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Mat makes good his escape from the world of the foxy folk with the aid of luck, bombs, and an unexpected sacrifice. Egwene, Elayne, and finally Rand have arrived at the appointed meeting place, and it appears that the Last Battle is about to become the Current Battle. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Mat and his companions venture into the Tower of Ghenjei. They meet up with those foxy fellows, who are good at both riddles and skinning people. Mat will have to keep an eye out. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Perrin meets Elayne and they hash out the consequences of his kinda-rebellion in her kinda-kingdom. Faile takes care of the details for him since this is more of a talking situation than a hammering one. Aviendha gets some very bad news in Rhuidean. Then Rand finally meets the Borderland rulers and they give him the old Borderland slap test. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Perrin finally wins Galad over with his "rescue you and all your friends from Trolloc cookpots" plan. Combined with his previous plans ("destroy the Dragonsworn", "destroy the Aiel marauders", and "bring your mother back from the dead"), Perrin has finally convinced Galad that he might not be evil. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Egwene springs Mesaana's trap with a trap of her own. It turns out that Mesaana has another trap for Egwene inside her trap. Egwene has to figure out how to trap Mesaana from within Mesaana's trap that has sprung Egwene's trap. Also, Perrin is there. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Ituralde's no good very bad day of siege ends when Rand arrives and gives him a special one-time demonstration of what happens when Trollocs meet a Dragon. Perrin attends his own murder trial and opts to tell the whole truth about his inclinations. It's a relief for him, but as a legal strategy it is not very effective. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

While Egwene consolidates her Tower power, things are getting desperate for Ituralde. Even if you win a street battle, if they're your streets it's a bad day. Then Mat uses a chancy tactic to deal with his squishy nemesis. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Elayne has a really good idea and decides to mix it up with the Black Ajah by herself and gets a dagger in the side for her trouble. While Ituralde remains besieged, Rand visits Bandar Eban and inspires some initiative. Perrin meets Galad, who really wants to have a battle and is surprised that his stepmom is pouring Perrin's tea. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Nynaeve finally takes the test to become a full Aes Sedai. Her success depends on her skill (which is good) and her tact (which is not good). Also, Ituralde leads a fighting retreat which goes well until it doesn't. And Mat gets advice on being a legend from Birgitte, a literal legend. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Faile works out her issue with Perrin with a romantic evening. Then she works out her issue with Berelain with a knife fight. Mat presents his plan for vastly increasing the lethality of warfare to Elayne, and she enthusiastically accepts. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Mat runs into his old friend the gholam in their favorite hang-out spot: a puddle of Mat's buddy's blood. Then Perrin meets Galad, who confirms that the best of Whitecloaks is the worst of everyone else. Rand returns to Tear, and he's got his stuff together. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Perrin starts to make progress with his wolfish nature, boding well for his state of mind. His state of body is less secure though, since his army has encountered Galad's army of white-clad jerks. Meanwhile Mat finds himself sharing a tent with a certain rubbery horror. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

We finished Season 1 of the Wheel of Time TV Show! Our final review: could be better! The changes to the plot and characterization left us fuddled. Who is this show for? Not us, apparently. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

After a surprisingly relevant prologue, Rand returns from his mountain retreat. He has used the time hanging out on his own funeral mound to get in touch with his inner selves. He meets with Egwene and the Aes Sedai and does a poor job of not freaking them out. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us at armadillo.club! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

We progressed through the first half of Season 1 of the Wheel of Time TV show! We generally think that where they followed the books, things are looking good, and where they diverged, it's pretty rough. Look what they did to our boy Thom. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us on Patreon! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

We watched episode 1 of the Wheel of Time TV show! The one starring Rosamund Pike, not the one starring Billy Zane. We talk about what we liked (a lot), and what we didn't like (also a lot). Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us on Patreon! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

After Cadsuane contrives a meeting between him and Tam, Rand spirals into mental instability. His plan to massacre the Seanchan goes off the rails (if genocide can be considered on the rails) and the only person who can talk Rand out of destroying the world is Lews Therin. Not our first choice. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us on Patreon! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Rand is not doing very well as he gives up on the omnishambles he's created in Arad Doman and goes to meet with that borderlander army that has been hanging around for a while. It goes poorly. Then Egwene finally launches the assault on Tar Valon and it goes extremely well. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us on Patreon! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Egwene gets a very special present from the mysterious Verin who finally (and permanently) demystifies herself. Then the long-Foretold Seanchan attack happens, and Egwene has to stop being a novice and start being an awesome battle wizard warrior queen to deal with it.   Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us on Patreon! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Mat received a surprise visit from the ever-mysterious Verin. She hands him another mystery. Then Rand solves the Graendal problem using a tactic that she'd never see coming, because only a maniac would use it. Your hosts are Jeff Lake (@jeff_lake), Micah Sparkman, and Alice Sullivan. Support us on Patreon! Music: Treasures of Ancient Dungeon by Alexandr Zhelanov, licensed under CC-BY 3.0