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"Chylgar - The Crown Of Power" Chapter 3( 0:25:40)
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Simon presents the third episode of “Chylgar, the Crown of Power”. Boy is drawn deeper into the conflict as he dreams of the warlocks’ camp, witnesses a tense council of wolves and villagers, and learns that the Emperor’s forces are searching for a lost city near the Purple Mountain. When a captured warlock reveals the invaders’ purpose, a terrifying red hand appears and Boy’s mysterious band unleashes a power of its own. Sent west once more with Milena, Biter, Wolfsa, and the pack, Boy soon faces soldiers, hunting dogs, and a monstrous creature unlike anything he has seen before.
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Published: 12/06/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Chylgar: The Crown Of Power" Chapter 2( 0:27:7)
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Simon presents the second episode of “Chylgar, the Crown of Power”. Boy returns to the magical land of Chylgar, where he is called through the mist by the band of passage and reunited with Biter, the giant talking wolf. As soldiers and strange beasts threaten the land, Boy discovers that his power may not work as expected, and that dangerous warlocks are now searching for him. With Wolfsa, Milena, and the wolf clans preparing for a council, Boy learns that his friend Detra has been taken—and his dreams begin to draw him toward the enemy camp.
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Published: 5/06/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Chylgar - The Crown Of Power" Chapter 1( 0:24:5)
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Simon reads from “Chylgar, The Crown of Power”, continuing Boy’s return to the mysterious world of Chylgar after visions warn him that the village is in danger. As Boy hears Wolfsa’s call, sees Chylgar burning, and tries to enter through Gramdy’s tunnel, he discovers that dark forces now block the way and that he must find another route. With Gramdy’s guidance, memories of her own connection to Chylgar, and the gift of a magical wristband, Boy prepares to travel alone to a place of old power in the hope of helping his friends and the wolves.
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Published: 29/05/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy And The Wolves Of Chylgar" Finale - Chapters 17-20( 0:28:52)
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Simon concludes “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” as Boy, Milena, and the wolves begin the dangerous journey home with the healing goodness from the purple and yellow flowers. Their return is immediately threatened when the emperor’s soldiers capture Boy at the hidden entrance, forcing him to rely on courage, quick thinking, and his growing power to survive.
With a giant predator closing in, Boy protects the pack and proves himself worthy of the prophecy before leading them safely back through Chylgar’s wild lands. The healing liquid brings hope to the sick wolves, while farewells at the village and tunnel mark the end of Boy’s first great adventure.
Yet the ending leaves a shadow over the peace: the captain has survived, discovered the lost city, and now knows both the secret of the crown of power and the strength Boy carries within him.
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Published: 22/05/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy And The Wolves Of Chylgar" Chapters 15-16( 0:27:19)
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Simon continues reading from “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” with episode twelve, as Boy, Milena, and the wolves draw closer to the purple and yellow mountain foretold in the prophecy. After travelling through monster-filled countryside, Boy worries about what he is meant to do when they arrive and whether his mysterious power will be enough to save the poisoned packs.
When a herd of giant horned creatures surrounds the group, Boy discovers a calmer side of his gift, using it to soothe the animals and turn them into unlikely protectors for the final stretch toward the mountain. Exhausted by the effort, he collapses into a deep sleep before the pack reaches the ruined wall and hidden entrance that leads to the fields of yellow and purple flowers.
Inside the lost city, the prophecy becomes urgent as Boy and Milena search for the “goodness” that will cure the wolves. After failed attempts to crush and boil the flowers, Boy finally unlocks the secret in the moonlight, releasing the healing liquid and giving the pack their first real hope of survival.
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Published: 15/05/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy And The Wolves Of Chylgar" chapters 13-15( 0:27:43)
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Simon continues reading from “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” as Boy, Milena, and the wolves descend into a dangerous jungle after the loss of Fleetfoot. Still pursued by soldiers and surrounded by unknown threats, the pack must move quickly through a land where even the wolves are no longer the largest or most powerful hunters.
Boy’s mysterious power grows more unpredictable as he faces giant birds, a hidden predator, a monster-sized snake, and a wounded cat-like beast that speaks into his mind. His choices reveal both his courage and the heavy responsibility of protecting the pack, while Milena and Biter help him survive the dangers of the jungle.
As the group finally emerges from the forest, they discover a vast herd of enormous creatures and an even greater predator stalking behind them, making it clear that their journey through Chylgar has entered a world of true monsters.
