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The Queen of Attolia, Chapter 8: International Relations Go Boom

Attolian ArchivesMar 10, 2019

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Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 12: Naptime's Over

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 12: Naptime's Over

The characters take stock of who survived the battle, while we take stock of funeral practices, accuracy in reporting, forgetting about the guns (again), and trust.

May 25, 202317:36
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 11: Tongue Depressor

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 11: Tongue Depressor

The Battle of the Naupent approaches. We discuss following Dad's advice, keeping a cool head, Sophos getting left out, and chess.

Feb 09, 202318:09
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 10: Cliff Notes

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 10: Cliff Notes

Gen scoffs at fate (and finally gets his elephants). We discuss the stories-within-the-story (or the lack thereof), clashing gods, helpful treason, kingly authority, and defending Irene. 

Dec 06, 202217:41
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 9: Prophet Margin

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 9: Prophet Margin

Pheris gets mixed up in some serious business. Gen has a weird dream. We discuss hypostatic union (?), killer mic drops, and doing therapy in your sleep. Featuring special guest Phil! 

Dec 06, 202226:38
Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 8: Too Possessed To Be Stressed

Return of the Thief, Part II, Chapter 8: Too Possessed To Be Stressed

While Eugenides plays host to an unexpected guest, we discuss sucking chest wounds, ruining the villain monologue, random acts of kindness, and a very terrifying 40 seconds. 

Sep 18, 202217:57
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 7: An Elephant Never Forgets

Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 7: An Elephant Never Forgets

In this episode, we finally see the long-awaited elephants. Oh yeah, and Nahuseresh is back or whatever. We discuss Henry the 5th, Kamet's "death", battlefield mud, and the value of heroes. 

Transcript coming soon. 

Aug 28, 202220:38
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 6: Underreach and Overdeliver
Jul 17, 202222:08
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 5: Trust Fall
Jul 04, 202220:45
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Chapter 4: Too Blessed To Be Stressed
Jun 20, 202224:16
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 3: All That Glitters Is Not Jewels
Jun 01, 202218:41
Return of the Thief, Part II Chapter 2: The Great Resignation

Return of the Thief, Part II Chapter 2: The Great Resignation

Eugenides and Irene make a serious threat, and we discuss the centralization of power, risk-taking, new avenues for Pheris, the idea of an inverted tragedy, and, as always, love. 

May 11, 202221:11
Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 1: 70,000 New Friends
Apr 25, 202224:37
Return of the Thief, Chapter 8: Math, Maps, and Medes
Apr 11, 202230:45
Return of the Thief, Chapter 7: Earring of Fire
Mar 29, 202219:15
Return of the Thief, Chapter 6: No Grain, No Gain
Jan 31, 202218:35
Return of the Thief, Chapter 5: Pent Up Emotions
Dec 04, 202129:06
Return of the Thief, Chapter 4: Prophecy is Cheap

Return of the Thief, Chapter 4: Prophecy is Cheap

In our story, we find a prophecy, a garden, a lot of personal drama, and, oh, also a death. Meanwhile, we discuss interior design, Attolia's brothers, Gen seeing Pheris, Pheris seeing Gen, and Attolia's garden as a locus amoenus.

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzPf8U76AqBd9bZUxSVmdJkgXPiS9Li1aDnFyM0uv3M/edit?usp=sharing

Nov 09, 202125:46
Return of the Thief, Chapter 3: Gift Horse

Return of the Thief, Chapter 3: Gift Horse

Eugenides gets a bow, a decorative pomegranate, a horse, and the stomach flu. We discuss oaths, names, childhood, and back references. 

transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QUD-VK3x6U7Ic17t3YqTgMBZ2lFK4ll9AGpapcAm49M/edit?usp=sharing 

Oct 26, 202128:12
Return of the Thief, Chapter 2: Under the Table

Return of the Thief, Chapter 2: Under the Table

Pheris adjusts to his new home. We discuss adult supervision, Gen's master plan, Eddisian accents, the psychology of Helen's clothing choices, and confusing banquet hall seating arrangements. 

