Road to Tar Valon: A Wheel of Time Podcast

☯️ Road to Tar Valon Links ☯️ •Ad Free & Early Access Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt80DwpQzBKscH2zg9pX_DA/join and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roadtotarvalon •Discord: https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon •Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/roadtotarvalon.bsky.social •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadtotarvalon/ Lanfear throws Moiraine and Lan out of the Ways outside of Falme. She then transports herself and Rand into the city, where Rand confronts and kills Turak and his men. This causes Ishamael to learn of Rand's presence and realize that Lanfear has betrayed him. Ishamael orders Padan Fain to deliver the dagger from Shadar Logoth to Mat, in an attempt to kill Rand. However, Mat refuses to take the dagger and escapes. The Whitecloaks, led by Dain and his father Geofram, attack Falme in an attempt to eradicate the Seanchan. During the chaos, Ingtar, Loial, and Masema escape with the Horn of Valere and join the battle alongside Mat, Perrin, and the Aiel. Ingtar is killed in the process. Egwene manages to break free from her a'dam and kill Renna. Mat is forced to blow the Horn, summoning the Heroes of the Horn and turning the tide of the battle. At the same time, Perrin kills Geofram out of rage due to him killing Hopper. Rand, Egwene, Nynaeve, Perrin, and Mat reunite and are confronted by Ishamael. Ishamael has Rand shielded from the One Power and tricks Mat into wounding Rand. While Egwene and Perrin fight Ishamael, Moiraine frees Rand from the shield, allowing him to slay Ishamael. Rand is then proclaimed the Dragon Reborn before the whole city. After the battle, Moghedien confronts Lanfear and informs her that all the Forsaken have been released.

Amber here today, joined with the wonderful Jordan Rannells audio engineer and editor for "The Prancing Pony" podcast, and https://www.youtube.com/@alongexpectedsoundscape as we talk about, compare and contrast Moiraine Damodred from The Wheel of Time and Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings.

First off - full spoilers! If you're one of those brave folks who doesn't give a fig if you're spoiled, then go right ahead.  All others have been warned.  Inspired by the new year, the year of the dragon, we each picked our favorite Dragon Reborn moment from the book series.  It should come as little surprise that we picked something from points in the books that perfectly balance each other.  This was a super fun way to take a look at what it means to be the Dragon.  What do you think your favorite moment is? Would you be interested in more characters covered this way?  For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Well, it didn't take long for us to take a little detour from the books to discuss recent news in the WoT world.  There's been another announcement regarding taking Wheel of Time source material and turning it into a movie.  What will this movie look like? How will we wrap our heads around new actors for Ishamael and Lanfear now that we love the actors in the WoT show? How deep will they go into the darkness that makes up who the Forsaken become? We are curious and excited and invite you to join us as we hypothesize over what this movie is going to look like. For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

We are back in the books!  This is a spoiler free episode if you have read up to Fires of Heaven, through chapter fifteen, which happens to be Amber's favorite chapter in the entire series.  There's a heavy load of sarcasm added to that statement and you should listen to find out why.  There's other stuff that happens that's definitely on the lighter side, most importantly we are introduced to Valan Luca's caravan of circus performers.  Are those whippets in sparkly tutus we see? If not, we'd like to.  Just a couple of announcements wrap up this episode.  Traci has big news and a podcast she's been working on.  Paperback Cabaret can be found on all major podcasting platforms. Click here to find it on Spotify.   For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Full spoilers for the books and the show.  Just making sure that's the first thing you read.  Please, consider yourself warned

Before you jump in we want you to know, full spoilers for the books and the show.   The Wheel of Time is filled with couples, but how believable are some of these relationships?  Are they all needed? Is there any true “romance” found in the book series?  The tv series has a chance to do things differently, and indeed has shown us endearing moments that build on the romances barely fleshed out in the books as well as places where maybe certain couples aren't going to make it to the screen.  For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

First off, your spoiler warning; we made a cut off at the end of book five, Fires of Heaven.  Second, and most importantly, today we are discussing an article from ScreenRant with their choice for ten WoT character team ups to look forward to in season three.  We take our own ideas and blend them with theirs for what is, once again, a perfectly splendid chat.  For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Spoilers don't go past book four, The Shadow Rising, for this episode.   We took a recent article from the Hollywood Reporter to discuss what we may or may not see in season three now that we have some confirmed locations, as well as the introduction of yet another group of people claiming Rand as the key person in their prophecies.   For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

