Roran gets emotionally drunk and pops the question.

Diego from Tears of Fire joins Lucy and Darien to watch things get rough for Carvahall in Eldest chapter 15, “Diamonds in the Night,” and 16, “Under a Darkling Sky.”

Talking points include shouting out Paolini for his varied female characters, a good, cathartic cry session, analyzing the distinct violence of Sloan, a stark reminder about the importance of vaccines, and Roran having no guidance as he steps into his role as leader.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Diego shouts out his friend https://twitch.tv/kaleisblue and the importance of shooting your shot!

• Lucy has probably celebrated storms before, and she certainly will again.

• Darien got sucked into Worlds Beyond Number!

Explore The Last Dragon Chronicles with Diego at https://open.spotify.com/show/1s4lvy8Qdoz9ZK70YWYKX1?si=4oLlR7OkTJSK2cZJNC8mTw

Content warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about violence, bloodshed, child death, and real world wars.

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The unfortunate truth of coral.

Darien and Lucy get a crash course in dwarven lore in Eldest chapter 14, “Celbedeil.”

Talking points include Eragon needing to broaden his language horizons, Pride being all year long, some very juicy dwarven lore, the struggle to explain what coral is, Darien bringing up Discworld two episodes in a row, further examination of how Paolini frames religious beliefs through the series, and when it’s okay to smack talk someone’s religious beliefs in their our religious temple.

Content Warning for conversations about dietary changes and religious intolerance.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien had a lovely time as a Pride Puzzle Night Competition!

• Lucy’s been working out with The Fitness Marshall https://www.youtube.com/@TheFitnessMarshall

  
  

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Eragon can’t even walk into town without causing a riot.

Darien and Lucy get a crash course in dwarven lore in Eldest chapter 13, “Az Sweldn rak Anhûin.”

Talking points include the co-hosts not being sure if they like Arya, Saphira being so dragon, speculating Eragon’s height, theorizing which fantasy science fiction series Christopher Paloni didn’t read, killer food descriptions, and all kinds of dwarven drama.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy created a Geode and entered a short story competition!

• Darien wants everyone to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix.

  
  

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