Podcasts about Sorcery

John Blanche's En Garde is a upcoming 54mm miniature duelling game based on concepts and ideas by legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche. Featuring rules designed by Mordheim and Trench Crusade writer Tuomas Pirinen and with a host of artistic talent behind the look, feel, and miniatures for the game this is shaping up to be a fascinating project.In this anthology of interviews Jordan Sorcery chats to all of the key players involved in the creation of John Blanche's En Garde: exploring the inspiration, technical approach, wonderful craftsmanship, and sheer passion that has driven the project.John Blanche, Tuomas Pirinen, Ronan Duggan, Nigel Wood, Thomas Elliott, Paul Hicks, Patrick Masson in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.Check out Patreon.com/JordanSorcery for extended versions of many of these conversations, and look out for the full chat with Tuomas Pirinen about his collaboration with John Blanche here on the channel soon._____________________________ Find out more about John Blanche's En Garde:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587293561629INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jbengarde/_____________________________ Support My Work: ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/jordansorceryKO-FI:https://ko-fi.com/jordansorceryDISCORD:https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevDINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY:https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE:https://jordansorcery.com/_____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcerySupport the show

Trenchard-Smith, el maestro de la exploitation australiana, dedicó esta película a vender las excelencias de Grant Page, su compatriota especialista, y de los Sorcery, una banda de heavy metal con infulas de magos teatrales de lo más histriónicos. El resultado es un Frankenstein loquísimo y del que no puedes apartar la vista.

The best in new extreme metal, hardcore punk and hard'n'heavy releases: BARBARIC OATH - Sword, Sorcery, Vengeance ACHAKE - Split w/DARK HARVEST COMMANDOS POISON RUIN - Hymns From the Hills DESERT COLLIDER - Generation Ship:Endless Drift Through Infinity DARK HARVEST COMMANDO - Split w/ACHAKE ELECTROCUTIONER - Vampire's Kiss (single) STEPMOTHER - New World (single) COLLATERAL - Split w/BURNING LORD HEIR CORPSE ONE - Destination:Domination THE NERVOUS - 4 Songs EGREGORE - It Echoes In the Wild HERMANO - Clisson, France VOIDHAMMER - Noxious Emissions SONS OF HADES - Tombs of the Blind Dead SAVAGE SWORD - Demo 2026 FULLY CRAZED - Tales From the 'Rypt STRUP - Abyssurge EXTIRPATION - Insignificant Kingdom (single)

The Diabolical Cult and their curse over mankind is stronger now than ever before. Their spell has poisoned nearly every mind, and most are hypnotically following their lead. The perversion, the blatant disregard for reason and consequence, and the bold recklessness of their threats have given only a few that inescapable feeling. A calling to action they can't and won't ignore. As this cult has in the past, they target the most innocent. They convince a depraved world to do unspeakable things to their own children. All seem distracted or disinterested. But some of us hear the war drum in their hearts, and know exactly what our role is, our purpose, our destiny. Are you one as well? Are you this era's DOOMERS?Become a top tier member for only 10:https://patreon.com/c/KristosCastYou can get our AWESOME Hot Sauces here: https://SemperFryLLC.comand right now you can use code: Foodstar for 6% Off.Many thanks for the channel campaign help. We're still a ways away from the goal. See the links below to help get the stuff we need. Thank You!Use Code BB5 here: https://SemperFryLLC.comClick Picture on the Right for the AZURE WELL products and use code BB5 for your discount.Find clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site.Join Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorPods & Exclusives AD-FREE!https://patreon.com/c/KristosCasthttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustershttps://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersTwitter Account: https://x.com/KristosCasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vtEmTteIzD2nB5bdQ8qDRWant Dan's book or his Award winning hot sauces and spicy honey?Go here: https://SemperFryLLC.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

Some of us hear the war drum in our hearts, and know exactly what our role is, our purpose, our destiny. Are you one as well? Are you this era's DOOMERS?Become a top tier member for only 10:https://patreon.com/c/KristosCastYou can get our AWESOME Hot Sauces here: https://SemperFryLLC.comand right now you can use code: Foodstar for 6% Off.Many thanks for the channel campaign help. We're still a ways away from the goal. See the links below to help get the stuff we need. Thank You!Use Code BB5 here: https://SemperFryLLC.comClick Picture on the Right for the AZURE WELL products and use code BB5 for your discount.Find clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site.Join Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorPods & Exclusives AD-FREE!https://patreon.com/c/KristosCasthttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustershttps://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersTwitter Account: https://x.com/KristosCasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vtEmTteIzD2nB5bdQ8qDRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

In this episode, Mahigan discusses curse work and all of its intricacies — from selecting the kind of work, through divination and casting the working, all the way to cleansing and protecting the space afterwards.Check out our new booklet, Malefice & Sorcery; Workings for Harm and Retribution.Follow us on Instagram.Check out our website.

Sadhu Dah is a world-traveling exorcist, spiritual consultant, and master of multiple ancient sorcery lineages. His work takes him across the globe assisting individuals facing possession, paranormal disturbances, and deep spiritual afflictions. He documents his journeys through cultural and esoteric travel documentaries for a major international TV network.Initiated into old-world traditions, Sadhu trained in Khmer and Lanna Thai sorcery under Master Thanaphol Pakdee and Master Pong Sak, and with revered Thai masters such as Ajarn Aung (Wat Choeng Wai), Master San Kengwet (Wat Bangchak), Ajarn Khaw Saksit (Chiang Mai), and Luang Phor Khaek (Wat Sunthorn Pradit Ongprathan). He was initiated as a Lersi (Thai forest shaman) in Nonthaburi by Lersi Lek Pakdee.His training extends through the Bonpo Tibetan lineage (as a Lama), Mao Shan Taoism under High Priest Wilson Yong in Malaysia, plus initiations in Wicca, Sechem Reiki, and hypnosis through the Shambala Institute.Sadhu Dah blends ancient occult knowledge with hands-on exorcism experience, offering powerful rituals, protective magic, healing, and deep spiritual clarity.Website: TheSadhuDah.comYouTube: YouTube.com/@sadhudah

2.Michael Vlahos as Germanicus joins Gaius in examining the elite obsession with Jeffrey Epstein through a historical lens of witchcraft and sorcery accusations. Gaius introduces an analogy involving Louis XIII using accusations of witchcraft to explain political assassinations, applying this framework to the modern overclass fascination with Epstein. He suggests elites cast Epstein as a sorcerer figure to absolve themselves of complicity in his crimes and their own participation in corruption. Germanicus agrees, arguing that the atheistic ruling class deploys Epstein as a fallen angel archetype, framing him as an unstoppable supernatural force of seduction so they can claim victimhood rather than confronting systemic corruption. Germanicus illustrates this dynamic with a story from The Howling about monks imprisoning the devil to prevent war, symbolizing humanity's desire to externalize evil rather than confront personal sin. The sheer volume of released Epstein files acts as contracts for sold souls, reinforcing the narrative that an external devil bears responsibility. Germanicus concludes these elites are cynical materialists who, unable to comprehend spiritual dynamics or acknowledge their own guilt, retreat to ancient superstitions to explain their entrapment and exonerate themselves from the corrupt world they lead.3.Michael Vlahos as Germanicus explores with Gaius the seventeenth-century practice of dynastic marriage as a superior geopolitical tool compared to modern warfare's impulse toward total destruction. Gaius highlights the unions connecting the Hapsburg, Bourbon, and Stuart empires, observing that the magic of resolving conflict through marriage has been lost entirely. Germanicus explains that these networks of bloodlines created a unified European sensibility and stability that limited war's severity because monarchs were cousins bound by family obligation and shared aristocratic culture. Wars remained limited affairs rather than existential struggles for national survival. Germanicus attributes the loss of this restraint to the French Revolution, which replaced aristocratic connections with religious nationalism and a Darwinian struggle for survival, culminating in the total wars of the twentieth century that devastated entire civilizations. While true dynastic geopolitics has vanished from international relations, Germanicus observes a strange egalitarian counterpart emerging in the American overclass through the nepo baby phenomenon. He argues that elite families in Hollywood and politics now pass down wealth and status across generations, mimicking aristocratic patterns without the intergenerational stability, diplomatic utility, or civilizational responsibility characteristic of Roman senatorial families or royal European houses.

