, raising their hands slowly to bid farewell as they prepare to meet their enemy.
Our adventure takes place as the community seeks refuge. After a difficult journey of weeks into new waters, the longships finally arrive at the steaming shores of the Stony Marsh. The climate here is drastically different to their own & the mountaineers will need to adapt quickly in order to survive. At daybreak upon arrival, our hero breaks the seal of a book containing the last words left by the Elders. The passages describe a unique yellow flower which is hidden at the heart of a jungle in a remote landscape. Provided that the mountain-folk can find safe passage & the rare flower's location, only then should they lay the foundations of a new home."
Artist : Runecaster
Label : Cosmic Ocean
イギリスのダンジョンシンセ作家Runecasterが、2025年8月に自主リリースした3本組カセットボックスです。
ダンジョンシンセ〜ポストニューエイジ・アンビエント34曲を収録。ステッカーとDLコード付属。
-------------------------------------------------------
Includes DL code.
3 x cassette in individual norelco cases presented in cardstock outer box sleeve.
Each cassette contains an album reissue from the Bitter Mountains Trilogy:
'The Sleeping Sword', 'The Scarlet Kingdom' cassette + 'The Temple Revealed'.
Also includes high quality paper pull out map containing original illustrations.
Edition of 100.
Tracklist:
A Sleeping Sword:
1. Under a New Moon (Runecaster's Theme) 01:47
2. Blue Crystal Caves 02:45
3. A Small Room at the Hanging Man 02:25
4. Shelter in the Candlelit Church 01:42
5. Fishing Town beside the Emerald Forest 03:28
6. A Noble Quest 02:35
7. Buried with The Seven, Secret Gods 02:41
8. Hidden Gardens of a Drowned City 02:12
9. The Cemetery Keeper 02:18
10. Battle at The Frozen Keep 01:51
11. A Black Portal Opens 04:12
12. The Sleeping Sword 02:16The Scarlet Kingdom:
1. Behold, The Blackened Sun (Runecaster's Theme) 02:03
2. The Red Sands of Al-Ma'kan 02:46
3. Alchemist's Apprentice / A Prayer for the Sun 03:09
4. Scrying at The Clear Fountain 03:25
5. Woodsmoke at the Oasis 03:15
6. Memories of Home and a Blanket of Stars 03:17
7. The Pirate Isles 02:56
8. If Sneaksmen Ye Be 01:46
9. Black Mage in the Throne Room 03:12
10. The Buried King / Return to the Mountains 02:27The Temple Revealed:
1. Dreams Of The Jungle (Runecaster's Theme) 02:24
2. Leys In Brekka Vale (The Moot Stone) 02:34
3. We Sailed Longships Through Ice & Snow 04:12
4. The Pilgrim's Staff 03:39
5. Lights Flicker On The Sodden Moor 02:39
6. Hunted At Dawn & Fled To The Forest 02:45
7. Heavily Armoured Sentry 02:49
8. Exploring The Temple 02:59
9. The Yellow Flower 01:49
10. Harvesting The Rubber Tree 04:08
11. At Peace Inside The Longhouse 04:09
12. Hopeful Wishes 03:47
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Text via the label:
A Sleeping Sword:
"Through the dimming mists of the Bitter Mountains a candle burns in a small, wooden cabin. Born in a time of peace, the Runecaster lives & works within a small community of traders, unable to grow many of their own crops in the cold and harsh environments of the far North. The Runecaster's knowledge of the sea, fishing and of mining rare metals, hewn from ancient rock, are essential to the prosperity of his people.
Rumours are spreading of the King's conspiracy to destroy & steal from the peaceful mountain folk and tensions increase as more black flag pirate ships are allowed to pass through from the Scarlet Kingdom to ruin & plunder their age-old trade routes.
The Runecaster sets off with a small party of 4 adventurers in an attempt to open dialogue & seek advice from the mysterious & isolated sea people located across the bleak Dyrne Pass, west of the mountains. It's here that the party learns of a hidden object of great archaeological interest which is said to be located on a small island past the Sword Shores."
The Scarlet Kingdom:
" This story takes place directly after the events of the previous tape. Having discovered the Cloak of Stars and the Sleeping Sword, the party proceeds south-easterly into the desert heat of the The Scarlet Kingdom.
Travelling over the mountain regions by foot and into an arid landscape, the party struggle to acclimatise and rapidly lose morale. Determined to understand why the black flag pirates are making claims in the north, the Runecaster seeks advice from the Elf Queen mystic.
The party learns that the Prince has been manipulated through the black magic of a mysterious Warlock who is responsible for enslaving pirates. An unexpected ally is found in the Pirate King as he agrees to smuggle the party into the Copper Palace to liberate his people. Equipped with the magic cloak, the Runecaster is able to infiltrate & banish the mage. The cost of freedom is dear as the Prince and his cohort die in battle and the travellers return home to the Bitter Mountains."
A Temple Revealed:
"Ten long years of peace & tranquility have passed for the people of the Bitter Mountains. Left to their quiet mountaintops & humble villages, the traders live quietly, weaving cloth garments & exquisite shawls. Any time of prosperity brings with it security, comfort & creativity. The shepherds are sprightly, the quarry sparkles with precious delights & The Runecaster's people are content.
At the winter solstice, an augury meeting of the elders in Brekka Vale predicts darkness & uncertainty. Within weeks the first raids of a decade occur & the fishing town of Grimnir is sacked (see map, Runecaster I). News carries fast of murderous plunder without mercy, the mysterious oppressors travel with unprecedented numbers of soldiers & decisions are made for the mountaineers to leave their ancestral lands. The townsfolk live an ascetic lifestyle & their clans are able to gather vital resources quickly, meeting at boats on the east side within days. The Runecaster leads his longship with many others across The Jagged Sea towards unchartered territory. As tradition dictates, only the founding elders remain on the shores, raising their hands slowly to bid farewell as they prepare to meet their enemy.
Our adventure takes place as the community seeks refuge. After a difficult journey of weeks into new waters, the longships finally arrive at the steaming shores of the Stony Marsh. The climate here is drastically different to their own & the mountaineers will need to adapt quickly in order to survive. At daybreak upon arrival, our hero breaks the seal of a book containing the last words left by the Elders. The passages describe a unique yellow flower which is hidden at the heart of a jungle in a remote landscape. Provided that the mountain-folk can find safe passage & the rare flower's location, only then should they lay the foundations of a new home."
Artist : Runecaster
Label : Cosmic Ocean
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