In this chapter, Kahlan and Adie are delivered to the POP, where they try to figure out what makes Lunetta tick. Lunetta has other things on her mind. She's excited to finally be arriving at the home of the Streganicha. Join us for chapter 45 of Blood Of The Fold!

In this chapter of Blood Of The Fold we find Ann and Nathan dealing with the consequences of their insane plan to capture Zedd and use him to fulfill prophecy. Richard decides to learn High D'haran while waiting for news of Kahlan to make sure he doesn't go insane. And Toby reveals to his sister Lunetta that he thinks the Creator himself is going insane! Join us for chapter 44 of Blood Of The Fold!swo

In this episode we finally get to discuss the Wizard's Third Rule which is - Passion Rules Reason. We've been waiting for a theme and it's been right under our noses the whole time! Now we get to review almost the whole book and compare different examples of how people used and violated this rule. Join us for Chapter 43 of Blood Of The Fold!

When you've been in isolation a long time, any face is a welcome one, even the ones you hate. Verna has been being held alone in a cell for two weeks, so she knows this personally. When Leoma pays a visit to her cell, Verna is finally clued into what the Sisters of the Dark have planned for her. Find out just what that is with Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 42 of Blood of the Fold!

In this chapter we see things go from bad to worse. As if it isn't bad enough Kahlan and Adie are in collars, now Zedd and Verna are too. One by one Richard's allies seem to be falling victim to the Sisters Of The Dark and to the Blood, and he's still none the wiser. Join us for Chapter 41 of Blood Of The Fold!

Sometimes in order to get the results you want, you have to make some sacrifices. In Ann's case, that sacrifice involves being tortured by a former Sister. Even though she knows how well laid her and Nathan's plan is, she can't help but wonder if they miscalculated. Meanwhile, our favorite flying friend, Gratch comes in hot to the keep, carrying a very exhausted Zedd. Join Nate and Jade to see how it turns out in Chapter 40 of Blood of the Fold!

This week we had our friend Aaron fill in for Jade since she couldnt be here. We tried Sabrotage (yeah, it's spelled right, lol) IPA from Short's Brew, and had some laughs. In this chapter, Kahlan and Adie are literally walking in circles when they are attacked and taken prisoner by Toby, Lunetta and some mriswith. To make matters worse, the are collared with a Rada'Han, and have no idea where they are going. It's chapter 39 of Blood Of The Fold!

Well this chapter doesn't turn out very well for a couple of key characters. While Verna is trying to reach Ann with information about the sisters she is held up by 4 mysterious and ill willed visitors, one of which we recognize all too well. Ann doesn't fare much better as her and Nathan come up with a plan to do.... something.... but it all goes wrong when she runs into an old nemesis from a long time ago. Join us for Chapter 38 of Blood Of The Fold!

In this chapter, Richard and Berdine face something totally unexpected while deep in the recesses of the Wizard's Keep. Richard finds a very old book that might let him learn something about this strange place, and we find out that Grandma Honeybun is actually Valdora. A Sister of the Light that was banished from the Palace Of The Prophets for using a glamour, and a sworn enemy of Ann. Join us for chapter 37 of Blood Of The Fold!

In this chapter we follow Richard and Berdine deep into the Wizard's Keep. While they search for something to help them in their fight against The Order, Berdine makes a confession to Richard that really shocks him. Join us for Chapter 36 of Blood Of The Fold!

For someone who is referred to as "unpredictable", it's funny just how easy it was for Richard's friends to guess his next move. This episode begins with Richard entering the Keep, just as Kahlan and Zedd assumed he would. He tries to go alone, citing all the risk involved, but his guards have none of it. Join Nate and Jade as we see how he gets inside of the Keep in Chapter 35 of Blood of the Fold!

Some letters can be cryptic and still say more than you want to know. Kahlan finds this out first hand in this episode. She is shocked upon meeting Gratch and receiving the letter Richard sent him to give to her. Kahlan, Zedd and Adie have to come up with a new plan after learning all that has happened. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 34 of Blood of the Fold!

We have all heard the saying, heavy wears the crown. In this episode Kahlan starts to realize just how true that is. Not only is she and her little crew trying to pull together the Midlands, but the death spell is still hanging over her. Join Nate and Jade as they see how she manages it in Chapter 33 of Blood of the Fold!

Everyone knows that traveling at night can be a bad idea. In this chapter Kahlan finds out why. After a terrible accident injuring a soldier, Kahlan needs to bear the weight of her choices. Luckily though, Zedd is there to help her along. Join us for chapter 32 of Blood Of The Fold!

Sometimes all you need is a little pep talk. After spending all night communicating with Ann through the journey books, Verna wakes up ready to make some changes. She starts by getting rid of the burden of the reports, while making it seem like it was her Administrators idea to do them for her. When she goes to fill Warren in on all she has learned though, she gets a unwelcome surprise.

It really is the moment we've all been waiting for. Ann and Verna FINALLY have a conversation with each other, and a lot of hard truths are laid on the table. Join us for Chapter 30 of Blood Of The Fold!

