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Join Abby and Ronnie as we explore ACOTAR's most mysterious location: The Prison! We're unpacking everything about Prythian's misty island compound—what the Prison actually is, the enigmatic Prison guards and their potential connection to Koschei, and why Nesta said the magic there "felt different" than Night Court magic.
**Maasverse Spoilers from here on out**
In our Maasverse section (spoilers ahead!), we dive deep into all things Dusk Court. We break down what the island was during the time of Silene and the Asteri, puzzle over what Lanthys actually is (Valg? Prince of Hel? Asteri warrior? We're genuinely stumped), explore the connections between the Harp Chamber and Elena's Tomb in Throne of Glass, and trace those "strange symbols" carved into the Prison to other places across the Maasverse.
Finally, in our pre-cog corner, we ask: did Baba Yellowlegs know EXACTLY what she was talking about in Empire of Storms? And could High Lord magic have Starborn origins, too?
Perfect for fans of ACOTAR and the Maasverse—this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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00:00 Christmas Movie Mayhem
05:20 Episode Overview: The Prison Deep Dive
13:22 Fun Question: FMK Prison Edition
17:24 ACOTAR: What is the Prison?
34:43 ACOTAR: What are the Prison Guards?
41:46 Maasverse COSMs: Why does Rhys think Beron could free the inmates?
47:09 Maasverse: Dusk Court Deep Dive (CC)
59:59 Maasverse: What is Lanthys? (CC, ToG)
01:09:41 Maasverse: What are the connections between the Harp Room and Elena's Tomb? (CC, ToG)
01:21:44 Maasverse: Why is the mountain on top of the prison covered in Wyrdmarks? (CC, ToG)
01:30:37 Pre-Cog Corner: Baba Yellowlegs, Mor and Emerie, High Lord Bloodlines
01:37:36 Reading Corner: The Knight and the Moth, Alchemised
Join Abby, Ronnie, and special guest MORGAN (aka ThreeFacedGoddess on TikTok) for the ultimate Maasverse Holiday Special and 2025 Recap! We're kicking off with a cozy end-of-year roundup featuring our favorite reads, binge-worthy TV shows, standout movies, and all the memorable media moments from 2024. Expect hot takes, cozy vibes, and plenty of laughs.
In the second half, dive deep into the worlds of Sarah J. Maas, including ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, and the broader Maasverse. Morgan shares her most fascinating and unhinged theories on key characters like Feyre, the mysteries of Hel, Maeve’s true nature, and the secrets of the cauldron. If you've been searching for answers hidden in the ACOTAR series or the greater Maasverse, this is the conversation for you.
Grab your favorite holiday drink and get comfortable for a fun and insightful journey filled with theories, laughs, and dragon-worthy deep dives. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes covering your favorite Maasverse characters! Spoilers ahead for the entire ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, and more.
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00:00 What's it like to have Pigmented Lips?
04:22 It's our Holiday Sweater!
08:24 Off The Cuff: Our Maasverse Reading Order Recs
12:21 The Best Books We Read This Year
19:47 The Most Surprising Books We Read This Year
22:56 The Best Movies We Saw This Year
26:57 The Best Shows We Watched This Year
35:07 Our New Year's Resolutions
43:13 Spoiler Alert and Holiday Wishes
43:28 Introduction to Morgan (aka threefacedgoddess on tiktok!)
50:50 Maasverse: Did Feyre make the Drop?
01:16:03 Maasverse: Did Theia make a Bargain with Hel?
01:36:22 Maasverse: Has Maeve been to Spring Court?
01:50:34: What We’re Reading (Alchemised, still)
Join Abby and Ronnie as they descend into the depths of the House of Wind’s Library! From the mysterious sentience of the House itself to the terrifying (but cuddly) creature known as Bryaxis - we break it all down for you in this ACOTAR Deep Dive Episode! What exactly IS the House of Wind and why does it have a heartbeat? What's really at the bottom of the Library? And why are Nesta and Emerie so affected by the Library when Gwyn seems totally fine?!? Something's not adding up.
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In this episode, we investigate:
What each bat boy's favorite book genre would be (this got chaotic)
The House of Wind's sentience and mysterious heartbeat
Deep dive into the priestesses - Clotho, Merrill, and our beloved Gwyn
Maasverse Section:
What IS Bryaxis and where did it come from?
Why doesn’t Bryaxis want to leave the library?
What's really at the bottom of the Library?
Who built the Library? Asteri, Valg, Princes of Hel, something else?
Why Nesta and Emerie are affected by the Library while Gwyn is not (CC, ToG)
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00:00 Holiday Chaos and Adulting
06:46 Episode Overview: "The Library carved into the mountain beneath the House of Wind that is also known as the home and refuge of the priestesses and many souls in need" Deep Dive
09:26 COSMs: Everyone loves Eris
12:34 Fun Question: What is each bat boy's favorite genre?
16:44 ACOTAR: What is the House of Wind? How does it have a heartbeat?
38:38 ACOTAR: Priestesses Deep Dive - Clotho, Merrill, and Gwyn
01:00:49 Maasverse COSMs - The lady with the red nails, More Eris we still love him
01:09:40 Maasverse Deep Dive: What is Bryaxis? (CC, ToG)
01:20:36 Maasverse: What's at the bottom of the Library? (CC)
01:50:21 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why are Nesta and Emerie affected by the Library when Gwyn is not? (CC, ToG)
01:55:24 Pre-cog corner: The Nature of Dreams
02:02:08 Pre-cog corner: Eris and Thanatos: A Connection?
Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive deep into our faithful leaders of Prythian - the High Lords! From Beron’s nefarious motivations to Helion’s connection to the mask - we break it all down for you in this ACOTAR Deep Dive Episode! What exactly is the source of the High Lord’s Powers? Who’s the heir to each court? And how exactly is it possible that in the millennia of magic choosing the High Lords, a High Lady has never ever been chosen?!? We smell a rat.
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In this episode, we investigate:
The source of the High Lord’s power
What we can learn from Calanmai
The likely heirs to each court (Lucien’s looking good for like, 3 of them)
Whatever the hell is going on in the Autumn Court
Maasverse Section:
How the high lord’s power ties to the Asteri (Hello, Vesperus, hi, what did you mean when you said the land drank from you??)
What happened to all the High Ladies
The connections between Beron and the Autumn King (we think it could involve some caves and some thin places)
Helion’s connection to the Mask
Thesan’s connection to other healing powers in the Maasverse (looking at you, Tower of DAWN)
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00:00 Intro: Sarah J Maas is trying to kill us
05:00 Episode Overview: High Lords Deep Dive
10:05 Fun Question: Choose a Court
13:36 ACOTAR: What is the source of the High Lord's Power?
27:39 ACOTAR: Who are the heir's to each court?
40:51 Maasverse COSMS: Book of Mormon, Why did Cassian forget about Rhys's Orrery?
43:28 Maasverse: What is the source of the High Lord's Power? (CC)
55:23 Maasverse: Why are there no High Ladies anymore? (CC)
01:04:26 Maasverse: What is the connection between Beron and the Autumn King? (CC)
01:14:22 Maasverse: Why is Helion so affected by the mask? (CC)
01:23:19 Maasverse: Tracing the healing powers (CC, ToG)
01:34:16 Precog Corner: Nyx vs Nox, Is Eris a Crochan Witch?
01:44:06 Outro
Join Abby and Ronnie as they unravel the MANY, MANY mysteries surrounding our favorite (presumed) heir of Autumn Court, Eris Vanserra! What exactly are Eris’s powers? How does he know everything he seems to know? Why is Rhys so willing to trust him? And what exactl went down with Eris, the Made dagger, and Brially and Koschei at the end of “A Court of Silver Flames”? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for ACOTAR fans, we explore break down everything you want to know about this foxy redhead.
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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series + full Maasverse (Crescent City & Throne of Glass)!
In this episode, we investigate:
• Eris’s motivations throughout the books, including when he hunted down Feyre
• What he seems to know about Mor, Azriel, and others
• Why Rhys trusts him
Maasverse Section:
• How does Eris know the things he seems to know?
• What’s going on with Eris’s weird timeline? Was he really 10 when he and Mor were engaged?
• Why does Rhys insist on giving Eris his made dagger?
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00:00 Navigating Illness and Entertainment Choices
06:24 Episode Overview: Eris Deep Dive
08:47 Announcements: We hit 10k on insta and we love you all very much!
14:07 COSMS: Rhys is a showtunes girly, 1st vs 3rd person POVs
20:58 Fun Question: What are Eris's hobbies?
23:39 ACOTAR: What are Eris's Powers?
34:02 ACOTAR: Why is Rhys so trusting of Eris?
34:19 ACOTAR: Why is Rhys so trusting of Eris?
48:17 ACOTAR: How does Eris know everything he seems to know?
01:01:52 Maasverse: How does Eris know everything he seems to know? (CC)
01:15:24 Maasverse: Why does Eris hesitate to call his brothers his brothers? (CC, ToG)
01:24:57 Maasverse: Why does Rhys insist on giving Eris Nesta's Made dagger? (CC)
01:41:10 Pre-cog: Eris in mythology, the Viper Queen
01:47:36 Reading Corner: Brimstone Review
01:55:11 trueCrime-intro-high-short.wav
It’s time for something a little different this week! Join Abby and Ronnie for a cozy Thanksgiving special where they simply sit around and gab, mostly about books. Warm and cozy and fun for the whole family! (But still rated R!)
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Topics:
We went to see the most important women in our lives (Rebecca Yarros and Cynthia Erivo)
Books we’re thankful for
ACOTAR 6 Speculation
Cozy reading recs
Our weird reading habit confessions
Shepherd King Duology Reaction (Spoilers!)
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00:00 Our ideal Thanksgiving book friends
01:24 Oedipus on Broadway
04:01 The Lobster: A Film Discussion
06:08 Thanksgiving Special Episode Introduction
11:04 Thanksgiving Dinner with Fictional Characters
11:46 Event Recap: Cynthia Erivo and Rebecca Yaros
15:22 Insights on Fame and Creativity
19:40 Critique of New York Magazine
24:04 Wicked: A Love for the Story
26:44 Speculations on Sarah J. Maas' New Series
29:16 Books We Are Grateful For
32:09 The Impact of Fantasy on Our Lives
40:22 Cozy Reads for the Holiday Season
46:49 The Challenge of Finding Exclusive Content
49:14 The Evolution of Physical Books
52:23 Reading Habit Confessions
54:03 Shepherd King Duology Reaction
01:11:34 Looking Ahead: Future Reads
01:13:45 trueCrime-intro-high-short.wav
Join Abby and Ronnie as they unravel the mystery of Rhysand's character and motivations in this week’s ACOTAR Deep Dive!!
