In this episode, Locke and Jean spend even more time at sea. They encounter storms, crazy cultists, pirates, and perhaps even….love. Well, at least lust. Predictions: The conflict between Jean and Locke that is highlighted in the opening chapter will tie back to Jeans connection to the people on the Poison Orchid. In the next … [Read more…]
In this episode we spend a lot of time on boats. And a lot of time talking about boats. And water, and sails, and rope, and…you get it. We’re in chapters 6 and 7 of Red Seas Under Red Skies. This is where the story takes a major turn. But, is it for the good? … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe visits Severen, and eventually makes it all the way back to Imre. But, not before sticking his foot squarely in his mouth. He pisses off his aunt…er…I mean Lady Lackless. The Maer is unwilling to sponsor Kvothe. But, does agree to pay his tuition at the University. He returns to the … [Read more…]
In this episode we encounter the Cthaeh. The Cthaeh is the most evil thing that we have encountered in these books. This is some serious foulness. The Cthaeh stinks. You can smell the Nair on it’s hairless little legs. Yuck! We have a brief history lesson. Then we start our ninja training! Predictions: Something very … [Read more…]
In this episode we establish that the visor is the dumbest of all the headgear. Also, Kvothe finally get’s laid. He gets laid in the Shaed. Get it? Get it? For the record, this is the most sexually explicit episode that we’ve ever recorded. Given the material I’m sure that you’re not surprised. You’ve been … [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 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…]
We did it! We read a book! The whole thing. No cheating this time. In this episode we cover the last several chapters of The Name of the Wind. In these chapters Denna gets a new man. Well, several really. Ambrose gets a new cast. And Kvothe gets a new lute. Kvothe finally gets expelled … [Read more…]
In this episode we talk about chapters 77-83 of The Name of the Wind. Denna get’s lit. Kvothe slays a dragon…sort of. We also declare that a span is 11 days. Though, in retrospect I’m beginning to think that it’s actually 10 days. More on that at a later time. After some teenage snuggling, Kvothe … [Read more…]
In this episode Kvothe gets a fast horse and gets the hell out of dodge. He’s heading to Trebon to find the Chandrian. We also break down the geography of the world and learn a little more about the four corners of civilization. Denna shows up. For no reason. Also, there’s a dragon. Prediction: Denna’s … [Read more…]