While Nynaeve takes pleasure in Moiaine's frustrated attempts to direct Rand's actions, Moiraine informs the prisoners and their jailers that she has made arrangements for the captives to be sent by river boat to Tar Valon, to be tried, and undoubtedly executed by the women of the Tower. We'll spend a bit of time explaining the over-arching timeline of Moiaine's messages to the tower, the assassination of Joiya and Amico, the deposition of Siuan Sanche and the split in the Tower, Nynaeve and Ela...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 5 min
After healing and counseling Rand, Moiraine returns to the Hunters Three, to advise them in their questioning of Joiya and Amico, the two captured Sisters of the Black Ajah. The three younger women have managed to glean a few choice bits of information from their interrogation, but don't know what they can trust, let alone act on. Aviendha notices that the stilled Sister's appearance has changed - our first hint about the dynamic between channeling, stilling, the Three Oaths, and aging. We'll al...
Nov 16, 2018•32 min
A Gleeman's Strings, The strings which tie Thom and Mat to the Dragon, and just for good measure, Thom is playing the games of houses like a fiddle for them both. When Mat arrives at his door, Thom is just finishing up a forged letter. His intent is to create a rift between Rand's detractors. This plot eventually leads to one of the Dragons enemies killing another in a 'hunting accident'. We spend some time talking about Thoms strategies in the Great Game, and how he is subtely manipulating the ...
Nov 15, 2018•35 min
Perrin and Faile move quickly through the corridors of the Stone. The Tairen High Lords avoid the Dragon and his retinue. The first section of this chapter really highlights the growing tension between the two groups in the Stone. Rand's Aiel guards try to discourage Perrin from bothering Rand, but even Bain's spear point directed at his neck doesn't deter him. We'll spend some time discussing the vast cultural canyon that separates the Aiel from the Rand-landers. Upon entering Perrin witnesses ...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 11 min
This section begins with Rand, dreaming a sexually charged dream about Min and Elayne. Berelain enters his room and he snaps awake. She wants to seduce him, but Rand is having none of it. He does try to remain polite through most of the encounter, even when Berelain refuses to take no for an answer. Luckily for her, Rand loses his patience, and slowly pushes her away with a wall of air. Before she's out of the door, a cock crows in the distance, a widely known omen of death; the moment that ties...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Mat is playing cards with the sons of the High Lords of Tear. Later with the exception of one who dies, these men will be commanders in the Band of the Red Hand, underneath it's general, Matrim Cauthon. Mat tells the men the story of how he discovered a new game, Maiden's Kiss. Outside in the darkness, a cock crows and Mat's hand, the highest card in each suit, kings and queens, come to life and attack him. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book discussion podcast. You can help us by writing a review, or ...
Nov 05, 2018•44 min
In a lengthy and beautiful intro, Robert Jordan brings us back to The Stone of Tear, where the Dragon's Banner whips in the wind on the top of the mountain fortress. Perrin and Faile are in their rooms, arguing, believe it or not. We discuss their relationship, and debate a bit about just how intimate it has become. Faile wants Perrin to accept her as a long-term partner, but he doesn't feel right about keeping her near him, considering the imminent existential threat that surrounds him and ever...
Oct 31, 2018•55 min
Elaida has growing suspicions about Suian, and quickly realizes that this “Elmindreda” is connected to Elayne, Nynaeve, and Egwene. She knows that the three young women are connected to Rand, Moiraine to all of them, and most importantly Suian to Moiraine. The White Cloaks are moving toward the Two Rivers, Mordeth in toe, now known as 'Ordeith', a reference to Worm Tongue of LOTR, and have taken a group of Tinkers prisoner. We also spend some time explaining a bit more about Seanchan culture, wa...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 19 min
"The Shadow shall rise across the world, and darken every land, even to the smallest corner, and there shall be neither Light nor safety. And he who shall be born of the Dawn, born of the Maiden, according to Prophecy, he shall stretch forth his hands to catch the Shadow, and the world shall scream in the pain of salvation. All Glory be to the Creator, and to the Light, and to he who shall be born again. May the Light save us from him" Sponsored By: empathetic sketchbook: a 30 project guide WoTS...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Seth, Patrick, and a group of the Chosen sit in a bar during SopilerCon 2018, and discuss a lesser known prologue of the Wheel of Time; Ravens. Beer, Nachos, lots of questions from our first live studio(bar) audience, and plenty of cameos by Timber, and other fun out-takes. The WoTSpoilers crew put together this first annual meet-up of the Chosen in Portland, OR, and we're planning on making it a yearly tradition. for more information keep your eye on https://www.spoilercon.org / and Our Discord...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 29 min
As has become our tradition, with the end of each book, we sit around at the Darkfriend social have a drink and talk about our reflections on the book we just read, what we're excited about that's coming up, and really as you'll find out, anything we feel like. Thanks for listening. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book discussion podcast. You can help us by writing a review, or donating on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Whe...