Sometimes it takes getting to the end of you're rope to find a solution. Richard has been struggling with temptation and is saved at the last moment, by his own gift, and an unexpected ally. He also finds a way to know for sure which of his Mord Sith he can trust, and puts the one he can't to the test. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 29 of Blood of the Fold!

If you need to get away and don't want to be followed, faking your death works. Just ask Ann and Nathan! We rejoin the former Prelate and Prophet just as they are thwarting some would be robbers. Afterwards they find out they have received a message from an old friend and settle down at a local inn to respond. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 28 of Blood of the Fold!

Things don't always go the way you plan it. Ulicia finds that out repeatedly after her and her sisters of the dark attempted to kill Jagang. They find themselves completely under his control and he lets them know pretty quickly, exactly how bad that is going to be for them. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 27 of Blood of the Fold!

Desperate times call for desperate measures. The six Sisters of the Dark are disembarking from the Lady Sefa after a rough time at sea. Unfortunately the land doesn't hold much relief. They are immediately escorted from the ship by soldiers to where Emperor Jagang is waiting. Little does he know, they are coming prepared. Join Nate and Jade to find out what happens during Chapter 26 of Blood of The Fold!

In this episode we follow Verna and Warren into the Gravedigger's shop to get some answers. Even though he's a little reluctant, the secret he reveals to Verna changes her whole outlook on life. Join us for Chapter 25 of Blood Of The Fold!

Ah yes, summer is here. Who doesn't love the smell of fresh cut grass, spending time with the family, a cold hot dog and a warm beer, and of course watching the rival team be brutally whipped.... or beheaded.... for losing. In this episode we follow along with Warren and Verna talking about the game called Ja La. It's Chapter 24 of Blood Of The Fold!

In times of war you have to do what you have to do, and no one knows that more then Richard. He has decided to accept Catherine's surrender of Kelton with an audience of dignitaries. Not only is he struggling with all that comes with being the Lord Rahl, he is also struggling to stop thinking of her. He manages to keep himself under control enough to get the message across to the other representatives before he has to deliver on a flirty promise he made to Catherine. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 23 of Blood of the Fold!

Sometimes just when you think you are getting to the bottom of things, you find a million new strings to follow. Verna visits the Prelate's private sanctuary, finding a mysterious package left just for her. She then decides to visit the vaults and hears a brand spanking new prophecy from her favorite young wizard, Warren. Join Nate and Jade as they get into Chapter 22 of Blood of the Fold!

When you get a new job you have to figure out how to make it work for you. In this episode we see Verna starting to settle in to her position as the new Prelate. She has decided to make a few big changes that not everyone is going to agree with. She also finds a new friend and some valuable info from none other then the cleaning lady. Join Nate and Jade as they dig into Chapter 21!

When you're eating dinner, accepting guests is not most people's favorite thing in the world. In this chapter, this is how Richard feels at first about his meal being interrupted, but his mood quickly changes. Duchess Lumholtz has come to see him about surrendering Kelton, and she seems to have some other things on her mind as well. Join Nate and Jade to hear just how good the food was in Chapter 20 of Blood of the Fold!

In this episode we talk about how Richard's search for Toby, Lunetta and Gal is going, as well as what happens when Berdine, Richard's favorite Mord Sith, gets in his face. We top it all off with some Rum and Cokes and a very cheeky Mistress Sanderholt. It's Chapter 19 of Blood Of The Fold!

It's easy to get so bogged down with work that you can't keep up in other areas of your life. For Verna, her new tasks as Prelate are taking every second she has, and they seem so pointless. She gets a brief break from the paperwork when Warren shows up and convinces her to go see a certain Sister Simona. Join Nate and Jade as they discuss what the two of them find out in Chapter 18 of Blood of the Fold!

Sometimes you can be so confident in a plan that you ignore all warnings and end up blind to what is obvious to everyone else. Tobias Brogan returns to his palace to find that the witnesses he had captured have fled after brutally killing their would-be torturer. He, Lunetta and Galtero decide it is time they also leave, but they have to deal with slipping past thousands of D'haran soldiers to do so. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 17 of Blood Of The Fold!

Sometimes the day just won't seem to end. Before Richard is able to rest his head he has to send the letter he wrote to 'his queen'. In order to keep it and her safe, he decides to send Gratch to bring it to her, then bring her back. The mord sith are also getting more comfortable with him and he makes sure that they understand his true motivations for everything he is doing. Join Jade and Nate while they get into Chapter 16!

After a stressful day, a night time stroll can be just the thing you need. It is tonight, for Tobias Brogan anyways, even despite the snow and the midden heap he and his companions end up in. Lunetta has spelled a noble couple and Toby has plans for them that they might not be as thrilled about. Join Nate and Jade as they find out what they are in Chapter 15 of Blood of the Fold!