Concept artists and illustrator Rolf Mohr joined Games Workshop in the late 80s to illustrate amazing space ships and 40k backgrounds.During his time at GW Rolf worked on Space Fleet, Space Marine, White Dwarf and more. As well as illustrating science fiction book covers, later in his career Rolf worked on concept art for films, toys, and video games including Superman, Batman, and the Guardians of the Galaxy.In this interview Rolf Mohr and Jordan Sorcery talk about working for Games Workshop, and creating incredible science fiction art.Rolf Mohr in conversation with Jordan Sorcery._____________________________ Support My Work: ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/jordansorceryKO-FI:https://ko-fi.com/jordansorceryDISCORD:https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevDINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY:https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE:https://jordansorcery.com/_____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcerySupport the show

We continue with the most important piece of true history few are aware of, and it impacts us all.You can get our AWESOME Hot Sauces here: https://SemperFryLLC.comand right now you can use code: Foodstar for 6% Off.Many thanks for the channel campaign help. We're still a ways away from the goal. See the links below to help get the stuff we need. Thank You!Use Code BB5 here: https://SemperFryLLC.comClick Picture on the Right for the AZURE WELL products and use code BB5 for your discount.Find clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site.Join Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorPods & Exclusives AD-FREE!https://patreon.com/c/KristosCasthttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustershttps://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersTwitter Account: https://x.com/KristosCasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vtEmTteIzD2nB5bdQ8qDRWant Dan's book or his Award winning hot sauces and spicy honey?Go here: https://SemperFryLLC.comBooks and Documentaries You Should Own: https://www.bannedbyamazon.com/Use Code: BBDan for 10% OffFind clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site.Subscribe to the NEW dedicated channel for Dr Glidden's Health Solutions Show https://rumble.com/c/DrGliddenHealthShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

   If there was anyone I could talk to from history, apart from family members, it would be Laurence Austine Waddell. This is the true history not of civilization, but of our ancestors, and the roots of the stories bastardized by bards and biblical writers. The bible has terrestrial origins in real people who lived and breathed. Our history was stolen and mythologized into obscurity.Many thanks for the channel campaign help. We're still a ways away from the goal. See the links below to help get the stuff we need. Thank You!Use Code BB5 here: https://SemperFryLLC.comClick Picture on the Right for the AZURE WELL products and use code BB5 for your discount.Find clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site, and it's the home of the best hot sauce, his book, and Clean Source Creatine-HCL.Join Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorPods & Exclusives AD-FREE!https://patreon.com/c/KristosCasthttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustershttps://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersTwitter Account: https://x.com/KristosCasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vtEmTteIzD2nB5bdQ8qDRWant Dan's book or his Award winning hot sauces and spicy honey?Go here: https://SemperFryLLC.comBooks and Documentaries You Should Own: https://www.bannedbyamazon.com/Use Code: BBDan for 10% OffFind clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site.Subscribe to the NEW dedicated channel for Dr Glidden's Health Solutions Show https://rumble.com/c/DrGliddenHealthShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

If you're an Eternal player who's feeling burned out on Magic: The Gathering Legacy…This might be the healthiest side-quest you can take.Today we're doing a crossover between Eternal Durdles and Common Sense Sorcery to answer one question:Why should Legacy, Vintage, Premodern, and Old School players try Sorcery: Contested Realm?We break it down simply:• 1 set per year (no product treadmill)• Slower, skill-testing gameplay (positioning > “gotcha” cards)• Hand-painted art, zero IP crossovers• Affordable deckbuilding (1-of mythics, not 4-of staples)• Designers who actually listen and patch mistakes fast• A format that feels like old-school Magic used toPhil talks about almost quitting Legacy entirely… and how Sorcery brought back that “I want to play cards again” feeling.If you love Eternal Magic but hate the churn, the power creep, and the constant spoiler seasons — this might be exactly what you're looking for.

https://rumble.com/embed/v73e0og/?pub=84ufd Today’s Topics: 1, 2) Opinion piece: War of the “gods,” Sorcery, and the Great Deception https://catholic460.substack.com/p/war-of-the-gods-sorcery-and-the-great 3, 4) Musk's Neuralink is the beginning of a dystopian, post-human future https://thefederalist.com/2024/02/02/elon-musks-neuralink-heralds-the-beginning-of-a-dystopian-post-human-future/

In this episode of The Remnant Report, we delve into the intriguing intersection of technology and mysticism, exploring how Silicon Valley's tech giants may be intertwining with occult practices. Our discussion covers the influence of AI, the role of capitalism in advancing artificial intelligence, and the potential spiritual implications of these technological advancements. We also touch on the historical context of capitalism's roots and its connection to the pursuit of AI, as well as the societal impact of these developments.Jeremy's Links:YouTube: @remnantreport8418Cash App: cash.app/$RemnantwarriorWebsite: remnantwarrior1984.blogspot.comBuy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/remnantwarkMy Book: Origins Of Kabbalah a.co/d/gSVJD3eMaranantha Merchandise: maranatha-merchandise.myspreadshop.comSupport Oddman  https://www.patreon.com/theoddmanoutBuy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/theoddmanoutVenmo Tips - @theoddmanoutCash App Tips -  https://cash.app/$theoddmanoutT-shirts, Mugs and Stickers  The Odd Man Out Merch Store At Bonfire  https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-odd-man-out/TeeSpring  https://theoddmanout.creator-spring.com/All Links  https://linktr.ee/_theoddmanoutOddman Rumble  https://rumble.com/user/TheOddManOutSocial Media:_theoddmanout on X, and InstagramFacebook  https://www.facebook.com/oddman.out.181923 https://www.facebook.com/theoddcastfttheoddmanoutA special Thank You to my supporters who contributed to this episode. You are very much appreciated. Their Order Is Not Our Order!  

Albertus Magnus, the thirteenth-century polymath known as the Universal Doctor, had a problem. To some, he was the greatest natural philosopher of his age. To others, he was a dangerous sorcerer who built talking automatons, disguised himself as a midwife to learn forbidden secrets, and wrote books on summoning demons. Was Albertus Magnus a saint, or was he a sorcerer? The answer to this question would help define the very boundary between science and magic. In this episode, I bring you the story of Albertus Magnus and the Mirror of Astronomy.Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.Episode sourcesSupport the showEnchantedPodcast.netBluesky/enchantedpodcast.net

Ireen Amnes is a Berlin/London-based artist, producer, and DJ who joins us for Episode 505. She is a resident DJ at Tresor Berlin and has played at many iconic venues across Europe and has received many accolades through her production exploits. Contributing to an Imogen Heap track and winning the prestigious Raster open call for Soundtrack Europe 2025 alongside Sorcery. Presenting an explorative and meaningful journey she is a welcome addition to our series. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/ireenamnes Tracklist : Plastikman - Naturalistik-3 Kangding Ray - SIRĀT Kenny Krazy World - 4 u only DHÆÜR - 5TH AVENUE Z.I.P.P.O & VCO - Obsidian Vortex // Ireen Amnes - untitled 01-Masafumi_Take_-_Tsukikage 03-GiGi_FM_-_Virgo_Space_ 04-Exos_-_Bright 02-Jin_Synth_-_Mapping Nastia Reigel - dream trade Techno sucks - like a bird measure divide - wormy wonderland Ospiel Provider Panther Modern = Ask Yourself Alan Backdrop - eden saudade Jack Fresia & Vita - Dont care DHÆÜR - Scanning Dorisburg - untlited Generali minerali - k driver Barker - when prophecy fails

Wolves and ravens are two of the most widely invoked and depicted animals in modern Nordic practice. Join your host for a walk through what they mean, animals in Nordic myth, and more!Wolf factsAlpha Wolves DebunkedRaven saying "Who's a good bird?"More on ravensWant to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching a new round of classes!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classesI will be at Sacred Space/Between the Worlds 2026!  Check out my workshops and say hi.

