Worldhopper's Guide to the Cosmere

Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War! In this second installment, we handle the complications in the Rosharan magic system introduced by Rhythm of War, including things I can't really talk about without spoiling things. As always, let me know what you'd like to see covered in the future now that we have some new Cosmere content to play with!Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Lirin--Kaladin's father--is a complex character that has divided the fanbase for the last ten years. A lot of that came to a head with the release of Rhythm of War, with that relationship taking a somewhat more prominent role. In this episode, I try to explain my view of Lirin--as a character perfect for the Stormlight Archive, having done bad things but ultimately changing for the better. Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal LINKS: Email: [email protected] Direct Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/worldhopper-s-guide-to-the-cosmere iTunes | Google Play | Spotify This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War!Rhythm of War is finally out, and the Worldhopper's Guide has finally put together an episode. This is part 1 of 3 as we tackle the fundamental nature of Light on Roshar, beginning with the very basics. What exactly IS Stormlight? What's so weird about it?As always, let me know what you'd like to see covered in the future now that we have some new Cosmere content to play with!Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

SPOILERS FOR RHYTHM OF WAR FROM 1:30 to 7:00. Skip that portion of the episode if you want to avoid spoilers.What an action-packed week, folks. The title says it all; the Way of Kings Leatherbound has blasted through all of its Kickstarter goals (nearly $4 million at latest count), we got a new Rhythm of War Interlude in the latest newsletter, and the Call to Adventure: Stormlight Archive game is finally shipping. All are excellent. Way of Kings KickstarterCall to Adventure: The Stormlight ArchiveCheck out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

It's been a while. I know. Thanks to those still listening and gaining things from this podcast! I hop to start bringing back episodes with some regularity now that I've found my footing a bit. This episode begins with some housekeeping and personal details, and then a brief discussion of where I stand with regard to current affairs.Skip to 2:35 to get straight into the news of the Way of Kings Leatherbound Kickstarter.Way of Kings KickstarterThe Greatshell in the Room: /r/Stormlight_Archive on BLM and Current AffairsCheck out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

A quick episode this week covering what we know about Aimia and the mysterious little crab-dragons known as larkins. Spoiler alert: it's not much. Actual spoiler alert: The Stormlight Archive through Oathbringer.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

This week, we run down the Ten Surges of Roshar, examing what they do and who gets access to them! Along with this mnemonic:Angsty Glowing Darkeyes Attacks Parshendi In The Tower's Cremmy TerrainCheck out Read and Find Out's video on the Knights Radiant! Special thanks to Bill from the Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies for helping me finish the mnemonic. You have him to thank for the cremmy terrain.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

This week, a quick review of what we know about Yolen, the planet where it all began. Medium spoilers for Stormlight and Mistborn.Stormlight Archive Reread HubCheck out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

This week, a quick rundown of a Cosmere reading order for those of you just getting into the Cosmere or trying to recommend it to your friends.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify

This week, we take a quick dive into the nature of Spiritual Identity, the Cosmere concept that'll be making some waves in the future Mistborn books, and then a quick lesson in metaphysics as we talk about personal identity in general and what it means to persist. Fun, fun, fun.Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Thanks to Jonah and Trellium for being the first patrons!Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal.Links:Email: [email protected]: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguideiTunes | Google Play | Spotify