Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive into one of ACOTAR’s most mysterious characters - Amren!  Is this tiny ancient one actually a fallen angel playing the long game? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for BookTok fans, we uncover connections across the entire Maasverse that will change how you see Amren forever. We break down everything we know about Amren - from: her angelic origins to her sometimes  sketchy behavior, and her terrifying true form.

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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series + full Maasverse (Crescent City & Throne of Glass)!

In this episode, we investigate:

• The Powers: Blood-drinking, ward manipulation, mind control, and that death-dealing true form

• Old Testament Angel Energy: Passover imagery, burning wings, crowns of light, and "fire and brimstone"

• Where She Came From: Twin cities, rips in the world, the Daglan connection, and that suspicious timeline

• What She Actually Is: Angel? Devil? We've got receipts.

• The Bryaxis Bargain: Did Amren just trick Feyre into giving away the sun, moon, and stars?

• High King Theory: Is Amren corrupting Rhys? Snake in the garden vibes.

Maasverse Madness:

• Wyrdmarks, the Leshon Hakodesh, and the source of Amren’s powers

• Was Amren an early prototype for the Lunathion Archangels?

• The Prison Timeline Doesn't Add Up: Someone is lying about when Amren was imprisoned—and we think it's Amren

• Could Amren be the Asteri's pet that Seline hunted down?

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Chapters:

00:00 IT’S MARATHON SEASONNNN 

10:05 Amren Deep Dive Overview - ACOTAR's Most Mysterious Character 

16:53 Amren vs Mor - Choose Your Fighter 

18:34 Amren's Powers Explained - Blood Drinking, Wards & Mind Control 

28:56 Amren's Origins - Where Did She Come From? Twin Cities Theory 

41:41 What Is Amren? Angel vs Devil Evidence & Theories 

56:05 Maasverse Timeline Inconsistencies - Someone's Lying (ToG, CC) 

01:08:02 Amren's True Nature Revealed - Crescent City & Throne of Glass Connections

01:16:45 How Does Amren Know Wyrdmarks? Language & Power Analysis (CC, ToG)

01:26:54 Precog Corner - Asteri Archives Theory & Amren as Goddess (CC, ToG) 

01:34:00 Currently Reading - Kingdom of Ash & One Dark Window Reviews 

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01:37:04 Outro

Is Mor just ACOTAR’s resident mean girl with a truth power, or is she secretly the most dangerous member of the Inner Circle? After analyzing every scene, lie, and suspicious moment across the entire series, we've uncovered connections that will change how you see Mor forever. Join Abby & Ronnie as they  dive deep into Prythian's resident blonde bombshell, her lies, her secrets, and her shocking ties to the Maasverse’s best villain. 

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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series (+ Maasverse in our Maasverse section!)

In this episode, we investigate:

• Why Mor is absolutely terrible to Nesta (and it's worse than you think)

• Is Mor influencing the Inner Circle?

• The REAL story behind Mor and Eris (spoiler: nothing adds up)

• Why her "truth power" is... kind of a lie?

• How powerful is she actually? (That mountain-shaking entrance needs answers)

• Mor's potential connections to Death Gods

• Why the King of Hybern calls her a "mighty queen"

• That mysterious shadow at Athelwood (Bryaxis? Koschei? Apollion?!)

Maasverse Madness:

• Mor’s parallels to the Crochans

• Witch mirrors and the Valg connection

• The insane connections between Mor and Maeve

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Chapters:

00:00 Using our friends as Maasverse lab rats

05:51 Episode Overview: Mor Deep Dive

08:49 COSMs: The Archerons and Vassa

12:43 This week's fun question: Do we like Mor?

17:25 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does Mor hate Nesta?

27:59 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is Mor's power?

41:09 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why is Mor powerful enough to be Rhy's third?

44:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What really happened with Mor and Eris?

58:39 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does the King of Hybern call Mor a mighty queen?

01:06:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What does Mor see at the end of ACOFAS?

01:11:33 Precog Corner: Is Mor on the cover of ACOMAF?