Barbarian Bay è il primo gioco in Kickstarter degli amici di Nigredo Press, scritto da Jack Gentile che avete visto tante volte dietro ai nostri microfoni, specialmente con Quattro Contro Il Sistema.Barbarian Bay è un ttrpg Sword & Sorcery che usa lo stesso sistema di Cthulhu Bay (sempre di Jack) per raccontare storia a metà tra Conan il Barbaro e Elric di Melnibonè, con alcune incursioni più light in linea con Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.Lo trovi già su Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/33401618/barbarian-bayTutti i nostri contenuti sono gratuiti e disponibili pubblicamente, rilasciati sotto licenza Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0: puoi distribuirli, manipolarli, copiarli quanto vuoi, e se hai dubbi su quali siano i limiti entro cui farlo puoi scriverci su Discord, dove saremo felice di risponderti.Un'ultima cosa: Quello che noi mettiamo in scena non è scriptato e giochiamo live, così come ci viene. Questo non vuol dire che sia l'unico modo o il modo giusto di giocare: se giochi in maniera diversa non è certo un problema, anzi, stai arricchendo il mondo!Fumble fa parte di Fumblecast, un network indipendente di podcast che parlano di giochi. Puoi scoprire di più sul nostro sito  

Barbarian Bay è il primo gioco in Kickstarter degli amici di Nigredo Press, scritto da Jack Gentile che avete visto tante volte dietro ai nostri microfoni, specialmente con Quattro Contro Il Sistema.Barbarian Bay è un ttrpg Sword & Sorcery che usa lo stesso sistema di Cthulhu Bay (sempre di Jack) per raccontare storia a metà tra Conan il Barbaro e Elric di Melnibonè, con alcune incursioni più light in linea con Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.Lo trovi già su Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/33401618/barbarian-bayTutti i nostri contenuti sono gratuiti e disponibili pubblicamente, rilasciati sotto licenza Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0: puoi distribuirli, manipolarli, copiarli quanto vuoi, e se hai dubbi su quali siano i limiti entro cui farlo puoi scriverci su Discord, dove saremo felice di risponderti.Un'ultima cosa: Quello che noi mettiamo in scena non è scriptato e giochiamo live, così come ci viene. Questo non vuol dire che sia l'unico modo o il modo giusto di giocare: se giochi in maniera diversa non è certo un problema, anzi, stai arricchendo il mondo!Fumble fa parte di Fumblecast, un network indipendente di podcast che parlano di giochi. Puoi scoprire di più sul nostro sito  

Sara Mastros Magic, Witchcraft, Writing and visiting the founder of Wicca.   Sara Mastros, author of Orphic Hymns Grimoire, The Big Book of Magical Incense, and The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Pentacles of the Magician King, is Pittsburgh's leading Witch for Hire. She teaches tarot, witchcraft, Greek and Near Eastern mythology, Pan-Levantine folk magic, and practical sorcery online and at festivals all over the east coast. She's also a co-owner of the Fool's Dog family of tarot, lenormand, and oracle apps. We spend the day talking of Sara's work and we visit the home of Gerald Gardner the Father of Wicca. You can check in on her courses and lessons at WitchLessons.com, sign up for her newsletter at MastrosZealot.com, or follow all her witchy shenanigans on facebook at Facebook.com/Sara.Mastros Also visit WitchLessons.com Watch here https://youtu.be/4RN52XLHPIIerald Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sara-mastros-magic-witchcraft-writing-and-visiting/id1481493729?i=1000747858885 To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk   Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

It's just a flesh wound!Kev and Kenzo from Austin Danger Podcast join us to talk not just about the classic comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but also Dragonlance, Dispatch, Hit Clips, Kennedy Center Honors, Worms 4: Ultimate Mayhem, Kevin Bacon, and whether or not Mykah should be fully replaced with an AI.Listen to Austin Danger Podcast, The Criterion Connection, Laurie Strode Trap House, Above the Line, and follow Kev and McKenzie on Letterboxd.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Meet Kev and Kenzo!(00:21:32) Sword & Sorcery films(00:38:51) Monty Python and the Holy Grail(01:34:35) Movie trivia(01:35:30) Final thoughts & ratings(01:49:57) Mailbag(01:52:38) Next episode...LINKSWe'd love to hear from you! Send us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Listen to the ⁠Podzilla Wrap-up Podcast⁠.Check out our amazing artist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cassie Selin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.THANK YOUA special thank you to all our Odo Island patrons:Jacob DockeyRich JetteFrogurtConnor StompanatoShaun SagerNerklesMichael KnottsRon JimenezMatt CrossJBSpinoEmmaJB MasonThe Sci-Fi Critic

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With the holiday season slowing things down, this episode turns into a relaxed check-in on what we've been reading lately—for fun, for comfort, and for curiosity.I talk about revisiting Bird by Bird and why it remains one of the most honest books about the writing life, alongside reflections on translated fiction like The Taiga Syndrome, cozy seasonal mysteries such as Mrs. Claus and the Nightmare Before New Year, and rediscovering the magic of Stranger Things through its Season One novelization.We also get into fantasy and romance reads, including Sorcery of Thorns, and why revisiting beloved stories through audiobooks—like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and His Dark Materials—can be a meaningful way to experience familiar worlds in a new medium.Along the way, we talk about:-Reading vs. audiobooks (and why speed-listening and summaries aren't the same as reading)-Fan-recommended books we hope to get to in the future-Stories from other cultures that expand perspective-Why slowing down with books still matters in a hyper-optimized worldIf you love reading, book clubs, or just hearing how stories land with thoughtful readers, this episode is for you.

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Author Matt Ralphs joined Black Library to head up their creation of 'special projects' like the guide to the Sabbat Worlds book.As well as writing stories for Inferno! Magazine, Matt Ralphs was the author behind some of the coolest books from GW, including The Life of Sigmar and The Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer.In this interview Matt Ralphs and Jordan Sorcery talk about the Black Library, writing for Games Workshop, and creating in-universe artefacts from the Warhammer worlds.Matt Ralphs in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.https://www.mattralphswriter.com/_____________________________ Support My Work: ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/jordansorceryKO-FI:https://ko-fi.com/jordansorceryDISCORD:https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevDINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY:https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE:https://jordansorcery.com/_____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcerySupport the show

Today we are traveling to Iceland at the height of the witch craze, where sorcery was written in runes, spells were carved into wood, and magic was considered a very real, and very dangerous, force. Joined by Anna, manager of the Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft in Iceland, we explore the magical practices that shaped everyday life and the brutal persecutions that followed during the Icelandic witch trials.From galdrastafir and spellbooks to the uniquely male dominated executions that set Iceland apart from the rest of Europe, this episode unravels how magic became a crime, and how echoes of these trials still linger in Icelandic folklore today. A chilling, fascinating journey into a lesser-known chapter of witch history, where the line between magic and survival was razor thin.

