Is Fitz Happy?

Fitz confronts Hap after failing to find his son and Svanja the previous night. Hap is completely unrepentant and Fitz, angry and morose. Back at the castle and informed by Lord Golden of a ship of Bingtown ambassadors, Fitz gets ready to spy. The Fool and Fitz traverse Chade's labrynth and see some familiar faces gathered before Queen Kettricken and Chade.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb...

On the way back to his and Lord Golden's rooms, Fitz stops to spy a bit on the Narcheska Elliania and Poettre. After, he accepts Lord Golden's invite to go along on the ride with Dutiful and Lady Vance. Elliania announces her true age at the ride, claims equality with Queen Kettricken, and mostly ignores the prince, to his chagrin. After the ride in Buckkeep Town, Fitz is confronted by Svanja's fa...

Fitz meets Dutiful in Verity's Skill tower and listens to the Prince's story. A social gaffe creates a problem between Narcheska Elliania and Dutiful, so Fitz points him in the direction of Chade. The old assassin happens to confront Fitz with Thick and the knowledge that Nettle can skill, so Fitz is faced with a tough decision.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Tri...

Time is passing in Buckkeep, and Fitz is busy. He is teaching Dutiful, trying to spend time with Hap and Jinna, avoiding Thick, trying to sleep despite Nettle's dream intrusions, and talking about all of that with Chade. We discuss the circle of magic, Chade's memory loss, and Fitz being infuriating as usual.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of...

Fitz guides Prince Dutiful in a Skill exercise that almost goes terribly wrong. Dutiful confronts Fitz about rumors of the relationship between Tom Badgerlock and Lord Golden. Fitz and Chade have a conversation regarding Fitz's journey to his cabin, current events at Buckkeep, and Chade pursuing experiments with the Skill pillars. Fitz finishes the episode by speaking once more with Thick, trying...

Fitz has returned from his sojourn back to Tom Badgerlock's cabin. He awaits Prince Dutiful in Verity's Tower for his Skill lesson. Fitz shares a sketch of his history with Dutiful and preps him for how they'll learn together. Our discussion centers around Skill scrolls, Fitz's lack of confidence in his abilities, and what Fitz did or did not say to Dutiful.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hob...

Jinna greets Fitz and warmly welcomes him in to her home. Afterwards, he dwells on his longing for deep connection. He goes to see Hap, who is quite discontent with his role at Gindast's woodshop and Fitz leaves that discussion troubled. Back at Buckkeep, he finds a note from Chade, directing him to take the time to go back to his cabin to tie up the loose ends.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin...

Fitz overhears Laurel asking Lord Golden for a meeting and is stressed by how many people have claims on his time. We see some insight into Beloved's feelings, and Fitz goes on his way to see the huntswoman. The Piebalds are still active and ramping up their violence, so Tom Badgerlock better watch out.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the E...

After fruitlessly waiting for Prince Dutiful in the tower for his Skill lesson, Fitz is called to Kettricken's room. Fitz is able to let go as they grieve over Nighteyes together. They catch up a bit, and we discuss Fitz and Kettricken's relationship.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

The Fool plays dress up with Fitz, getting ready for the betrothal ceremony between Narcheska Elliania and Prince Dutiful. There, as a the servant Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is able to observe the reactions of all the different groups and lend moral support for Dutiful. It's a long evening, ending with secondhand Smoke, which brings Fitz's guard down against Skill intrusions.  We're reading Golden Fool...

FitzChivalry speaks with Prince Dutiful on their afternoon ride in the countryside. The prince vents about his betrothal, commands Tom Badgerlock to attend the event, and speaks about being lonely. Fitz admonishes him to be wary of Civil Bresinga and agrees to start teaching him the Skill.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

Fitz heads down to his rooms with Lord Golden, straightens up, and has to kill time before the afternoon ride with Prince Dutiful. He practices with his sword and heads to the steams at Buckkeep, where he runs into an old friend.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

Fitz, on his way to Chade's workshop, stops to think and overhears Narcheska Elliania and her uncle Peottre. He walks in on Thick, Chade's servant, and tries to recover from his Skill headache afterward. He and Chade debrief and make plans for the future.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

Fitz, as Tom Badgerlock, waits a long time with Jinna for his foster son, Hap, to get home. Companionable silence and small talk pass the time until Fitz has to leave. On the way to Lord Golden's rooms, Fitz is confronted by Piebalds and in turn, Fitz confronts that he needs to think like an assassin again.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of t...

