We're back in the White Tower and the girls, (Moiraine and Siuan in this book) are busy poring over the lists of names captured by the Accepted in the Camps around Tar Valon. They decide to make their own short lists for their own use later... Meanwhile Tamra seems to be reaching out to trsuted Sisters to begin the search for the Dragon Reborn in earnest. All the while they are also preparing for their imminent test to be raised to the shawl. Elaida decides to insert herself in the practice and ...
Jun 27, 2025•2 hr 48 min
We're diving into the prequel and our experiences are... different! We park Rand's journey to pick up with young Lan and Moiraine. Lan encounters some Aiel after Laman has been killed already, while Moiraine and Siuan witness the Foretelling from Gitara Moroso annoucing the birth of The Dragon Reborn on the slopes of Dragonmount. They are immediately made part of the effort to identify and locate the infant, and the Tower is abuzz... Let us know what you thought of this stretch of chapters using...
Jun 13, 2025•2 hr 47 min
And there it is! The end of the slog! Or is it? Does the slog even exist!? Tune in and find out! While we do spend most of our time talking about the slog there are still some significant events in these chapters. Mat has to deal with a renegade sul'dam and Tuon's willfulness at the same time, and Egwene makes a last minute change to her secrett plan for the White Tower and... things don't work out great. And Rand gets a response from thte Seanchan and they agree to meet with him. Let us know wh...
May 30, 2025•3 hr•Season 10Ep. 9
We're getting to the pointy end and things are starting to wrap up! Perrin's army is at each other's throats and they are hungry. Then Perrin and his crew have to navigate a haunted town to buy some wheat. Back at camp Perrin pushes himself futher than he's comfortable when interrogating some captured Shaido, and makes a big choice. Finally, and old friend with more options returns to the scene, thanks to Balwer. Mat is having a torrid time trying to keep his entourage to keep a low profile. Plu...
May 16, 2025•2 hr 51 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Can you believe it? We've been doing this for 100 episodes!? Well, I can. So let's keep rolling! We have quite a bit of variety in this episode: Egwene and some prophetic dreams plus an Aes Sedai murder. Alviarin returns to the White Tower and has to face Elaida, Mesaana and Shaidar Haran. Pevara and Tarna Feir do their best to redeem the Red Ajah by considering plans Elaida would despise. Cadsuane schemes while Rand heals up, and suddenly Logain, Bashere and Loial show up for a visit! Let us kn...
May 02, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Season 10Ep. 7
We're back and we have moved on from the Andoran politics! We join Egwene as she assesses her options for the siege of Tar Valon. Gareth Bryne advises attack, but Egwene wants to avoid Aes Sedai on Aes Sedai fighting at all costs. In the meantime there are various political under currents demanding she address negotiations with the White and Black Towers, as well as the small issue of the massive "weapon" deployed at Shadar Logoth. And for good measure, Egwene is surrounded by Black Ajah sisters...
Apr 18, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Season 10Ep. 6
And we're back! Ready to tackle the political intrigue of Andor, as well as the concept of "The Slog". In these chapters Elayne meets the young High Seats of the houses Dyelin has managed to recruit for Elayne's claim to the throne before she gets her reports from her spy-masters-in-all-but-name: Reene Harfour and Halwin Norry! Later she is visited by Monaelle and Sumeko to practice a pregnancy weave and they sense the cleansing event end. We then cut to a rare POV from Elenia Sarand, the captiv...
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Season 10Ep. 5
We're in it now, friends. The stretch of chapters that have alwasy to me represented the concept of the slog. And I'm happy to report, I didn't mind them. But at least one of us has very strong feelings about the chapters and the book, and we explore that with vigor! We touch base with Faile who is fending off adversity on every front. Then we join Elayne and aviendha as they go about the business of managing the Kin, Windfinders and Aes Sedai. During a siege. While trying to gain support for th...
Mar 07, 2025•3 hr 6 min•Season 10Ep. 4
And we're back! Albeit with 2 of the three a little under the weather, so brace yourself for some croaky voices at points! But we soldier on, much like Perrin on his unrelenting persuit of his kidnapped wife. There is some good news on that front, but at teh same time Perrin needs to manage his own reputation, the various forces travelling with him, Masema and his army of madmen and to top it all off, a huge pack of 50 darkhounds circling his camp. It's a tough gig, but so far he's keeping it to...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Season 10Ep. 3
It's our triumphant return after an 8 week break! And we kick off book 10 with a BANG. After working through a healthy amount of listener contributions and callbacks, we join Mat in the aftermath of their escape from Ebou Dar in the confusion caused by the freed Windfinders. Mat must navigate the conflicting priorities and under currents of all his entourage, including Egeanin, Tuon, the Aes Sedai he freed, and of course, Valan Luca. We also get an insightful chapter from Furyk Karede, a downrig...
