The Raz'ac are basically mosquitoes, right?

Darien and Lucy discuss just one chapter with Eldest chapter 41, "The Nature of Evil.”  

Talking points include this jerk Vanir,  Saphira having Eragon’s back, interrogating what is acceptable in war, never justifying one's own actions based off what someone else might do, magic lessons, evidence that the Twins were definitely traitors, and a very upsetting round of 20 Questions about the Raz'ac. 

Sparks of Inspiration 

• Lucy was inspired to strive for immersive world building while visiting Disneyland!

• Darien loves all the characters in Love Through a Prism. 

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Eragon, you're so sixteen…

Lucy and Darien would like Eragon to chill out, please, in chapter 38, "Resurgence," chapter 39, “Why Do You Fight?” and chapter 40, “Black Morning Glory.” 

Talking points include placement of dragon scales, lessons in meditation, Eragon getting knocked down a peg, and Saphira taking a turn on the Embarrass Yourself Ride before Eragon hopes right back on. 

Content Warning: This episode contains description of excessive alcohol consumption.

Sparks of Inspiration 

• Darien reminds everyone they should read Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. 

• Lucy started reading Circe by Madeline Miller and she's having a great time!

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It's all about lace.

Darien and Lucy are so excited to spend time with Nasuada in chapter 35, “A Maze of Opposition,” chapter 36, “Hanging by a Thread,” and chapter 37, “Elva.”

Talking points include Darien struggling to remember which British male fantasy writer to credit for a piece of writing advice, how to actually address crime in a community, Nasuada’s fear of magic, a brilliant solution to a complicated problem, and catching up with that baby Eragon accidentally cursed.

Sparks of Inspiration 

• Lucy is inspired by an incredibly vivid dream

• Darien plugs The Dragons' Keep again and praises Kelly Barnhill’s When Women Were Dragons.

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Saphira has a crush.

Lucy and Darien have SEEN TOO MUCH in chapter 34, “The Secret Lives of Ants,” and chapter 35, “Under the Menoa Tree.”

Talking points include Saphira being so basic by having a crush on her teacher, speculating on dragon genes and scale color genetics, reading way too much into Eragon having no one to teach him how to shave, Eragon being weirdly voyeuristic, Arya having destinations in mind, and an extensive lecture on why AI is bad, for real. 

Sparks of Inspiration 

• Darien has FINALLY read This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. It's as good as everyone says…

• Lucy appreciates the large cast and vibrant settings of Hades 2. 

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We need to stop describing disabled characters as “useless.”

Darien and Lucy are joined by Cache the Dog in chapter 33, “On the Crags of Tel'nae'r.”

Talking points include the relief of no longer being alone, the EABA commitment to disagree with canon we don't like, manifesting the Disney+ show, Orik being totally responsible actually, examining the reoccurring ableism in the text, a little bit of Brom backstory, and a very indignant Pomeranian Yorkie making his displeasure known in the background (we're sorry). 

Sparks of Inspiration 

• Lucy enjoys the energy to dedicate to creative pursuits and crafting an improved character backstory.

• Darien loves Devin Elle Kurtz’s The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake.

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Peak Folk Hero

Lucy and Darien are ready to answer the call in chapter 29, “Conviction,” chapter 30, “Repercussions,” and chapter 31, “Exodus.”

Talking points include the cousins having different days, Roran’s growing resentment of Eragon, a study in character conviction, an incredible call to action, and a casual reminder of the political and moral stance of the hosts (with an invitation to find free entertainment elsewhere if needed).

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien recommends all makers read Every Tool's a Hammer: Life is What You Make It by Adam Savage 

• Lucy shouts out the interesting dragon lore in Emma Hamm’s Fire Heart

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Arya’s secret is out! 

Darien and Lucy discover some secrets of the elves Eldest chapter 27, “Queen Islanzadí,” and chapter 28, “Out of the Past.”

Talking points include the big reveal, Arya being manipulated into forgiveness, Eragon’s ever-present crush, a new werecat friend, the weight of inheritance, Orik being a Grade-A friend, and ANOTHER DRAGON?!

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy acknowledges the value of unwavering pettiness. 

• Darien sings the praises of Milicent Patrick and The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara

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Arya has a secret. 

Darien and Lucy go deeper into the woods in Eldest chapter 24, “Arrow to the Heart,” chapter 25, “The Dagshelgr Invocation,” and chapter 26, “The Pinewood City.”

Talking points include the best strategy for world building/info dumping, hammering out the timeline, examining metaphor in the death of the gyrfalcon, a good use of Eragon waking up, a hood not being enough of a disguise, forest orgy, and elven architecture.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien wants everyone to know that Hades 2 is good. 

• Lucy finds inspiration with Moonlight Cottage ASMR https://youtube.com/@moonlightcottageasmr?si=5RdXW9nZefarcWDl

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Six days, Roran?!

Lucy and Darien are helpless as everything goes wrong in Eldest chapter 23, “His Enemy's Face.” 

Talking points include reflecting on the first real series impact of inheritance, you, who is holding onto hope, some idle speculation about what Roran and Katrina do off page, the clever chapter title, and Sloane being the worst for real. 

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy is creatively inspired by this book! 

• Darien is creatively inspired by listening to “Your Idol” from the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack on repeat. 

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Roran becomes the center of attention.

Darien and Lucy witness some small town drama in Eldest chapter 21, “Wounds of the Past,” and chapter 22, “Wounds of the Present.” 

Talking points include the masterfully crafted tension, Sloan being completely out of line, Roran's Big Announcement, Katrina making a choice, taking a sip of tea every time the word “Inheritance” is mentioned, and Darien’s plea to brew your tea properly.

Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of cannibalism and domestic violence. 

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien raves about Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle.

• Lucy rekindles her joy of Lord of the Rings with Tales of the Shire. 

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