D&J's Epic Quest

Join us in our Epic Quest as we shadow a few members in the chaotic city of Letheras. One of us masters the art of doing absolutely nothing while getting some hard-earned rest, while the other gets stuck running the ultimate gauntlet of errands. We'll check in with the Ceda, who decides our plate isn't quite full enough and sends us on an epic quest of his own. What is ultimately unveiled to us leaves us entirely overwhelmed, realizing that in the grand, terrifying scheme of the universe, all we can do is help out in the smallest, most microscopic way we can.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we join Udinaas in his attempt to understand what had just taken place. We can see that he is exhausted, to the point where he becomes careless and needs rescuing. Later, we join up with Prince Quill's an the Letheri delegation. Things do not go as they would hope, but rather The opposite.

Join Derek in this BareBones episode of Molly Macabre's 'Without a Whisper'

Join us in our Epic Quest as we follow Tehol and Bugg around. First we need to recover Shurq, and she's hiding out in a place that Bugg finds exciting. Then we convince her to meet us on top of our home, where we introduce her to Ublala, who has been crying his eyes out. After they meet, we watch as Shurq manipulates the poor guy into raiding an estate and robbing it blind. 

Join Derek in this BareBones episode of 'The Silver Crystal' by Ryan Lanz the third book he judged for the Indie Blog-Off Remnants contest.

Join Derek in this BareBones episode of 'The Winds of War' by Mosha Winter the second book he judged for the Indie Blog-Off Remnants contest.

Join Derek in this BareBones episode of 'The Sea Dragon's Vault' by Nicholas Clifford the first book he judged for the Indie Blog-Off Remnants contest.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we witness a dispute between the deads parents and Hannan Mosag. Is separating the gift from the body a reasonable action? there are different feelings surrounding this question. Later we witness Undiaas start to dress the body per the Tiste Edur tradition. He's done it before, and knows the process by heart. What happens next will take the breath from our lungs! 

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we join the Trull brothers on their own Epic Quest to retrieve Hannan Mosag's gift. We witness animals suspended in animation in a frozen torrent. When we arrive at the "gift" we are attacked by natives of this ice field we've been traveling. Afterwards, we are split up and fend for ourselves, but eventually regroup with our brothers.

BareBones w/ Derek interviews the author of 'Mushroom Blues' Adrian M. Gibson.

Join us in our epic quest as we observe some Edur ignorance of the Nerek and a wayward blessing because of it has left us wondering the consequences. Later a meeting with the Warlock King and a divination that leaves us scrambling to figure out what is to come.Also we want to thank Molly Macabre for lending us her time to take on the role of Feather Witch. Check her out on X at @Molly_Macabre_ and check out her work!

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Join us in our Epic Quest. Battles with ancient guardians, that end up leaving us thinking more about what we just witnessed. What great crime took place here? Later we catch up with a few Letheri locals and see an extreme makeover unfold.

Join Derek, Jim, Matt and Stephen in their not so BareBones discussion of the Fellowship of the Ring.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we meet a new friend...Hither along with us as we look for an item for our new friend. Later, we catch up Seren and them and an ominous entity is in our path and we learn many things. In the Hiroth village, preparations are being made for the Sengar brother's journey. We finally see Udinaas travel as ice through a wasteland filled with unexplainable things.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we join the Acquitor nearing the Edur camp. In the city of Letheris we join some folks at the city docks. We witness a huge spectacle as someone is sentenced to the cities Drownings. Later we meet up with Tehol and Bugg as the devise a plan; a plan that calls in the help of a poor unfortunate soul. Lastly, we learn of a child at an Azath house and her chilling revelation.

Join Derek, Jan, and Andrés in this BareBones episode of 'Queen of Scorn'

Join us in our Epic Quest as we set out to destroy the Letherii boats. We end up not having other lift a finger, but the presence beneath the surface does not sit well with us. We witness a strange dream that leaves us wondering what is next. Lastly, we join the Sengar brothers as they uncover a truths only the widowers have passed down for generations. 

Join us in our Epic Quest as we meet up with some characters we haven't met before. Questions about and insights of the Letheri are shared. In Letheris itself three meaty women come looking for us, so of course, we have to figure it out. We learn some interesting things about the dealings inside the city.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we witness an atrocity and therefore need to report back to the Edur village to relate what we saw. We also witness a divination of the tiles, and has us on the edge of oblivion. We then have to save the diviner from an attack, that has left us feeling cold inside.