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In Dragonlance, The Orders of High Sorcery are governed by the three gods of Magic, Solinari, Lunitary, and Nuitari. Does that make the Wizards of High Sorcery Clerics? Buy Holy Orders of the Stars: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/3239/holy-orders-of-the-stars-3-5e?affiliate_id=50797  https://youtu.be/ubZWAe9_1Ks Transcript Cold Open Wizards of High Sorcery serve the gods, obey strict laws, and can lose their power if they stray. So… are they clerics? Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today I'm going to answer a question that comes up surprisingly often: are Wizards of High Sorcery clerics? I'd like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron–you can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links. I'm referencing DLA Dragonlance Adventures, and the Chronicles and Legends for this information, if I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below. Discussion At a glance, Wizards of High Sorcery look very much like clerics. They draw power from divine beings. Their magic waxes and wanes according to heavenly bodies' cycles. They are bound by oaths, laws, and a rigid hierarchy. They can be punished, stripped of power, or even executed for violating doctrine. And like priests, their lives are defined by service to something greater than themselves. So the confusion is understandable. But in Dragonlance, Wizards of High Sorcery are not clerics, and the distinction matters greatly—both thematically and cosmologically. To understand why, we have to start with what the gods of magic actually are. Solinari, Lunitari, and Nuitari are gods, yes—but they are fundamentally different from the rest of the pantheon. When the other gods aligned themselves for the coming All-Saints War, the gods of magic refused to take sides. Instead of ruling from the heavens, they bound themselves to Krynn itself, revolving around the world as moons, anchoring magic directly into creation. They do not demand worship. They do not ask for prayer. They do not require devotion, sacrifice, or moral obedience. They grant access, not favor. A Wizard of High Sorcery does not serve a god in the way a cleric serves Mishakal, Paladine, or Takhisis. A wizard pledges loyalty to magic itself. This is explicitly stated in the doctrine of the Orders: a wizard's only loyalty is to magic. That single principle is the reason magic survives in Krynn at all. This is the first and most important difference. Clerics are instruments of divine will. Wizards are custodians of a cosmic force. Since the Second Dragon War, the gods of magic have not intervened to guide behavior. They do not issue commandments. They do not speak through visions demanding obedience. Instead, they allow the Orders to regulate themselves through law, tradition, and brutal accountability. The Conclave, not the gods, governs wizardry. The Test of High Sorcery, not divine judgment, determines worthiness. And the Test makes this distinction crystal clear. The Test of High Sorcery is not about faith. It is not about morality. It is not even about good or evil. Wizards are not judged on why they want power, but on whether they will use it responsibly. Failure does not mean excommunication. It means death. When a wizard takes the Test, they are not dedicating their soul to a god. They are pledging their entire life to magic. That pledge is enforced not by divine punishment, but by the Orders themselves. A wizard who breaks faith with their order does not lose magic because a god is displeased—they lose it because they have broken alignment with the cosmic structure that allows them to channel it. Even the moons reinforce this difference. A cleric's power flows continuously so long as they remain in good standing with their deity. A wizard's power fluctuates mechanically, predictably, impersonally. Solinari waxing does not reward a White Robe. Nuitari waning does not punish a Black Robe. The moons do not care. They simply are. When a wizard strays too far from the principles of their order, the moon ceases to affect them—not as judgment, but as consequence. And this brings us to the crucial dividing line. Clerics exist to serve divine purposes. Wizards exist to preserve balance. A White Robe wizard must pursue good, yes—but only because unrestrained magic is destructive. A Black Robe wizard pursues self-interest, but within boundaries. A Red Robe wizard stands between extremes, maintaining equilibrium. These are not moral callings. They are functional necessities. That is why White and Black Robes can slaughter each other on the battlefield, then calmly debate spell theory in a Tower of High Sorcery. Their loyalty is not to ideology, nation, or god—it is to magic's survival. And it is why renegade wizards are treated more harshly than apostate clerics. A fallen cleric has lost favor. A renegade wizard is a threat to reality. The Orders will hunt, capture, convert, or destroy renegades because uncontrolled magic destabilizes the world itself. This is not heresy—it is hazard containment. So while Wizards of High Sorcery share surface similarities with clerics—hierarchy, obligation, loss of power—their role in Dragonlance is entirely different. Clerics are servants. Wizards are stewards. Clerics submit to will. Wizards submit to law. And that distinction is at the very heart of Krynn's cosmology. Outro But that is all the time I have to talk about Wizards of High Sorcery and whether they are clerics. What do you think? 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He had a natural aptitude for magic as a young man, but clearly survived and benefitted from Fistandantilus. Let's examine if Raistlin Majere was a warlock. You can buy Towers of high Sorcery here: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/2940/towers-of-high-sorcery-3-5?affiliate_id=50797   https://youtu.be/k_w-BOj03wY Transcript Cold Open If there’s one character who bends the rules of magic on Krynn, it’s Raistlin Majere. But what if the greatest wizard in Dragonlance history… wasn’t purely a wizard at all? What if his unparalleled power came, at least in part, from a dark pact that echoes the mechanics of a D&D Warlock? Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam, and today we’re diving deep into a fascinating theory: Was Raistlin Majere secretly a Warlock? I’d like to thank the DLSaga YouTube members and Patreon Patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron. You can also grab Dragonlance media through my affiliate links. This discussion pulls from the Chronicles & Legends novels, Dragonlance sourcebooks, and D&D 5th Edition 2024 rules, particularly the Warlock class from the Player’s Handbook. As always, if I miss details or get something wrong, let me know in the comments. Discussion To understand this theory, we first need a quick refresher on how magic works in Dragonlance. Arcane magic on Krynn is tied to the three moons of magic: Solinari for White Robes and good-aligned wizards, Lunitari for Red Robes and neutrality, and Nuitari for Black Robes and evil. Wizards must take the grueling Test of High Sorcery, swear allegiance to one order, and draw power through rigorous study, meditation, and devotion to the moons’ gods. It’s a scholarly, disciplined path—very much like the classic D&D Wizard class, relying on Intelligence, spellbooks, and long preparation. Raistlin starts firmly in this tradition. He wears the white robe of his instructor and his early life is all about mastering the craft through intellect and observation. But everything changes during his Test of High Sorcery in the Tower at Wayreth. At the climax of the Test—the youngest mage ever to take it—Raistlin faces what seems like certain death against a powerful dark elf illusion. That’s when the spirit of Fistandantilus appears. This ancient, infamous archmage—known as the Dark One—offers Raistlin a bargain: immediate power to defeat the elf and survive the Test, in exchange for a steady drain on Raistlin’s life force. Raistlin, ever ambitious, accepts without hesitation. The deal transforms him physically and magically. His skin turns golden (providing resistance to spells), his hair goes white, his eyes become hourglass-shaped (letting him see the ravages of time on all things), and he’s cursed with a chronic, debilitating cough. But he gains immense power in the moment, and Fistandantilus’s essence lingers within him, subtly feeding him knowledge and strength for years to come. Now, let’s shift to D&D 5th Edition 2024 mechanics. The Warlock class is defined by one thing: a pact with a powerful otherworldly patron. Warlocks don’t grind through spellbooks like wizards—they gain their magic through a binding agreement with entities like fiends, archfey, celestials, Great Old Ones, or undying beings. In exchange for power, they often give up something: loyalty, service, life essence, or even their soul. Some Key Warlock features include: Pact Magic: Spell slots that recharge on a short rest, not a long rest. Eldritch Invocations: Customizable magical abilities that feel like built-in perks from the patron. A subclass based on the patron type, granting themed spells and abilities. Often, the pact is sealed through a direct bargain, especially with Fiend or Undying patrons. Raistlin’s deal with Fistandantilus fits this template almost perfectly. Fistandantilus is an undying archmage—a lich-like figure who extended his life by draining others via his Bloodstone and even bargained with Takhisis herself. He qualifies easily as an Undying Patron (from the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) or a Fiend Patron. The bargain is explicit: power now for life force over time. Post-pact, Fistandantilus inhabits Raistlin like a possessive patron, granting boosts during critical moments—helping him master the Dragon Orb in Silvanesti, providing insights in Skullcap, and accelerating his overall arcane growth. This “patron” influence explains Raistlin’s meteoric rise. A normal wizard progresses steadily, but Raistlin goes from novice to the most powerful mage on Krynn in mere years, absorbing Fistandantilus’s ancient knowledge. It’s like gaining levels in Warlock on top of his Wizard base, with the patron providing “invocations” in the form of enhanced resilience and forbidden lore. We see the patron dynamic play out further in the Legends trilogy. When Raistlin travels back in time, he apprentices under the living Fistandantilus, learns his secrets, and ultimately defeats him in a magical duel—absorbing the archmage’s essence completely. This flips the script: the “warlock” overpowers and consumes his patron, becoming the Master of Past and Present. It’s a classic tale of a Warlock who outgrows or betrays their patron, wielding its power against it. There are other Warlock parallels too. Raistlin’s golden skin acts like a permanent magical ward—similar to the Undying patron’s features that defy death and decay. His hourglass eyes give him a unique perception of time, evoking Chronurgy Wizard elements but also the alien insights some patrons grant. And his addictive thirst for power mirrors how many Warlocks are portrayed: always chasing the next boon from their patron, even as it destroys them. But here’s where the theory hits its limits—Raistlin is still, at his core, a wizard. He meticulously studies spellbooks every day. He relies on the moons for high-level magic. He wields the Staff of Magius, a classic wizard artifact. His spellcasting is Intelligence-based, rooted in arcane theory, not the Charisma-driven pact magic of Warlocks. The Fistandantilus deal enhances him but doesn’t replace his foundational wizardry. He never gets short-rest spell slots or true invocations; his power surges come from artifacts, study, and the lingering patron essence. In modern D&D terms, the best way to build Raistlin is as a multiclass: primarily Wizard (maybe School of Divination or Chronurgy for the time themes), with a few levels in Warlock—Undying or Fiend subclass—to represent the pact’s boost. This captures the hybrid nature: scholarly depth plus a dark bargain for extra edge. A pure Warlock build would miss his vast spell repertoire and intellectual arrogance. Other characters in fantasy have similar “warlock-ish” elements—think of Anakin Skywalker’s fall or Gandalf’s ring of power—but Raistlin’s story is uniquely tragic because the pact fuels his fatal flaw: ambition bordering on addiction. It costs him his health, strains his relationships (especially with Caramon), and nearly dooms Krynn. Yet without it, he might never have become the fulcrum that defeated Takhisis. So, is Raistlin Majere a Warlock? Strictly speaking, no—he’s a wizard who made one fateful, devilish bargain that supercharged his destiny. But viewing him through the Warlock lens adds a thrilling layer, highlighting the cost of forbidden power and making him even more compelling for D&D adaptations. Outro That’s my take on whether Raistlin Majere could be considered a Warlock. Do you buy the theory? Would you play him as a Warlock multiclass in your game? Does the Fistandantilus pact change how you see his redemption? Leave your thoughts below. These videos happen weekly because of your support—thank you. If you’re not a patron or member yet, I’d love for you to join. Grab Dragonlance books or games online via my affiliate link in the description. This channel is all about celebrating the Dragonlance Saga, and I hope you’ll keep watching. Thank you—this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga. Until next time, remember: No my brother, where I go, you cannot follow. Strong as you are, it would lead to your death.

