Dear Friends, it's time for our season 3 coverage to begin!

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Triss becomes ill as the gang hits the road, but they encounter old (and fun) friends along the way. Ciri learns more about neutrality, racism, Sherawedd and the Scoia'tael... up close and personal. A chapter of depth, delight and death.

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The training of Ciri takes a twist or two, and as winter comes, decisions must be made about the future. They can no longer stay hidden at Kaer Morhen, if they ever could.

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Triss, Kaer Morhen, witchers, salads, special mushrooms, natural and supernatural debates... and the curious case of how to care for Ciri.

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(As usual, every episode begins with a synopsis). Under the first oak, the story begins! We discuss the setup, make a few comparisons to other stories, and do our usual lore and funny moments-gathering.

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Our first fully scripted episode! Culture, history, language, military, religion, connection to the Elves... Everything we could think of to mention about Nilfgaard is here, with plenty of quotes (and music) included.

Sections: The City of Golden Towers, The Eternal Empire, War & Expansion, Assimilation.

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Everyone just wants to go home... and to capture Ciri. Anyone who didn't know they wanted her, does now. There's a Witcher Infinity War and much groundwork laid for future seasons as we try to figure out what's up with that jasper. Not to be confused with that Jaskier.

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The Deathless Mother loves it when a plan comes together. An episode with an extra helping of Jaskier humor.

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Several showdowns at the Temple of Melitele, many dashed hopes, missing swords and quite a reunion...

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Jaskier meets Rience, Rience Meets Yennefer, and Cahir returns to his command. Geralt and Istredd investigate a crevasse and chat monoliths while Vesemir, Tris and Ciri almost bring back the Trial of Grasses.

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It was only a matter of time before others came sniffing after the throne of Cintra. And Burn, Butcher, Burn!

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Scheming amongst the Brotherhood, and Yennefer's escape w/Cahir and a funeral for a witcher-turned-leshy.  

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Sometimes, even home is not a safe place.

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Season 2 kicks off with an adaptation of the second-ever short story of the same name and the aftermath of the Battle of Sodden.

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An episode all about the animated Witcher prequel featuring Vesemir and the destruction of Kaer Morhen.

4:46 - Synopsis
10:50 - Reactions
20:10 - IRL
31:24 - Lesser Evil Vibes
41:12 - Lore
51:35 - Funny, Future & Feminism

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A rundown intended for book readers but fit for anyone!

14:40 - The End's Beginning
24:19 - Four Marks
38:56 - Betrayer Moon
51:27 - Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials
1:04:31 - Bottled Appetites
1:14:24 - Rare Species
1:23:15 - Before a Fall
1:31:45 - Much More

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The final short story, one full of memory and mystery. The the transition is marked by many style and structure changes, but the same Witchery goodness.

00:00 - Intro & Synopsis
13:09 - Reactions
18:54 - Craft
36:00 - Characters (Visenna, Vesemir, others)
56:50 - Themes & Lore
1:08:58 - Destiny, Calanthe & The Trial of Grasses
1:18:10 - Herblore

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A fantastic and deep story that acts as a prequel to the main series. We have a lot to say about this one!

00:00 - Intro & Synopsis
22:50 - Reactions
32:15 - "Sword of Destiny"?
51:15 - Story & Themes
57:44 - Little Red Riding Hood & The Wild Swans
1:04:36 - Reynard the Fox & Other Influences
1:22:11 - Lore
1:29:00 - Funniest Moments

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A beloved tail-err, tale of love, growth, relationships and vast unsolved mysteries of the deep that slaughter boats full of people.

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Synopsis
18:05 - Reactions
29:40 - Craft & Analysis
33:00 - Themes & Title
52:20 - Lore
58:46 - Influences & The Little Mermaid
1:07:10 - Characters
1:18:45 - Herblore
1:26:50 - Funniest Moments

(note, Aziz's hard drive crashed after the recording of this episode so we had to use the YouTube rip. The recording quality is a little bit lower due to that)

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Last time we had ice, now we have flame. Is this a silly story with serious themes or a serious story with silly themes? Either way, it's great.

00:00 - Synopsis
15:33 - Reactions
22:55 - Themes & Characters
43:48 - Lore/Herblore
51:55 - Eternal Flames: Interpretation & Real World Examples
1:01:00 - Polish Influences & Easter Eggs
1:03:00 - Funniest Moments

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