12 episodes
Born to the Blade Realm
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4.3 • 75 Ratings
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Two young bladecrafters, eager to serve their respective countries, vie for power and survival in a treacherous floating world on the brink of war.
Oda no Michiko and Kris Denn have youth, talent, and ambition, but as for glory? Not quite yet. However, when a rebellion leader known as the Golden Lord is beheaded, these warriors-in-training will do everything possible to ensure that riots don’t lead to more bloodshed. To save the nations of the sky, they will partake in dangerous political schemes, cling to fragile alliances, and own their destiny.
Born to the Blade is a Realm production, created by Michael R. Underwood and written by Michael R. Underwood, Marie Brennan, Cassandra Khaw, and Malka Older. Listen away.
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Arrivals
Two young bladecrafters get a brutal introduction to politics.
Episode written by Michael R. Underwood. Born to the Blade is a Realm production. Listen away.
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Fault Lines
The board is set for a deadly game.
Episode written by Marie Brennan. Born to the Blade is a Realm production. Listen away.
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Baby Shower
Keep your friends close and . . . invite your enemies to a party?
Episode written by Cassandra Khaw. Born to the Blade is a Realm production. Listen away.
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The Gauntlet
Kris steps into the dueling circle.
Episode written by Michael R. Underwood. Born to the Blade is a Realm production. Listen away.
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Trade Deal
The warders tally the cost of victory.
Episode written by Malka Older. Born to the Blade is a Realm production. Listen away.
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Spiraling
Defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory.
Episode written by Marie Brennan. Born to the Blade is a Realm production. Listen away.
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Customer Reviews
Great world building
Been through 2 episodes. Really enjoying the world building
Gets in own way
An interesting but convoluted story concept that further distracts from itself with unnecessary transgender/pronoun nonsense.
Couldn’t get into it
I usually follow and enjoy anything Realm releases — but after listening to the first episode twice, then the second, I don’t know who anyone is, how they’re associated, or more than a vague idea what’s going on. It seems like an interesting setting, but I just couldn’t follow.