Road to Tar Valon : The Wheel of Time Podcast

First off - full spoilers! If you’re one of those brave folks who doesn’t give a fig if you’re spoiled, then go right ahead.  All others have been warned. 

Inspired by the new year, the year of the dragon, we each picked our favorite Dragon Reborn moment from the book series.  It should come as little surprise that we picked something from points in the books that perfectly balance each other.  This was a super fun way to take a look at what it means to be the Dragon.  What do you think your favorite moment is? Would you be interested in more characters covered this way? 

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Well, it didn’t take long for us to take a little detour from the books to discuss recent news in the WoT world.  There’s been another announcement regarding taking Wheel of Time source material and turning it into a movie.  What will this movie look like? How will we wrap our heads around new actors for Ishamael and Lanfear now that we love the actors in the WoT show? How deep will they go into the darkness that makes up who the Forsaken become? We are curious and excited and invite you to join us as we hypothesize over what this movie is going to look like.

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We are back in the books!  This is a spoiler free episode if you have read up to Fires of Heaven, through chapter fifteen, which happens to be Amber’s favorite chapter in the entire series.  There’s a heavy load of sarcasm added to that statement and you should listen to find out why.  There’s other stuff that happens that’s definitely on the lighter side, most importantly we are introduced to Valan Luca’s caravan of circus performers.  Are those whippets in sparkly tutus we see? If not, we’d like to. 

Full spoilers for the books and the show.  Just making sure that’s the first thing you read.  Please, consider yourself warned 🙂  

The assignment was -  choose your top five takeaways from WoT season two and come prepared to “defend it with your life.” And that’s what we did.  There were things we loved and things we didn’t and if you want to know what they were, kick back for the next hour and join us. 

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Before you jump in we want you to know, full spoilers for the books and the show.  

The Wheel of Time is filled with couples, but how believable are some of these relationships?  Are they all needed? Is there any true “romance” found in the book series?  The tv series has a chance to do things differently, and indeed has shown us endearing moments that build on the romances barely fleshed out in the books as well as places where maybe certain couples aren’t going to make it to the screen. 

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First off, your spoiler warning; we made a cut off at the end of book five, Fires of Heaven. 

Spoilers don’t go past book four, The Shadow Rising, for this episode.  

It’s full spoilers over the entirety of the books while pondering some of our remaining questions from season two.  Thank you to all our friends in chat who share their Sunday afternoons with us and join in making our recordings such a fun process.  

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Full spoiler episode for the books! You do be warned, friends. We waited so long and season two has already come to an end far faster than we could have hoped.  But what a finale!!!! We couldn’t make it all the way through all the things we wanted to talk about so this is only part one.  We certainly have more speculating to do! 

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Full spoilers, friends! Listen responsibly.  There were some doubts on where this episode would be taking us but we find ourselves giddy with excitement at what has been unraveled through the Daes dae'mar episode.  We also get a little side tracked with speculations on what changes might happen for season three and wraps with our anticipation for the finale of season two.   

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Eyes without pity, indeed! We did spoiler free for the first part of the episode,  and then rolled through further speculations fueled by the full book series.  This episode was by far the darkest and perhaps truest to the books story line we have gotten so far and we approve! 

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Full spoilers for the books abound in this episode.  We can’t be restrained! There are many places in our discussion where we just need that information to figure out where the show may be taking us book readers.  While the episode is peppered with questions, the biggest of them all may just be; are we ever going to get creatures???

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Traci declares this her favorite episode so far and Amber has…questions.  You know it’s good when questions are involved.  We throw chronological episode coverage out the window and pull apart our favorite and least favorite parts in a most delightful fashion.  

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It’s only episode two but it seems clear we have some serious powerhouse acting happening this season.  Ceara Coveney makes a perfect Elayne and Kate Fleetwood is drawing us in with her mesmerizing performances.  For as many changes as have happened, there are still some scenes that feel pulled straight from the book to the screen.  This blend of book and show appeal feels really fun and we are here for it! 

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Are you all excited? Because we are excited!!!! We agreed that at some point, we threw out the books and just allowed ourselves to be swept away with the new way things were unfolding.  Tiny criticisms here and there but, over all, we are looking at an elevated…everything. Sets, costumes, music, acting, it’s all better than last season and everything we hoped for.  

