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 father and they look for his daughter and Hap. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Ep. 297 - Ch. 9 Golden Fool - Stone Wager
26/06/2026 | 1h 44 mins.
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 Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Ep. 296 - Ch. 8 Golden Fool - Ambitions
19/06/2026 | 2h 3 mins.
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 the Elderlings.
Ep. 295 - Ch. 7 Part 2 Golden Fool - Lessons
12/06/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
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 to understand the servant's dislike of Fitz. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Ep. 294 - Ch. 7 Part 1 Golden Fool - Lessons
05/06/2026 | 1h 19 mins.
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 Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
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