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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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01:39:05

Ep. 248 - Epilogue Ship of Destiny and Liveship...

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2025/05/23

We wrap up the Liveship Traders by discussing Shreever's cocooning and the journey the serpents made upriver. We talk about our thoughts on the book, the trilogy, and look forward to Tawny Man and Fool's Errand! We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:50:27

Ep. 247 - Ch. 40 Ship of Destiny - The Rain Wild River

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2025/05/16

Content Warning: Discussion and conclusion of Althea's arc, with talk of sexual assault. After guiding the serpents up the Rain Wild River, Althea, Brashen, Amber, and Paragon are all lazily floating back to Bingtown. Paragon points the way to a Igrot's hidden trove, and Amber makes a decision. Althea has a nightmare taken away before she and Brashen start healing. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:07:42

Ep. 246 - Ch. 39 Ship of Destiny - Bingtown

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2025/05/09

Bingtown is settling down after the showdown among Jamaillia, the Pirate Isles, and the liveship crews. Spring and trade has come back to town; Keffria and Ronica are feeling hopeful about the future. Former Companion Serilla brings some news, and we discuss the where the characters end up. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:06:35

Ep. 245 - Ch. 38 Ship of Destiny - Jamaillia City

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2025/05/02

A time jump shows Malta and Reyn attend a gala in Jamaillia. Along with Etta and Wintrow, they're the guests of honor of Satrap Cosgo. We discuss how the trade arrangements are coming along and how relationships evolved after the climax. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:48:30

Ep. 244 - Ch. 37 Ship of Destiny - A Dragon's Will

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2025/04/25

Tintaglia lands among the Pirates, Bingtowners, and allies. She makes demands and tries to dictact their lives for her own end but Wintrow stands strong before her. More negotiations spring up to determine the human side of an arrangement. Brashen and Althea head back to Paragon, ready to sail with the Serpents in the morning, and they snipe at each other, upset with miscommunication. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:18:22

Ep. 243 - Ch. 36 Ship of Destiny - Secrets

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2025/04/18

Althea and Brashen are reunited, but there remains a distance between them that is misunderstood. The closeness of Paragon's blue eyes, Brashen's insistence to continue loving the ship, and Althea's own memories create a small rift. Wintrow calls everyone to Vivacia and meets Amber for the first time. When everyone is gathered, the crews, captains, captives, and diplomats are presented with a plan to help the serpents. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in

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01:33:29

Ep. 242 - Ch. 35 Ship of Destiny - Hard Decisions

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2025/04/11

Wintrow Vestrit takes command of Vivacia in the wake of King Kennit's death. He struggles to fill the void left by his mentor and get the crew out alive from the Jamaillian fleet threat. Brashen and Althea, reunited on Paragon, fight next to Vivacia. Loss looms over all of the crewmates as they're still in danger. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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02:21:27

Ep. 241 - Ch. 34 Ship of Destiny - Rescues

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2025/04/04

Paragon and Vivacia rush to Kennit's rescue, carrying their crews. The Jamaillian crew won't give Satrap Cosgo and Kennit up alive and turn to kill the two. Amidst the rescue attempt, Malta and Reyn reunite, Etta and Wintrow rush towards Kennit, they save the Satrap, and Kennit is ultimately reunited with his family liveship. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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02:14:58

Ep. 240 - The Inheritance - 5 Year Anniversary Special

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2025/04/01

In this episode, we read and talk about The Inheritance, a short story by Robin Hobb about Bingtown Traders that is in a book by the same name. It's our 5 year anniversary and we answer your questions, as well! We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings, but this is a bonus episode of a short story set in the same world.