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Perrin Aybara's story is a journey of self discovery. As a blacksmith from the Two Rivers, he becomes a warrior and leader. Today we highlight some of his best moments, his Wolfbrother abilities the forging of Mah'alleinir, and his role in many battles. Loyalty, compassion, inner strength, struggles with leadership and grappling with his own nature make him relatable while his unwavering moral compass and dedication to protecting others make him a beloved character in Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time".

The countdown is definitely on and Amazon Prime is offering tid-bits to get us geared up for season two.  And it’s working!  Is our trio of gals, Egwene, Nynewve, and Elayne, about to step into the Ways, and if so, what will draw them there?  Who will be their guide? Is this a place where the story lines from book to show can take off in a completely new direction? Perrin is the definition of fierce, blood splattered and yellow eyes ablaze; is the Way of the Leaf forever behind him? Will Mat ever find his way into something other than his threadbare duds? No Heroes of the Horn as of yet, but do we dare offer the idea of Heroes of the Hooves? Of course we do!  

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We rejoin Nyneave, Elayne, Thom, and Juilin as they attempt to get back to Tar Valon. The trek from Tanchico has been eventful and the gals are barely in Amador.  There’s an uncovered message from the White Tower, an unexpected capture, and a heroic rescue in the first three chapters this week. We also find Siuan hunting out an agent for the Blue Ajah’s eyes and ears in Murandy’s capital city. Amber posits a question too entertaining too resist: Is Lugard a place where drag queens run the taverns? If it is, we would very much like to go there.  Or at least see it on the show. 

Music Credit to: A Son’s Path by Bear McCeary from the God of War Ragnarök 

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While RJ insists on neither beginnings nor endings in his series (and we love him for that!), it is definitely time for us to begin our Fires of Heaven reread.  Book five kicks us off with some meaty chapters and tantalizing situations.  Will Elaida manage to turn fear to obedience among the Aes Sedai? Is Padan Fain’s excursion to the White Tower hindered or helped with the new Amyrlin in charge? Will Rand be able to unite all the Aiel, including the Shaido? Can Mat win a dagger tossing event blindfolded and more than a little deep in his cups? Not to mention that crazy barn burning and near hanging in Kore Springs. And we are still only in the first few chapters. Join us, won’t you? 🥰

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Is Age of Legends Moghedien a power suit wearing, risk taking, law flouting, financial shark or is she more like her namesake, a spider hiding in the shadows, playing with her food? Either way, she stands as a cunning saboteur, one of the few Forsaken to infiltrate the Dragon’s chain of command in the War of Power.  What awaits the Spider in the Third Age as she spins a new web for her victims? Who do you want to play Moghedien in the show? 

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What type of musical istrument should Asmodean play in the Wheel of Time TV show? How does his backstoy align with the mythos of American Delta Blue player Robert Johnson? What about Faust? Today we talk about the origins of the artist formally known as Joar Addam Nessosin, theorize on his strained relationship with his mother, and ask how to inject some good ol Americana into the television series. That and much much more, on this week's episode. As per usual, the first half is spoiler free, for any new reader looking for insight into the character, and then we dive deep into Asmodean's role within the book series.

Is it time to retire the crazy ex-girlfriend trope? Today we talk about Lanfear, one of the most over the top female villains in fantasy. We chat about her very important origin story, theorize on the confusing bits, question her big Brandon Sanderson 10 year anniversary reveal, how Prime Video could approach her character, and if she will get one of those cool cold opens we all love. Who wants to see the explosion of the Sharom on the Collam Daan? Who wants to see utter chaos? Let us know. Send us a message! 

As per usual, the first half of this episode is spoiler free, and then we get into the nitty gritty. 

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The final episode of the Shadow Rising is here!! Rand, with a large army of Aiel coalescing around him, arrives at Alcair Dal where thousands more Aiel await an important proclamation.  Competing car’a’carns reveal themselves, but who will the Aiel follow?  Rand has short time to think of this as he also has a couple low down forsaken to take care of. Thank you to all of our Patron members for joining us in chat and hanging out with us!! 