01:13:41 Maasverse COSMS: Feyre's a bloodhound, did Mor see a prince of Hel?(CC, ToG) 

01:20:02 Maasvese Deep Dive: Where do Mor's powers come from? (CC, ToG) 

01:32:24 Maasverse Deep Dive: The Maeve of it all (ToG) 

01:42:03 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why does Mor's family have the Ouroboros? (ToG) 

01:48:05 Pre-cog corner: Is someone spying on Feyre through the Ouroboros?

01:50:46 Pre-cog: How is Mor Rhy's only surviving family, when Mor has a family?

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Rebecca Yarros just gave us SO MUCH at Romantasy BookCon, and we're here to break it all down! Join Abby and Ronnie for an unscripted, off-the-cuff reaction to the Fantasy Fangirls interview. From confirming our wildest theories to dropping new bombshells about Book 4, this interview changed the game. Grab your dragon scales and let's dive in!

Major Bombshells Revealed:

🐉 The Reason Xaden Married Violet - SECRET. DRAGON. ARMY.

🐉 Two Empyreans Exist - Confirmed with ONE WORD in Onyx Storm

🐉 Asher Was a Rebel - Papa Sorengail's connection to the rebellion is undeniable at this point

🐉 The Magic in the Isles - What she already revealed

🐉 Xaden's Villain Era is Coming - What Book 4 has in store

🐉 Imogen's Memory Wiping - The controversial answer about Violet's memories

🐉 Ancestral Hatching Grounds are "Absolutely Essential" - Especially the one we don't know about

🐉 Niara is Keeping "Bigger, Badder Secrets" - And we think we know what they cover

🐉 Violet and Xaden are MATES - why did Rebecca answer a question about Xaden and Violet’s bond with an answer about dragon mates?? 

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Full spoilers for Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm!

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Our minimal preparation and pure chaotic energy!  What was supposed to be a 20-minute reaction turned into 90 minutes of theory spiraling - exactly as it should be. But don’t worry, we still have theories galore!

Related Episodes to Check Out:

• Lilith and Asher Deep Dive - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/jZsjZyhwTXb

• Xaden Deep Dive - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/jUiOaAhwTXb

• Gods & Isles Deep Dive - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/fW6762gwTXb

• History Part 2 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7OS1u0gwTXb 

• Onyx Storm Ending Pt 1 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WLwc2YgwTXb 

• Onyx Storm Ending Pt 2 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/SKy6tudFOXb 

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Chapters: 

00:00 Welcome to another chaotic episode of Dragons after Dark

02:33 Rebecaa is a Master at Interviews

04:38 There's no way Taylor Swift isn't reading these books

06:54 Graphic Novel and Showrunner Reactions

09:00 Rapid Fire Empyrean Questions

12:06 What do you mean Asher had "insights into the rebellion," Rebecca?!?

18:30 How magic works on the Isles - It's either the sky or the gods or both

26:48 We can't wait for more Niara

29:01 Rebecca's "no" on Xaden's Grandpa probably means Fen wasn't the true heir of Tyrrendor

31:34 We need to talk about Imogen

35:51 When you're asked about humans but answer about dragons

38:26 We're getting a SECRET. DRAGON. ARMY. 

47:01 A brief Bodhi interlude

49:02 Fashion Choices of the Venin

49:54 What's up with Venin signets

51:59 Why was Lilith trying to find a cure? To save someone she loved

53:25 Yes, Venin can still love and Theophanie lied

54:54 Panchek's been dirty for a while - or has he?

56:59 The Ancestral Dragon Hatching Grounds

01:00:58 Who are the other memory readers??

01:04:51 The moment that Violet realizes why Xaden married her is because...

01:09:37 Are we ready for Xaden's Villain Era?

Is Azriel just a shadow singer, or is there something far more ancient—and hellacious—at play? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we unravel the mysteries surrounding everyone's favorite Spymaster: his shadows that seem to have a mind of their own, his winnowing that “cuts through the world like a blade," and the origins of his power that even the Illyrians can't explain. We're connecting dots across the Maasverse that reveal Azriel might be way more than a brooding bat boy. Whether you're Team Elain, Team Gwyn, Team Mor, or just here for the cross-series chaos - this episode will wreck you!