It's full spoilers over the entirety of the books while pondering some of our remaining questions from season two.  Thank you to all our friends in chat who share their Sunday afternoons with us and join in making our recordings such a fun process.   For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Full spoiler episode for the books! You do be warned, friends. We waited so long and season two has already come to an end far faster than we could have hoped.  But what a finale!!!! We couldn't make it all the way through all the things we wanted to talk about so this is only part one.  We certainly have more speculating to do!  For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Full spoilers, friends! Listen responsibly.  There were some doubts on where this episode would be taking us but we find ourselves giddy with excitement at what has been unraveled through the Daes dae'mar episode.  We also get a little side tracked with speculations on what changes might happen for season three and wraps with our anticipation for the finale of season two.    For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Eyes without pity, indeed! We did spoiler free for the first part of the episode,  and then rolled through further speculations fueled by the full book series.  This episode was by far the darkest and perhaps truest to the books story line we have gotten so far and we approve!  For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in our weekly live recordings open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Full spoilers for the books abound in this episode.  We can't be restrained! There are many places in our discussion where we just need that information to figure out where the show may be taking us book readers.  While the episode is peppered with questions, the biggest of them all may just be; are we ever going to get creatures??? For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in live chats open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Be warned, full spoilers for the books abound in this episode.  Daughter of the Night revealed! How are we feeling about that?  Is Selene/Lanfear what we were all hoping for? Moiraine isn't the only Damodred made of thin, invisible steel and we can't wait to see where Anvaere's character is going to take us.  Upon arrival at the halfway point for the season, we are feeling pretty good.  This episode was juicy and leaves us waiting with baited breath for the next one.   For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in live chats open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Traci declares this her favorite episode so far and Amber has…questions.  You know it's good when questions are involved.  We throw chronological episode coverage out the window and pull apart our favorite and least favorite parts in a most delightful fashion.   For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in live chats open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

It's only episode two but it seems clear we have some serious powerhouse acting happening this season.  Ceara Coveney makes a perfect Elayne and Kate Fleetwood is drawing us in with her mesmerizing performances.  For as many changes as have happened, there are still some scenes that feel pulled straight from the book to the screen.  This blend of book and show appeal feels really fun and we are here for it!  For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in live chats open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Are you all excited? Because we are excited!!!! We agreed that at some point, we threw out the books and just allowed ourselves to be swept away with the new way things were unfolding.  Tiny criticisms here and there but, over all, we are looking at an elevated…everything. Sets, costumes, music, acting, it's all better than last season and everything we hoped for.   For opportunities to get in early on content or a chance to participate in live chats open only to patrons, we have a Patreon account for you to sign up to.  Patreon link below

Perrin Aybara's story is a journey of self discovery. As a blacksmith from the Two Rivers, he becomes a warrior and leader. Today we highlight some of his best moments, his Wolfbrother abilities the forging of Mah'alleinir, and his role in many battles. Loyalty, compassion, inner strength, struggles with leadership and grappling with his own nature make him relatable while his unwavering moral compass and dedication to protecting others make him a beloved character in Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time". As per usual, we alert listeners of spoilers before we get there, and our recordings are opened up to Patreon members for $1. Find out how to join here, and also check out our Discord channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/support

The countdown is definitely on and Amazon Prime is offering tid-bits to get us geared up for season two.  And it's working!  Is our trio of gals, Egwene, Nynewve, and Elayne, about to step into the Ways, and if so, what will draw them there?  Who will be their guide? Is this a place where the story lines from book to show can take off in a completely new direction? Perrin is the definition of fierce, blood splattered and yellow eyes ablaze; is the Way of the Leaf forever behind him? Will Mat ever find his way into something other than his threadbare duds? No Heroes of the Horn as of yet, but do we dare offer the idea of Heroes of the Hooves? Of course we do!   We have opened our weekly recordings to a live chat on Discord with our Patrons.  This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

We are back just in time to cover some of the exciting news, leaks, and images for season two of Wheel of Time. Do we dare hope the incomparable Shohreh Aghdashloo will actually portray the indomitable Cadsuane? Or are the clues pointing to her playing Elaida? A transcribed script between Aviendha and Perrin reveals the possibility of “sexual tension” between the two; will this actually play out on screen? If it does, will it make sense or will we hate it? We sift through the possible episode titles and the images released in the Entertainment Weekly article to see if we can piece through where this season will and won't take us.   Thank you to Lauren from Unraveling the Pattern for an in depth look at the possible episode titles for season two.  Personally, we hope “Horses” is legit.  We have opened our weekly recordings to a live chat on Discord with our Patrons.  This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