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We imagined this would be our final episode on TSR, however, excitement is difficult to contain when there’s so much happening in these chapters. Only covering chapters 55 and 56 this week in order to get into all the nitty gritty details and fun theories. In these chapters; Nyneave, Elayne, and Egeanin got into the Panarch’s palace, but now it’s time for the trio plus one to find their way out. And Perrin is preparing his mind and the village for what will certainly be the worst attack, if not the last, on Emond’s Field.

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Elayne and Nyneave are entertaining their new gal pal, Egeanin, when Domon Bayle arrives and reveals that she is Seanchan. Things have not been going well in Emond’s Field.  More trolloc attacks have pinned the little village down and supplies are running short. Dire news pushes Perrin back to the Wolf dream and leaves him with a new bride.

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Shit’s about to get real! Perrin awakes seriously weakened from his healing but determined to take care of his responsibilities.  Plans change when the village is alerted to the presence of Trolllocs approaching and defenses need to be pulled into full force immediately. Egeanin is trailing tricky Floran Gelb as he seems about to kidnap another woman that she doesn’t want to have to kill or sell into slavery. And Elayne and Nyneave are dressed in silk but carrying staves for protection as they wander through the dangerous, impoverished streets of Tanchico.

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In these chapters, Elayne and Nyneave arrive in Tanchico, with a slightly sullen Thom and Juilin in tow. Perrin with his growing band of Two River’s lads has been good to his word and hunting has been good.  But all good things must come to an end.  An attack coming from an unexpected angle sees the first deaths of the young men and leaves Perrin grievously injured. Very exciting episode full of many “Whaaaa???” moments to enjoy!

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Egwene and Elayne meet in The World of Dreams on their way to Tanchico. Mat gets several of his staple items from a caravan of peddlers who join the Aiel. Rand tells Mat that they ride with evil now. Trollocs and myrddraal ruin a brief respite as cries can be heard out of the dark and big baddies descending on the camp of the Aiel. And we end on a chapter that gives us perspectives in Tanchico, a den of secrets and a Black Ajah hiding spot.

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Welcome to the Bedazzled Boyz Biker Club. Requirements are as follows: Bedazzled Tattoos, Bedazzled Jeans, and a Badazz Attitude. Newest member of the club is Rand Al’Thor, with his crazy shiny tattoos. Meanwhile, Perrin is leading in the Two Rivers, gathering every able body to get ready for a big rescue! White Cloaks are being spooky and scary ( as per usual ) and Dain Bornhald is drinking away his pain and doubts as White Cloaks are dying.

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There’s great alliteration ahead, although an awful atrocity reaches one of our closest members in the group. Perrin returns to the Two Rivers after strange dreams including a new stranger. Upon his return home, he gets some of the worst possible news one could imagine. Grief hits him hard, but Faile comforts him as he makes a plan for what his next move needs to be.

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Today we are going backward, or forward… or… where the heck are we going? This is an open chat special episode with lots of funny and silly moments all throughout. All though… you weary travelers who journey down the Road to Tar Valon can’t have too much fun... So have yourself a drink… maybe a frothy Frosty from Wendy’s?

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Rand, Moiraine, Lan, Egwene, and the Aiel are all on their way to Rhuidean using the Portal Stone. Despite its success, the welcome they receive is less than warm. Mat is feeling unsure he made the right decision to join Rand, but he’s determined not to die and this IS what those Snake people told him to do.

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Our gals chat about love and Moiraine gives them all the realest response. Elayne and Egwene go to Rand with a reason but things do not go as expected. Rand is love struck but the high lords keep trying to get one over on him. Then Rand gets a visit and darkness waits on the other side of his door…

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We are back to Tear, where everything from the last book wrapped up.  Perrin, Mat, and Rand all come under a most unexpected attack.  Nyeave and Egwene are attempting to get answers from their Black Ajah prisoners, but little is revealed that offers a definitive direction for our sleuths.

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Kicking off book four!  This first chapter thas Min returning to the Tower and seeing visions of certain death for many there. Elaida is stalking the hallways of the Tower brooding and plotting.  We take a jump to the Two Rivers where the White Cloaks (aka The Dirty Weasel Boys), plan to invade and bring to the light anyone they see as walking in the Shadow.  Lastly, we have to give a nod of appreciation to the High Lady Suroth, giving off HBIC vibes while assuming command of the Hailene.  Thank you for joining us as we continue our weekly discussions of our beloved WoT series.

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