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Ep. 180 - Ch. 21 Mad Ship - Salvage

Brashen, Amber, and Althea are hard at work to scrounge up laborers to fix up Paragon. The deadline is moving closer and the ship is definitely working against them to scare everyone away. Brashen and Althea finally have an argument as tensions rise that may result in some introspection. Finally, Malta has fallen into hopelessness and seems to be weakening to a certain dragon's requests. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 181 - Ch. 22 Mad Ship - A Change of Heart

Vivacia gives in to her blood lust chasing a slaveship. She proves herself worthy of Kennit and sparks jealousy in both Etta and Wintrow. Althea visits Grag as we learn and discuss the worsening political events in Bingtown. Althea finally confronts her own feelings and lets Grag go after his second proposal. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 182 - Ch. 23 Mad Ship - Consequences

Content Warning: Talk of Sexual Assault and Rape. Please take care of yourself and feel free to skip.

Serilla lives a nightmare in the Chalcedean captain's cabin. We discuss her character progression, how the current events will impact her down the road, and her confrontation of Satrap Cosgo. She finds him weak in his chambers and is intent on getting out from under Cosgo's thumb, looking towards Bingtown with hope. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 183 - Ch. 24 Mad Ship - The Ringsgold

Maulkin's Tangle have gathered more serpents and are slowly trying to awaken more to their true memories. They decide to try to awaken a liveship to it's memories, as well, to figure out their purpose and destination. The serpents encounter The Ringsgold and drag him down and get a breakthrough. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 184 - Ch. 25 Mad Ship - The Launch Of The Paragon

The Paragon is now ready to be launched after a lot of hard work under less than ideal conditions. Brashen, Althea, and Amber have worked hard and are trying to ensure Paragon's goodwill and cooperation for the future. We discuss the growing and mending relationship between Althea and Brashen, as well as Paragon's return to feeling like a ship. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 185 - Ch. 26 Part 1 Mad Ship - Compromises

Malta is getting prepared for the Summer Ball with Keffria, Ronica, and Rache sewing her a dress. They speak on the Rain Wild and Bingtown reluctance to stand up for the Vestrit cause. Malta is quietly losing her foundation of and the belief in the strength and power of men, determined to gain power and make change for herself. Meanwhile, Althea is ruminating on her situation onboard Paragon and others' opinions of him. She is trying to settle into her new role with Brashen as Captain and getting used to working with the new crew. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 186 - Ch. 26 Part 2 Mad Ship - Compromises

Jani Khuprus sits down with her sons, Reyn and Bendir. They discuss the current political climate and their roles in the family. Jani maneuvers Reyn into forswearing the last wizardwood log with a compromise. Meanwhile, Paragon is opening up to Amber about his fears of being blind while sailing. He asks her to keep an open mind about carving his face. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 187 - Ch. 27 Mad Ship - Kingdom's Foundation

Onboard Vivacia, Kennit has laid his foundations down for his kingdom and feelings are springing up all to plan. Vivacia is completely enamored of the pirate and has fallen in hard with his plans. Wintrow has been teaching Etta to read in close quarters and, after talking to Kennit, realizes that he has a crush on her. And finally, Kennit seems to be growing tired of Etta and wants his plans to come to fruition, so he pushes Etta to teach Wintrow some of her knowledge. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 188 - Ch. 28 Mad Ship - Departure of The Paragon

Malta, Ronica, and Keffria get ready to see off Paragon on their trip. Dressed their best, they head down to the docks and send off Brashen, Althea, and Amber. Those three have finished their final preparations and despite their doubts, Paragon's fear, and the inept crew, the journey starts soon. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

Ep. 189 - Ch. 29 Part 1 Mad Ship - Bingtown Convergence

It's all coming together. Serilla and Satrap Cosgo are arriving at Bingtown with their Chalcedean escort. She has put her plans into place to gain power and now has to execute on them. Reyn and Grag are sailing down the Rain Wild River towards Bingtown, as well. Grag is spiraling a bit about his relationship with Althea while Reyn has been distracted with Dragon thoughts. 
We're reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.