🌙 WHAT WE COVER:

ACOTAR Deep Dives: 

• What IS shadow singing? Breaking down Azriel's powers and how they work

 • Azriel's winnowing - why is it described as "cutting through the world like a blade?

 • Why his shadows disappear around some women but dance around others

 • Why can he remember the Dread Trove when even Amren forgot it?

 • What are his suspicious connections to Koschei (shadows, death, and manipulation)

Maasverse Connections: 

• The quote from Throne of Glass that changes EVERYTHING about Azriel's shadows 

• Parallels between Azriel, Apollion, and ancient death gods 

• Truth-Teller vs. the Star Sword: Made and Unmade powers 

 • Cross-series shadow wielders: Ruhn, Cormac, and the Avallen bloodline

 • Our wildest theory yet: What if the prophecy about the sword and the knife isn’t about the fae?

Plus: Why his shadows don't tell him about Mor, the prison sentries that "know what he is," and our Pre-Cog Corner theory about Koschei, Elain, and mating bonds!

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Do you think Azriel's shadows come from Fae magic or something darker? Are you Team Elain, Team Gwyn, or Team "Let Him Be Happy"? Share your theories!

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Chapters: 

00:00 Intro - Soup Season, Medieval Times, The Life of a Showgirl, T-Pain's still got it

06:55 Episode Overview - Azriel Deep Dive

09:19 ACOTAR COSMs - Elain getting comfy, Jesminda and Lucien

16:22 Fun Question - What would Azriel suggest for a first date?

17:20 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is a shadowsinger?

33:15 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is Azriel's Winnowing Power?

44:18 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why was Azriel able to remember the trove when even Amren forgot it?

52:05 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why is Az so unlucky in love?

01:10:44 ACOTAR Pre-Cog Corner: Azriel and Elain as Hades and Persephone, with a Koschei cameo!

01:15:14 Maasverse Deep Dive: Crescent City and Throne of Glass spoilers from here on out, babes!

01:15:47 Maasverse COSMs: The best DM we've ever gotten, The Bone Carver's Circles, the eddies of the Cauldron, more shadow daddies! (CC, Tog)

01:21:04 Maasverse Deep Dive: Where does shadowsinging come from? (Nowhere good babes!) (CC, ToG) 

01:39:31 Early Pre-Cog: The prophecy of the sword and the knife isn't about the fae at all, AND it ties everything togehter (ToG, CC, all of it!)

01:46:08 Maasverse Deep Dive: Where do Azriel's other powers come from? (ToG, CC) 

01:56:03 A completely off the cuff bonus Q: Are Bryce and Azriel mates? (CC) 

02:02:43 Maasverse Pre-Cog Corner: Have we met Koschei before? (CC, ToG) 

02:06:33 Maasverse Precog: It's actually all about Vassa (ToG, CC)

02:11:09 Maasverse Pre-Cog: What if Az's scars aren't from fire at all? (CC) 

02:12:18 Maasverse Pre-cog: Has Eris been getting some interesting mail? (CC) 

02:15:09 What we're reading: You already know the answer

Why does Cassian need seven siphons when other powerful Illyrians only need one? Why does the Bone Carver call him the Prince of Bastards? Why does he taste like snow and embers? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we explore the mysteries surrounding the Lord of Bloodshed - from his unexplained origins to the cryptic question the Bone Carver asked that changes everything. We're breaking down the contradictions in Cassian's backstory and uncovering connections that might reveal his true power. 

Whether you're obsessed with Nessian, counting down to the next ACOTAR book, or just love Sarah J. Maas theories - this episode is for you! 

🌙 WHAT WE COVER: 

ACOTAR Deep Dives:

 • Why does Cassian need seven siphons? The power level mystery 

• The Bone Carver's cryptic question about Cassian's family

 • What really happened at Ramiel and why it matters

 • Cassian's unexplained backstory contradictions

 Maasverse Connections:

 • Surprising parallels between Cassian and a certain angel 

• Cross-series patterns Sarah J. Maas keeps repeating

 • Theories about Cassian's true origins and what they mean for the series 

• Why certain details about his power might be more significant than they appear

 Plus: What Nesta's powers reveal about Cassian, and our Pre-Cog Corner predictions! 💬 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro - Surfers and Raccoons Giving us Heart Attacks, Cynthia Erivo for Voldemort

09:01 Episode Overview  - ACOTAR: Cassian Deep Dive

12:02 COSMs: Tamlin the Cat is our new mascot

13:57 Fun Question: What is your favorite Cassian moment?

17:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Who are Cassian's parents?

22:48 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Cassian's powers?

28:22 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does the Bone Carver say that Cassian "woke" something that day in Hybern?

35:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What happened between Cassian and Bryaxis (Wild Speculation)

40:48 Maasverse COSMs - What did Bryaxis really ask for (ToG, CC) , Was Enalius part Prince of Hel? (CC) 

45:52 Maasverse: Why does the Bone Carver call Cassian Prince of Bastards (CC)

54:21 Maasverse Sidebar: Are Hunt and Bryce Carranam? (CC, ToG)

55:52 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why is Cassian so much more powerful than the other Illyrians? (CC, ToG) 

01:09:33 Precog Corner: Illyrian Tattoos revisited, Has Nesta already been to Hel? (CC, ToG) 

01:23:11 What we're reading - Still the Maasverse :D 

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Dive into the world of ACOTAR with friends Ronnie and Abby in this episode centered on Elain Archeron! Discover the unique fey powers Elain possesses and her connections within the Maasverse, including possible ties to the intrigues of the Night Court and the overarching narrative of the series. Whether you're fresh off your read of ACOTAR or revisiting the beloved series, this podcast is designed for avid fans eager to discuss theories about the fae world. Are you counting down the days until ACOTAR 6? Wondering how Elain fits into the web of power dynamics? Tune in for an in-depth discussion and insights about Elain's character and her role among the fae.

What we'll cover this episode

ACOTAR Only Section 

- What are Elain's powers?

- What court does Elain belong in? (Or, the Tamlin Question)

- Prophecy Deep Dive

Maasverse Section:

- Is Elain Starborn?

- Why is Elain drawn to Azriel?

- Why did the cauldron give the seer power to Elain?

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to our first episode of Dragons After Dark! (Because we're sick) 

02:57 Witching Season is Upon Us

05:31 Episode Overview - ACOTAR: Elain Deep Dive

08:41 Announcements: We have a website! And please remember to like, comment, subscribe!

09:58 COSMs: Is Mama Archeron one of the sisters in the Weaver's song?

13:52 F/M/K: Archeron edition

16:05 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Elain's powers?

27:42 ACOTAR: What Court does Elain belong in?

43:23 ACOTAR: Prophecy Deep Dive

01:09:37 Maasverse COSMS: How to Kill a Death God (Again!), Hearing heartbeats through the stone (Crescent City) 

01:12:05 Maasverse Deep Dive: Is Elain Starborn? (Crescent City) 

01:14:53 Maasverse: Why is Elain drawn to Azriel? (Crescent City)

01:32:55 Maasverse: Why did the cauldron give the seer power to Elain? (Crescent City, Throne of Glass) 

01:41:11 Pre-Cog Corner: Elain's scent, Who the heck is Urstin?!? (Crescent City)

01:46:04 What we're reading - Maasverse today, Maasverse tomorrow, Maasverse forever

Join us for an exciting episode of 'Dragons in the Details,' where we dive deep into the world of ACOTAR as we explore the complex character of Nesta Archeron. In this episode, we unravel her powerful gifts and uncover her evolving role within the Maasverse.  Whether you're new to Sarah J. Maas's works or a long-time fan, our discussion will ignite your theories and deepen your understanding of Nesta's significance. We’ll examine key themes, including her struggle against Tamlin’s glamour, her powerful connections to the Mother, and why various characters covet her hand in marriage. Don't worry—there are NO spoilers for the Maasverse until our dedicated section at the end. So grab your headphones and let's delve into this thrilling romantasy deep dive!

What We Cover this Episode:

- What exactly is Nesta’s powers? Just how powerful is she?

- How is Nesta able to resist Tamlin’s glamour while she’s still human?

- What is Nesta’s connection to the Mother?

