Albrecht

Set amidst the sprawling, mist‑shrouded Schwarzwald, the tale follows the isolated Castle Rittenberg and its inhabitants, who live under the constant whisper of ancient woods and the ever‑present threat of unseen forces. The forest teems with elusive beings—nixies, dwarfs, kobolds—and the haunting music that drifts from its depths, luring even the bravest souls into its secretive realm. When the enchanting strains reach the castle walls, Countess Erna finds herself drawn into a world where myth and reality blur, and the line between safety and enchantment begins to fade.

Against this backdrop of looming danger and otherworldly allure, the story explores how the castle’s residents confront the mysteries that surround them, balancing fear with curiosity. Their whispered theories and the priest’s stern warnings set the stage for a delicate dance between human ambition and the forest’s ancient powers. As the first act unfolds, listeners are invited to wander through a landscape where every rustle may conceal a promise—or a peril.