In this episode, we read and talk about The Inheritance, a short story by Robin Hobb about Bingtown Traders that is in a book by the same name. It's our 5 year anniversary and we answer your questions, as well! 

The Jamaillian fleet approaches Vivacia and King Kennit. Kennit displays Satrap Cosgo while grappling with the revelation that Etta is pregnant. The 'delegation' from Jamaillia turns out to be an aggressive force to seize the Satrap back. Kennit jumps off Vivacia and pursues. Paragon sails into the scene and chases him. 

The Jamaillian fleet arrives for Satrap Cosgo but Kennit won't give up without a fight. Wintrow, Althea, and finally Malta tell their stories and catch up. Eventually, they go on deck to witness Kennit unleash the serpents and Tintaglia to show up. 

The young Vestrits and Havens are gathered onboard Vivacia for a reunion. Kennit ushers the Satrap into the negotiating room and starts securing his kingdom. Malta does her best while everyone grows bored of Kennit's increasingly outrageous demands. 

Paragon has been recarved by Amber, and Brashen worries about their lack of plan to save Althea. Malta has an offer that Kennit can't refuse, and the Vestrit/Haven family reunion briefly happens onboard Vivacia. Plots and characters are coming to a head! 

CW: We discuss Althea's SA and the reactions of the crewmembers to her story.

CW: We discuss Althea's SA and the reactions of the crewmembers to her story.

Althea lies in wait for Kennit, attacking him when he enters. She escapes her room and tries to tell Wintrow what happened to her. Etta overhears and fights Althea. Kennit's luck prevails and only his mistreatment of Etta seems to bother the crew as almost no one believes Althea. 

Tintaglia and Reyn Khuprus grow closer during their search for Malta. The Rain Wilder's dragon traits are becoming more pronounced and he manages to dream of Malta, connecting with her. She is still onboard the pirate's ship and needs to convince Satrap Cosgo to play along with her to be able to save them both. 

Brashen, Amber, and Paragon arrive at Kennit's secret island kindgom. Brashen goes ashore to find Mother Ludluck and convince her to go to her son. She comes willingly, reunites with her family liveship, and brings Kyle Haven along.  

CW: This episode discusses SA/rape in addition to suicidal thoughts.