- Why does everybody (Koschei, Lanthys, and Eris) want to marry Nesta?!?

***SPOILERS FOR THE MAASVERSE***

Maasverse Section: 

• Is Nesta Starborn? (Throne of Glass and Crescent City spoilers)

• Who’s power does Nesta have? (Throne of Glass and Crescent City spoilers)

• What will Nesta do with the starsword? (Crescent City spoilers)

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00:00 Intro - Fall is here and so is our Sodastream Era

03:26 Episode Overview: Nesta Archeron Deep Dive

07:56 COSMS: More Evidence for Ronnie's Gwyn / Lucien Theory

11:23 Fancasting Nesta

17:03 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What Are Nesta's Powers? 

29:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: How Did Nesta Resist Tamlin's Glamour?

36:18 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is Nesta's Connection to the Mother?

47:25 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does everybody want to marry Nesta? (Lanthys, Koschei, and Eris) 

01:03:01 Maasverse Section: Spoilers for ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City!

01:03:54 Maasverse COSMS: What is Nesta, really? (Throne of Glass)

01:08:57 Maasverse Deep Dive: Is Nesta Starborn? (Crescent City, Throne of Glass)

01:22:48 Maasverse Deep Dive: Whose power does Nesta have? (Throne of Glass, Crescent City)

01:33:01 Maasverse: What will Nesta do with the Starsword? (Crescent City)

01:44:40 Maasverse: Speculation on Book 6 (Throne of Glass, Crescent City)  

01:48:35 Pre-cog Corner: Nesta as a Queen of ... somewhere??  (Crescent City) 

01:56:50 What We're Reading

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Finally, and ACOTAR podcast that matches your obsession level.

This week Abby and Ronnie are diving deeeeepp into our favorite High Lady of the Night Court from Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR series, Feyre Archeron! We’ll break down everything from Feyre’s (many many) powers to what she sees in the Ouroboros and everything in between. In our Maasverse section we follow up on our huge reveal in Rhys’s Family Deep Dive and answer some questions we raised about the Archeron family tree. Happy Listening!

What we cover this episode:

• Where did Feyre get her powers from? And what's with this mysterious white light?
• Why does Feyre have connection to the cauldron, when she wasn't made from it?
• What is Ferye’s beast form?

Then in our Maasverse Section:

• Who is the Faceless Woman in Feyre’s Dreams? (Crescent City, Throne of Glass
• Maasverse: Is Feyre starborn? (Crescent City)
• Maasverse: Why does Feyre refer to herself as a Wolf? (Crescent City, Throne of Glass)
• Maasverse: Precog Corner

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00:00 Intro - Nail Salons and Movie Theaters are Better, Everything Else is Worse

05:14 Episode Overview - Feyre Deep Dive

09:51 Announcements - Check out Schwoodley on Spotify, Social Media Milestones

12:00 COSMs - Revisiting our Tamlin Theories, Why isn't Jurian Fae?

16:43 Fun Question: Which Feyre is your favorite Feyre?

19:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Feyre's Powers? Where do each of them come from?

34:55 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does Feyre have a Connection to the Cauldron?

42:37 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What does Feyre see in the Ouroboros?

53:01 Maasverse: COSMS - A Banger Theory on Rhys's Mother and Sister, Amarantha is definitely Valg, Will Elain use Bloodbane?

01:03:33 Maasverse Deep Dive: Who is the Faceless Woman in Feyre's Dreams (Mostly Crescent City and a teeny bit of Throne of Glass)

01:10:39 Maasverse Deep Dive: Is Feyre Starborn? (Crescent City)

01:18:51 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why does Feyre Call herself a Wolf (Crescent City and Throne of Glass)

01:27:49 Precog: Revisiting the Ourobouros (Throne of Glass)

01:32:03 Precog: Where did the Fae come from originally? (Throne of Glass, Crescent City)

01:35:37 Precog: Is Rhys Making Feyre? (Crescent City)

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Spoilers for Sarah J Maas's ACOTAR and (light) spoilers for the Maasverse!