We rejoin Nyneave, Elayne, Thom, and Juilin as they attempt to get back to Tar Valon. The trek from Tanchico has been eventful and the gals are barely in Amador.  There's an uncovered message from the White Tower, an unexpected capture, and a heroic rescue in the first three chapters this week. We also find Siuan hunting out an agent for the Blue Ajah's eyes and ears in Murandy's capital city. Amber posits a question too entertaining too resist: Is Lugard a place where drag queens run the taverns? If it is, we would very much like to go there.  Or at least see it on the show.  Music Credit to: A Son's Path by Bear McCeary from the God of War Ragnarök  We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

We love Moiraine, and she takes it upon herself to cart lots of goodies away from the Waste. Just imagine of she took those objects of the One Power back to Tar Valon considering who the new Amyrlin is... this week we strap up and leave the Waste behind. Rand's relationship with Aviendha is slowly heating up, Egwene levels up with the Wise Ones, and begins her explorations into her friend's dreams. Lots of fun moments this week! We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

While RJ insists on neither beginnings nor endings in his series (and we love him for that!), it is definitely time for us to begin our Fires of Heaven reread.  Book five kicks us off with some meaty chapters and tantalizing situations.  Will Elaida manage to turn fear to obedience among the Aes Sedai? Is Padan Fain's excursion to the White Tower hindered or helped with the new Amyrlin in charge? Will Rand be able to unite all the Aiel, including the Shaido? Can Mat win a dagger tossing event blindfolded and more than a little deep in his cups? Not to mention that crazy barn burning and near hanging in Kore Springs. And we are still only in the first few chapters. Join us, won't you?

Is Age of Legends Moghedien a power suit wearing, risk taking, law flouting, financial shark or is she more like her namesake, a spider hiding in the shadows, playing with her food? Either way, she stands as a cunning saboteur, one of the few Forsaken to infiltrate the Dragon's chain of command in the War of Power.  What awaits the Spider in the Third Age as she spins a new web for her victims? Who do you want to play Moghedien in the show?  We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

What type of musical istrument should Asmodean play in the Wheel of Time TV show? How does his backstoy align with the mythos of American Delta Blue player Robert Johnson? What about Faust? Today we talk about the origins of the artist formally known as Joar Addam Nessosin, theorize on his strained relationship with his mother, and ask how to inject some good ol Americana into the television series. That and much much more, on this week's episode. As per usual, the first half is spoiler free, for any new reader looking for insight into the character, and then we dive deep into Asmodean's role within the book series. Join us for live recordings by becoming a Patreon member. All tiers can listen in for 1 dollar a month. Find us on Twitter here. Intagram here. Check out some cool Wheel of Time merch here. And join our discord server here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/support

Is it time to retire the crazy ex-girlfriend trope? Today we talk about Lanfear, one of the most over the top female villains in fantasy. We chat about her very important origin story, theorize on the confusing bits, question her big Brandon Sanderson 10 year anniversary reveal, how Prime Video could approach her character, and if she will get one of those cool cold opens we all love. Who wants to see the explosion of the Sharom on the Collam Daan? Who wants to see utter chaos? Let us know. Send us a message!  As per usual, the first half of this episode is spoiler free, and then we get into the nitty gritty.  Join the Discord server here: https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon Check out our Patreon membership here, where all members starting at 1 dollar can join us for live recordings: https://www.patreon.com/roadtotarvalon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/support

Ishamael is on of the most destructive forces within The Wheel of Time, but how does one betray hope? How does he manage to influence the world all while being tucked away inside the seal on the Bore? What is his goal? What is his punishment? We talk about theories on the lack of advancement within the WoT, how the show got it right, and much much more and we breakdown the man formally known as Elan Morin Tedronai. We encourage our listeners to check out our Patreon page where all members can join us for live recordings, for the 1 dollar per month tier. Find links to it, and all social media pages here. https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/support

The final episode of the Shadow Rising is here!! Rand, with a large army of Aiel coalescing around him, arrives at Alcair Dal where thousands more Aiel await an important proclamation.  Competing car'a'carns reveal themselves, but who will the Aiel follow?  Rand has short time to think of this as he also has a couple low down forsaken to take care of. Thank you to all of our Patron members for joining us in chat and hanging out with us!!  We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

