Fade to Obsidian

We're continuing our dive into the world of Cosplay with Scarab!We talk about cosplay, 3D creations, working with major studies to produce content, and honestly A LOT of things. You can find him on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/redprintsrising/Please also check out Orange Armory: https://www.instagram.com/theorangearmory/

We're continuing our dive into the world of Cosplay with Veil!We talk about being in the Red Rising Cosplay community, but also Dune & Star Wars. What are European Cons like, and how simple cosplay origins can grow into so much more. You can find her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/costumes_by_puck/

We're continuing our dive into the world of Cosplay with Salem!We talk about the many sides of Mustang, getting started in the cosplaying world, making easy pieces but also interesting standards. You can find her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/swlarue/

We're continuing our dive into the world of Cosplay with Backstitch... errr... Hearthweaver... er Caroline Krunchy!! We talk about all the work it takes to make Darrow's armor, what the appeal of cosplaying is, and recreating her favourite characters. You can find her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinekrunchy/

This week we're talking the world of cosplaying with Alcatraz. We talk about how she got into cosplaying, the effort that it takes to get into creating the outfit, and why more people should be dressing up as their favourite RR characters. You can take a look at all of Alcatraz' costumes at https://www.instagram.com/owleeriecosplay/

Lo Howlers, We had a very exciting (and overwhelming) Lit Escalates livestream last week! Let's talk about it! Disclaimer that while we do proctor for LE, our thoughts and opinions are our own. We absolutely love this fandom and the great people who work to keep it as loving as possible. Please head over to https://www.instagram.com/litescalates to send your love to the whole team as LE. While you're there check out our reposted reels to give love to all of the content creators who make this fandom what it is. Also let us know what you thought of the Live stream in the comments.

For our summer series this year we are discussing the animals of Red Rising and whether we can have it as a pet. Joined by Yogi, the Den's official Zoo Keeper, we're going book by book to decide what animal in the Series would make the best pet.Final Rankings:Frog - They hop aroundTruffle Pig - Yes truffles!Coyote - You shouldn't but... CRIME ANIMALSBull- cow with hornsRam - Not finding me truffles but landscapingEel - They have personalitiesTrout - BoringAntelope - Poop is difficultPurple Spider Sloth - FoodCajir War Beasts (Kangaroo badger)Cheetana- Pack animals are dangerous territoryTiger - It's a tiger!Ghost Raptor - Can't be cagedSun Drake- How?Leviathan - Not going to fit in Halifax Harbour

We're in the last leg of Lit Escalate's Operation Hazard Bedlam. We recount what's happened, what's coming, and speculate on what the secret project is. What has your favourite part of OHB been? And what are you hoping is announced on September 17th?

For our summer series this year we are discussing the animals of Red Rising and whether we can have it as a pet. Joined by Yogi, the Den's official Zoo Keeper, we're going book by book to decide what animal in the Series would make the best pet.Final Rankings:Drake - With or without wingsMule - We love MulesCow - They get best friendsSalamander - Just maintain the environmentAurochs - Just a giant cow!Pachelbel - Do they come with spying?Gazelle- not going to eat your facePelican - Where are we keeping it?Anteater - Specialized dietSunblood - Only Gold or ObsidiansElk - Terrifying soundBlack vasta- Only AtalantiaSulfur Viper - What makes it Sulfur?Shark - BUT WHAT KIND!? Withertail - BugHydra - Cheaper environmentMarrowfish - Stay in the waterGigavok - Hard noBaboon - Cracked out toddlers with strengthMilk Bat - Leave them outside + VenomVenusian Acid Ants - Below everythingJadeback Gorilla - Just no!

For our summer series this year we are discussing the animals of Red Rising and whether we can have it as a pet. Joined by Yogi, the Den's official Zoo Keeper, we're going book by book to decide what animal in the Series would make the best pet.Final Rankings:Rabbit - Already a common petPigeon - Absolutely. Drunk messages!Sheep - Just sheer itKuon Hound - Dog with armour but how insector??Dragon- If rich enough yes!!Lemur - That's a no from me dawgZebra - Less fun horseKangaroos- are dicksCrocodile - Only Florida manZebracore - Don't a food sourceCentaur- Don't own people.Sphinx-Still a personHarpy - Still a personGruesli - It's a tool not a pet

For our summer series this year we are discussing the animals of Red Rising and whether we can have it as a pet. Joined by Yogi, the Den's official Zoo Keeper, we're going book by book to decide what animal in the Series would make the best pet.Final Rankings for the full trilogy: Dog - Yes with a living situationRat - AbsolutelyCat - Yes as long as your not a bad personRaven - Yes!Snake - YesGoat - YesFish- YesMonkey cat - Yes!Dove- YesParrot - YesFox - No-ishHorse - YesUnicorn - Horse that could stab you. Pegasus - CouldHummingbird - Rich people petHawk- PossibleOwl - PossibleEagle - PossibleCheetah - You probably shouldn'tJackal - Don't do itWolves - MaybeWoodpecker - Not good for the neighbourhoodDeer(ling) - NoPanther - Don't be a food sourceBear - NoLion - No Tiger Lynx - Hell noGryphon - No, sorry. (but Yogi can have one)Pitviper - NoBoar - NoSea Creature - Only if kept in Halifax HarbourApe - Bottom!Leeches - Don't be a food sourceOracle - Pet no, tool yes

For our summer series this year we are discussing the animals of Red Rising and whether we can have it as a pet. Joined by Yogi, the Den's official Zoo Keeper, we're going book by book to decide what animal in the Series would make the best pet.Final Rankings: Raven - Yes!Snake - YesMonkey cat - Yes!Fox - No-ishLion - No Tiger Lynx - Hell noGryphon - No, sorry. (but Yogi can have one)

For our summer series this year we are discussing the animals of Red Rising and whether we can have it as a pet. Joined by Yogi, the Den's official Zoo Keeper, we're going book by book to decide what animal in the Series would make the best pet. Final Ranking:Silkworm - Not a petFirefly - Not a petDragonfly - Not a petButterfly - Class experienceDog - Yes with a living situationRat - AbsolutelyCat - Yes as long as you're not a bad personGoat - YesCamel - YesHorse - YesHummingbird - Rich people petWolves - MaybeWoodpecker - Not good for the neighbourhoodDeer(ling) - NoBear - NoPitviper - NoBoar - No

To celebrate this milestone we did a live stream on Youtube. Combining nostalgia for the past 2 years, and creating new memories we had a lot of fun. Thank you to every listener, whether you've been here from the beginning, or just last week. We couldn't do this without such an amazing fandom. Please note that there may be some spoilers, and we recommend finishing Light Bringer before listening.

The Den "Triplets" join us to discuss found family in the Red Rising series, as well as the fandom itself. Join us for some sibling bickering but spoilers for the entire series lie ahead!

Maurice Africh (known in the Howler's Den as Anemone) stopped by to discuss his debut novel Cello's Gate. The beginning of this interview is completely spoiler free, so please give it a listen if you love Sci-fi/Fantasy novels. Cello's Gate is available through your favourite Indie bookstore, Indigo, Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon. Check out Anemone's band Still Electric. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EaD9nOnwYeWyAeYLRlBXR?si=UWVfgn-IS7mk8xry3O2hsw

We asked members of the community for Red Rising adjacent trivia questions and BOY they did not disappoint. Unfortunately, we had eat terribly flavoured beans for every incorrect answer. Feel free to play along and let us know how you did! (We don't actually recommend the beans though). Thank you Orange Armory, Vision, Tunes, and Pixel for submitting questions. Please check out our instagram for more information.

Although our original plan was to discuss Sylvain Neuvel's series "Take Them To The Stars" with full spoilers, we have actually taken a route that this is safe for anyone to listen to! (Except the last 10 minutes). If you love books about space, history, rocket ships, good music, or fantastic characters we highly recommend this series!! Give this episode a listen and find out if it's a good fit for you!

For International Women's Day Skipper brought together the A Force of Red Rising Podcasters to discuss female representation. We talk our favourite characters, great female empowerment scenes, great female deaths, the growth of the author's writing, and what female representation looks like. We also touch on our favourite female written Sci-fi, and give some great recommendations. Thank you to our guests this week:Erin from HowlerPod https://www.instagram.com/howlerpod/Janelle from Hail Reaper https://www.instagram.com/hailreaperpod/Cassie from HighKey Obsessed https://www.instagram.com/highkeyobsessedpodcast/Tatyana from Bookish Banter https://www.instagram.com/thebookishbanterpodcast/Lindsay from Books & Baddies https://www.instagram.com/booksandbaddiespod/Salem from The Howler's Den https://www.instagram.com/thehowlersden/Books recommended during this episode:Frankenstein & The Last Man by Mary ShelleyMurderbot by Martha WellsGhost Station by S.A. BarnesJade City by Fonda LeeHunger Games by Suzanne CollinsWrinkle of Time by Madeleine L’EngleWar Cross by Marie LuThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers5th Season by NK Jemisin The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette KowellOctavia ButlerUrsula K LeguinFlame of Prometheus by Taryn L DavidsonVillianous by VE SchwabWonder Women, Girl Squads, and Fan Girls Guide To The Galaxy by Sam MaggsLastly, all the Women writing for Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons and other IP. This includes EK Johnston, Karen Traviss, Delilah S Dawson, and many many others.

Lo Howlers! Our somewhat delayed 2024 Howler Bacchanal (which actually happened in January of 2025) was a blast. Join Crescent and Skipper, the hosts of the Fade To Obsidian Podcast, Salem, Primus of the Howler's Den fan discord server, Lit Escalates' own Joel Daniel Phillips (also the artist for the Red Rising interior maps) and of course the illustrious Pierce Brown for an unhinged series of questions including "which Red Rising saga character can fold a fitted sheet?" We finished the evening, as with Bacchanals past, by watching an incredible cinematic masterpiece: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. While that section of the event is not included here, the movie is in public domain if you wish to relive the thrilling conclusion of the 2024 Howler Bacchanal. WARNING: Spoilers, adult language, and silliness lie herein.