We read and discuss the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb, one chapter at a time. This is a reread and so we talk about the whole story and spoilers!
Nik the smuggler may have wanted to uphold his honor, but King Regal's guards can't wait to capture FitzChivalry. Crossing the river is treacherous in more ways than one, and Fitz and Starling are ha…
Nighteyes and FitzChivalry have both grown up, and yet, Fitz is still unrealistic about his relationship with Molly. He has a frank talk with Starling, gets to know Kettle slightly more, and also pas…
Woken up by Nik, the smuggler, Fitz and Starling prepare for a trek into a winter storm. We get to meet Kettle for the first time as FitzChivalry drives her cart. Stopping to rest at a hideout, Fitz …
FitzChivalry takes time in Blue Lake to wash up and come to a decision about his travel options to the Mountain Kingdom and Verity. He decides to trust Starling, so they both head towards the smuggle…
FitzChivalry finds his way into Blue Lake to discover that the way across is virtually impossible with the funds he has and the winter storms approaching. He learns that Burrich truly believes that F…
King Regal's guards are constantly on the hunt for the Pocked Man and for Fitz. Starling warns Fitz that they're looking for him but also sings about his exploits to the caravan members, which prompt…
While Fitz watches the sheep flock, the rest of the caravan members gather. We meet Starling the minstrel for the first time as they travel towards Blue Lake and the Mountain Kingdom. We also feel th…
Fitz flees further north to find new supplies and a way to the mountains. With Verity always in the back of his mind urging him forward, and without Nighteyes, Fitz must lay low as someone looking fo…
Content warning for talk of suicide and suicidal thoughts.
The culmination of Fitz's planned revenge comes to fruition with his infiltration of Tradeford Hall. He stalks around the inside contemplat…
Coping with his loneliness without Nighteyes, Fitz Skills to the downfall of Duke Bearns. He determinedly walks through Tradeford and contemplates how Regal grew up. Learning more about Regal's depra…
Our protagonist and his sidekick, Fitz, deepen their friendship and bond during their journey. Along the way, they encounter a wild pack of wolves which prompts Nighteyes to run off at the chance to …
Nighteyes and FitzChivalry journey alone for about 15 minutes until Fitz meets Black Rolf. Another of the Old Blood asked for aid and the wolves end up at a house with Rolf and Holly. This chapter co…
FitzChivalry tries to reenter the human world but is woefully unprepared. His social skills, his lying, and his general attitude is rusty while trying to fit in and escort a group of minstrels. Fitz …
Fitz's demons appear in this episode as he navigates towards the self-appointed destiny of Regal's demise. FitzChivalry is dead and just Fitz wakes up hungover to gather his possessions to walk to Tr…
Burrich leaves in the morning. Both he and Fitz refrain from saying anything and Fitz is left on his own. He makes excuses not to leave to pursue his goal of killing Regal and eventually regresses ba…
Fitz breaks out of his wolfish behavior but is a long shot from better. A discussion with Chade sends him running for the safety of Nighteyes. Eventually, when he makes his way back to the cabin, he …
FitzChivalry is gradually reintegrating back into life as a human. Wolfish tendencies still peak through and it's a slow process to regain his memories. Fitz's mind has locked away it's trauma and Bu…
We're coming back at you with the intro to Assassin's Quest. Robin Hobb starts us off with an introspective Fitz who is lamenting the fact that he has grown old before his time and lost a multitude o…
This is our final discussion and book 2 wrap up for Royal Assassin. We talk about Hobb's masterful characters, our favorite theories, and scenes. Looking forward to reading more adventures of Fitz, t…
The final chapter of Royal Assassin gives us the Wolf, Nighteyes and FitzChivalry. Burrich and Chade's plan has worked so far. Fitz is 'alive' and is soon called back by Heart of the Pack to his body…