Why does our favorite High Lord do what he does? Why did he want to kill Tamlin in ACOFAS? Why is he so reluctant to use his Daemati powers? And why is the Suriel so involved in his love life? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for ACOTAR fans, we explore Rhys's motivations, unpack how much he might know about the Maasverse, and ponder why he and Feyre are the only 1st person POVs in the entire Maasverse.
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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series + full Maasverse (Crescent City & Throne of Glass)!
In this episode, we investigate:
• The Suriel’s role in Rhys’s life thus far
• His reluctance to use his Daemati powers
• Why Rhys wanted to kill Tamlin in ACOFAS
Maasverse Section:
• How much does Rhys actually know about other worlds? Seems like a lot
• Why does Amren want Rhys to be high king? Is it because she knows some otherworldly parasites might be coming back to Prythian soon?
• Why are Rhys and Feyre the only 1st person POVs in the entire Maasverse?
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Timestamps:`
00:00 Stop everything and go read kiss of the basilisk (if you want to)
06:29 Episode Overview: Rhys Part 2
14:16 Fun Question: FMK Bat Boys (with a twist!)
18:23 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why has Rhys tried and failed to trap the Suriel twice?
32:39 ACOTAR: Why doesn't Rhys like to use his Daemati powers?
42:55 ACOTAR: Why does Rhys want to kill Tamlin in ACOFAS?
57:22 Maasverse COSMS - Rhys' Jeweler
01:02:20 How much does Rhys know about other worlds? (CC, ToG)
01:16:52 Why does Amren want Rhys to be High King? (CC, ToG)
01:27:41 Why are Rhys and Feyre the only First Person POVs in the Maasverse?
01:38:09 Pre-Cog Corner: The Nature of Death and Bargains
01:50:44 What we're reading: The Shepherd King Duology
01:55:49 trueCrime-intro-high-short.wav
Join Abby and Ronnie as they unravel the mystery of Rhysand's true powers and origins in this week’s ACOTAR Deep Dive!! Why does the most powerful High Lord in Prythian history have a beast form that looks exactly like the Daglan’'s hounds? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for ACOTAR fans, we explore Rhys's Daemati abilities, his shadowy connections across the Maasverse, and the disturbing link between his bloodline and some universe big bads. From his starry origins to his mind-reading abilities,, we've got receipts that will change how you see the High Lord of the Night Court forever.
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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series + full Maasverse (Crescent City & Throne of Glass)!
In this episode, we investigate:
• The Powers: Daemati mind control, summoning night, shadow wielding, winnowing, mysterious fire powers, and controlling bodies
• Beast Form Breakdown: Why does Rhys transform into the Daglan's hounds? How do the Death Gods tie in? The disturbing pet theory
Maasverse Section:
• What Is a Daemati: Mind reading, memory manipulation, and the hive mind connection across Maasverse
• Rhys's True Lineage: Vesperus (Evening Star) + Valg/Hell = Most powerful combination in Prithian
• The Silene Connection: How Silene and Helena's shadow powers trace directly to Rhys
• Sapphire Eyes Theory: Why Rhys, Dorian, Maeve, Aidas, and Vesperus all share this feature
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Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive into one of ACOTAR’s most mysterious characters - Amren! Is this tiny ancient one actually a fallen angel playing the long game? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for BookTok fans, we uncover connections across the entire Maasverse that will change how you see Amren forever. We break down everything we know about Amren - from: her angelic origins to her sometimes sketchy behavior, and her terrifying true form.
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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series + full Maasverse (Crescent City & Throne of Glass)!
In this episode, we investigate:
• The Powers: Blood-drinking, ward manipulation, mind control, and that death-dealing true form
• Old Testament Angel Energy: Passover imagery, burning wings, crowns of light, and "fire and brimstone"
• Where She Came From: Twin cities, rips in the world, the Daglan connection, and that suspicious timeline
• What She Actually Is: Angel? Devil? We've got receipts.
• The Bryaxis Bargain: Did Amren just trick Feyre into giving away the sun, moon, and stars?
• High King Theory: Is Amren corrupting Rhys? Snake in the garden vibes.
Maasverse Madness:
• Wyrdmarks, the Leshon Hakodesh, and the source of Amren’s powers
• Was Amren an early prototype for the Lunathion Archangels?
• The Prison Timeline Doesn't Add Up: Someone is lying about when Amren was imprisoned—and we think it's Amren
• Could Amren be the Asteri's pet that Seline hunted down?
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Chapters:
00:00 IT’S MARATHON SEASONNNN
10:05 Amren Deep Dive Overview - ACOTAR's Most Mysterious Character
16:53 Amren vs Mor - Choose Your Fighter
18:34 Amren's Powers Explained - Blood Drinking, Wards & Mind Control
28:56 Amren's Origins - Where Did She Come From? Twin Cities Theory
41:41 What Is Amren? Angel vs Devil Evidence & Theories
56:05 Maasverse Timeline Inconsistencies - Someone's Lying (ToG, CC)
01:08:02 Amren's True Nature Revealed - Crescent City & Throne of Glass Connections
01:16:45 How Does Amren Know Wyrdmarks? Language & Power Analysis (CC, ToG)
01:26:54 Precog Corner - Asteri Archives Theory & Amren as Goddess (CC, ToG)
01:34:00 Currently Reading - Kingdom of Ash & One Dark Window Reviews
01:36:10 Follow Dragons in the Details on Social Media
01:37:04 Outro
Is Mor just ACOTAR’s resident mean girl with a truth power, or is she secretly the most dangerous member of the Inner Circle? After analyzing every scene, lie, and suspicious moment across the entire series, we've uncovered connections that will change how you see Mor forever. Join Abby & Ronnie as they dive deep into Prythian's resident blonde bombshell, her lies, her secrets, and her shocking ties to the Maasverse’s best villain.