Oct 11, 202128:35
Return of the Thief, Chapter 1: Estate Stale

Return of the Thief, Chapter 1: Estate Stale

Pheris is minding his own business when he's pulled into a story more epic than he ever could have imagined. We discuss beehives, calendars, prejudice, hair, and secret sisters.

transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-kTFWs4PfqHDEv9HrKDKdMDKG5LE-i6wTMjzGjZEvY/edit?usp=sharing

Sep 26, 202117:50
Thick As Thieves, Chapter 13: Garden Advice

Thick As Thieves, Chapter 13: Garden Advice

Kamet gets some good advice from Attolia, a warning from Relius, hugs in the kitchen, and a reunion with a special friend. We discuss food, friendship, and Kamet's relationships. 

transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9Hh546CFcuA1jvloymm-FD8sjqCqq77RINpdBrXjxo/edit?usp=sharing 

Sep 20, 202121:58
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 12: The Reason for the Treason
Sep 02, 202122:53
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 11: Ferry Impressive

Thick as Thieves, Chapter 11: Ferry Impressive

Our duo crosses the waves. We discuss dolphins, earrings versus toe rings, private seals, pirate-safe cities, and beautiful sunsets.

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8R1ZCz9Ih8Suk-iElL_UyBGpjlHFqYyjvlIl2-z8k0/edit?usp=sharing

Aug 15, 202114:43
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 10: Fasten Furious
Aug 01, 202117:07
Thick ad Thieves, Chapter 9: Stop Telling Everyone I'm Dead

Thick ad Thieves, Chapter 9: Stop Telling Everyone I'm Dead

Costis comes back from the dead and Kamet stabs a dude. We ponder tall gods, friendly immortals, denial, fake ghosts, and ambiguity in relationships.

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLzZjSeG_lEBYJXR-uM0rpMIjIJMZBYAteJjzsHv-jU/edit?usp=sharing

Jul 18, 202121:43
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 8: Miller Time
Jun 27, 202115:23
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 7: Gets My Goat
Jun 13, 202118:08
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 6: Sneak Attack
May 30, 202119:37
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 5: Tourist Trap
May 16, 202118:03
Thick As Thieves, Chapter 4: The Lion's Share

Thick As Thieves, Chapter 4: The Lion's Share

Costis and Kamet find a not-so-safe place to lie low and get to know each other a little better. We discuss goddess(es) of the moon, explicit and implicit references to Eugenides, and fictional food. 

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k9OQDp5qYFf31gwmO9Jl7E_dK7PBygxhdedslqZWvf0/edit?usp=sharing 

May 02, 202118:32
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 2: Disguise Guys
Apr 18, 202123:43
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 2: Anet’s Ever Given Dream
Apr 04, 202121:31
Thick as Thieves, Chapter 1: Stranger Danger
Mar 21, 202131:15
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapters 22 and 23: Lightning Bolt of Realization
Mar 07, 202124:37
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 21: Pinky Promise
Feb 21, 202118:43
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 20: Don't You (Forget About Me)
Feb 07, 202119:47
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 19, Part II: Sun's Out, Guns Out
Jan 24, 202120:11
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 19, Part I: Oligarchy in Action
Jan 10, 202118:45
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 18: Sexting for Spies
Dec 27, 202020:44
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 17: Be Our Guest! Be Our Guest!
Dec 13, 202016:18
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 16: Bye Bye Love
Nov 29, 202016:55
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 15: Wild Night Out on the Town
Nov 15, 202022:06
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 14, Part II: Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots!
Nov 02, 202018:06
Return of the Thief: First Reactions (SPOILERS)
Oct 18, 202026:20
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 14, Part I: A Game of Telephone
Oct 04, 202026:01
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 13: A Very Odd Engagement
Sep 21, 202020:53
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapters 11 and 12: Friends in High Places
Sep 06, 202024:07
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 10: Coup d'Tent
Aug 23, 202016:45
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapters 8 and 9: Cracking Open a Cold Amphora with the Boys
Aug 09, 202015:45
A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 7: Long Day's Journey into Knife

A Conspiracy of Kings, Chapter 7: Long Day's Journey into Knife

Sophos begins his escape! With our new guest Blythe, we consider whose choices have weight, how to pronounce Eddis, young love, kingliness, lucky coincidences, and locally grown artisanal cults. 

Transcript available here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_CG3ujVZnKZmWL9f8uVsps17RBCLrTYeyI6pYMK9wq0/edit?usp=sharing

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Jul 26, 202022:35