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Is Fitz Happy?

Luke Button and Emma Ferron

A chapter by chapter reread and spoiler discussion podcast of the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb.

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Ep. 109 - Prologue Ship of Magic - The Tangle

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/06/17

Emma and Luke are welcomed in to Liveship Traders with the serpants. We are introduced to Maulkin, Shreever, and company. The tangle is grossly described and we start to see some similarities to dragons. We're reading Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:58:28

Ep. 108 - Ch. 41 Assassin’s Quest - The Scribe

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/05/27

'Old' man Fitz is writing down his thoughts about his life, while Nighteyes is chilling and Hap is doing chores. He discusses Starling visiting him and his lingering addiction to the Skill. Loneliness has not stopped eating away at him and he is not happy. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:57:10

Ep. 107 - Ch. 40 Assassin’s Quest - Regal

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/05/20

FitzChivalry and Nighteyes stand in the quiet remains of the battle in the Stone Dragon Garden. They gather themselves and some supplies to move away while Fitz ponders his next steps. However, they run into Will trying to crawl towards the Skill Pillar and Fitz takes advantage of the opportunity to peek in on Regal with the Skill. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:06:18

Ep. 106 - Ch. 39 Part 2 Assassin’s Quest - Verity’s...

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/05/13

Fitz and Nighteyes are in a fight for their life after chasing Will through the Skill Pillar to the Stone Dragon garden. Confronted with Regal's soldiers, Fitz has no hope until the Dragons start to stir. The 'Elderlings' finally rise to Six Duchies defense. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:13:39

Ep. 105 - Ch. 39 Part 1 Assassin’s Quest - Verity’s...

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/05/06

Verity-as-Dragon rises. The Six Duchies savior flies off with goodbyes and Regal's soldiers come to claim the quarry. Part one of the finale fight is full of melancholy, coteries, magic, and dragons. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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02:03:09

Ep. 104 - Ch. 38 Assassin’s Quest - Verity’s Bargain

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2022/04/29

Verity offers FitzChivalry a way to help out and Fitz accepts with the caveat of seeing Molly, Nettle, and Burrich one more time. As all with all bargains Fitz makes, this turns out poorly and he sees the start of Molly and Burrich's relationship and tells Verity to get on with his plan. Fitz hobbles to Girl-on-a-Dragon to meet the Fool, give memories, and block out his pain. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:22:44

Ep. 103 - Ch. 37 Assassin’s Quest - Feeding the Dragon

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/04/22

Fitz returns through the Skill pillar and warns the company of Regal's army. Meanwhile, Verity is feeling a renewed sense of hope for his dragon with Kettle's help. Fitz feels left out and eventually drifts to Verity's dragon, where Kettle confronts him with some harsh truths. The end of this chapter steals the early hope away and leaves the company with a lifeless, but complete, statue and the dread of Regal's soldiers. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in

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02:01:33

Ep. 102 - Ch. 36 Assassin’s Quest - The Wit and the...

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/04/15

Rebuffed by Verity, FitzChivalry falls asleep after trying to offer help to fill the dragon. He Skill dreams to Burrich, Molly, and Nettle when Regal's soldiers try to kidnap the baby. He talks to the Fool, mopes about not being able to help, and tries to resist his Skill addiction. He is finally given a task by Verity to awaken the dragon statues. And so, Fitz walks once more through the pillar. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the

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01:44:10

Ep. 101 - Ch. 35 Assassin’s Quest - Kettle’s Secrets

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2022/04/08

Fitz and the Fool head to Girl-on-a-Dragon to investigate, Kettle rebukes them, and Fitz shames her for withholding knowledge. This leads to Kettle pledging her service to King Verity with FitzChivalry having to attempt to unblock Kettle. A revealed betrayal later, the Fool and Nighteyes give Fitz strength to set Gull and Kestrel free. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:41:05

Ep. 100 - Ch. 34 Assassin’s Quest - Girl on a Dragon

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/04/01

Emma and Luke have made it to episode 100! Meanwhile Fitz and company are adjusting to seeing Verity, once again. The Fool gets Silver on his fingers, Kettle is grumpy about everything, and Kettricken needs comfort. Verity is as present as he can be, but it isn't what anyone needs. His dragon calls to him. Fitz provides what companionship he can to both Kettricken and the Fool, who has a fascination with a certain half-finished statue. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the

