Episodes
This episode summarizes Season Two and gives details of some exciting new additions to Season Three. Season Three will begin on June 27th.
Published 04/18/24
Published 04/18/24
In this episode I meet some future school classmates, learn about the Dunari school system, and explore how to use education in your world building. And the Strange but True explains how the education system can sometimes cause more trouble than good. This episode is sponsored by Del Starr, makers of the best snow resistant clothing in Sevenoath. I've never seen their clothes. And considering it never snows in the City of Bones, I’ve no idea why they choose to advertise here.
Published 04/04/24
In this episode I learn more about the Dunari spirit world, I explore how spirits are essential to world building, and the Strange but True tells the story of how the trend for spirit pets originated. This episode is sponsored by Death Wish Funeral Services. Death Wish will send your departed loved ones through the Great Spirit Gateway in style. From bottling cremation smoke, to converting cremation ash to fertilizer, and just about anything in between, Death Wish offer an unparalleled...
Published 03/21/24
In this episode I tell how I learned about the cure houses which are the Dunari equivalent of hospitals, I describe how illness can be useful in world building, and the Strange but True describes the lengths some diseased people will go to find a cure.  This episode is sponsored by Cranbow, makers of the finest pain killers in all of Dunari. They say that all natural ingredients are used.  And this stuff works.  After a long day listening to Shinytop and Stein Cat moaning, a single cranbow...
Published 03/07/24
In this episode I describe how I first experienced extreme weather in Dunari, I explain how to use weather in your worldbuilding, and the Strange but True tells what happened when a group of crackpot inventors tried to use a tornado as a weapon. This episode is sponsored once again by Island Fire.  If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a review. Details of how to leave a review can be found here: https://www.worldofdunari.com/dunari-review/
Published 02/22/24
In this episode I experience utter isolation in Dunari. I examine the relationship between isolation and world building. And the Strange but True tells the story of the Lavun Guild’s disastrous attempt to introduce an ‘Instant Isolation’ spell to the people of the City of Bones. This episode is sponsored by Island Fire, distillers of the finest ‘firewater’ from the Northern Isles. And I get a free bottle for promoting it. Hurrah!
Published 02/08/24
In this episode I tell how I was taught to navigate the City of Bones by using landmarks to build a mental map in my head. I explore how to understand a city better by creating a mental map. And the Strange but True tells about a mysterious and ancient city map that inspired the construction of a replica city. There is a growing list of potential show sponsors. The sponsors I’ve chosen this week fit well with the show theme, and gives me the opportunity for revenge.
Published 01/25/24
I had planned to talk about map making in this episode. But on the morning I was supposed to begin investigating how to navigate the City of Bones, Ganhook shocked me by giving me chores. So, in this episode, I describe how I started ‘earning my keep’ in Ganhook’s compound. I explore how to use boring, common tasks to build characters and locations. And the Strange but True section deals with a New Year’s Eve tradition in the City of Bones. This episode is once again sponsored by Felgoya....
Published 01/11/24
In this episode I learn more about the Bone Jewelers, and how humans behave like humans no matter what dimension they inhabit. I also analyze how to create realistic neighborhoods for your secondary world.  And in the Strange but True I relate how, after losing their human rights when they died, the spirit population of the City of Bones gained new legal rights. This show is sponsored by Felgoya. I have no idea who or what Felgoya is. All I got from Ganhook was the name. 
Published 12/28/23
In this episode I describe my first introduction to the many varied cultures in Dunari. I analyze how to create cultures for your your world. And the Strange but True tells how some of the streets in the City of Bones are paved with gold. This episode is sponsored by Plantaval, the developers of the most effective air freshening vegetation in the City of Bones. One sprig from one of their plants will neutralize bad odors for up to one hour. It’s absolutely fantastic for dealing with cats...
Published 12/14/23
In this episode, I make my first 'disastrous' outing into the City of Bones. I discuss how to engage your audience in the world building process. And the Strange but True section deals with the final Supernatural Tour of the City of Bones.
Published 11/30/23
In this week's episode, Stein Cat uses City of Bones property brochures to prepare me for my first look outside Ganhook's Fortress. I also discuss how to create unique buildings for your world. And the Strange but True section, surprise surprise, deals with a property problem in the City of Bones.
Published 11/16/23
In this episode, I describe my first encounter with the great spirit that lies beneath Ganhook’s fortress, I explore methods to create interesting buildings in your world, and introduce a tool I use to document everything.  The Strange but True section deals with a disembodied ghost head with a valuable secret. 
Published 11/02/23
This episode recaps elements of the twelve episodes of Series 1 It also introduces elements of Series 2. For more details check out my website: https://www.worldofdunari.com This is the final episode of Series 1.  Series 2 will begin on November 2nd
Published 09/07/23
In this episode, I describe my Dunari inoculation process. I explore the benefits of using illnesses in your world building.  And the Strange but True details the spread of a most unusual illness through one of Dunari's many inter-dimensional gateways. All show notes are available at: https://www.worldofdunari.com
Published 08/24/23
In this episode I discover my Dunari family tree,  and 'finally' see some images of what this world is like beyond the bone wall. The context segment deals with using art in world building. And in the Strange but True, I learn the story of the Avigo Portrait, which is perhaps the strangest painting in the City of Bones. Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com   
Published 08/10/23
In this episode I am officially introduced to the magical substance, lavun. I also analyze how to normalize magic in your world, and make it more believable. The Strange but True segment details an unusual ritual that has evolved around Two-Tone-Tam, the skeleton trapped in Ganhook's dome protection spell.  Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com  
Published 07/27/23
In this episode, I describe my escape attempt from Ganhook's fortress. I also examine how to blend the familiar with the unfamiliar in order to create realistic worlds. And the Strange but True section tells the story of the only escape from the Undersea Prison.  Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com  
Published 07/13/23
In this episode I meet the real Stein Cat, get a look outside, and learn about Dunari food. I also explore how food can be used in world building. And the Strange but True segment details how the exotic Shell Valley Bread originated.  Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com  
Published 06/29/23
In this episode I explore Ganhook's fortress and learn some very basic map making skills.  All show notes can be found on my website: https://www.worldofdunari.com
Published 06/15/23
An update on my vocal problems. Shinytop's 'official' introduction. How guides can help with world building. https://www.worldofdunari.com
Published 06/01/23
In this episode, I croak about my first experience with Clyvel, the language used to manipulate the magic substance Lavun. I also offer some insights on how world builders may create magic for their world. And there is, of course, a 'Strange but True'  snippet.  Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com  
Published 05/18/23
In this episode I describe how I am currently suffering a Dunari throat infection called Spirit Voice. I also describe how to use illnesses in your world building. And there's a 'Strange but True' of course. Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com
Published 05/04/23
In this episode, Dead Cat Number Seven explains to me the importance of clothes in Dunari, I meet Shinytop the talking staff, and I explain the concept of using clothes to help build out your world.   Check out the show notes, and other Dunari details at: https://www.worldofdunari.com 
Published 04/20/23