Ep. 99 — Chapter 4 (Part 1) from "Baptism of Fire"

Breakfast in Beauclair

Christiaan from Canada and South Africa and Sophia from Australia join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Baptism of Fire, Chapter 4 (Part 1). Very important bits include: how character beliefs contribute to world building, the objectively worst 24 hours, Sapkowski's favorite foreshadowing tactics, human susceptibility to superstition and the danger of contradicting it, the role of religion in this chapter, swanlike necks, southern hemisphere Christmases, Geralt's voicemail, and a thrilling guest reveal.

• [0:00] Cold Open
• [1:55] Introduction
• [3:48] Guest Introductions
• [17:58] Chapter Recap
• [19:42] Overall Thoughts
• [39:47] Superstition
• [44:06] Religion
• [57:50] Ep. 100 Teaser
• [58:41] End Credits

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