In this episode, I have all my questions about sorcery answered as I am joined by Raleel, who talks me through spell casting, the difference between magnitude and intensity and how to embed sorcery into any campaign. Welcome to Mythras Matters, Season 1 episode 77 - Casting and creating sorcery and sorcerers.SHOW Links:Podcast on YouTubeRPG Shop - https://ko-fi.com/inwils/shop☕ Become a RPG supporter (Ko-Fi)  ➡➡ https://ko-fi.com/inwils☕ Become a RPG supporter (Patreon)  ➡➡ https://www.patreon.com/c/inwilsSupporter of Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/266482/supportTDM Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/83c3eb6dab02/the-design-mechanism-newsTDM Blog: https://thedesignmechanism.com/blog/Tapatalk Forums: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/designmechanism/Link to the Mythras Discord: https://discord.gg/mythras-469341944888164352If you would like to contact the podcast, then email inwils@gmail.comIntro Music: The Epic Orchestral by AnorMusic

Continuing Issue 68 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's Classics and Hidden Gems, where we catch up with a film one or both of us hasn't seen before and tell you about a lesser known film you should check out. Our theme is Sword and Sorcery (sort of) and for our Classic we talk about Ghibli's excellent Princess Mononoke. For our Hidden Gem we check out Antonio Banderas in The 13th Warrior and ask if it deserves more airtime and love. Double Reel Monthly is already out and the Remakes Tribunal follows next week.  Check out Alan's author page here: https://www.facebook.com/AlanBaylesWriter  And check out our YouTube show Maximum Disc, reviewing films on physical media: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleReelFilm 

New year…same badass B-ACTION! We kick off 2026 with Cpt. Steve from Bucket of Chum as we cover a quintessential (big word, we know) B-ACTION movie…1983's Deathstalker! This Sword and Sorcery classic hits all the high notes that make us happy: No holds barred violence, badass babes, a little touch of humor, and enough testosterone to grow your very own Charlie beard! Seriously, He-Man WISHES he was this manly. So join us to watch the giant battle hammer drop and ring in a BADASS New Year! Don't just watch Action, B-Action! 

On Christmas Day, we bring our year-end tradition to a close by counting down our top five books of 2025. From beloved classics to unexpected discoveries, these final picks reflect a reading year shaped by curiosity, challenge, and joy. Settle in with us for a reflective conversation about the books that defined 2025 . . . and the anticipation of new reading adventures waiting in 2026!2026 Novella Book ClubWe have announced the four novellas we will be reading for The Mookse and Gripes Novella Book Club in 2026!* January: Daisy Miller, by Henry James* April: An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter, by César Aira* July: The Hour of the Star, by Clarice Lispector* September: Prelude, by Katherine MansfieldDiscussions will be hosted at The Mookse and the Gripes Discord (see below!).We've got some fantastic author-focused episodes lined up for the foreseeable future, and we want to give you plenty of time to dive in if you'd like to read along with us. These episodes come around every ten episodes, and with our bi-weekly release schedule, you'll have a few months to get ready for each. Here's what we have in store:* Episode 125: Flannery O'Connor* Episode 135: William Faulkner* Episode 145: Elizabeth Taylor* Episode 155: Naguib MahfouzThere's no rush—take your time, and grab a book (or two, or three) so you're prepared for these as they come!Shownotes* The Secret of Secrets, by Dan Brown* The Melancholy of Resistance, by László Krasznahorkai, translated by George Szirtes* Swann's Way, by Marcel Proust, translated by C K Scott Moncrieff, Terence Kilmartin, and D.J. Enright* Dr Chizhevsky's Chandelier: The Decline of the USSR and other Heresies of the Twentieth Century, by Dan Elkind* The Narrow Road to the Deep North, by Richard Flanagan* Palinuro of Mexico, by Fernando del Paso, translated by Elisabeth Plaister* The Tunnel, by William Gass* A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry* The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest, by Aubrey Hartman* Free Day, by Inès Cagnati, translated by Liesl Schillinger* Crazy Genie, by Inès Cagnati, translated by Liesl Schillinger* The Motion of the Body Through Space, by Lionel Shriver* Ultramarine, by Mariette Navarro, translated by Eve Hill-Agnus* North Sun, by Ethan Rutherford* We Are Green and Trembling, by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Robin Myers * The Adventures of China Iron, by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Fiona Mackintosh and Iona Macintyre* Slum Virgin, by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Frances Riddle* Skylark, by Dezső Kosztolányi, translated by Richard Aczel* Memoirs from Beyond the Grave, by François-Réne de Chateaubriand, translated by Alex Andriesse* Effingers, by Gabriele Tergit, translated by Sophie Duvernoy* Bomarzo, by Manuel Mujica Lainez, translated from the Spanish by Gregory Rabassa* Lies and Sorcery, by Elsa Morante, translated by Jenny McPhee* Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf* The Sweet Dove Died, by Barbara Pym* The Bear, by Andrew Krivak* Bear, by Marian Engel* Small Reckonings, by Karin Melberg Schwier* The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Beth Brower* The City and Its Uncertain Walls, by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel* The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, by Haruki Murakami, translated by Jay Rubin* A Strange and Sublime Address, by Amit Chaudhuri* A New World, by Amit Chaudhuri* The Immortals, by Amit Chaudhuri* Incompleteness, by Amit Chaudhuri* Sojourn, by Amit Chaudhuri* Friend of My Youth, by Amit Chaudhuri* Afternoon Raag, by Amit Chaudhuri* The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford* Anima: A Wild Pastoral, by Kapka Kassabova* Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe, by Kapka Kassabova* Käsebier Takes Berlin, by Gabriele Tergit, translated by Sophie Duvernoy* The Story of a Life, by Konstantin Paustovsky, translated by Douglas Smith* Life and Fate, by Vasily Grossman, translated by Robert Chandler* Stalingrad, by Vasily Grossman, translated by Robert Chandler and Elizabeth Chandler* The Anatomy of Melancholy, by Robert Burton* Sea, Poison, by Caren Beilin* The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio* The Stronghold, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Lawrence Venuti* A Love Affair, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Joseph Green* The Singularity, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Anne Milano Appel* The Bewitched Bourgeoisie: Fifty Stories, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Lawrence Venuti* Waiting for the Barbarians, by J.M. Coetzee* The Portrait of a Lady, by Henry James* Daisy Miller, by Henry James* The Ambassadors, by Henry James* The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James* Washington Square, by Henry James* The Coxon Fund, by Henry JamesOther* Shawn's Review of Small ReckoningsJoin the Mookse and the Gripes on DiscordWant to share your thoughts on these upcoming authors or anything else we're discussing? Join us over on Discord! It's the perfect place to dive deeper into the conversation—whether you're reading along with our author-focused episodes or just want to chat about the books that are on your mind.We're also just now in our third novella book club, where we're reading The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, by Muriel Spark. It's a fantastic book, and we'd love to have you join the discussion. It's a great space to engage with fellow listeners, share your insights, and discover new perspectives on the books you're reading.The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a bookish conversation hosted by Paul and Trevor. Every other week, we explore a bookish topic and celebrate our love of reading. We're glad you're here, and we hope you'll continue to join us on this literary journey!A huge thank you to those who help make this podcast possible! If you'd like to support us, you can do so via Substack or Patreon. Subscribers receive access to periodic bonus episodes and early access to all new episodes. Plus, each supporter gets their own dedicated feed, allowing them to download episodes a few days before they're released to the public. We'd love for you to check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe

