The Hawkes Adventures Podcast

fiction, history · EN

Step into the arena. Hawkes Adventures brings the historical worlds to life - beginning with The Lanista Chronicles to life—an epic historical gamebook series set in ancient Rome, where discipline is survival, brotherhood is fragile, and every decision carries a cost. Follow Dakon, a gladiator forged by hardship and tested by loyalty, as he navigates the brutal politics of the arena, shifting alliances within the ludus, and the ever-watchful eyes of Rome. Each episode explores the weight of choice, the code of honor that binds warriors together, and the thin line between strategy and sacrifice. This is not fantasy. This is steel, sand, and consequence. Expect immersive storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of the gamebooks, historical context on gladiatorial life, and deep dives into the themes that define the series: courage under pressure, leadership earned through suffering, and the cost of becoming w