The ElfQuest Show

Final Quest #17 raises as many questions as it answered. Cutter seems on the path back to sanity, but what is his newest quest all about? What does he need Two-Edge for and why is the key so important? Who is this new troll king? Will Venka crush Rayek, or will she sense the profound change in her sire? Are all the Howling Winds Holt Wolfriders moving to the Father Tree Holt? How will Shuna's idea of teaching the human tribes of Iceholt the Djunsland tongue possibly help them survive the coming onslaught? Will we see the Rootless Ones again before the tale is complete? All this and more in this episode of the podcast!

In this episode we focus on issue #16 of the Final Quest and continue the conversation about Rayek's attack on the humans, then dive into Reef's encounter with Winnowill, Korafay's floating ability, the origins of the "Scary Ones," the role of both Cutter's key and Two-Edge in the next Quest--and like the issue, much, much more.

Here's the link to Julia Ecklar's website where you can get her song "The Troll King's Dream" and more: http://prometheus-music.com/horsetamer.html.

Here's the link to the Elfquest Collectors YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBaPDpFJq7Ud10GRXSzRUZA

Here's the link to purchase Wendy's amazing "Transformed by Caring" print to support the National Wildlife Federation. http://savelacougars.myshopify.com/products/coming-soon-p-22-transformed-by-caring-print

Editor's Note: We had some sound issues with the Skype recording this time, and David's voice goes in and out a few times. Our apologies.

Issue #15 of The Final Quest is packed with movement and action, and we discuss it all in this episode. Cutter's heart circle's meeting of the Scary Ones, insights into Dre-ahn's unique magic, Moonshade's doubt, Spray and Salt's choice, the symbolism of Cutter's new clothing, the Palace as a weapon, Ekuar and Two-Edge joining forces, Daboi's redemption and some surprise reappearances are all explored.

Plus we feature two special ElfQuest-inspired songs from the band Slammerkin. Get more of their music at https://soundcloud.com/slammerkingdom.

Here's a link to some of Julia Ecklar's ElfQuest-inspired songs that weren't included in the A Wolfrider's Reflection album: https://www.prometheus-music.com/horsetamer.html

The ElfQuest Show podcast host David Mizejewski got to hang with Wendy and Richard Pini at the Dark Horse Comics party at San Diego Comic-Con International. Wendy suggested recording the conversation to share with fans everywhere, and this is the result. Listen to hear thoughts on Wendy and Richard's long history with Comic-Con as well as special insights into the Wavedancers, the Scary Ones, Final Quest and more.

We finally got to see a bit more of the "Scary Ones" in issue #14 of the Final Quest and in this episode of the podcast, we let our imaginations run wild trying to guess what these creatures actually are, and what they mean to do with Cutter. We also chat about Venka's smack-down of Two-Edge, the manifestation of Conehead spirits in the Palace, how Redlance will react to the Scary Ones, what Cutter's dream of the Ten Chiefs could mean, Filcher's death and more!

Well, we finally did it. We recorded an episode of this podcast that is LESS than two hours long! That's not because issue #13 of the Final Quest didn't have a lot going on. We talk about Rayek and Winnowill's mutual manipulation, Venka's wound, Reef's reaction to Winnowill, Cutter's madness, Nightfall's hug, Oddbit's facelift, Sunstream and Korafay's discussion about leaving the World of Two Moons, some interesting thoughts about Dreamtime, and much, much more.

The Final Quest is steadily marching towards its ultimate conclusion--as is this podcast. The story has reached the halfway mark with issue #12 of the Final Quest. We invited Wendy and Richard Pini back to the podcast to share their thoughts on the Final Quest and their experience creating it over these last few years. This episode is filled with inside insight. You don't want to miss it!

The issue we've all been waiting for is here, the Cutter Freak Out issue! This episode we dive into the mind-blowing connection between Timmain and Tam, and the equally mind-blowing hints scattered throughout the history of Elfquest. Plus, hear our thoughts on Reef's "finished" form; Windkin's wings, explained; Rayek's revenge, and more!

In this episode we give voice to the sounds of our minds blowing over the major revelation at the end of issue #11 of the Final Quest. WHAAAT????

In this episode we tackle issue #10 of the Final Quest. Expect lots of gushing over the spectacular art, then speculations and prediction galore. Will Rayek ever grow up? Is it possible to feel bad for Winnowill? Was Strongbow overreacting? Plus, our reaction to the reveal of Skywise's "star girl," our theory on the origins of the name of a newly introduced character, and an analysis of Ember's fashion choices. Oh, and trolls!