Shallan Davar arrives in the city of Kharbranth in order to try and become a ward of Jasnah Kholin's and steal from her. Kaladin arrives at the Shattered Plains and is given one of the most horrific jobs possible when he joins Bridge Four. We finally learn Syl's name.All this and more as Justin, Joe, & Sheta discuss The Stormlight Archive: The Way of Kings Chapters 3 - 6.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
We have traveled to the planet of Roshar. Some crazy shit happens and then we jump forward 4,500 years. King Gavilar Kholin is murdered in his own castle by an assassin in white. Kaladin leads his squad into battle, but eight months later he is a slave. All this and more as Sheta, Joe, & Justin discuss The Stormlight Archive: The Way of Kings Chapters Prelude - 2.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
We are done with the shorter fiction and now are moving on to the longest book so far. It is time to travel to the planet Roshar. On this episode, Sheta, Joe, & Justin prepare to begin The Stormlight Archive as they preview The Way of Kings. They look at the international covers of the book and Justin & Sheta give their predictions on what they think will happen based on the covers.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
After reading 5 novels, 2 short stories, 1 novella, & 1 graphic novel, we decide to take a break and go over our thoughts of the stories. We also give our rankings for our favorite books, characters, moments, villains, and ships as well as the hottest characters, the best rulers, and our least favorite character.All this and more as Joe, Justin, Sheta, and special guest Nick give a check-in on their journey so far.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
We've finished two shorter stories and will take a chance to look back on them. Justin, Sheta, & Joe will give their thoughts on White Sand & The Emperor's Soul. They will discuss their criticisms, favorite moments, favorite characters, and more. Afterwards they give their fan castings for the characters.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Shai works to complete the Emperor's Soul Stamp even though she is risking her life. Gaotona learns to read the Soul Stamps. Shai attempts her escape.All this and more as Sheta, Justin, & Joe discuss The Emperor's Soul Day 58 - Epilogue.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
We are back on the planet Sel and up at the Rose Empire. The Emperor Ashravan has been injured in an assassination attempt and is now brain dead. Shai is a Soul Forger and she was arrested. She is now tasked with Forging a new soul for the Emperor within 100 days or else she will be executed. Also, some people in power are planning on executing Shai anyways so she has to find a way to escape as well.All this and more as Sheta, Justin, & Joe discuss The Emperor's Soul Prologue - Day 42Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Justin, Sheta, and Joe are returning to the world of Sel and the world of prose as they preview the Hugo Award Winning novella The Emperor's Soul. They look at the international covers of the book and discuss them. Justin and Sheta give their predictions of what the story will be about based solely on the covers.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Khrissalla finds out the real identity of the Lord Beggar and then gets betrayed by someone she trusted. Ais comes face to face with Sharezan. Kenton and Drile have their duel in the moments before the Taisha Council decides the fate of the Diem.All this and more as Joe, Sheta, & Justin discuss White Sand Chapters 13-18.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Kenton begins meeting with the Taisha members to try and save the Diem. Khrissalla decides to help Kenton in his quest. Kenton is attacked by assassins and then later is attacked by more assassins.All this and more as Joe, Sheta, & Justin discuss White Sand Chapters 7 - 12.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
We are leaving prose novels and going into graphic novels with this one. We journey to the planet Taldain which has one side of the planet that is always light and one side that is always dark. Khrissalla is a duchess from the Darkside and she travels to Dayside after her betrothed died in order to find people to help save her country Elis from being taken over by The Dynasty. Kenton is a Sand Master that is always overlooked by the rest because he doesn't have raw power. After vast majority of the other Sand Masters die, Kenton must now find a way to save their order.All this and more as Joe, Sheta, & Justin discuss White Sand Chapters Prologue - 6.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Joe, Justin, & Sheta prepare to go to Taldain and preview the White Sand graphic novel. They give their thoughts on what reading a comic will be like. They look over the covers and discuss them. Justin & Sheta will give their predictions on what will happen in the story based on just the covers.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Vivenna heads to the palace to save Vasher and her sister. Siri finds out who is pulling the strings. Lightsong learns about his past and how he died. Vasher and Denth have a duel. The biggest question is answered: What is the Warbreaker?All this and more as Joe, Justin and Sheta discuss the end of Warbreaker with Chapters 54 - Epilogue.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Everything goes bad. Siri is locked up by the priests. The gods vote on whether to go to war or not. Vasher attempts to break into the palace to save Siri. Lightsong goes into the tunnels to investigate what is going on. Old Chaps finds a sword.All this and more as Joe, Justin and Sheta discuss Warbreaker Chapters 50 - 53.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Vasher teaches Vivenna in depth about Awakening. Lightsong struggles with what he should do and decides to take control of Allmother's Lifeless. Siri and Susebron come up with a plan to reveal the truth about Susebron. Vasher and Vivenna save a young girl's life.All this and more as Joe, Justin and Sheta discuss Warbreaker Chapters 46 - 49.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Vivenna's time on the streets are still terrible until she gets rescued by Vasher. Lightsong meets with Allmother. Vasher and Vasher join forces and try to stop the upcoming war. Siri hits a home run with Susebron.All this and more as Joe, Justin, Sheta, and special guest Tree from The Cosmere Reads discuss Warbreaker Chapters 40 - 45.Listen to The Cosmere Reads: https://www.thecosmerereads.com/Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Vivenna is captured, escapes, gets betrayed, and then is forced to live on the streets. Siri starts plotting a way to escape the city with Susebron. Things keep getting worse and worse for Vivenna.All this and more as Joe, Justin and Sheta discuss Warbreaker Chapters 34 - 39.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Lightsong and Blushweaver meet with Hopefinder to try and get his Lifeless Commands. Vivenna meets with some Idrians and they come under attack. Vivenna later opens up to Denth about how much she hates Hallandren. Siri and Lightsong hear about the history of Hallandren from a storyteller named Hoid.All this and more as Joe, Justin and Sheta discuss Warbreaker Chapters 29 - 33.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cosmerechroniclespodcastContact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Lightsong investigates the break-in at Mercystar's palace. Vivenna has to confront her religious beliefs and their contradictions. Siri has a meeting with Lightsong as she tries to find out why the previous God Kings have died.All this and more as Joe, Justin, Sheta and guest Nick discuss Warbreaker Chapters 25 - 28.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmerechroniclespodcast/Contact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com
Vivenna meets with some underground leaders and witnesses Denth's sword skills. Lightsong joins with Blushweaver's plans and the two go to check on Mercystar's palace that had been infiltrated. Siri and Susebron are finally able to talk and communicate.All this and more as Joe, Justin, and Sheta discuss Warbreaker Chapters 22 - 24.Follow us on χ, a most ancient letter: https://twitter.com/CosmereChronFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cosmerechronicles.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmerechroniclespodcast/Contact us: cosmerechronicles@gmail.com