In this episode, we explore various themes related to the Wheel of Time series, including creative collaborations, the dynamics of writing rooms, and the significance of character relationships. We discuss the anticipation surrounding the last battle and how it should be crafted within the narrative. The conversation also touches onthe evolving nature of character development, particularly in relation to power and responsibility. We delve into the creative process of writing and planning for the seasons of their show, discussing the cold open of season eight, joke about taking notes during writing sessions, and the significance of character development. The conversation also touches on the role of Loial in the narrative, the use of flashbacks, and the flexibility of writing through trap doors.    MalkieriCon Ticketshttps://www.malkiertalks.com/   Snacc Calendar 2026https://www.malkiertalks.com/product-page/snacc-warder-calendar-2026Get Laura to Praguehttps://gofund.me/49a821d85   Join the Save WoT Movement https://savewot.com/   Three Wheeling Socials https://bsky.app/profile/threewheeling.malkiertalks.com https://www.instagram.com/three.wheeling/ Follow our hosts! Rob https://bsky.app/profile/malkiertalks.bsky.social Jenn https://bsky.app/profile/joz21.bsky.social Meg https://bsky.app/profile/megmoz.bsky.social   Join the Patreon and watch us record live! https://www.patreon.com/MalkierTalks   #WoTsMegDrinking: Name: A Lit Pipe Inspiration: Since our topic this week is covering how the entire tv show would have finished, I thought of an iconic scene at the end of ther series (IFYKYK).  This was my first time working with smoked cocktails, and I wanted to make sure we got the "old fashioned" vibes of smoking a pipe. Cocktail Recipe:In a shaker or mixing glass with ice, pour:2 oz bourbon0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup3 dashes angostura bittersstir, then strain over glass with a large ice cubelight the cinnamon stick and stick into the glassput the smoker over the top of the glass and light the apple chipssmoke for 30 seconds, then remove the smokerexpress an orange peel over the cocktail and garnish