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01:29:36

Ep. 239 - Ch. 33 Ship of Destiny - Ship of Destiny

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2025/03/28

The Jamaillian fleet approaches Vivacia and King Kennit. Kennit displays Satrap Cosgo while grappling with the revelation that Etta is pregnant. The 'delegation' from Jamaillia turns out to be an aggressive force to seize the Satrap back. Kennit jumps off Vivacia and pursues. Paragon sails into the scene and chases him. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:15:59

Ep. 238 - Ch. 32 Ship of Destiny - An Ultimatum

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2025/03/21

The Jamaillian fleet arrives for Satrap Cosgo but Kennit won't give up without a fight. Wintrow, Althea, and finally Malta tell their stories and catch up. Eventually, they go on deck to witness Kennit unleash the serpents and Tintaglia to show up. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:01:47

Ep. 237 - Ch. 31 Ship of Destiny - Bargaining Chips

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2025/03/14

The young Vestrits and Havens are gathered onboard Vivacia for a reunion. Kennit ushers the Satrap into the negotiating room and starts securing his kingdom. Malta does her best while everyone grows bored of Kennit's increasingly outrageous demands. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:29:04

Ep. 236 - Ch. 30 Ship of Destiny - Convergence

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2025/03/07

Paragon has been recarved by Amber, and Brashen worries about their lack of plan to save Althea. Malta has an offer that Kennit can't refuse, and the Vestrit/Haven family reunion briefly happens onboard Vivacia. Plots and characters are coming to a head! We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:17:18

Ep. 235 - Ch. 29 Part 2 Ship of Destiny - Kennit's Women

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2025/02/28

CW: We discuss Althea's SA and the reactions of the crewmembers to her story. Captain Kennit convinces Vivacia to his side and further isolates Althea. Distraught, Etta gets ready to leave the ship on his orders and briefly talks with Wintrow. Althea feels beset on all sides and betrayed by her friend and her family. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:20:00

Ep. 234 - Ch. 29 Part 1 Ship of Destiny - Kennit's Women

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2025/02/21

CW: We discuss Althea's SA and the reactions of the crewmembers to her story. Althea lies in wait for Kennit, attacking him when he enters. She escapes her room and tries to tell Wintrow what happened to her. Etta overhears and fights Althea. Kennit's luck prevails and only his mistreatment of Etta seems to bother the crew as almost no one believes Althea. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:02:09

Ep. 233 - Ch. 28 Ship of Destiny - Dragon Dreams

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2025/02/14

Tintaglia and Reyn Khuprus grow closer during their search for Malta. The Rain Wilder's dragon traits are becoming more pronounced and he manages to dream of Malta, connecting with her. She is still onboard the pirate's ship and needs to convince Satrap Cosgo to play along with her to be able to save them both. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:45:12

Ep. 232 - Ch. 27 Ship of Destiny - Key Island

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2025/02/07

Brashen, Amber, and Paragon arrive at Kennit's secret island kindgom. Brashen goes ashore to find Mother Ludluck and convince her to go to her son. She comes willingly, reunites with her family liveship, and brings Kyle Haven along. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:53:22

Ep. 231 - Ch. 26 Ship of Destiny - Courtship

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2025/01/31

CW: This episode discusses SA/rape in addition to suicidal thoughts. Althea tries to survive onboard the liveship-turned-dragon Bolt and keep Vivacia alive. Wintrow tells Etta the truth of his feelings. Kennit does the unforgivable. Timestamps: 2:00 Kennit's first POV 20:30 Althea's POV 26:00 Start of SA/rape events and discussion 40:20 Kennit's second POV 54:58 Wintrow's POV 1:07:50 Althea's second POV. We discuss suicide periodically from here on out. 1:31:46 Chapter wrap up We're reading Ship

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01:26:16

Ep. 230 - Ch. 25 Ship of Destiny - Refitting

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2025/01/24

Paragon is beached once again to fix any damage from the fire and flooding. Brashen and the crew don't trust him anymore and Amber is upset with him. However, they reach out, exchange secrets, and extend trust with one another. Brashen and Amber learn that Althea is alive and have a new destination in mind to get her back. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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01:20:47

Ep. 229 - Ch. 24 Ship of Destiny - Trader for the...

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2025/01/17

Selden is packing up to go to the Rain Wilds while Keffria and Ronica discuss the future of their house and how wise it is to let him go. Jani Khuprus has a few deals to offer and we wrap up some plot lines. We discuss Keffria's growing role in Bingtown politics, her maturation as a character, and her poor decisions. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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