12/30/2025
Well, hey there family! As the Wheel turns once more, drawing the veil between seasons and ushering in the sacred pause of winter’s embrace, I wanted to step out from behind the veil of the story, not as a character, not as a narrator, but as the creator, humbled and grateful to speak with you directly.
This turning of the Wheel invites reflection, and I’ve been thinking a great deal about what it means to create something that people welcome into their lives. I’ve been reflecting on what it means to create a world and then watch it come alive in the imaginations, hearts, and daily rituals of so many people. You’ve welcomed Ravens Vail into your commutes, your kitchens, your late‑night walks, your quiet moments, and your celebrations.
Whether you’ve listened, shared, supported, or simply wandered into this world out of curiosity, I want to begin with a heartfelt thank you. Your presence is a gift I never take lightly.
This year did not unfold the way we planned. Our release schedule was interrupted by change, by loss, and by grief that reshaped the very ground beneath our feet. There were moments when continuing felt uncertain. Yet your messages, your excitement, your patience, and your unwavering belief in this strange, wild world kept me moving. We pressed onward because you reminded us why these stories matter. They are our collective spell, cast to illuminate the unknown.
And still, despite the interruptions and amidst these trials, this community grew in ways that astonished me. In 2025:
• Ravens Vail was honored as Best Podcast in Knoxville/East Tennessee, an enchanting recognition that sings to our hearts.
• We crossed the milestone of 10k total downloads, each one a spark in the darkness.
• Our story’s wings carried us to listeners in 34 countries, spreading magic across borders and seas.
• Thousands of your messages, comments, and theories wove a tapestry of connection and shared wonder.
• Our most‑played episode, “Frost’s Revenge” was streamed over 150 on the first two days, echoing the power of stories to bind us all together.
Each number represents a soul who chose to glint into Ravens Vail with us, to follow the spark of light, to listen for the ravens’ call, to believe in Sibyl and Petra, and to hold sacred the magic and mystery that still pulse in our little world.
The holiday season always slows me down in the best way. It gives me space to listen to the delicate soundscape crafted by our extraordinary sound design team, to the voices that breathe life into every character, and to what this story means to people. How a single line can land like a gentle spell at the right moment. How a character’s courage can mirror your own. How a place born of imagination can feel like a place you’ve actually been.
To our remarkable voice actors… thank you for embodying these souls with such depth and heart, for giving voice to our story’s magic.
To our sound design team… your artistry creates the very atmosphere…the aural enchantment that polishes each episode into an immersive journey.
To Jeryd… thank you from the depths of my heart for your unwavering faith in this journey, even when the path was uncertain. Your patience has been a steady beacon, guiding me through moments of doubt. Your gentle encouragement has been a balm to my spirit.
To the entire Ravens Vail family, the cast, crew, and listeners, thank you for creating the space where this story and I could grow, grieve, and transform; for inspiring me to keep creating, to keep believing in the magic of this story and in myself. Your support is a rare and precious gift, one that has nurtured both the work and the person behind it. For all of this and more, I am profoundly grateful.
As we stand on the threshold of 2026, we carry the beating heart of this story forward, infused with renewed clarity, passion, and boundless energy. I am deeply committed to creating richer, more intricate tales, crafting a world that shimmers with vivid life and invites you ever deeper into the unfolding mystery that binds us all. Together, we will explore new realms of wonder and magic, illuminating the path ahead with every step.
From all of us who tend the flame and keep the gates of Ravens Vail, thank you! Thank you for journeying with us. May this season gift you rest, warmth, and a whispering of magic exactly when you need it most.
With boundless gratitude and hope,
Ed Bolden‑Greer
Creator of Ravens Vail