We begin book 8 of the Realm of the Elderlings, Golden Fool. Fitz reminisces on the loss of Nighteyes and what it means to be lonely. He thinks about advice from the Fool, and we talk about where Fitz is starting the story.  We're starting Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

This is another special episode where Luke and Emma finish the novella with part two, The Piebald Prince. Prince Charger grows up in Buckkeep alongside his friend Redbird, soon to be minstrel. He becomes King-In-Wating and raises up the Wit to higher heights. However, his seeming favoritism and the whispers of Canny's court sway public opinion away from the Piebald Prince. Canny Farseer and Charge...

This special episode covers the first half of The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince. Felicity narrates the birth and her relationship with Princess Caution, who doesn't live up to her name. We discuss how close they are, scheming mothers, and secret trysts.  We're about to start The Golden Fool, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy, but this is a bonus episode about a novella expanding and sheddin...

Fitz reflects on the meaning of trying to fix history onto paper, and we reflect on the book as a whole. Wrapping up Fool's Errand, we discuss our favorite characters, chapters, and look forward to Golden Fool!  We're finishing and discussing Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

Fitz wakes up in his own bed late in the day and into the evening. Lord Golden is quite upset with Tom Badgerlock for how he packed his silks, and the conversation between them is laden with words unspoken. Fitz heads to town to check on Hap and finds only Jinna, who welcomes him in gladly.  We're reading Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

Lord Golden, Laurel, Fitz, and Prince Dutiful arrive back in Buckkeep Town just in time for the delegation from the OutIslands to arrive. Everyone else heads up to the castle and Fitz follows slowly. He falls asleep in the secret room until Chade comes back. They report to one another and Fitz comes to a decision regarding the Prince.  We're reading Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Tawny...

Fitz leaves Starling downstairs spends some time with Prince Dutiful. The young prince has a theory as to who Tom Badgerlock truly is and Lord Golden gives them space to bond. Fitz agrees to teach Dutiful the Skill when they get back, and both Fitz and the Fool agree to be friends with the prince.  We're reading Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elder...

Dutiful is kept in a recovery sleep and Fitz is left to his own grief. Both Farseers, riding back to Buckkeep, are at rock bottom. Lord Golden and Laurel lead the way, they cross the Buck River, and stop for one last night before returning to Buckkeep. Starling is there at the inn, to transfer messages back to Chade, and the Fool sends Fitz to her.  We're reading Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, book...

Warning: You may cry (we definitely did) Fitz and Dutiful, knowing this is the end, try to delay the inevitable to allow Lord Golden and Nighteyes to escape. Dutiful allows the Cat/Peladine to approach him and the Cat launches herself at Fitz, asking for death. With sacrifice comes a fight where they're saved by Old Blood elders and Laurel's return. The day saved, everyone ignores FitzChivalry and...

Fitz and Prince Dutiful land back in Buck, via the Skill-pillar. Exhausted, hungry, and desperate, Fitz sets out to try and rescue the Fool and Nighteyes. The Piebalds were waiting for them, however. With some quick talking, Fitz convinces them he could be on their side and to exchange his friends for him and Dutiful.  (Editor's note: Sorry about the sound quality in some spots, our equipment was...

After Fitz dreams of Nighteyes and the Fool and receives a threat, he wakes Dutiful and tries to figure out a way to get back home to Buck. Dutiful, sharing consciousness with Peladine and the Cat, attacks Fitz until a Skill command makes him stop fighting. Together they look for clues where they are and Fitz determines he must use the Skill-pillar to go back. He plans on leaving Dutiful until the...