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 10Ep. 2
We're back with a brand new book! And this one is already shaping up to be a bit of a test. We're surprisingly divided on the prologue here, which makes for some good conversation. 3h of it! We're treated to a scattershot of points of view, 7 of them over 80 pages. Rodel Ituralde joins the narrative, we check in with Eamon Valda and the surviving Whitecloaks, Gabrelle is observing a change in Logain, Yukiri is navigating heavy under currents in the White Tower, Gawyn feels cornered, Bashere sees...
Dec 13, 2024•3 hr 3 min•Season 10Ep. 1
It's the big finale! And we mean, BIG. HUGE. Rand takes care of some unfinished business in Far Madding, but not without a price. By the time the women pull him and Lan out of the coals it's too late, and Rand has taken some more emotional knocks. But he's all business as he leads the now combined party from Far Madding to everyone's favourite cursed city to perform the single greatest feat of channelling performed in this age. And the Forsaken won't have it! Battles ensue... Let us know what yo...
Nov 29, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Too late now for anything but beginning... Mat and the gang prepare to escape Ebou Dar. They do all the recon, make some plans, then make some new plans, then change those plans in an all action episode! We also quickly check back in with Rand who is still hunting traitors in Far Madding, and who receives a big tip off on where to find two of them... Let us know what you think of the episode using the links below: X - @BloodAndAshPod Email - moritz@bloodandashespodcast.com YouTube - Blood and As...
Nov 01, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Welcome back friends! Join us as we peer over Shallon's shoulder and watch Cadsuane run roughshod over the Far Madding Leadership. Later it's Rand's turn to be Cadsuaned and he finally has a big chat with Allana. Verin almost steals the show with a last minute change of plan, but when Merilille returns with news from the Borderlander army Elayne springs into action and negotiates a deal with the 4 rulers to help her claim. We're getting ready for the big finale! Let us know what you think of the...
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Another mixed bag of treats this week with loads of rare POVs! The Seanchan Seeker, Almurat Mor, makes an appearance and scares the bejsus out of Bethamin, a lame Sul'dam. She runs to Egeanin who's lounging around with her butler boyfriend and smuggler extraordinaire, Bayle Domon. We have Rand kicking ass in Far Madding and Padan Fain with a subtle cameo. And finally we have Cadsuane and an entourage of Aes Sedai and Seafolk show up right outside Far Madding as well. Whooooo, wonder how this is ...
Oct 04, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 7
It's all happening in Ebou Dar! Mat's party for the next leg of his journey is taking shape. Alludra, Teslyn, Joline and Tuon are all around him, plus Thom, Juilin, Olver and his closest men from the Band. Tuon is definitely taking an ineterst in Mat, but Mat can only think of getting out of Ebou Dar and how to squeeze Alludra's secrets from her. Literally. Oh, and a Gholam tries to kill Mat, only for Jain Farstrider to join his party. We're gearing up for the great escape from Ebou Dar! Let us ...
Sep 20, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 6
At long last, more rambling! In this episode Rand is cornered by the women in his life, and made to understand how things will be. Spoiler: Everyone is happy (except Nynaeve) Cadsuane is doing Cadsuane things, including taking down the Seafolk a peg or two and having Asha'am in civvies serve her mulled wine. There is a fun little Forsaken gathering with Moridin in fine form. Tuon arrives! And as if the herald the return of a fan favourite... ...Mat's back! And healing up in Ebou Dar, trying to c...
Sep 06, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Hello again, and welcome back to "everybody's popping in"! We join Elayne and her gang shortly after the attempt at her life and get an unexpected but welcome visit from Egwene in Tel'aran'rhiod. We also get a glimpse of Slayer and a bit of a debrief from the Black Ajah sisters in Caemlyn, and as if that's not dark enough, a check in with Milli Skane and her latest plant, Daved Hanlon. We then switch to Nynaeve who is having a torrid time with the Windfinders, but another surprise visit from Ran...
Jul 26, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 9Ep. 4
And they're off! Perrin finally sets off after Faile but not after having to navigate a tricky PR situation and suffering the Prophet's madness. Elayne meanwhile has a busy morning. Riding around the city, taking reports, getting changed, dealing with the Kin and the "gift" from Rand, managing Vandene and getting frustrated and inspired by Nynaeve in equal measure, and finally gets forkrooted and attacked. It's tough being the Daughter Heir! Let us know what we missed by using any of the social ...