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⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series (+ Maasverse in our Maasverse section!)
In this episode, we investigate:
Why Mor is absolutely terrible to Nesta (and it's worse than you think)
Is Mor influencing the Inner Circle?
The REAL story behind Mor and Eris (spoiler: nothing adds up)
Why her "truth power" is... kind of a lie?
How powerful is she actually? (That mountain-shaking entrance needs answers)
Mor's potential connections to Death Gods
Why the King of Hybern calls her a "mighty queen"
That mysterious shadow at Athelwood (Bryaxis? Koschei? Apollion?!)
Maasverse Madness:
Mor’s parallels to the Crochans
Witch mirrors and the Valg connection
The insane connections between Mor and Maeve
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Chapters:
00:00 Using our friends as Maasverse lab rats
05:51 Episode Overview: Mor Deep Dive
08:49 COSMs: The Archerons and Vassa
12:43 This week's fun question: Do we like Mor?
17:25 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does Mor hate Nesta?
27:59 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is Mor's power?
41:09 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why is Mor powerful enough to be Rhy's third?
44:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What really happened with Mor and Eris?
58:39 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does the King of Hybern call Mor a mighty queen?
01:06:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What does Mor see at the end of ACOFAS?
01:11:33 Precog Corner: Is Mor on the cover of ACOMAF?
01:13:41 Maasverse COSMS: Feyre's a bloodhound, did Mor see a prince of Hel?(CC, ToG)
01:20:02 Maasvese Deep Dive: Where do Mor's powers come from? (CC, ToG)
01:32:24 Maasverse Deep Dive: The Maeve of it all (ToG)
01:42:03 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why does Mor's family have the Ouroboros? (ToG)
01:48:05 Pre-cog corner: Is someone spying on Feyre through the Ouroboros?
01:50:46 Pre-cog: How is Mor Rhy's only surviving family, when Mor has a family?
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Rebecca Yarros just gave us SO MUCH at Romantasy BookCon, and we're here to break it all down! Join Abby and Ronnie for an unscripted, off-the-cuff reaction to the Fantasy Fangirls interview. From confirming our wildest theories to dropping new bombshells about Book 4, this interview changed the game. Grab your dragon scales and let's dive in!
Major Bombshells Revealed:
🐉 The Reason Xaden Married Violet - SECRET. DRAGON. ARMY.
🐉 Two Empyreans Exist - Confirmed with ONE WORD in Onyx Storm
🐉 Asher Was a Rebel - Papa Sorengail's connection to the rebellion is undeniable at this point
🐉 The Magic in the Isles - What she already revealed
🐉 Xaden's Villain Era is Coming - What Book 4 has in store
🐉 Imogen's Memory Wiping - The controversial answer about Violet's memories
🐉 Ancestral Hatching Grounds are "Absolutely Essential" - Especially the one we don't know about
🐉 Niara is Keeping "Bigger, Badder Secrets" - And we think we know what they cover
🐉 Violet and Xaden are MATES - why did Rebecca answer a question about Xaden and Violet’s bond with an answer about dragon mates??
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Full spoilers for Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm!
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Our minimal preparation and pure chaotic energy! What was supposed to be a 20-minute reaction turned into 90 minutes of theory spiraling - exactly as it should be. But don’t worry, we still have theories galore!
Related Episodes to Check Out:
Lilith and Asher Deep Dive - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/jZsjZyhwTXb
Xaden Deep Dive - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/jUiOaAhwTXb
Gods & Isles Deep Dive - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/fW6762gwTXb
History Part 2 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7OS1u0gwTXb
Onyx Storm Ending Pt 1 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WLwc2YgwTXb
Onyx Storm Ending Pt 2 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/SKy6tudFOXb
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to another chaotic episode of Dragons after Dark
02:33 Rebecaa is a Master at Interviews
04:38 There's no way Taylor Swift isn't reading these books
06:54 Graphic Novel and Showrunner Reactions
09:00 Rapid Fire Empyrean Questions
12:06 What do you mean Asher had "insights into the rebellion," Rebecca?!?
18:30 How magic works on the Isles - It's either the sky or the gods or both
26:48 We can't wait for more Niara
29:01 Rebecca's "no" on Xaden's Grandpa probably means Fen wasn't the true heir of Tyrrendor
31:34 We need to talk about Imogen
35:51 When you're asked about humans but answer about dragons
38:26 We're getting a SECRET. DRAGON. ARMY.
47:01 A brief Bodhi interlude
49:02 Fashion Choices of the Venin
49:54 What's up with Venin signets
51:59 Why was Lilith trying to find a cure? To save someone she loved
53:25 Yes, Venin can still love and Theophanie lied
54:54 Panchek's been dirty for a while - or has he?
56:59 The Ancestral Dragon Hatching Grounds
01:00:58 Who are the other memory readers??
01:04:51 The moment that Violet realizes why Xaden married her is because...
01:09:37 Are we ready for Xaden's Villain Era?