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Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive deep into the world of Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series! With each episode covering everything from A Court of Thorns and Roses through A Court of Silver Flames, we're able to sink our teeth into the juIciest theories out there. From shocking speculations about Feyre's abilities to huge reveals about Rhysand's lineage, this is a season you won't want to miss! We're digging into every little detail, every longing glance, leaving no page unturned as we uncover the true secrets of Prythian. And don't miss our Maasverse section at the end of each episode, where we expand our theories to the worlds of Crescent City and Throne of Glass. If you can't get those bat boys out of your head, if you're still thinking about Nesta's character arc, if you're dying to know what the heck is going on with Eris, then this is podcast for you! And as always, we come with receipts!

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Your favorite deep dive romantasy podcast is back with a look at our favorite human family from Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR series, the Archerons! Get ready for an episode jam-packed with theories on the Archeron’s abilities, speculations on why Mama Archeron was so terrible, and questions on how much Mama and Papa Archeron really knew about the Fae. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Did the Archeron’s Have a Connection to the Fae?

We start with the romantasy book that started it all -  A Court of Thorns and Roses. Is it possible that the Archeron’s were working with Tamlin the whole time? Why did Papa Archeron tell Feyre to go with Tamlin? And why did Tamlin seem sad when about Mama Archeron's death? We have some wild theories as to how this all could have played out, involving shifting, sentries, and a plan 49 years in the making.

Why did Mama Archeron tell Feyre to protect her sisters?

Does this make any sense, at all? Feyre is the youngest, and Papa Archeron is still alive! Did she know something about Feyre’s future? Why not ask Nesta? None of this really makes any sense!

Why did Mama Archeron try so hard to get Nesta to marry a prince? 

Man, this woman has a chip on her shoulder. Why was she so insistent that Nesta marry a prince? Is Cassian actually a prince? Or did Mama Archeron make some kind of bargain with Tamlin, where he could have Feyre as long as Nesta got to marry a prince? Honestly Mama Archeron was so cruel we wouldn’t put it past her.

How did Papa Archeron convince Koschei to release Vassa?

Then we move on to a question that frankly doesn’t get enough attention - how did Papa Archeron, a human man, convince Koschie, a DEATH GOD, to release Vassa? We know he’s a good negotiator, but come on, that’s wild? How did he even find Koschei? This one goes deeeepp into speculation but ends up in a really fun place. 

***SPOILERS FOR SARAH J MAAS’S ACOTAR, THRONE OF GLASS, CRESCENT CITY***

Maasverse: Was Mama Archeron Human?

Signs point to no. There’s something very witchy about this lady, and we don’t mean personality-wise. Her bed is made of ironwood, she only has daughters, she raises her children (Nesta especially) to be cruel and unfeeling - the signs are there! Plus Nesta and Elain both have mental gates of iron - are these sisters ironteeth?

Maasverse: Are there wyrdmarks around the Archeron’s door?

Whorls and swirls galore, babes. Yes, definitely. But the bigger question is - why are there wyrdmarks in Prythian at all, if the Valg have never been here? Could they in fact not be a Valg language at all, but connected to the Daglan? Or have the valg been here the whole time? And did the wyrdmarks actually work? After all, the Archeron’s were protected from Fae harm, just not in the way they thought they would be.

Maasverse: Precog Corner

Things get wild (as per usual) in our precog corner, with Abby speculating on the origin of the  Illyrian tattoos, and Ronnie goes deep into lore about the river Acheron. Happy listening!

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Time Stamps

00:00 Our New and Improved (?) Intro 

07:24 Social Media Shout Outs - Is Grandma Archeron Fae? We'll find out

08:17 How do we feel about the Archerons? Pretty badly 

13:53 Archeron Background + Context

20:22 Do Mama and Papa Archeron have a connection to the Fae?

32:14 Why did Mama Archeron tell Feyre to protect her sisters?

39:14 Why did Mama Archeron think Nesta would marry a prince?

44:28 How did Papa Archeron  free Vassa?

55:46 Maasverse: Was Mama Archeron human?

59:11 Maasverse: It's time to talk about the witches

01:09:14 Maasverse: Why were there wyrdmarks on the Archeron's door?

01:19:43 Precog Corner - Illyrian Tattoos, The River Archeron

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***Spoilers for Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR***