A Ninth World Journal

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Journal Entry 54: Reunions and Second Shots Mar 08, 2026

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Januae confronts Netlien about his stolen shard while Cyunn confronts both of them to claim a double bounty.

A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by Monte Cook Games.

Our executive producer for this episode is Michael West.

Netlien is played by Sarah Rhea Werner Januae is played by David S. Dear Cyunn is played by Stephanie Tobin The Buyer is played by Christian Thornton

Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com

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Journal Entry 53: Paid Passage and Returned Feb 07, 2026

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Januae awakens on a ship headed to Qi, Cyunn doubles her quarry, and Colred returns to the Durkahl with news for Kliambala. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by Monte Cook Games.

Executive producers for this episode are Carlos Finlay and Michael West

Januae is played by David S. DearMolreeona is played by Sena BryerCyunn is played by Stephanie TobinKliambala is played by Shannon PerryColred is played by Kyle Decker

Editing and sound design by Trent Martin

Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com

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Bonus: WiFiSciFi LIVE! - Don't Kill the Messenger Jun 28, 2025

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We present "Don't Kill the Messenger", a live episode as part of WiFiSciFi performed on December 6, 2020.

Featuring performances by:

Richard Nadolny as the Narrator/Emcee David S. Dear as Januae Sarah Rhea Werner as Shenta Eric Perry as Clont DJ Sylvis as Prolo Shannon Perry as Taina Lee Shackleford as Andras Journee LaFond as Omnon Enjoy!

Addendum - Sticky Situation Jun 14, 2025

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This episode transpires between Episodes 31 and 32 Januae encounters a stranger familiar with the Endless Abode who may be able to help him find the way out.

Written and produced by David S. Dear.

Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC.

The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Galto was performed by Jordan Heaver.

Music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Addendum - Water God May 24, 2025

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While working with the semblage outside of Charmonde, Januae receives a visitor who delivers some unpleasant news.

Written and produced by David S. Dear.

Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC.

The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Partran is performed by Mike Gagne

Music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com

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Addendum - Conceptual Creation May 10, 2025

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While attuning the dimension walking device to his personal frequency Januae travels to a dimension where objects instantly manifest from thoughts.

Written and produced by David S. Dear.

Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC.

The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Glenna is performed by Karin Heimdahl.

Music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com Market sounds courtesy of http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/

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Addendum - Chetena Apr 26, 2025

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Januae thinks back to a pivotal event in his childhood that influenced his decision to become an Aeon Priest.

Written and produced by David S. Dear.

Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC.

The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear.

Music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com

"Splash, Jumping, E.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

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Bonus: Avoid Seavel Apr 12, 2025

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Bonus: Worth a Whisper Mar 29, 2025

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This is one of my favorite pieces of artwork from Numenera created by Bruce Brenneise, one that lit my imagination for what sort of world was left behind by those prior civilizations.

Monte Cook Games created an entire town based on this artwork called Rachid. The monument above is called the Catholith, which is believed to be the source of the whispers mentioned in the story.

This story is based around the concept in Numenera Discovery and first appears on The Ninth Word, a site for fan fiction dedicated to Numenera.

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Addendum - Cleef Mar 15, 2025

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Januae and a slave contemplate their situation and its purpose late into a sleepless night.

Written and produced by David S. Dear.

Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC.

The voice of Ardeen is performed by Nikki Richardson. The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear.

Music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com

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