Most Heartbreaking Fantasy Deaths (That We Still Aren’t Over)

💔 Some characters die. Others take a piece of us with them.

In this gut-punch of an episode, Jim and Zach dig deep into the most devastating deaths in fantasy fiction—the ones that made us cry, rage, or throw the book across the room. From noble sacrifices to unexpected gut-wrenchers, these are the moments that left permanent scars.

📚 Whether it’s classic epic fantasy, modern grimdark, or hidden gems of heartbreak, each of us shares our top picks and defends why these deaths hit harder than a troll club to the face.

Expect:

• Emotional meltdowns 😭

• Intense debate 😤

• Nostalgia overload 📖

• And yes… spoilers abound

⚠️ You’ve been warned—this one is packed with SPOILERS. Don’t say we didn’t tell you.

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0:00 - Opening

1:05 - Episode Explanation

3:35 - From “Light Bringer” by Pierce Brown

4:53 - From “Golden Sun” by Pierce Brown

6:46 - From “The Elfstones of Shannara” by Terry Brooks

8:19 - From “The Walking Dead”

10:02 - From “A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin

11:30 - From “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” by J.K. Rowling

12:20 - From “Dragons of Spring Dawning” by Weis/Hickman

14:23 - From “The Burning White” by Brent Weeks

16:12 - From Games of Thrones, Season 6 (HBO)

17:58 - From “The Lost Metal” Mistborn Era 2 by Brandon Sanderson

19:33 - From “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” by J.K. Rowling

21:09 - From “Jade City” by Fonda Lee

22:53 - From “Battle Ground” by Jim Butcher

23:49 - From “Dragons of Winter Night” by Weis/Hickman

25:39 - From “The Burning God” by R.F. Kuang

28:21 - From “A Storm of Swords” by George R.R. Martin

30:46 - From “The Wheel of Time” (multiple books) by Robert Jordan

32:24 - From “Memories of Ice” by Steven Erikson

34:25 - From “Fool’s Errand” by Robin Hobb

36:36 - From “Rhythm of War” by Brandon Sanderson

39:06 - From “The Last Argument of Kings” by Joe Abercrombie

42:27 - From “Deadhouse Gates” by Steven Erikson

45:57 - Our Finalized Top 10

47:15 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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