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Published: 8/05/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy And The Wolves Of Chylgar" Chapters 10-12( 0:20:30)
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Simon continues reading from “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” with episode ten, as Boy, Milena, and the wolves face a terrifying attack from giant flying creatures while trying to open the hidden mountain door. As the pack shelters against the cliff, Boy’s mysterious power surges again, allowing him to drive the creatures back long enough for the rock doorway to open.
Inside the ancient tunnel, Boy begins to understand more about the gift he carries and the responsibility that comes with it. The journey leads the group through worn stone passages to a vast hall of waterfalls, where they finally glimpse the purple and yellow mountain named in the prophecy and set off toward the forest below.
But the danger is far from over. As the pack descends toward the forest, another attack brings sudden loss, leaving Boy shaken and forcing him to use his sharp eyes to protect the others as more creatures gather overhead.
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Published: 1/05/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar" - Chapter 9( 0:19:43)
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Simon continues reading from “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” with chapter nine, as Boy, Milena, and the wolves reach the mountains that may hold the cure for the sickness threatening the packs. With soldiers still pursuing them and the prophecy offering only cryptic guidance, the group must decide whether to trust the ancient words or search for another way forward.
As doubts grow among the wolves, Boy notices a hidden gap in the cliffs revealed by a beam of sunlight, leading the pack to a concealed path and the next sign of the prophecy. The discovery proves his courage and sharp eyes once again, but the entrance ahead remains a puzzle, with a familiar sign still to be found before the journey can continue.
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Published: 24/04/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar" - Chapters 7-8( 0:27:28)
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Simon continues reading from “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” with chapters seven and eight, as Boy’s journey with the wolves grows more dangerous. After soldiers abandon their armour in order to catch the pack, Boy’s group moves into wilder country, where damaged shoes lead him to discover strange leaf-made clothing and footwear that seem perfectly suited to the land.
A careless trip to collect water brings Boy and Detra face to face with a terrifying creature, forcing Boy to draw on a mysterious power he does not yet understand. When Detra is injured and must return to the village, Boy is reminded that courage must be matched with trust and responsibility.
As the journey continues, Milena begins teaching Boy to defend himself with a staff, a skill that soon proves vital during a dangerous river crossing. In the fast current, Boy uses what he has learned to help save Milena, earning the respect of the wolves and beginning to see himself in a new way.
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Published: 17/04/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar" - Chapter 6( 0:21:39)
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Simon continues reading from “Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar” with chapter six, as Boy, Detra, and Milena begin their journey across the plains on the backs of the wolves. While enemy forces gather in the mountains, the children leave the village behind and learn what it means to travel with the pack.
Boy struggles with riding Biter, keeping pace on foot, and facing the embarrassment of needing help, but he slowly begins to adapt to the demands of the journey. As the days pass, the strange wolf-shaped scar on his arm reveals new powers, allowing Detra and Milena to understand the wolves and raising fresh questions about Boy’s connection to the prophecy.
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Published: 10/04/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar" - Chapters 4-5( 0:25:52)
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Simon continues "Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar" with chapters four and five, as Boy steps back through the tunnel and finds himself in a strange forest beyond the mountains. After being stopped by hunters, he is taken to a riverside village where Detra and Milena greet him and the council begins to question why he has returned.
As the wolves arrive near the village, Boy discovers he can hear their leader speak and that the mark on his arm may connect him to an old prophecy. With the wolf packs threatened by sickness and the emperor’s soldiers beyond the mountains, Boy, Detra, and Milena are chosen to travel with the wolves in search of a cure, beginning a dangerous new adventure.
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Published: 3/04/2021 9:00:00 a.m.
"Boy And The Wolves Of Chylgar" - Chapters 1-3( 0:43:38)
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Simon reads from "Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar", beginning a fantasy adventure filled with dreams, mystery, and old magic. Boy is sent to stay with Gramdy, where strange signs begin to gather around him: a wolf in his dreams, a carved doorway, a burn mark that resembles a face, and a rare night sky said to hold ancient power.
When a glowing mist opens the tunnel at the edge of Gramdy’s garden, Boy steps through into the Forest of Chylgar, where he meets Milena and Detra, encounters huge wolves, and hears a voice telling him that his time is near. As the first three chapters unfold, Boy begins to understand that his connection to the wolves may be part of something much larger than he ever imagined.
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Published: 27/03/2021 9:00:00 a.m.