Is Azriel just a shadow singer, or is there something far more ancient—and hellacious—at play? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we unravel the mysteries surrounding everyone's favorite Spymaster: his shadows that seem to have a mind of their own, his winnowing that “cuts through the world like a blade," and the origins of his power that even the Illyrians can't explain. We're connecting dots across the Maasverse that reveal Azriel might be way more than a brooding bat boy. Whether you're Team Elain, Team Gwyn, Team Mor, or just here for the cross-series chaos - this episode will wreck you!
🌙 WHAT WE COVER:
ACOTAR Deep Dives:
• What IS shadow singing? Breaking down Azriel's powers and how they work
• Azriel's winnowing - why is it described as "cutting through the world like a blade?
• Why his shadows disappear around some women but dance around others
• Why can he remember the Dread Trove when even Amren forgot it?
• What are his suspicious connections to Koschei (shadows, death, and manipulation)
Maasverse Connections:
• The quote from Throne of Glass that changes EVERYTHING about Azriel's shadows
• Parallels between Azriel, Apollion, and ancient death gods
• Truth-Teller vs. the Star Sword: Made and Unmade powers
• Cross-series shadow wielders: Ruhn, Cormac, and the Avallen bloodline
• Our wildest theory yet: What if the prophecy about the sword and the knife isn’t about the fae?
Plus: Why his shadows don't tell him about Mor, the prison sentries that "know what he is," and our Pre-Cog Corner theory about Koschei, Elain, and mating bonds!
💬 COMMENT BELOW: Do you think Azriel's shadows come from Fae magic or something darker? Are you Team Elain, Team Gwyn, or Team "Let Him Be Happy"? Share your theories!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro - Soup Season, Medieval Times, The Life of a Showgirl, T-Pain's still got it
06:55 Episode Overview - Azriel Deep Dive
09:19 ACOTAR COSMs - Elain getting comfy, Jesminda and Lucien
16:22 Fun Question - What would Azriel suggest for a first date?
17:20 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is a shadowsinger?
33:15 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is Azriel's Winnowing Power?
44:18 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why was Azriel able to remember the trove when even Amren forgot it?
52:05 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why is Az so unlucky in love?
01:10:44 ACOTAR Pre-Cog Corner: Azriel and Elain as Hades and Persephone, with a Koschei cameo!
01:15:14 Maasverse Deep Dive: Crescent City and Throne of Glass spoilers from here on out, babes!
01:15:47 Maasverse COSMs: The best DM we've ever gotten, The Bone Carver's Circles, the eddies of the Cauldron, more shadow daddies! (CC, Tog)
01:21:04 Maasverse Deep Dive: Where does shadowsinging come from? (Nowhere good babes!) (CC, ToG)
01:39:31 Early Pre-Cog: The prophecy of the sword and the knife isn't about the fae at all, AND it ties everything togehter (ToG, CC, all of it!)
01:46:08 Maasverse Deep Dive: Where do Azriel's other powers come from? (ToG, CC)
01:56:03 A completely off the cuff bonus Q: Are Bryce and Azriel mates? (CC)
02:02:43 Maasverse Pre-Cog Corner: Have we met Koschei before? (CC, ToG)
02:06:33 Maasverse Precog: It's actually all about Vassa (ToG, CC)
02:11:09 Maasverse Pre-Cog: What if Az's scars aren't from fire at all? (CC)
02:12:18 Maasverse Pre-cog: Has Eris been getting some interesting mail? (CC)
02:15:09 What we're reading: You already know the answer
Why does Cassian need seven siphons when other powerful Illyrians only need one? Why does the Bone Carver call him the Prince of Bastards? Why does he taste like snow and embers? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we explore the mysteries surrounding the Lord of Bloodshed - from his unexplained origins to the cryptic question the Bone Carver asked that changes everything. We're breaking down the contradictions in Cassian's backstory and uncovering connections that might reveal his true power.
Whether you're obsessed with Nessian, counting down to the next ACOTAR book, or just love Sarah J. Maas theories - this episode is for you!
🌙 WHAT WE COVER:
ACOTAR Deep Dives:
• Why does Cassian need seven siphons? The power level mystery
• The Bone Carver's cryptic question about Cassian's family
• What really happened at Ramiel and why it matters
• Cassian's unexplained backstory contradictions
Maasverse Connections:
• Surprising parallels between Cassian and a certain angel
• Cross-series patterns Sarah J. Maas keeps repeating
• Theories about Cassian's true origins and what they mean for the series
• Why certain details about his power might be more significant than they appear
Plus: What Nesta's powers reveal about Cassian, and our Pre-Cog Corner predictions! 💬
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro - Surfers and Raccoons Giving us Heart Attacks, Cynthia Erivo for Voldemort
09:01 Episode Overview - ACOTAR: Cassian Deep Dive
12:02 COSMs: Tamlin the Cat is our new mascot
13:57 Fun Question: What is your favorite Cassian moment?
17:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Who are Cassian's parents?
22:48 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Cassian's powers?
28:22 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does the Bone Carver say that Cassian "woke" something that day in Hybern?
35:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What happened between Cassian and Bryaxis (Wild Speculation)
40:48 Maasverse COSMs - What did Bryaxis really ask for (ToG, CC) , Was Enalius part Prince of Hel? (CC)
45:52 Maasverse: Why does the Bone Carver call Cassian Prince of Bastards (CC)
54:21 Maasverse Sidebar: Are Hunt and Bryce Carranam? (CC, ToG)
55:52 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why is Cassian so much more powerful than the other Illyrians? (CC, ToG)
01:09:33 Precog Corner: Illyrian Tattoos revisited, Has Nesta already been to Hel? (CC, ToG)
01:23:11 What we're reading - Still the Maasverse :D
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Dive into the world of ACOTAR with friends Ronnie and Abby in this episode centered on Elain Archeron! Discover the unique fey powers Elain possesses and her connections within the Maasverse, including possible ties to the intrigues of the Night Court and the overarching narrative of the series. Whether you're fresh off your read of ACOTAR or revisiting the beloved series, this podcast is designed for avid fans eager to discuss theories about the fae world. Are you counting down the days until ACOTAR 6? Wondering how Elain fits into the web of power dynamics? Tune in for an in-depth discussion and insights about Elain's character and her role among the fae.
What we'll cover this episode
ACOTAR Only Section
- What are Elain's powers?
- What court does Elain belong in? (Or, the Tamlin Question)
- Prophecy Deep Dive
Maasverse Section:
- Is Elain Starborn?
- Why is Elain drawn to Azriel?
- Why did the cauldron give the seer power to Elain?
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to our first episode of Dragons After Dark! (Because we're sick)
02:57 Witching Season is Upon Us
05:31 Episode Overview - ACOTAR: Elain Deep Dive
08:41 Announcements: We have a website! And please remember to like, comment, subscribe!
09:58 COSMs: Is Mama Archeron one of the sisters in the Weaver's song?
13:52 F/M/K: Archeron edition
16:05 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Elain's powers?
27:42 ACOTAR: What Court does Elain belong in?
43:23 ACOTAR: Prophecy Deep Dive
01:09:37 Maasverse COSMS: How to Kill a Death God (Again!), Hearing heartbeats through the stone (Crescent City)
01:12:05 Maasverse Deep Dive: Is Elain Starborn? (Crescent City)
01:14:53 Maasverse: Why is Elain drawn to Azriel? (Crescent City)
01:32:55 Maasverse: Why did the cauldron give the seer power to Elain? (Crescent City, Throne of Glass)
01:41:11 Pre-Cog Corner: Elain's scent, Who the heck is Urstin?!? (Crescent City)
01:46:04 What we're reading - Maasverse today, Maasverse tomorrow, Maasverse forever
Join us for an exciting episode of 'Dragons in the Details,' where we dive deep into the world of ACOTAR as we explore the complex character of Nesta Archeron. In this episode, we unravel her powerful gifts and uncover her evolving role within the Maasverse. Whether you're new to Sarah J. Maas's works or a long-time fan, our discussion will ignite your theories and deepen your understanding of Nesta's significance. We’ll examine key themes, including her struggle against Tamlin’s glamour, her powerful connections to the Mother, and why various characters covet her hand in marriage. Don't worry—there are NO spoilers for the Maasverse until our dedicated section at the end. So grab your headphones and let's delve into this thrilling romantasy deep dive!
What We Cover this Episode:
- What exactly is Nesta’s powers? Just how powerful is she?
- How is Nesta able to resist Tamlin’s glamour while she’s still human?
- What is Nesta’s connection to the Mother?
- Why does everybody (Koschei, Lanthys, and Eris) want to marry Nesta?!?
***SPOILERS FOR THE MAASVERSE***
Maasverse Section:
Is Nesta Starborn? (Throne of Glass and Crescent City spoilers)
Who’s power does Nesta have? (Throne of Glass and Crescent City spoilers)
What will Nesta do with the starsword? (Crescent City spoilers)
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00:00 Intro - Fall is here and so is our Sodastream Era
03:26 Episode Overview: Nesta Archeron Deep Dive
07:56 COSMS: More Evidence for Ronnie's Gwyn / Lucien Theory
11:23 Fancasting Nesta
17:03 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What Are Nesta's Powers?
29:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: How Did Nesta Resist Tamlin's Glamour?
36:18 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What is Nesta's Connection to the Mother?
47:25 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does everybody want to marry Nesta? (Lanthys, Koschei, and Eris)
01:03:01 Maasverse Section: Spoilers for ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City!
01:03:54 Maasverse COSMS: What is Nesta, really? (Throne of Glass)
01:08:57 Maasverse Deep Dive: Is Nesta Starborn? (Crescent City, Throne of Glass)
01:22:48 Maasverse Deep Dive: Whose power does Nesta have? (Throne of Glass, Crescent City)
01:33:01 Maasverse: What will Nesta do with the Starsword? (Crescent City)
01:44:40 Maasverse: Speculation on Book 6 (Throne of Glass, Crescent City)
01:48:35 Pre-cog Corner: Nesta as a Queen of ... somewhere?? (Crescent City)
01:56:50 What We're Reading
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Finally, and ACOTAR podcast that matches your obsession level.
This week Abby and Ronnie are diving deeeeepp into our favorite High Lady of the Night Court from Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR series, Feyre Archeron! We’ll break down everything from Feyre’s (many many) powers to what she sees in the Ouroboros and everything in between. In our Maasverse section we follow up on our huge reveal in Rhys’s Family Deep Dive and answer some questions we raised about the Archeron family tree. Happy Listening!
What we cover this episode:
Then in our Maasverse Section:
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00:00 Intro - Nail Salons and Movie Theaters are Better, Everything Else is Worse
05:14 Episode Overview - Feyre Deep Dive
09:51 Announcements - Check out Schwoodley on Spotify, Social Media Milestones
12:00 COSMs - Revisiting our Tamlin Theories, Why isn't Jurian Fae?