Join me as I review Dalamar the Dark by Nancy Varian Berberick live! Share your thoughts on this first novel in the Dragonlance Classics series, released by Wizards of the Coast on January 1, 2000. You can buy a copy here: https://amzn.to/4pVk32n  https://youtube.com/live/k7cjbWY25Cg About Dalamar the Dark A talent for magic runs like fire through the blood of Dalamar Argent. Yet he is only a servant in the house of an elvish lord, not worthy of the High Art of Sorcery and denied all but the most grudging teaching. As war simmers on the borders of Silvanesti, Dalamar will find a way to learn his art. His quest will take him along dark paths toward an awesome destiny. Show Notes Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga review episode. It is Kirinor, Frostkolt the 24th. My name is Adam and today I am going to give you my review of Dalamar the Dark by Nancy Varian Berberick. I would like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga members and Patreon patrons, and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron. You can even pick up Dragonlance media using my affiliate links. This is my perspective only, and if you have any thoughts or disagree with mine, I invite you to share them in YouTube chat. Review What a wonderful novel thus far. I wasn't sure how much of the world would be involved in Dalamar's tale, but it is thus far inextricably linked to the fall of Silvanesti. We start with Dalamar as the servant, as is normal in Silvanesti culture, to another servant, though he claims to be lord Eflid. He is upset with Dalamar, as Dalamar refuses to degrade himself to those whom he knows are not his betters, and Eflid is nothing close to equal. Finally having had enough, Eflid tells his Lord Ralan that he no longer wishes to maintain the young elf in his employ. Coincidentally enough a cleric of Eli named Lord Tellin has arrived to speak with lord Ralan. He is in love with Lady Lynntha, but he cannot propose as his house is lower than Lord Ralans, and the Woodshapers never marry out of their class. Lord Tellin gives a scroll of a song that Lady Lynntha enjoys singing to Lord Ralan to pass along, and he asks a favor of Tellin in return. To take on Dalamar as a servant. This strikes Telin as off, but he agrees. He immediately sends Dalamar to learn more magic, as he wants him to be as useful as possible. Silvanesti can only learn the White magic of Solinari, Red and Black are considered Blasphemous. Even though Dalamad secretly has volumes of black magic tomes secreted away that he studies as possible. Dalamar approached Lord Tellin about the state of the war in Silvanesti, suggesting he has a plan that may be more effective than what Lord Garan of House Protector is employing. This is shocking and a concern far beyond the scope of a meager servant like Dalamar, but the proposal is so brash that it just might work, and Lord Tellin agrees to present it to th eSpeaker. This is where we get a lot of background on Lorac Caladon and his daily life with Alhana Starbreeze, his daughter. She is clearly a devoted and loving daughter, and Lorac a troubled and tormented king. He wakes from a nightmare about the Dragon Orb, and tells Alhana how he rescued it from Istar when he took his Test of High Sorcery. Alhana even woke to see him streaming as if in a dream, clutching the Dragon orb, which called out to her as well. She ignored it and made sure her father was put to bed and resting. Lord Tellin and Dalamar arrive and are greeted by the Speaker of the Stars Lorak, Lady Ylle of house Mystic, and Lord Garan of House Protector. They all scoff at the notion that Lord Tellin has anything to offer and are taken aback in shock as Dalamar speaks to the Speaker himself and offers his plan. To Lorac's credit, he was willing to hear the plan of using illusions to make the Dragon Army believe it is being flanked, then having the actual army flank it for real. This is again, near blasphemous, but the king wants to try it as their current tactics are failing. We get to know a lot about the Red Dragonarmy, led by Dragon Highlord Phair Caron at this time. She is a devoted highlord to Takhisis and hates elves for having had poor experiences with them as a whore in her youth. She is loved and respected by her troops as much as they fear her. She reminds me of Kitiara a great deal. She is supported by a mysterious mage Tramd o' the Dark, who uses the dead to project himself into battle, not allowing anyone to see his true form. He discovers Dalamar's spellbooks that he was hiding. The battle goes off as expected, but the Dragon Army soon discovers it’s all an illusion and their armies are killing each other. They locate the wizards projecting the spells and take them out, Dalamar is among them, but he is also among the survivors. Tellin is healing as he can, but fears the battle has turned and they must retreat. His continued attempt to bring Lynntha with him proved to be useless, the Dragonarmy routed the forces of Silvanesti, and Tellin fell back as far as the mages area, nearly the only one alive. He saw Dalamar face off against a dragon and its rider. Dalamar cast light, temporarily blinding the beast and rider, and himself. As the rider grabbed Dalamar, Tellin intercepted and killed him, while being killed in the process. Wildrunners found Dalamar and brought him back to Silvanost. Lorac demanded to know if they could stand against these forces and his commander could not convince him that they could. He sent them off to Southern Ergoth with all the refugees, and stayed there alone to deal with the threat using th eDragon Orb. Alhana left the migration seeking assistance from port cities, and the elves remained in Silvamori in Southern Ergoth for the duration of the war. It was there that Dalamar heard about his homeland being a nightmare, and also freed by a human mage named Raistlin Majere. This stuck in Dalamar’s mind, as he continued to study magic, wondering if he would ever get to take the Test. THey eventually returned with Porthios to Silvanesti, and it was truly a wreck as rumored. Dalamar went to see if his books were safe, and everything was gone or rotting. He declared himself the student of Nuitari and wildrunners captured him after overhearing it. THey brought him to the capital where he was forced to take the Ceremony of Darkness. This would declare him a Dark Elf, and dead to all Silvanesti. He saw his future in short clipped visions out of context, it was interesting to read but wholly inconsistent with the river of time, as it can change as it flows. As he was cast out, he wandered the land learning what he could, searching for magic, and ending in Tarsis. He continued to study in the library there, then went looking for the Forest of Wayreth. It eventually found him through a mage named Regene of Schallsea who brought him into the tower and had him wait patiently for someone to notice him. He was delivered to his test which focused on his devolution to magic over his homeland or power. He was transported to Istar, to the Tower of High Sorcery and allowed Lorac Caladon to take the Dragon Orb from it before Istar's destruction. When he completed his test he was approached by Ladonna and given the second half of his test, to seek out and destroy Tramd o' the Dark. He was assisting Kitiara Uth Matar, the Blue Dragon Highlord as she built up her armies. Her victory would end the balance that the Orders of High Sorcery need, and thus Dalamar must side with the balance, and destroy him. He left Wayreth to Tarsis and was followed by Regene. She made a case for her joining him, and he accepted. They ended up having sex and enjoying their time together. They traveled to the dark citadel where Tramd dwelt and faced off against Blade, a blue dragon. It wounded Regene, but they defeated it, going further into the citadel, until trapped by Tramd. Regene was behind a magical barrier as Tramd gave Dalamar an offer, join them and be a Dragon highlord over any nation he chose. Dalamar refused, and Tramd sent a beast after Regene, who narrowly defeated it. Dalamar faced off against Tramd's avatar and narrowly defeated it, then met the true Tramd in his chambers. He beheaded the mage, and carried Regene back to the Tower of High Sorcery. We then pick up where the prelude left off in the epilogue. Dalamar enters the Tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas as the apprentice to Raistlin Majere. A young man feared by all in the Orders of High Sorcery. You truly feel the weight of Raistlin through the other characters' eyes, and it’s great. He is as bad ass you you ever wanted him to be in this time, and it is so great seeing him through Dalamar's eyes. The fear, the respect, the desire to learn even as he is betraying him for the balance of magic and the Orders of High Sorcery. This is a fantastic novel that you have to read if you are a Dragonlance fan. You learn so much about this fantastic mage and the nation of Silvanesti, and even the Orders of High Sorcery. It is well worth your time and the author continues to be a shining example of quality in the Dragonlance Saga. Outro And that's it for my review of Dalamar the Dark by Nancy Varian Berberick. What did you think of Dalamar's journey? Do you think he earned the trust of the Orders of High Sorcery? And finally, do you enjoy how authors depict magic differently from the game Dungeons and Dragons? Feel free to email me at info@dlsaga.com or leave a comment below. I would like to thank Creator Patron Aaron Hardy, Producer Patron Azrael, and Developer Patron Chris Androu! I would also like to take a moment and remind you to subscribe to this YouTube channel, ring the bell to get notified about upcoming videos and click the like button. This all goes to help other Dragonlance fans learn about this channel and its content. This channel is all about celebrating the wonderful world of the Dragonlance Saga, and I hope you will join me in the celebration. Thank you for watching, this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga and until next time Slàinte mhath (slan-ge-var).

