The Asses of Balaam

A clever retelling of the ancient Balaam saga opens with a talking donkey that sees an unseen angel, forcing its impatient master to confront a truth he has long ignored. The narrative frames this miracle as a study in perception, hinting that even the most seasoned prophet can be outwitted by a humble creature. As the donkey finally speaks, the story pivots from biblical wonder to a modern, bureaucratic setting where the enigmatic Dodeth Pell and his subordinate Wygor Bedis examine a newly discovered, six‑limbed beast.

In the second act, the pair—members of a shadowy Predator Council—debate how to handle the alien specimen, weighing its bizarre anatomy against the secrecy of the Universal Motivator that may have birthed it. Their dialogue reveals a world of interstellar politics and scientific curiosity, where sarcasm masks genuine concern. Listeners are drawn into a blend of myth, humor, and speculative science that asks whether wisdom truly comes from the expected source.