Threshing Day: Xaden POV Deep Dive | WHAT is going on with Xaden’s Family Tree?!?

We are BACK this week to talk about the FIERCEST dragon on the continent and her stubborn, shadow wielding son - Sgaeyl and Xaden! We’re breaking down what exactly went down with Alic, Xaden, and Molvic; laying out all the possible scenarios for Xaden’s family tree; and pondering what exactly Xaden’s mission is and how Sgaeyl fits into it. Plus - the Baran name reveal, Fen kept Xaden away from aristocrats, and did Kaori have a hand in developing Xaden’s second signet?
As usual, you’ll be getting theories and updates galore in this week’s episode. And after this one, you’ll be getting an episode for each chapter. We are still working out exactly what that will look like, but we think each of these stories deserves their own episode. So hang with us as we uncover every clue, go down every rabbit hole, and spiral together during our Threshing Day Coverage!
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NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series! That is Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and Threshing Day!
00:40 Where do you Fall on the Rat to Rabbit Cuteness Scale?
04:32 Start of Guinea Pig Trauma
06:07 End of Guinea Pig Trauma and Episode Overview!
07:32 Announcements
09:29 Fun Question: Who Teaches Sex Ed at Basgiath?
11:55 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs
17:29 Stats!!
26:00 What's Going On with Molvic in this Chapter?
35:14 What do we Learn About Xaden's Family Tree?
01:13:21 What New Things did we Learn About Xaden in this Chapter?
01:29:29 What is Xaden's Mission?
01:37:58 Why Didn't we get the Baran Name Reveal Until Now?
01:44:16 Pre-Cog Corner
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