Join Derek in his BareBones review of "Liminal Monster" by Luke Tarzian.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we participate with two siblings to take out a common enemy. We don't know two things, and those are that someone is watching this battle take place and secondly, one of these siblings has other intentions. Lastly, we wash up on shore to be met by creatures we've not seen before.

Join Derek in his BareBones episode of "The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien.

**Spoilers for House of Chains** View at your own discretion if you have not completed Steven Erikson's "House of Chains"Join us in our Epic Quest as we are joined by author Steven Erikson co-creator of the Malazan world.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we conclude the final chapter and Epilogue from 'House of Chains'. Things get intense and tensions rise. Will we go home with our tails between our legs or will stories of sadness bring us to our next adventure?

Join us in our Epic Quest as night befalls the land. Spirits, justice, vengeance, and violence erupt in Sha'ik's Oasis. Can we survive unscathed as a convergence takes place amongst many powers.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we have some questions about the Whirlwind; some doubt maybe? A sudden visitor has us changing plans - will it be too late? Finally, we have a conversation with the Master of the Talons, but what transpires leaves us on the edge of a knife.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we eat some slop that Mogora made us. We can sense some tension between Apsalar and Cutter. Next we journey with Onrack and Trull through a Warren until they reach their destination, and we witness something being stolen.vWe also catch up with Lostara and Pearl and watch as Lostara does something tragic. We also then, hear a heartfelt conversation between a god and the one he once possessed.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we join the 9th, 11th and 12th squads. We witness a divination that has us wondering. Later we catch up with Gamet on his road to recovery, but he's not doing well - mentally. We are worried about his sanity. We overhear Blistig talk some sense into the Fist, but it didn't come without consequences. Finally, after Gamet is back as Fist, things are put back as they were... all but a few things.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we walk and talk with Febyrl about the Whirlwind. Later we hang out with L'oric as he stumbles upon a mystery of Raraku. We are taken to the edge of oblivion and find a demon - near death. We then catch up with Karsa has he makes his way back to Shaik's camp.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we overhear Cutter and Apsalar having a deep conversation about Shadowthrone. Later we catch up with Onrack and Trull Sengar having a deep conversation as well. We also catch up with Pearl and Lostara who are taking a trip down memory lane and then creating their own memories. Finally, we witness Kalam in an action gripping scenes.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we view the aftermath and carnage of the Seti warriors that failed to follow orders. To cheer everyone up, we thought we'd put on a show - featuring local scorpions of the Odhan. One of them has us splitting of surprise. Things get intense as Games instructs us that the marines would be the stationed to prevent a raid. If there is one, which means we'll be working double duty.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we head back to Sha'ik's camp. We are given a tour of the battle ground before us. Is it possible the environment reminds us of a battle culled from history? Who knows what Tavore will walk into or how she'll respond. Divisive thoughts ensue and D&J find themselves at odds with each other as to what will happen next. We'll just have to wait and see.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we witness Karsa converse with his gods. On his way out he encounters another pair that we've been following. He brutally shoves them out of his way and continues on quest for the Jhag Odhan and a horse. When he arrives he stumbles along some hidden allies.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we return to Drift Availi. The aftermath of the fighting has our god grieving over a familiar face. We are tasked to locate the Master of the Talons on Raraku. After arriving there, we see Pearl and Lostara find the remnants of the fight with Gyrllen, a spirit tells them of the events that took place. Lastly, we see Onrack daydreaming of his human form and he shows us a masterpiece of art.

Join us in our Epic Quest as we witness additions to the 14th army! Their reasons for joining sadden us, but give us joy and hope at the same time. Celebration ensues and fermented milk for everyone! The next day is looking rough as we reverse the trail from the Chain of Dogs. Bringing us back to the river Vathar where we are surprised at what we find.

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we travel along the edge of Raraku. We've been running for days and several nights. All to bring us the brink of exhaustion, but so to the ones that trail us. We are warned of a pair of travelers we are on the trail of. We meet them and get knocked out cold. Finally, we face some hard truths and are offered the chance of a lifetime. What will we do?

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Join us in our Epic Quest as we see that Leoman takes his leave to scout the Malazan army. We hear Heboric and Sha'ik have a one sided conversation, that leave us pondering. After that it's nothing but hallucinations of giant jade statues and heartbreak.