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JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Enjoy a festive Solstice celebration with fairies, forest creatures, and woodland sprites in this wintry bedtime story. In tonight's story, winter approaches in the enchanted grove where you live among the gnomes, fairies, sprites, and woodland animals. On the Winter Solstice, you come together to honor the changing season and demonstrate your commitment to the collective. Snow may be starting to fall on the branches of your beloved trees, but your community generates infinite warmth.   If you're still awake at the end of the story, I'll guide you through a relaxing meditation with positive affirmations for Solstice season.   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!   Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Watercolor Motion by Trevor Kowalski, Binaural Overlay by Joseph Beg, Via Epidemic Sound   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.     Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.   Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846     Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.   Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.     Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup   Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com   Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Javier Villar for a wide-ranging conversation on Argentina, Spain's political drift, fiat money, the psychology of crowds, Dr. Hawkins' levels of consciousness, the role of elites and intelligence agencies, spiritual warfare, and whether modern technology accelerates human freedom or deepens control. Javier speaks candidly about symbolism, the erosion of sovereignty, the pandemic as a global turning point, and how spiritual frameworks help make sense of political theater.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart and Javier compare Argentina and Spain, touching on cultural similarity, Argentinization, socialism, and the slow collapse of fiat systems.05:00 They explore Brave New World conditioning, narrative control, traditional Catholics, and the psychology of obedience in the pandemic.10:00 Discussion shifts to Milei, political theater, BlackRock, Vanguard, mega-corporations, and the illusion of national sovereignty under a single world system.15:00 Stewart and Javier examine China, communism, spiritual structures, karmic cycles, Kali Yuga, and the idea of governments at war with their own people.20:00 They move into Revelations, Hawkins, calibrations, conspiracy labels, satanic vs luciferic energy, and elites using prophecy as a script.25:00 Conversation deepens into ego vs Satan, entrapment networks, Epstein Island, Crowley, Masonic symbolism, and spiritual corruption.30:00 They question secularism, the state as religion, technology, AI, surveillance, freedom of currency, and the creative potential suppressed by government.35:00 Ending with Bitcoin, stablecoins, network-state ideas, U.S. power, Argentina's contradictions, and whether optimism is still warranted.Key InsightsArgentina and Spain mirror each other's decline. Javier argues that despite surface differences, both countries share cultural instincts that make them vulnerable to the same political traps—particularly the expansion of the welfare state, the erosion of sovereignty, and what he calls the “Argentinization” of Spain. This framing turns the episode into a study of how nations repeat each other's mistakes.Fiat systems create a controlled collapse rather than a dramatic one. Instead of Weimar-style hyperinflation, Javier claims modern monetary structures are engineered to “boil the frog,” preserving the illusion of stability while deepening dependency on the state. This slow-motion decline is portrayed as intentional rather than accidental.Political leaders are actors within a single global architecture of power. Whether discussing Milei, Trump, or European politics, Javier maintains that governments answer to mega-corporations and intelligence networks, not citizens. National politics, in this view, is theater masking a unified global managerial order.Pandemic behavior revealed mass submission to narrative control. Stewart and Javier revisit 2020 as a psychological milestone, arguing that obedience to lockdowns and mandates exposed a widespread inability to question authority. For Javier, this moment clarified who can perceive truth and who collapses under social pressure.Hawkins' map of consciousness shapes their interpretation of good and evil. They use the 200 threshold to distinguish animal from angelic behavior, exploring whether ego itself is the “Satanic” force. Javier suggests Hawkins avoided explicit talk of Satan because most people cannot face metaphysical truth without defensiveness.Elites rely on symbolic power, secrecy, and coercion. References to Epstein Island, Masonic symbolism, and intelligence-agency entrapment support Javier's view that modern control systems operate through sexual blackmail, ritual imagery, and hidden hierarchies rather than democratic mechanisms.Technology's promise is strangled by state power. While Stewart sees potential in AI, crypto, and network-state ideas, Javier insists innovation is meaningless without freedom of currency, association, and exchange. Technology is neutral, he argues, but becomes a tool of surveillance and control when monopolized by governments.

