The kingdom is in disarray. 

Lucy and Darien are relieved to find everyone is alive in Eragon chapter 21, “Daret.” 

Talking points include how to spot a villain in a fantasy novel (Hint: His name has an X in it, and he rides a black dragon), tracking the various factions we know little about, magical vibe checks, and Darien’s specific choices for character voices. 

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy speaks on the importance of celebrating every amount of effort put into creating your art. 
• Darien finds inspiration in engaging with works created by different voices from different experiences. 

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Cover art by Luana Pastor 

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