We imagined this would be our final episode on TSR, however, excitement is difficult to contain when there's so much happening in these chapters. Only covering chapters 55 and 56 this week in order to get into all the nitty gritty details and fun theories. In these chapters; Nyneave, Elayne, and Egeanin got into the Panarch's palace, but now it's time for the trio plus one to find their way out. And Perrin is preparing his mind and the village for what will certainly be the worst attack, if not the last, on Emond's Field. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Elayne and Nyneave are entertaining their new gal pal, Egeanin, when Domon Bayle arrives and reveals that she is Seanchan. Things have not been going well in Emond's Field. More trolloc attacks have pinned the little village down and supplies are running short. Dire news pushes Perrin back to the Wolf dream and leaves him with a new bride. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

There is fighting in the Tower and safety depends on which side you choose. Rand is still traveling through the Waste to Cold Rocks Hold with a less than pleasant Aviendha still trailing him. The first view of Cold Rocks Hold is a pleasant surprise, covered in greenness and shade. And in an attempt to mollify Aviendha, Rand decides to find her a gift. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Shit's about to get real! Perrin awakes seriously weakened from his healing but determined to take care of his responsibilities. Plans change when the village is alerted to the presence of Trolllocs approaching and defenses need to be pulled into full force immediately. Egeanin is trailing tricky Floran Gelb as he seems about to kidnap another woman that she doesn't want to have to kill or sell into slavery. And Elayne and Nyneave are dressed in silk but carrying staves for protection as they wander through the dangerous, impoverished streets of Tanchico. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

In these chapters, Elayne and Nyneave arrive in Tanchico, with a slightly sullen Thom and Juilin in tow. Perrin with his growing band of Two River's lads has been good to his word and hunting has been good. But all good things must come to an end. An attack coming from an unexpected angle sees the first deaths of the young men and leaves Perrin grievously injured. Very exciting episode full of many “Whaaaa???” moments to enjoy! We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Loaded topic today folks, so bear with us as we consider the many angles of this conversation, which I might add is deeply contested. Topics may include: is Lanfear a feminist icon? Gender essentialism. The First Sister bond, which Wheel of Time book is the most feminist, and why Daniel Henney should be narrating New Spring with the incredibly talented Rosamund Pike and more.   *** As always make sure you check out our Patreon page where you can listen in during our recording session and hang out with us in chat. That starts at 1 single US dollar. If you'd like to support the podcast in another way, subscribe to the Youtube channel, check out the merch shop, or just share the episodes far and wide. All links can be found here. *** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/support

Egwene and Elayne meet in The World of Dreams on their way to Tanchico. Mat gets several of his staple items from a caravan of peddlers who join the Aiel. Rand tells Mat that they ride with evil now. Trollocs and myrddraal ruin a brief respite as cries can be heard out of the dark and big baddies descending on the camp of the Aiel. And we end on a chapter that gives us perspectives in Tanchico, a den of secrets and a Black Ajah hiding spot. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Welcome to the Bedazzled Boyz Biker Club. Requirements are as follows: Bedazzled Tattoos, Bedazzled Jeans, and a Badazz Attitude. Newest member of the club is Rand Al'Thor, with his crazy shiny tattoos. Meanwhile, Perrin is leading in the Two Rivers, gathering every able body to get ready for a big rescue! White Cloaks are being spooky and scary ( as per usual ) and Dain Bornhald is drinking away his pain and doubts as White Cloaks are dying. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

There's great alliteration ahead, although an awful atrocity reaches one of our closest members in the group. Perrin returns to the Two Rivers after strange dreams including a new stranger. Upon his return home, he gets some of the worst possible news one could imagine. Grief hits him hard, but Faile comforts him as he makes a plan for what his next move needs to be. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

This week Traci goes on sabbatical and I'm joined with Laura. We focus on the TV show, I bob and weave avoiding spoilers while she makes some shockingly on point observations, we chat about dragons, fantasy, question the Dark One's propaganda tactics, question teenage sex scenes, and why that ferryman had it coming. As per usual, if you'd like to take part in our live recordings, check out our Patreon landing page. Tiers start a 1$ and you can find the link here: https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/support