In this first installment of our annual year-end wrap-up, we dive into the opening half of our top ten reads of 2025, counting down numbers ten through six and revisiting the books that surprised us, challenged us, and stayed with us throughout the year. Along the way, we're joined by several friends who drop in to share the titles that meant the most to them in 2025, adding their voices to the conversation and widening the circle of celebration.It's a relaxed, book-loving episode filled with reflection, enthusiasm, and a few unexpected discoveries. Tune in and settle into the first part of our favorite tradition.2026 Novella Book ClubWe have announced the four novellas we will be reading for The Mookse and Gripes Novella Book Club in 2026!* January: Daisy Miller, by Henry James* April: An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter, by César Aira* July: The Hour of the Star, by Clarice Lispector* September: Prelude, by Katherine MansfieldDiscussions will be hosted at The Mookse and the Gripes Discord (see below!).We've got some fantastic author-focused episodes lined up for the foreseeable future, and we want to give you plenty of time to dive in if you'd like to read along with us. These episodes come around every ten episodes, and with our bi-weekly release schedule, you'll have a few months to get ready for each. Here's what we have in store:* Episode 125: Flannery O'Connor* Episode 135: William Faulkner* Episode 145: Elizabeth Taylor* Episode 155: Naguib MahfouzThere's no rush—take your time, and grab a book (or two, or three) so you're prepared for these as they come!Shownotes* Miss MacIntosh, My Darling, by Marguerite Young* Schattenfroh, by Michael Lentz, translated by Max Lawton* Middlemarch, by George Eliot* The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro* The Ghost Writer, by Philip Roth* 84, Charing Cross Road, by Helene Hanff* Lies and Sorcery, by Elsa Morante, translated by Jenny McPhee* The Summer Book, by Tove Jansson, translated by Thomas Teal* Giovanni's Room, by James Baldwin* The Unconsoled, by Kazuo Ishiguro* Mr. Fox, by Barbara Comyns* Happiness Is Such, by Natalia Ginzburg, translated by Minna Zallman Proctor* Daniel Deronda, by George Eliot* Phineas Redux, by Anthony Trollope* The Sea, the Sea, by Iris Murdoch* The Bell, by Iris Murdoch* How to Cook a Wolf, by M.F.K. Fisher* Seeing Further, by Esther Kinsky, translated by Caroline Schmidt* River, by Esther Kinsky, translated by Iain Galbraith* Grove, by Esther Kinsky, translated by Caroline Schmidt* Cold Sassy Tree, by Olive Anne Burns* Pale Fire, by Vladimir Nabokov* Pnin, by Vladimir Nabokov* Ada, or Ardor, by Vladimir Nabokov* Dracula, by Bram Stoker* Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley* A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens* Life with a Star, by Jiri Weil, translated by Rita Klimova and Rosalyn Schloss* Is a River Alive?, by Robert Macfarlane* Angel, by Elizabeth Taylor* Great Granny Webster, by Caroline Blackwood* Pilgrimage, by Dorothy Richardson* Vengeance Is Mine, by Friedrich Torberg, translated by Stephanie Gorrell Ortega* Amongst Women, by John McGahern* The Dark, by John McGahern* The Barracks, by John McGahern* How to Survive a Bear Attack, by Claire Cameron* The Hustler, by Walter Tevis* The Man Who Fell to Earth, by Walter Tevis* Mockingbird, by Walter Tevis* The Steps of the Sun, by Walter Tevis* The Queen's Gambit, by Walter Tevis* The Color of Money, by Walter Tevis* Rhine Journey, by Ann Schlee* Daisy Miller, by Henry JamesJoin the Mookse and the Gripes on DiscordWant to share your thoughts on these upcoming authors or anything else we're discussing? Join us over on Discord! It's the perfect place to dive deeper into the conversation—whether you're reading along with our author-focused episodes or just want to chat about the books that are on your mind.We're also just now in our third novella book club, where we're reading The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, by Muriel Spark. It's a fantastic book, and we'd love to have you join the discussion. It's a great space to engage with fellow listeners, share your insights, and discover new perspectives on the books you're reading.The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a bookish conversation hosted by Paul and Trevor. Every other week, we explore a bookish topic and celebrate our love of reading. We're glad you're here, and we hope you'll continue to join us on this literary journey!A huge thank you to those who help make this podcast possible! If you'd like to support us, you can do so via Substack or Patreon. Subscribers receive access to periodic bonus episodes and early access to all new episodes. Plus, each supporter gets their own dedicated feed, allowing them to download episodes a few days before they're released to the public. We'd love for you to check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome, my devilish fiends! In 1730, the trial of Catherine Cadiere exploded into one of the most notorious scandals of 18th-century France. What began as a confession between a young woman and her Jesuit director spiraled into accusations of seduction, manipulation, and demonic influence. Courts, clergy, and entire communities were suddenly forced to choose sides as the case blurred the line between spiritual guidance and exploitation. In this episode, we trace how a private relationship became a public fury. ****************Sources & Further Reading:The Case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadière, Against Father John-Baptist Girard. London, 1732 — English translation of Catherine's memorial to the Parlement of Aix.Mita Choudhury, The Wanton Jesuit and the Wayward Saint: Sex, Religion, and Politics in 18th-Century France. Penn State Press, 2015.J. T. Kuznicki, “Sorcery and Publicity: The Cadière–Girard Scandal of 1730–1731,” French History, Vol. 21, 2007.Stéphane Lamotte, “Le Père Girard et la Cadière dans la tourmente des pièces satiriques,” Dix-huitième siècle, Vol. 39, 2007.Natalia L. Zorrilla, “Mysticism and Seduction: The Affair Cadière–Girard and the Triumph of Rationality in Thérèse Philosophe,” Çedille. Revista de Estudios Franceses, Vol. 12, 2016.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it really helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************Music & SFX Attribution:Epidemic Sound"Return of Light" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen"Crypta" by Jo Wandrini"Paranormal Activities" by Jon BjorkRadio Glitch, Static Chops, Stuttering, Noise 02Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Get cozy and settle in for four festive sleep stories filled with magic and enchantment, accompanied by ambient music. Spend Christmas at the mysterious mansion of Covenshire, making new friends and sharing legends from the landscape. Shop for gifts at the most magical Christmas market in Surrey Alley. Witness the wonders of the Winter Solstice at the School of Sorcery. And step into a magical gingerbread wonderland. This is a compilation of previously released stories from Sleep & Sorcery: Tales from a Covenshire Christmas Christmas Eve in Surrey Alley Yuletide at Wizard School A Walk down Gingerbread Lane   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!   Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, The Wind Forgot My Name by Rand Aldo, Sensors Surrender by Ave Air, Via Epidemic Sound   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.     Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.   Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846     Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.   Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.     Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup   Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com   Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery   Get cozy and settle in for four festive sleep stories filled with magic and enchantment, this version without background music. Spend Christmas at the mysterious mansion of Covenshire, making new friends and sharing legends from the landscape. Shop for gifts at the most magical Christmas market in Surrey Alley. Witness the wonders of the Winter Solstice at the School of Sorcery. And step into a magical gingerbread wonderland.   This is a compilation of previously released stories from Sleep & Sorcery: Tales from a Covenshire Christmas Christmas Eve in Surrey Alley Yuletide at Wizard School A Walk down Gingerbread Lane   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!   Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, The Wind Forgot My Name by Rand Aldo, Sensors Surrender by Ave Air, Via Epidemic Sound   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.     Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.   Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846     Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.   Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.     Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup   Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com   Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tales of trickery were popular in the late Ming dynasty. The translators of a new collection explain how they still resonate today.The China Books Podcast is a companion of China Books Review, a project of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations and The Wire China. For any queries or comments, please write to info@chinabooksreview.com.

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Was Joseph Smith a mystic? Searching for the term ‘mysticism' on the Church website yields, “See: False Doctrine, Sorcery, Superstitions; Traditions of Men.” So it's no wonder many church members haven't thought much about mysticism—the role it may have played in Joseph's experience, or how it might inform their own everyday lives or transform their spiritual practices. But poet Kathryn Knight Sonntag describes it differently: “Trusting the groundless ground, trusting that the darkness or the chaos or the unknown place actually is deeply full of knowing and love and purpose. And that it's ultimately the path into apotheosis. It's ultimately where we begin that journey of becoming divine.” In Episode 241, Kathryn joins Susan and Cynthia to explore the concept of mysticism. What might it look like for Latter-day Saints to step off the prescribed map and onto the sacred ground of our own lives in pursuit of personal encounters with God?