The Lit Round Table

Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! We just couldn't help ourselves—there are too many theories to discuss! Spoilers ahead! Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss some of the popular (and not so popular) theories surrounding the characters and storylines of the first five episodes of Rings of Power. Are there multiple timelines? Who is the stranger? Why does Halbrand have a death grip on Galadriel? Where did Adar come from? And the biggest question of all: Who is Sauron? Do you think we've met him yet? If so, which character is Sauron in disguise? Anna is reading: - Little Town on the Prairie by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Secrets of Storytelling by: Natalie Rompella - Howl's Moving Castle by: Diana Wynne Jones - Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by: Beth Revis Anna is watching: - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+) - Eternals (Disney+) - Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (Disney+) - Moon Knight (Disney+) - Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (HBO) - Andor (Disney+) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 2, episode 92 (YouTube) Josef is playing: - Dungeons and Dragons - Elden Ring - Persona 5: Royale - Hades Josef is reading: - Oathbringer by: Brandon Sanderson - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long - The Paleblood Hunt by: Jay Britton on Spotify - Chainsaw Man by: Tatsuki Fujimoto Josef is watching: - Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (Amazon) - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (HBO) - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+) - Andor (Disney+) - The Devil is a Part-Timer (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Ghost Files by: Watcher (YouTube) Join us on our read along through Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 26-30. During a drug-induced dream-state—curtesy of Quentis—Hessa visits the High Halls and learns a lot about the state of the gods and goddesses. She is also made to relive some of her past, which was helpful to us as readers. After partaking in the food and drink of the High Halls, with Ogam's permission, Hessa is finally able to take control of her mind back and return to the real world. The mystery of Sixnit's baby is still looming—do you have any theories? For next time, read chapters 31-36. Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! The drought is over—there's so much new content to enjoy! In this episode, the Sib-nerds share their gut reaction to the first two episodes of Rings of Power and then delve into the details. It's beautiful, the music is phenomenal, and you can tell that the people who made the show have a love for Tolkien. Spoilers ahead! Have you had a chance to watch the new Rings of Power show? What did you think? Anna is reading: - My Hero Academia, vol 31 by: Kohei Horikoshi - Little Town on the Prairie by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long - Secrets of Storytelling by: Natalie Rompella - I Hope You Stay by: Courtney Peppernell - Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by: Beth Revis Anna is watching: - The Sound of Music (Disney+) - Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 2, episode 86 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (Amazon) - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (HBO) - The Keepers (Netflix) - The Staircase (Netflix) Josef is playing: - Dungeons and Dragons - Persona 5 - Elden Ring - Hades Josef is reading: - Oathbringer by: Brandon Sanderson - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long Josef is watching: - Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (Amazon) - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (HBO) - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) Join us on our read along through Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 20-25. Both the Sib-Nerds got spooked reading this section—spooky foxes, spooky spirit, spooky bear just plain spooky! Hessa has a well-deserved meltdown, and as the section progresses she allows herself to process and feel the feelings. Shout out to H.M. Long for continuing to show us Hessa's grief in a way that's palpable and real. The divine power struggle continues! For next time, read chapters 26-30. Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! There are so many shows, books, and movies that utilize the missing/absent/dead parent trope. Why is this trope so popular? Is it compelling? Do you like this trope? Do you hate it? Or is it one of those tropes that happens so often you hardly notice it anymore? Josef is playing: - Persona 5 - Elden Ring - Psychic Pizza Deliverers go to the Ghost Town - Dungeons and Dragons (session 1!) Josef is reading: - Oathbringer by: Brandon Sanderson - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long Josef is watching: - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) - Overlord (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - The Devil's a Part-Timer (Crunchyroll) - House of the Dragon (HBO) Anna is reading: - Little Town on the Prairie by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long - Sheets by: Brenna Thummler - Delicates by: Brenna Thummler Anna is watching: - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 2, episode 74 (YouTube) Join us on our read along through Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 16-19. New character (new god?) alert! Ogam is a strange person, but we like him… he's very entertaining. Euweth makes Hessa leave on her own because her mama bear self couldn't let her son get tangled up in Hessa's mess. Fair enough. Our main takeaway from this chapter is that Hessa needs to work on her game plan… For next time, read chapters 20-25. Happy Reading!

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Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! This week the Sib-nerds are talking about graphic novels, manga, comic books, and things of that sort! Do they count as reading? (Spoiler, we think so!) Do you have a favorite graphic novel? Do you think they count as reading? Anna is reading: - The Long Winter by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long - Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids by: Natalie Rompella Anna is watching: - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 2, episode 66 (YouTube) Josef is watching: - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) - Overlord (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) Josef is reading: - Oathbringer by: Brandon Sanderson - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long Josef is playing: - Lego Star Wars Join us on our read along through Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 12-15 Oulden, and Arpa, and tension, oh my! There were some "intense shenanigans" in this section. While we witness Hessa deconstruct her own culture, it's fascinating to see how she learns from each new group of people she encounters. After an intense fight (thunderdome!) with an imposter god, Oulden, and Eang, Hessa is accompanied by an owl messenger. For next time, read chapters 16-19. Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! This week the Sib-nerds are diving into all of the news that came out after San Diego Comic Con—we're more excited about some things than others, as you would expect. Tell us your thoughts about Rings of Power, Marvel, the Eragon remake, season 4 of The Dragon Prince, and so much more! Did we miss anything you're super excited about? Josef is reading: - Words of Radiance by: Brandon Sanderson (finished) - Oathbringer by: Brandon Sanderson - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long Josef is watching: - Jujutsu Kaisen (Crunchyroll) - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) Josef is playing: - Elden Ring - Lego Star Wars - RWBY: Combat Ready - Betrayal at House on the Hill - Dominion + Seaside Expansion Anna is reading: - The Long Winter by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long - Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids by: Natalie Rompella - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama vol 4 - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by: Koyoharu Gotouge vol 1 Anna is watching: - SK8 the Infinity (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 2, episode 52 (YouTube) - Jujutsu Kaisen (Crunchyroll) - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) Join us on our read along through Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they begin their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 6-11. In this section we also had quite a few lore revelations—and we love the way that H.M. Long is revealing the world to us (and to Hessa). We're excited to see how Hessa will continue to grow and adapt as she moves through the world. For next time, read chapters 12-15. Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/