16:43 Fun Question: Which Feyre is your favorite Feyre?
19:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Feyre's Powers? Where do each of them come from?
34:55 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does Feyre have a Connection to the Cauldron?
42:37 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What does Feyre see in the Ouroboros?
53:01 Maasverse: COSMS - A Banger Theory on Rhys's Mother and Sister, Amarantha is definitely Valg, Will Elain use Bloodbane?
01:03:33 Maasverse Deep Dive: Who is the Faceless Woman in Feyre's Dreams (Mostly Crescent City and a teeny bit of Throne of Glass)
01:10:39 Maasverse Deep Dive: Is Feyre Starborn? (Crescent City)
01:18:51 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why does Feyre Call herself a Wolf (Crescent City and Throne of Glass)
01:27:49 Precog: Revisiting the Ourobouros (Throne of Glass)
01:32:03 Precog: Where did the Fae come from originally? (Throne of Glass, Crescent City)
01:35:37 Precog: Is Rhys Making Feyre? (Crescent City)
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Spoilers for Sarah J Maas's ACOTAR and (light) spoilers for the Maasverse!
Finally, a podcast that matches your ACOTAR obsession level.
Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive deep into the world of Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series! With each episode covering everything from A Court of Thorns and Roses through A Court of Silver Flames, we're able to sink our teeth into the juIciest theories out there. From shocking speculations about Feyre's abilities to huge reveals about Rhysand's lineage, this is a season you won't want to miss! We're digging into every little detail, every longing glance, leaving no page unturned as we uncover the true secrets of Prythian. And don't miss our Maasverse section at the end of each episode, where we expand our theories to the worlds of Crescent City and Throne of Glass. If you can't get those bat boys out of your head, if you're still thinking about Nesta's character arc, if you're dying to know what the heck is going on with Eris, then this is podcast for you! And as always, we come with receipts!
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Your favorite deep dive romantasy podcast is back with a look at our favorite human family from Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR series, the Archerons! Get ready for an episode jam-packed with theories on the Archeron’s abilities, speculations on why Mama Archeron was so terrible, and questions on how much Mama and Papa Archeron really knew about the Fae. You won’t want to miss this episode!
Did the Archeron’s Have a Connection to the Fae?
We start with the romantasy book that started it all - A Court of Thorns and Roses. Is it possible that the Archeron’s were working with Tamlin the whole time? Why did Papa Archeron tell Feyre to go with Tamlin? And why did Tamlin seem sad when about Mama Archeron's death? We have some wild theories as to how this all could have played out, involving shifting, sentries, and a plan 49 years in the making.
Why did Mama Archeron tell Feyre to protect her sisters?
Does this make any sense, at all? Feyre is the youngest, and Papa Archeron is still alive! Did she know something about Feyre’s future? Why not ask Nesta? None of this really makes any sense!
Why did Mama Archeron try so hard to get Nesta to marry a prince?
Man, this woman has a chip on her shoulder. Why was she so insistent that Nesta marry a prince? Is Cassian actually a prince? Or did Mama Archeron make some kind of bargain with Tamlin, where he could have Feyre as long as Nesta got to marry a prince? Honestly Mama Archeron was so cruel we wouldn’t put it past her.
How did Papa Archeron convince Koschei to release Vassa?
Then we move on to a question that frankly doesn’t get enough attention - how did Papa Archeron, a human man, convince Koschie, a DEATH GOD, to release Vassa? We know he’s a good negotiator, but come on, that’s wild? How did he even find Koschei? This one goes deeeepp into speculation but ends up in a really fun place.
***SPOILERS FOR SARAH J MAAS’S ACOTAR, THRONE OF GLASS, CRESCENT CITY***
Maasverse: Was Mama Archeron Human?
Signs point to no. There’s something very witchy about this lady, and we don’t mean personality-wise. Her bed is made of ironwood, she only has daughters, she raises her children (Nesta especially) to be cruel and unfeeling - the signs are there! Plus Nesta and Elain both have mental gates of iron - are these sisters ironteeth?
Maasverse: Are there wyrdmarks around the Archeron’s door?
Whorls and swirls galore, babes. Yes, definitely. But the bigger question is - why are there wyrdmarks in Prythian at all, if the Valg have never been here? Could they in fact not be a Valg language at all, but connected to the Daglan? Or have the valg been here the whole time? And did the wyrdmarks actually work? After all, the Archeron’s were protected from Fae harm, just not in the way they thought they would be.
Maasverse: Precog Corner
Things get wild (as per usual) in our precog corner, with Abby speculating on the origin of the Illyrian tattoos, and Ronnie goes deep into lore about the river Acheron. Happy listening!
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Time Stamps
00:00 Our New and Improved (?) Intro
07:24 Social Media Shout Outs - Is Grandma Archeron Fae? We'll find out
08:17 How do we feel about the Archerons? Pretty badly
13:53 Archeron Background + Context
20:22 Do Mama and Papa Archeron have a connection to the Fae?
32:14 Why did Mama Archeron tell Feyre to protect her sisters?
39:14 Why did Mama Archeron think Nesta would marry a prince?
44:28 How did Papa Archeron free Vassa?
55:46 Maasverse: Was Mama Archeron human?
59:11 Maasverse: It's time to talk about the witches
01:09:14 Maasverse: Why were there wyrdmarks on the Archeron's door?