We are back and we are uncharted once again. This week we are talking all about how some of the bigger WoT moments will translate to the screen. We speculate on what type of changes will can expect. Dumai's Wells, the Attack on Tar Valon, and many more. Full spoilers ahead! Thanks to our hilarious patrons for joining us in chat, and if you'd like to take part, check out our patreon landing page here: https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/support

Today we are going backward, or forward… or… where the heck are we going? This is an open chat special episode with lots of funny and silly moments all throughout. All though… you weary travelers who journey down the Road to Tar Valon can't have too much fun... So have yourself a drink… maybe a frothy Frosty from Wendy's? We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Rand, Moiraine, Lan, Egwene, and the Aiel are all on their way to Rhuidean using the Portal Stone. Despite its success, the welcome they receive is less than warm. Mat is feeling unsure he made the right decision to join Rand, but he's determined not to die and this IS what those Snake people told him to do. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

An introspective deep dive on this determined young ruler who will do anything to keep her small nation of Mayene sovereign. Lots of discussion today on the male gaze, sexuality, and if during our read of the series we judged "The First of Mayene" too harshly. As per usual, our Westland 101 episodes are split into two halves, the first being spoiler free. Special thanks to our Patrons for choosing this episode! *** Found below is the link to our Patreon landing page where all members can join us weekly for live recordings. Also found in the link is an invite to our Discord server. https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon *** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/support

Perrin is packed and ready to leave, but is still having issues with Faile before the Stone suddenly starts ringing. Elayne and Nyneave are heading to the harbor in search of a fast ship to take them to Tanchico. And Moiraine is walking into the Heart of the Stone to join the group of nobles Rand has assembled. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

This episode has unexpected heroes and unexpected quarrels. Perrin is in his room preparing for his departure to the Two Rivers before he's visited by two women, each wanting something different from him. Faile is off to give Berelain a piece of her mind and perhaps a knuckle sandwich… Mat has decided that he needs to go through the Red stone doorway in the Great Holding. While Elayne's preparing to leave Tear with Egwene and Nyneave, they are interrupted by a stone-faced warder with a soft spot for Nyneave. And Thom has been doing his best to perform double duty as he has been wandering the halls of the Stone with a song to sing and gossip to spread. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Rand returns to his room only to discover several uninvited “guests”. Egwene enters Tel'aran'rhiod for the first time without the aid of the stone ring in the hunt of the Black Ajah. And Mat is taking a little time for himself at an inn in the Maule but our lucky boy overhears something that catches his interest. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Harmony, peace, singing, and slaughtering. We look at the duality of Seanchan's Ogier versus the Ogier in the Westands and question which group is more in line with what they were before they left their home world? You know the drill, history and background in the first half, and then later book spoilers in the second. Check out our Patreon page for extra goodies, Discord to join in on our conversations, and our merch shop for Wheel of Time hoodies, t-shirts and more. All links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roadtotarvalon/support

Our gals chat about love and Moiraine gives them all the realest response. Elayne and Egwene go to Rand with a reason but things do not go as expected. Rand is love struck but the high lords keep trying to get one over on him. Then Rand gets a visit and darkness waits on the other side of his door… We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

We are back to Tear, where everything from the last book wrapped up. Perrin, Mat, and Rand all come under a most unexpected attack. Nyeave and Egwene are attempting to get answers from their Black Ajah prisoners, but little is revealed that offers a definitive direction for our sleuths. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Semhirage, one of the thirteen Forsaken, is indeed the Lady of Pain. Her rampages of cruelty during the War of Power were so legendary that many prisoners would attempt to take their own lives rather than being left to her horrific treatment. A healer turned torturer, we cover her story from the Age of Legends, all the way into the Third Age, when she emerges at the will of the Dark One. Beginning is spoiler free and we let you know before we jump into spoiler territory. Thanks for joining us! We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below

Kicking off book four! This first chapter thas Min returning to the Tower and seeing visions of certain death for many there. Elaida is stalking the hallways of the Tower brooding and plotting. We take a jump to the Two Rivers where the White Cloaks (aka The Dirty Weasel Boys), plan to invade and bring to the light anyone they see as walking in the Shadow. Lastly, we have to give a nod of appreciation to the High Lady Suroth, giving off HBIC vibes while assuming command of the Hailene. Thank you for joining us as we continue our weekly discussions of our beloved WoT series. We have opened our weekly recordings to live text with our Patrons when we record. This is for all our patrons, starting at $1 a month, and we just uploaded new merch perks as well. Patreon link below