Is Fitz Happy?
Most often he's not, but you can join us in discussing that and the rest of the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb, chapter by chapter. This is a spoiler-filled podcast, so be wary if you haven't finished all of the series!
Most often he's not, but you can join us in discussing that and the rest of the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb, chapter by chapter. This is a spoiler-filled podcast, so be wary if you haven't finished all of the series!
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Emma and Luke have made it to episode 100! Meanwhile Fitz and company are adjusting to seeing Verity, once again. The Fool gets Silver on his fingers, Kettle is grumpy about everything, and Kettricken needs comfort. Verity is as present as he can be, but it isn't what anyone needs. His dragon calls to him. Fitz provides what companionship he can to both Kettricken and the Fool, who has a fascination with a certain half-finished statue.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Fitz and the Fool head to Girl-on-a-Dragon to investigate, Kettle rebukes them, and Fitz shames her for withholding knowledge. This leads to Kettle pledging her service to King Verity with FitzChivalry having to attempt to unblock Kettle. A revealed betrayal later, the Fool and Nighteyes give Fitz strength to set Gull and Kestrel free.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Rebuffed by Verity, FitzChivalry falls asleep after trying to offer help to fill the dragon. He Skill dreams to Burrich, Molly, and Nettle when Regal's soldiers try to kidnap the baby. He talks to the Fool, mopes about not being able to help, and tries to resist his Skill addiction. He is finally given a task by Verity to awaken the dragon statues. And so, Fitz walks once more through the pillar.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Fitz returns through the Skill pillar and warns the company of Regal's army. Meanwhile, Verity is feeling a renewed sense of hope for his dragon with Kettle's help. Fitz feels left out and eventually drifts to Verity's dragon, where Kettle confronts him with some harsh truths. The end of this chapter steals the early hope away and leaves the company with a lifeless, but complete, statue and the dread of Regal's soldiers.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Verity offers FitzChivalry a way to help out and Fitz accepts with the caveat of seeing Molly, Nettle, and Burrich one more time. As all with all bargains Fitz makes, this turns out poorly and he sees the start of Molly and Burrich's relationship and tells Verity to get on with his plan. Fitz hobbles to Girl-on-a-Dragon to meet the Fool, give memories, and block out his pain.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Verity-as-Dragon rises. The Six Duchies savior flies off with goodbyes and Regal's soldiers come to claim the quarry. Part one of the finale fight is full of melancholy, coteries, magic, and dragons.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Fitz and Nighteyes are in a fight for their life after chasing Will through the Skill Pillar to the Stone Dragon garden. Confronted with Regal's soldiers, Fitz has no hope until the Dragons start to stir. The 'Elderlings' finally rise to Six Duchies defense.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
FitzChivalry and Nighteyes stand in the quiet remains of the battle in the Stone Dragon Garden. They gather themselves and some supplies to move away while Fitz ponders his next steps. However, they run into Will trying to crawl towards the Skill Pillar and Fitz takes advantage of the opportunity to peek in on Regal with the Skill.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
'Old' man Fitz is writing down his thoughts about his life, while Nighteyes is chilling and Hap is doing chores. He discusses Starling visiting him and his lingering addiction to the Skill. Loneliness has not stopped eating away at him and he is not happy.
We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Emma and Luke are welcomed in to Liveship Traders with the serpants. We are introduced to Maulkin, Shreever, and company. The tangle is grossly described and we start to see some similarities to dragons.
We're reading Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Resting in a cabin for now. However, we have started the Liveship Traders, and we are reading book 3, Ship of Destiny!