This episode starts with a bar fight and ends with a huge goddamned cataclysmic eruption of dark magic. Also, we slander several well known celebrities. In the next episode we will cover chapters 94-103. Predictions: People around Crosson are missing. It’s because of Felurian. The Bandit Leader is a member of the Chandrian, but not Haliax … [Read more…]
In this episode our adventuring party needs more experience points before they fight the big bad, so they wander around the woods hunting kobolds…I mean looking for trails to find the bad guys. But, on a serious note there is a good amount of character development and world building in this section. I expected this … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe and Denna almost kiss. I mean like really close. Like, right there. But, alas it was not meant to be. Then they fight. Hurtful words were said, and they each storm off. Then Kvothe gets sent off on a fool’s errand by Maer Alveron, and before Kvothe’s buzz wears off he … [Read more…]
This was one of the more exciting sections of The Wise Man’s Fear. In this episode Kvothe does all the right things. He saves Maer Alveron, and successfully courts Lady Lackless. He spends a great deal of time with Denna. And it seems like he might, maybe be getting a sense of how to move … [Read more…]
In this episode we hit the boob jokes right out of the gates. Also, we are introduced to a host of new characters. Fresh blood. Finally! We explore the city of Severen, and the high society of Vint. Kvothe meets the Maer Alveron and saves his life. Oh yeah, and Denna’s back. Inexplicably, Denna is back. … [Read more…]
Duchess here! Just to recap: In episode 17, we talked about the four major disciplines that arcanists study. We talked about how each of these disciplines fits into a really neat spectrum based on whether they rely on the Sleeping Mind or the Waking Mind. The Waking Mind represents the consciousness that we use to … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe is tried for witchcraft. Kvothe also makes an item that can protect traveler from bandit’s arrows. And eventually, we make plans to (finally) leave Hogwarts. Next time we will talk about chapters 53-60. Predictions: Kvothe’s name is hidden in that box in his room. The trip to see the “King of … [Read more…]
I don’t know about you, but I have imaginary conversations with fictional people all the time. I’ve had more than a few heart-to-hearts with our leading gentleman, Kvothe, addressing the many ways in which he is rather stupid. I do this because I love him, and sometimes love needs to be tough. In this cartoon, … [Read more…]
In this episode the Scooby gang gets drunk. Too drunk to cross a bridge. And they tell stories. Also, we meet another half-cracked student. And Denna bails! Predictions: Something is going to happen…soon… Next week we will cover chapters 44-52. You can find us on Twitter at @thedndpodcast Here is our Facebook Page and … [Read more…]
In this episode we have a guest podcast member, Grace, who is the sister of the Duchess. We cover off on the “Scooby gang’s” adventures at the Golden Pony. This is the caper to destroy the mommet that is being used to conduct malfeasance against Kvothe. Mola assists in getting Kvothe and Devi back on … [Read more…]