Jul 12, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Ok, everybody get your scarves and mittens on because we're starting the ol' cold trudge! Perrin and his entourage leave Abila and the prophet and head back to camp where they find a tense stand off. He learns that Faile has been captured and reacts predictably. Meanwhile Faile, Alliandre, Maigdin and co are learning what it means to be taken gai'shain, in the snow, on the move. They cross paths with Therava and Sevannah, and regretably, Galina. Immediately plans are made by everyone... Let us k...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Season 9Ep. 2
One more time, from the top! Join us as we embark on the journey that is book 9, Winter's Heart. In the prologue we check in with Seaine and Pevara as they hunt the Black ajah in the White Tower. We jump over to Elayne who is dealing with the current state of affairs in Andor, including the Black Tower, as well as partaking in a sacred Aiel ceremony. Toveine is coming to grips with what has happened to the captured sisters and the political undercurrents in the Black Tower. And finally Rand is j...
Jun 14, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 9Ep. 1
It's that time again! A book finale! And boy, what a finale it is. After the wild events of our previous episode, there is plenty more to chew on here. Elayne has to deal with new developments in the Kin/Aes Sedai relationship, and finally arrives in Caemlyn to begin her claim in earnest. We bid farewell to Jaichim Carridin, but before you gett too excited, he's replaced by arguably an even more hateful character in Daved Hanlon. In Cairhien the Aes Sedai kidnappers under Wise ONes control swear...
May 31, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Book 8 is almost done and stuff is HAPPENING! Rand faces the full Seanchan force at Ebou Dar and stuff goes a little wild. In the White Tower Elaida is bossed about by Alviarin, who in turn has a meeting with Mesaana and starts to get a little ahead of herself... The hunt for the Black Ajah in the White Tower has begun in earnest and quickly reaps some rewards. While near the Black Tower, things are not much better for the Aes Sedai. Rand returns to Cairhien where he has to reckon with Min's ann...
May 17, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Welcome back friends! In this episode we check in briefly with the women who fled the farm near Ebou Dar as it was attacked by the Seanchan. When everyone is healed and rested up, the party of Aes Sedai, Kin, Seafolk and other hangers on make their way to Caemlyn We then jump to Rand who has undertaken a massive task. He's planning on rooting out the Seanchan from the mountains between Ebou Dar and Illian, and he's doing it with a handful of soldiers, nobles plotting against him and around 50 ha...
Apr 19, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 8Ep. 7
And we're back! Guess who else is back? Egwene. The young, rebel Amyrlin Seat with a plan. And it all plays out in this episode. From the setup at camp, the meeting on the ice, the interactions with all the Aes Sedai factions along the way and finally, the showdown with the Hall. Great stuff and thouroughly compelling! But did you enjoy it? Let us know, using th social media links below! Twitter - @BloodAndAshPod Email - moritz@bloodandashespodcast.com YouTube - Blood and Ashes Facebook - BloodA...
Apr 05, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 8Ep. 6
What a mix in this episode! Three forsaken in one room. That goes about as well as you'd imagine. ThenCadsuane and Sorilea in one room, another clash of strong personalities... Rand is scooping up the remnants of Lord Brend's army in the countryside and then gets reports from Eben Hopwill, Fedwin Morr and Torval before sending them all off. Narishma gets some special instructions too... And we get back to Egwene who has had another obstacle put in her way. Quite literally. An army. Let us know w...
Feb 23, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Things are happening! Well, sort of. Perrin is trying to manage his hodge podge army while at the same time meddling in Wise Ones' affairs. Seems foolhardy. But things suddenly take a turn when Alliandre shows up in camp and Perrin stumbles his way to a small victory. And then some hangings. Also, Elyas! We catch up with the loathemsome Sevanna who is holding on for dear life trying to control the Shaido Wise Ones, and Galina ends up swearing an oath to obey Sevanna and Therava, and it's startin...
Feb 09, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 4
We're back after a loooong break and we're rearing to go! Much like Nynaeve, Elayne and Aviendha as they flee the Kin's farm to avoid Seanchan capture. In the process Elayne attempts something dangerous and almost pays the ultimate price... Perrin in the meantime sends Berelain to meet with Queen Alliandre and on the way back to his camp saves Morgase and co. from a Dragonsworn attack. They join his army and suddenly Faile has a bunch of staff! Also, Tallanvor continues his tortured courtship of...
Jan 26, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Welcome back everyone! In this episode we finally get to see the use of the fabled Bowl of the Winds! But first we have a bit of housekeeping to do. The girls, Windfinders, Kin and Aes Sedai travel through the gateway to the Kin's farm while being observed by both Moridin and the gholam. Even Moridin is impressed by Aviendha's skill at unweaving. On the other side of the gateway there is a ride of a couple hours until they reach the farm and the various groups put Elayne's skills as a leader to ...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Well well well! What's this? A brand new book? Excellent! We join the leaders of the Borderlands as they make a blood pact to... do something? Verin meanwhile is running her own little game from within the Aiel camp outside Cairhien. And Aviendha is struggling with her own growing fondness for wetlander extravagances like dresses and horses, much to her consternation. She, Elayne and Nynaeve prepare to move the Kin and the Windfinders to the Kin's farm outside the city so they can use The Bowl o...
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 8Ep. 1