01:19:43 Precog Corner - Illyrian Tattoos, The River Archeron
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***Spoilers for Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR***
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with our most THEORY PACKED EPISODE YET! Get ready for wild maas-verse connections, intense deep-dives, and mind-bending, universe-defining theories as we dive deep into Rhys's family.
**ACOTAR SPOILERS**
Are Rhys’s Mother and Sister Really Dead?
We start with the deaths of Rhys’s mother and sister. What do we know? Tamlin was there. What don’t we know? Everything else. Look, all we’re saying is that Feyre never actually saw their wings in the study, and big dummy Tam Tam sure is good at shifting people. Are Rhys’s mother and sister really dead, or did Tamlin somehow save them? And if he did save them, why does he still seem so guilt-ridden?
Why Would Rhys’s Mother Give the Weaver the Ring?
Why did Rhys’s mother leave her wedding ring with the weaver? And why does Feyre seem to hear the ring speak to her? Seems pretty unusual for an Illyrian woman to be able to face down a death god and live to tell the tale. What in the Cauldron’s name is going on here?
How did Rhys’s mother seem to know so much about Feyre?
We round out our ACOTAR section with a parting question about Rhys’s mother - how did she know Feyre’s dress size? (Kidding - kind of!) She seems to have known a lot about Rhys’s future mate. Was she actually seeing the future, or did she just get lucky? Or did it have something to do with all those herbs she ingested to stop her period?
***SPOILERS FOR ACOTAR, THRONE OF GLASS, CRESCENT CITY***
Are Rhys’s Mother and Sister Really Dead? (Take 2)
Then we gear up for our biggest Maas-verse section yet with some truly huge, universe-defining, game-changing theories. We start by revisiting our theories on Rhys’s mothers and sister’s death, this time with Ruhn Danaan involved. Could Ruhn’s mom be Rhys’s sister? Abby isn’t convinced, but Ronnie makes some compelling arguments involving wyrdmarks, shifting, and glamouring. We know that Tamlin can do the last two - is it possible he knows about the wyrdmarks, too?
Why does Feyre’s wedding ring have a six pointed star on it?
Why does this ring basically have a map of Lunathion on it? Could the ring have originally belonged to Silene? Or, does this star connect her to Hypaxia, who used a six-pointed star to (attempt to) summon the dead? Was Rhys's mom a witch?
Is Rhys Starborn?
Then we get into the REALLY REALLY BIG THEORIES. Is Rhys starborn? Yes, 100%, and also there’s NO SUCH THING AS STARBORN. IT’S JUST AN ASTERI BLOODLINE. WE KNOW. GAME-CHANGING. MADNESS. Unfortunately, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out the full details, but we’re 99% on this one guys.
Is Rhys Valg?
And finally, the other really big questions. IS RHYS VALG? Also yes. But that’s because we think Valg and Asteri might be the same thing. Or maybe he’s a Prince of Hel. Or maybe the Valg are Princes of Hel. There’s a lot of conflicting evidence!
We round it out with some wild pre-cog corner theories on the wyrd and the void and finish up as per usual with what we're reading. Happy listening!
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:53 Our Most Theory - Packed Episode Yet
04:45 ACOTAR Deep Dive
07:28 Announcements - Be nice on socials please!
12:27 Rhys's Family Tree and Background
17:27 What really happened to Rhys's Mother and Sister?
26:37 Why did Rhys's Mother give the Weaver her Ring?
41:11 How did Rhys's Mother seem to know so much about Feyre?
45:08 MAASVERSE Section
47:38 Are Rhys's Mother and Sister really dead? Maasverse Edition
50:48 Is Ruhn's mom Rhys's sister?
57:02 The Star on Feyre's Wedding Ring
01:03:49 Is Rhys Starborn?
01:20:35 Is Rhys Valg?
01:36:26 Precog: Rhys's Connection to the Weaver
01:40:12 Precog: The Void is gonna be mega-important (and there might still be Valg spiders in Prythian)
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie dive DEEP into the worst redhead in Prythian - Amarantha! Get ready for wild theories, mass-verse connections, and our most mind-bending episode yet as we unravel the mysteries behind Under the Mountain's cruel queen.
We start with the bizarre story of Clythia and Jurian that simply does not make sense. How could a Fae loyalist who hates humans fall madly in love with a human general? Why did she love him with an “unrelenting madness”? Is there more to this story than what we’ve been told so far?
Then we get to the good stuff - why did both Amarantha and Rhysand want to unleash Tamlin's rage? Does Tamlin have some kind of magical "kill switch" that makes him unstoppable once triggered? Was she really working for the King of Hybern, or did she have her own agenda? And what powers did she have, really?
Our mass-verse section gets wild as we connect the dots between Amarantha and potential Valg connections. Could she be a Stygian spider like Cyrene from Throne of Glass? We analyze her black eyes, her fingernail that carved out Lucian's eye, and that mysterious spell book she stole from the King of Hybern. Why does she need to rely so heavily on spells when other villains have innate power? And why did she replace the High Lord’s hearts with stones? Was she getting them ready to be possessed by Valg?
We round it out with the puzzling question of why Amarantha's sigil is a sleeping dragon when there are no dragons in Prythian. From glass mountains in Throne of Glass to Ariadne in Crescent City, we follow the dragon breadcrumbs across the mass-verse and wonder if this connects to the library in Adarlan or something far more sinister.
Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City
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