Oct 10, 2018•2 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 55
This is part one of a 15+ episode series of character analyses on each Forsaken. WoTSpoilers decided to release one of our many special, Patron only episodes while we're taking a short break in between The Dragon Reborn, and The Shadow Rising. This is a sample of the type of content you can expect as one of the perks for officially joining the Spoilers book clubs, as well as swag, shout outs on the Podcast, advance releases and access to live recordings of all content. Thanks for listening! WoTS...
Oct 05, 2018•43 min
The Dragon Banner is raised over the Stone of Tear. Rand Al'Thor has drawn Callandor, the dead will rise from their graves, the Heroes of old will return from their endless dream, and the Dragon will destroy the world to save it. The Wheel of Time Spoilers podcast has completed the first three books of the series! We'll be taking a very short break, to record some special Episodes for the kind folks who donate through Patreon, to enjoy our meet-up for fans of the podcast that will be happening i...
Oct 01, 2018•32 min
This podcast features a VERY special guest, Timber gnawing on a bone in the background. Our Nae'blis says hello as he mercilessly grinds the bones of our enemies into dust. We talk about our running theories on the wound in Rand's side; why, when, and how it breaks open IS predictable. We explain and justify our head-canon on this. Although the duel, and battle, appear to be done, Ishamael appears from the shadows. Rand DOES take Callandor this time, and in an exciting chase through Tel'aran'rhi...
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Mat approaches the Stone with his bundle full of explosives, a bit of fire, and plenty of luck. As he slinks across the rooftops of Tear, Mat notices Rand climbing the side of the Stone in the distance. We explain arrow slits, concussive force, and how Mat places his bundle in just the right way to blow shrapnel TOWARD HIMSELF. Luckily... well, you get the picture. Egwene goes to sleep in her prison cell, to attack the woman guarding her cell. Is channeling in your in World of Dreams ACTUAL chan...
Sep 19, 2018•58 min
A flow of spirit triggered the hedgehog trap, and perhaps, a flow of a different kind of spirit is working on Perrin's emotions. Faile has fallen into a trap left for Moiraine, a trap set in the real world, that imprisons her in Tel'aran'rhiod. Perrin realizes that the Wolf Dream is the World of Dreams, and he's the only person that can go about saving Faile. With Loial set to guard him in his sleep, Perrin uses Tel'aran'rhiod as a tool, uses his hammer as a weapon, and Hopper accepts Perrin int...
Sep 17, 2018•40 min
Captain Lopar has no relation to the bizarre Seanchan beasts, it's just a coincidence. We spend a little time discussing the culture of the, 'Maule' one of the poorest districts in the city of Tear. We have get lot of insight from Suian's stories which are scattered throughout the books. Mother Guenna puts Thom in a headlock after forcing medicine down his throat, conveniently freeing Mat to start scouting the Stone for a way to break in without any meddling from the older, wiser man, for better...
Sep 14, 2018•21 min
Nynaeve runs in to Juilin Sandar on the street. He's under compulsion after being caught by the Black Ajah, and he leads her back to Mother Guenna's house. It only takes Nynaeve a moment to see the trap, she's already shielded, but it's not too late to punch Liandrin in the face. AGAIN. The three hunters are taken prisoner, though they all go down fighting, to their credit. Sadly they only had fists in a One Power fight. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book discussion podcast. You can help us by writing...
Sep 12, 2018•30 min
As Perrin arrives in Tear with Moiraine, Lan, and Loial, we get a detailed and thoughtful of description of the scents of the city from his perspective. The Darkness is palpable. As luck would have it, Perrin finds a personal meditative refuge from all the nightmares and fear, in a blacksmith's shop near where they're staying. After a day of hard work, the craftsman gives Perrin a gift for his efforts, a long handled hammer, in hopes to keep the young man in the trade; that he'll always remember...
Sep 10, 2018•45 min
Mother Guenna introduces Juilin Sandar to the Hunters Three. We talk about the differentiation between the terms thief-taker and thief-catcher, something that Juilin cares about. The little group makes their deal. As Mat and Thom arrive in Tear, a lightning flash illuminates the very home Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne are staying in, but Mat won't find it until Thom gets so sick he's forced to find a healer for his friend. The three boys are all in or near the city now. The chances of dramatic Ta'...
