 Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War! In this second installment, we handle the complications in the Rosharan magic system introduced by Rhythm of War, including things I can't really talk about without spoiling things. As always, let me know what you'd like to see covered in the future now that we have some new Cosmere content to play with!Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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#40 Rosharan Light Part 2: Developments from Rhythm of War

Episode Notes Lirin--Kaladin's father--is a complex character that has divided the fanbase for the last ten years. A lot of that came to a head with the release of Rhythm of War, with that relationship taking a somewhat more prominent role. In this episode, I try to explain my view of Lirin--as a character perfect for the Stormlight Archive, having done bad things but ultimately changing for the better. Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal LINKS: Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.com Direct Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/worldhopper-s-guide-to-the-cosmere iTunes | Google Play | Spotify This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

#39 Lirin

Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War!Rhythm of War is finally out, and the Worldhopper's Guide has finally put together an episode. This is part 1 of 3 as we tackle the fundamental nature of Light on Roshar, beginning with the very basics. What exactly IS Stormlight? What's so weird about it?As always, let me know what you'd like to see covered in the future now that we have some new Cosmere content to play with!Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#38 Rosharan Light Part 1: What Even Is Stormlight?

SPOILERS FOR RHYTHM OF WAR FROM 1:30 to 7:00. Skip that portion of the episode if you want to avoid spoilers.What an action-packed week, folks. The title says it all; the Way of Kings Leatherbound has blasted through all of its Kickstarter goals (nearly $4 million at latest count), we got a new Rhythm of War Interlude in the latest newsletter, and the Call to Adventure: Stormlight Archive game is finally shipping. All are excellent. Way of Kings KickstarterCall to Adventure: The Stormlight ArchiveCheck out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#37 Kickstarter Release, Rhythm of War Interlude, and the Stormlight Archive Card Game!

It's been a while. I know. Thanks to those still listening and gaining things from this podcast! I hop to start bringing back episodes with some regularity now that I've found my footing a bit. This episode begins with some housekeeping and personal details, and then a brief discussion of where I stand with regard to current affairs.Skip to 2:35 to get straight into the news of the Way of Kings Leatherbound Kickstarter.Way of Kings KickstarterThe Greatshell in the Room: /r/Stormlight_Archive on BLM and Current AffairsCheck out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#36 Way of Kings Leatherbound Kickstarter and the Return of the Worldhopper's Guide!

A quick episode this week covering what we know about Aimia and the mysterious little crab-dragons known as larkins. Spoiler alert: it's not much. Actual spoiler alert: The Stormlight Archive through Oathbringer.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#35 Aimia and the Larkin

This week, we run down the Ten Surges of Roshar, examing what they do and who gets access to them! Along with this mnemonic:Angsty Glowing Darkeyes Attacks Parshendi In The Tower's Cremmy TerrainCheck out Read and Find Out's video on the Knights Radiant! Special thanks to Bill from the Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies for helping me finish the mnemonic. You have him to thank for the cremmy terrain.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#34 The Surges of Roshar

This week, a quick review of what we know about Yolen, the planet where it all began. Medium spoilers for Stormlight and Mistborn.Stormlight Archive Reread HubCheck out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#33 Yolen, The Origin of Species, and the Stormlight Reread!

This week, a quick rundown of a Cosmere reading order for those of you just getting into the Cosmere or trying to recommend it to your friends.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#32 Where to Start with the Cosmere

This week, we take a quick dive into the nature of Spiritual Identity, the Cosmere concept that'll be making some waves in the future Mistborn books, and then a quick lesson in metaphysics as we talk about personal identity in general and what it means to persist. Fun, fun, fun.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Thanks to Jonah and Trellium for being the first patrons!Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#31 Identity

This week, a dip into Scadriel to discuss the interesting parallels between two of the biggest players in the Mistborn series (spoilers for ALL of Mistborn, including Secret History). Expect an episode on Starsight and the new Stormlight chapter next time.Also, I launched a Patreon! If you'd like to donate to the show, here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideMusic: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#30 Kelsier and the Lord Ruler

On an off-week, I chatter about some of my favorite books for about 8 minutes, then call it quits. Go forth, fantasy readers!Books Mentioned:Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek LandyBartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan StroudDresden Files by Jim ButcherRedwall by Brian JacquesJohn Cleaver by Dan WellsPercy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick RiordanThe Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael ScottMusic: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#29 Non-Cosmere Recommendations

This week, an overview of Sel, the home of Elantris and The Emperor's Soul. We talk geography, religion, magic, and history, and apologies for the weird mic quality--it'll be fixed by next time.Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:RAFO Video on Selish MagicUnofficial Cosmere Timeline DocumentEmail: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#28 Sel and the Art of Magic System Maintenance

This week, a brief discussion on atheism in the Cosmere, the nature of Adonalsium, and Brandon Sanderson's view on writing those with different perspectives from himself. Spoilers for the entire Cosmere.Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#27 Jasnah Kholin and the Almighty

Bit of a tricky episode, but this week we ask the most important question a man can ask: What do we think of Moash? Going beyond that, what are we to make of the true history of humanity on Roshar? Ultimately, who is justified in the True Desolation? We'll try to break that question down as best we can. Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Oathbringer.Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail.comWeb: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#26 Moash, Morality, and the True Desolation

A deep dive into the intricacies of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere stories.

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