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01:49:49

Ep. 099 - Ch. 33 Assassin’s Quest - The Quarry

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/03/25

Together, FitzChivalry, The Fool, Kettricken, Kettle, Starling, and of course, Nighteyes all make it to the last stop on their map. Fighting despondency, they discover a body and Fitz detects life further in the quarry where they stop. Verity is alive and carving a dragon, but at what cost? We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:39:50

Ep. 098 - Ch. 32 Assassin’s Quest - Capelin Beach

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/03/18

The company travels down from the colder weather, encounter impossible architecture, and relax at hot springs. Excepting the Fool and Nighteyes, they all take the time to bathe. Fitz is by himself, with only his wolf, until the Fool approaches him and talks about subjects he was warned against. A secret is spoken, and Fitz makes a dangerous assumption. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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02:08:12

Ep. 097 - Ch. 31 Assassin’s Quest - Elfbark

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/03/11

FitzChivalry and company leave the Stone Dragon garden and head back to the Skill Road to try and find Verity. After camping for the night near the previous Skill Pillar, Regal's coterie stalks and attacks who they think is Fitz, but is actually the Fool. They douse the Fool with elfbark and Kettle lectures the group on how it affects skill users. We discuss magic and a lot of listener contributions! We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the

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Ep. 096 - Ch. 30 Part 2 Assassin’s Quest - Stone Garden

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/03/04

Content Warning: Until minute 28:30, we discuss Starling's history, trauma, and coping mechanisms dealing with sexual assault. Please be kind to yourselves and listen accordingly. Nighteyes, Fitz, and Starling head off from camp to go hunting. Starling takes the opportunity alone to discuss the friction between them and make amends. Fitz and Starling bond once again, opening themselves up to one another. FitzChivalry lives up to his name to offer a a great ear and shoulder to lean on, and the Fool

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01:10:03

Ep. 095 - Ch. 30 Part 1 Assassin’s Quest - Stone Garden

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/02/25

The start of this chapter has The Fool provoking Starling with little jabs in between his conversations with FitzChivalry. Fitz is trying to explain why plumbing matters and the Fool is challenging his perceptions of what love truly is. While they continue on the road, they stumble upon what Kettricken and Fitz determine is one of the marked spots on the map and find Dragon... statues? We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:22:34

Ep. 094 - Ch. 29 Part 2 Assassin’s Quest - The...

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/02/18

Part two of this chapter has us discussing relationships between party members, talking about frustrations with Fitz, Kettricken, and Starling, and has the Fool become very animated after a Skill scene. Join us in our trek to the next steps towards Verity and the dragons! We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:15:23

Ep. 093 - Ch. 29 Part 1 Assassin’s Quest - The...

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/02/11

The group continues travel along the road, with Fitz hounded and threatened by the Coterie and Regal. Kettle strives to keep his mind focused while Fitz and the Fool talk more about the Fool's past. We get a bit more of a dive into his past and discuss their similarities and differences. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:43:33

Ep. 092 - Ch. 28 Assassin’s Quest - The Coterie

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/02/04

Recovering from his trip into Kelsingra, Fitz settles down to sleep and notices the Fool is warm and sickly. Despite his protests, Fitz is convinced to move on in the morning by Kettricken. Earlier than planned, Fitz rouses everyone to move because he senses pursuit. After a tense scramble across a landslide, three of the pursuers head to the city through the pillar and Kettle and Fitz head back across to kill the remaining guards with Nighteyes. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3

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01:46:12

Ep. 091 - Ch. 27 Assassin’s Quest - The City

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/01/28

FitzChivalry finds himself alone, stranded in a strange city with Skill ghosts. Fogged, mentally and physically, he makes his way into the city in a daze, trying to make sense of the abandoned ruins. Fitz spends a night, dreams of Molly and Chade, then wakes up determined to get back to his companions. A map tower, a dragon, and a strangely inscribed pillar later, he finds himself being greeted by his brother, Nighteyes. We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in

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01:53:30

Ep. 090 - Ch. 26 Assassin’s Quest - Signposts

Is Fitz Happy? ·

2022/01/14

In this chapter, we learn of Starling's theory on the Fool and Fitz is saved from her conversation by having to move back to the road. Kettle tries to keep him focused, but he is slowly drowning in the memories dredged up along the Skill road. A close call later, and a conversation at camp brings some comfort to Kettricken, but FitzChivalry is distracted by an interesting pillar... We're reading Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Farseer Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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