Everything goes wrong. 

Lucy and Darien discuss Eragon, chapter 11, "The Doom of Innocence."

Talking points include the first place Saphira felt safe, Eragon and Saphira’s relationship persevering through crisis, hints of Eragon’s new abilities, and the fine art of describing chocolate. 

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy reflected on the valuable of viewing one's work as a geode, as presented in Whisper of the Heart.
• Darien shared her experiences spending the summer at youth writing camps. 

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STUFF IS HAPPENING

Darien and Lucy discuss Eragon chapter 10, "Flight of Destiny."

Talking points include panic as the plot picks up, great concern for Garrow's well-being, how undermining expected tropes can benefit a narrative, and the deep friendship between Eragon and Saphira.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien mused about the meta-narrative found in the difference between the Nimona graphic novel and the recent animated movie adaptation and how the changes reflect a lifelong journey to queer joy and acceptance.
• Lucy presented the wonder of clouds and a fascinating childhood theory regarding the shapes found within.

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Stuff is happening!

Lucy and Darien discuss Eragon chapter 9, "Strangers in Carvahall."

Talking points include Garrow giving excellent advice, the importance of displays of affection between fathers and sons, heroes who want adventure without resenting their home, and how the readers don't really know what's going on yet.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien shared the boardgame Flamecraft published by Lucky Duck 
• Lucy recommended the 100-hour painting in this video by Nerdforge: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=593722395929346

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Eragon continues to throw a right tantrum about his cousin getting a new job.

Darien and Lucy cover Eragon chapter 8, "A Miller-To-Be."

Talking points include Saphira's perception of the self, the acute sadness of feeling left behind by a loved one, and the sudden dread of remembering the dangers Eragon is yet unaware of.

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We have a name and pronouns!

Lucy and Darien jump into Eragon chapter 7, "Name of Power."

Talking points include how change isn't as fun when it's not in our control, Eragon throwing a right tantrum about his cousin getting a new job, and our proper introduction to Saphira the Dragon.

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Time for tea and loads of lore!

Lucy and Darien dive into Eragon chapter 6, "Tea for Two."

Talking points include the blatant inspiration in the Inheritance Cycle (and how, maybe, it's not such a bad thing), info dumping without boring the reader, Eragon being far from subtle, and why it would be way cooler for Dragon Riders to adopt dragon features rather than elf features.

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Two chapters this week?! 

Darien and Lucy discover the secrets of the mysterious “stone” in Eragon chapter 4, “Fate’s Gift,” and chapter 5, “Awakening.” 

Talking points include that blue dragon from the cover, making the fantastical believable, creating genuinely likable characters, and the difference between Dragon Cats and Golbin Cats. 

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Let's all go to Dragon Land!

Oh, no! The dragons are all gone because the villain is "mad."

Lucy and Darien get into villainy with Eragon chapter 4, "Dragon Tales."

Talking points include getting into the nitty gritty of what makes a great villain (Hint: It's not "being born bad.")

(Message to Darien's girlfriend: Skip 35:20 to 37:30)

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It’s high fantasy, for sure. 

Darien and Lucy discuss unique names—whether they like the names or not—in Eragon chapter 2, “Palancar Valley.” 

Talking points include Eragon’s relationships, the assorted villagers of Carvahall, and Darien’s opinions on high fantasy geography names.  

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Yeah, that’s just a rock... 

Lucy and Darien hyper-analyze our hero in Eragon chapter 1, “Discovery.” 

Talking points include the fate of the world laying in the hands of a 15-year-old, what the audience is meant to recognize in Eragon, and that mysterious "stone" that ruins his hunting trip. 

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