Change is hard for everyone. After delivering some pretty shocking demands to the nobility of the Midlands, Richard is spending some time explaining how things are going to go to his own General. He makes it clear that he expects better from their troops, because they are fighting for freedom, so the changes will be worth it. Now all that is left is to fill his betrothed in on all the promises he made in her name. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 14 of Blood of the Fold.

Sometimes in life a show of good faith is needed, or rather customary. When Richard holds Tobias Brogan and his people back to have a private word, they trade more then silver for silver. Rumors, speculation and warnings are carefully delivered the whole time. Join Nate and Jade as we get into Chapter 13 of Blood of the Fold.

In this episode we talk about Richard laying down the new law for The Midlands and D'hara, and we get to see it from Toby's point of view. We try Blueberry Breakfast from Oddside Brewing and discuss Richard's new leadership style. Join us for Chapter 12 of Blood Of The Fold

In this episode we keep following the events of 'interrogation day' with Brogan and Lunetta. That's Lunetta... Not Lunette. Sorry Guys!!! Someone they've been questioning has magic - but do they know who? It's Chapter 11 of Blood Of The Fold!

In this chapter of Blood Of The Fold we learn A LOT more about how Brogan and Lunetta operate. From picking up the scent on a fresh trail, to getting information out of a mark, and to what he finally does to them once he gets it. Join us for Chapter 10!

In this chapter Richard faces the unexpected in a couple different ways. Richard is a powerful man, with powerful magic and when he finally reveals himself to the the one true Lord Rahl to his men... they laugh? Find out what Richard does to remedy this situation as we sneak our way through Chapter 9 of Blood Of The Fold!

Things take a sudden turn for Richard when he is abducted. Just when he thought it couldn't get any worse for him - it doesnt! Turns out he's got more friends than he thought.

Making your way through an unfamiliar city can be a harrowing experience. For Richard, not only is it a struggle to keep from getting lost, but he is also being followed. A short stop leads to a wealth of honey cakes and Richard narrowly escapes one group of soldiers to be seemingly seized by another. Join Nate and Jade as they follow him through Chapter 7 of Blood of the Fold!

Sometimes, no matter how determined you are to stay out of something, you don't get a choice. Apparently while everyone was at Ann and Nathan's funeral a light web had appeared in the palace. Underneath it is something that will change the course of life at the palace and Verna's future. Join Nate and Jade as we find out what is in store for Verna in Chapter 6 of Blood of The Fold.

When a leader dies there is a transition period, for better or worse. The palace has just lost the Prelate, their leader and also Nathan the Prophet, leaving the Sisters of the Light reeling a bit. Sister Verna and Warren go into what happens next and some of the potential dangers still ahead. Join Nate and Jade as they get into Chapter 5 of Blood of The Fold!

Meeting new people can be fun. Finding out that they are intense zealots usually isn't. In this episode we are introduced to Tobias Brogan and his sister, Lunetta. We quickly learn that he has a disgust for her and all magic. The siblings are coming to Aydindril with a small army to join the Imperial Order in taking the city and ridding it of magic. Join Nate and Jade as we get to know Brogan in Chapter 4 of Blood of the Fold!

We start this chapter off with a good old scrap between Richard, Gratch and the Mriswith. Now Richard has to decide what we wants to do. Go after the Mriswith, the dreamwalker and the Order? Or go find his friends. It's St. Patricks Day today so the green-canned beer is flowing, too. Cheers!

Introducing a two friends can be a stressful situation, so what better way then over a warm bowl of soup? Richard is still in Aydindril with Gratch and Mistress Sanderholt. Gratch is distracted while Richard asks Sanderholt some questions about Kahlan's history and they decide their next moves. They are interrupted though by some unwelcome visitors. Join Nate and Jade as they get into Chapter 2 of Blood of the Fold!

We're back from our little break and we're sailing right into the first chapter of Blood Of THE Fold. The Sisters Of The Dark awake from a dream that's not a dream, and we learn what happens when you can't keep eye contact.We also have a new website! Check out podcastatt.com to listen to episodes, get updates on what we're doing, check out our beer list, shop, and connect with other listeners!

Reaching the end can be so bittersweet. The epilogue nicely ties up some loose ends about the Sisters of the Dark and alot of the discussions that got put on the back burner have finally gotten pulled to the front. Join us as we get a little deeper then normal with all of you during the Stone of Tears Wrap Up episode!

It's the FINAL CHAPTER! It is all about tying up most of our loose ends and giving us all the warm fuzzies. Kahlan returns to her friends at the inn and fills them in, mostly, about her time with Richard. Meanwhile he is filling Mistress Sanderholt in and having a well needed reunion with our favorite scary pet. Join Nate and Jade as we make it to the end with Chapter 71!

Gosh... There's nothing better than doin' it, is there? I mean, that's why they call it, it. Because IT is the best. It, is the nipple lickin' good that you hope for after a long and dangerous quest, know what I mean? Anyways our hero's unexpectedly reunite and.... thoroughly enjoy it. Join us as we go over Chapter 70 of Stone Of Tears!