The truth is finally out.

Darien and Lucy discuss out-of-character reactions in Eragon chapter 49, “The Horns of a Dilemma.”

Talking points include being mad at a 16-year-old, the introduction of the theme of inheritance in The Inheritance Cycle, examining Eragon and Saphira’s seemingly out-of-character reactions to Murtagh, Darien finally going off about naming structures meant to invoke Arthurian legend, struggling to map out exactly what happened at the lake, and conversations about queer-coded villains.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of violence against children, though does not go into more detail than what was outlined in the chapter being discussed.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy is inspired by Darien(‘s self-indulgent habit of sharing her draft word count on Instagram).
• Darien reflects on how motivating petty vengeance can be.

Geodes

• In preparation for the finale of her current DnD campaign, Lucy wrote a snippet to explore her character’s headspace before the final battle.
• Darien shared a passage from her draft that was extra whimsical.

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So many things happen!

Lucy and Darien find themselves in a morally gray area while discussing Eragon chapter 48, “Flight Through the Valley.”

Talking points include a nail-biting rock-paper-scissors game, Saphira weighing in on conflict of the previous chapter, what makes a satisfying twist, Eragon and Saphira learning SCIENCE, Eragon re-learning a magic lesson, and Mordred’s Big Fat Lore Drop.

Spoilers for The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects, Bioshock, The Adventure Zone, and The Good Place

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien shouts out the very cute middle grade series Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega.
• Lucy shares her enjoyment for the BioShock franchise.

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What we have here is a failure to communicate.

Lucy and Darien find themselves in a morally gray area while discussing Eragon chapter 47, “A Clash of Wills.”

Talking points include “chonky boi” chapters, where your bones live, the difference between war horses and running horses, unpacking a little bit of Murtagh’s Trauma, a missed opportunity to clearly examine Eragon’s values, dissecting who in this world are classified as monsters, Darien’s personal approach to crime and punishment, and struggling to find an answer to a morally gray question.

Spoilers for The Adventure Zone: Balance podcast 2:33-8:00

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about decapitation and enslavement, though not beyond what is depicted in the chapter.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy takes inspiration from her friends!
• Darien adores Lucy’s new tattoo!

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