Sep 06, 2018•54 min
The Hunters Three arrive in Tear. Nynaeve has the bright idea to stay in no inn, but instead with a local healer in attempt to make the three women harder to find. Mother Guenna is basically in older version of Nynaeve, and they hit it off famously. Egwene has had a LONG list of prophetic dreams that we'll discuss one by one, it's a shame she doesn't know how to interpret them yet because some of them enlighten us about events that happen as far out as the last battle. The women agree to hide th...
Sep 03, 2018•41 min
Tallanvor admonishes the guard who sent Mat away while they're on their way out. When Mat returns to the Queen's Blessing, he abruptly announces that he'll be leaving for Tear as soon as he can pack his bags and get some food in his stomach. In the conversation that ensues, Master Gil gives Mat some information about Lord Gaebril, Thom gives him some advice, Mat reveals what he learned in the palace, and Thom ultimately agrees to travel to Tear with Mat to warn the Hunters Three about the price ...
Aug 31, 2018•29 min
Mat and Thom arrive in Caemlyn. Mat seems very impressed by it's scale, and maybe more so by it's wealth. Thom of course, heads straight to the Queen's Blessing, but Mat rides to the palace eager to be rid of Elayne's letter to Morgase. Mat sneaks through the Palace's gardens and right up to some occupied rooms, while waiting for a guard to walk past him, he overhears two men speaking about Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne. One is instructing the other to assassinate the hunters three. Just as he is ...
Aug 30, 2018•59 min
Moiraine's little group, Faile being the newest addition, are fleeing Illian. She believes that Sammael knows where they are, and they know Rand is on his way to Tear. Mat and Thom are caught between towns, and make a primitive camp near the road they're traveling down, also on their way south. A group of Darkfriends approach them in the night; one of the men had tried to kill them before, but escaped the last time. He was not so lucky on his second try. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book discussion p...
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Lan is curious as to how Perrin sensed the Grey Men before he or Moiraine could. When Lan brings Perrin and Loial outside to scout around the area, he finds a Darkhound's track in some stone, and Perrin smells them nearby. We're able to deduce that Sammael sent the hounds to track them, but Ishamael sent the Gray Men to destroy them. Moiraine informs her group that it's time to run again, toward Tear, and destiny. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book discussion podcast. You can help us by writing a revi...
Aug 21, 2018•46 min
We learn that a group of Ogier stone masons have left the city recently without finishing their work. Moiraine explains that Ogier are sensitive to some things, and whatever is happening in this city has driven them away, not to mention darkening the mood of it's citizens through some use of Tel'aran'rhiod. When the party stops at an inn named 'Easing the Badger' a large group of graymen enter intending to assassinate Perrin. Luckily, Perrin senses what they are before even Lan or Moiraine do. T...
Aug 16, 2018•55 min
Moiraine tests Faile's mettle to verify she's the falcon Min saw, and whether she's pulled into Perrin's web. Although, Moiraine is as furious as an Aes Sedai gets, everyone is stepping lightly around her. Shortly after he party arrives in Illian, Moiraine allows Faile into her group. Moiraine makes her swear to obey her, and be satisfied with knowing only what she tells Faile about what they're doing. Now, Faile is part of it too, whether she wants to be or not. WoTSpoilers is a weekly book dis...
Aug 15, 2018•29 min
As the Aiel women explain why they’ve crossed the Dragon Wall, the three wetlander women learn more about Rand’s past. Something at least Nynaeve already suspected. As the Maidens of the Spear learn more about their counter-parts’ mission, it becomes evident to them that these women are on the trail on what the Aiel want, the Car’a’carn, and victory against the Shadow. Now the Aiel contingent of Aiel can be sure it will begin in Tear, in the Heart of the Stone. They know now, that these women of...
Aug 13, 2018•42 min
As the Aiel women explain why they’ve crossed the Dragon Wall, the three wetlander women learn more about Rand’s past. Something at least Nynaeve already suspected. As the Maidens of the Spear learn more about their counter-parts’ mission, it becomes evident to them that these women are on the trail on what the Aiel want, the Car’a’carn, and victory against the Shadow. Now the Aiel contingent of Aiel can be sure it will begin in Tear, in the Heart of the Stone. They know now, that these women of...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne are walking downriver to the nearest port town when they're approached by a young Maiden of the Spear who introduces herself as Aviendha. Aviendha explains that a woman she has been traveling with is gravely injured, and asks if she could be healed. Bain and Chiad are there with Aviendha, and together they lead the three women to where the injured Maiden lays dying. Nynaeve manages to bring the Maiden back from the brink of death, and the Aiel women have some question...
Aug 06, 2018•53 min
