Lindsay Fawn from the US and Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: behind-the-scenes of voice acting and streaming, raising a pre-teen, strong female characters, Ciri’s relationship to oracles and soothsayers throughout history, and the joy of seeing our kids—or cats!—enjoy the timeless stories we love. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

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Ep. 31 — Chapter 2 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 1)

Sarah A. from the UK and Alycia from France join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 7. Very important bits include: a joyous reunion between long-lost twins, Ciri’s newest influence and her adoptive identity as a sorceress, war as a lived experience versus as historical record, Yennefer’s maternal relationship with Ciri and motherhood in the Witcher, Chicken Social Hierarchy for the Soul, The Devil’s Tango and the structural integrity of rhinoceros, and “Mounds!” The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 45 — Chapter 7 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 1)

Garrison from the US and Daniel from the Netherlands join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: all the questions that readers should be asking at this point in the series, our first introduction to Tissaia de Vries and Vilgefortz of Roggeveen in the books, the benefits of being an enigma, the weirdest dinner party (so far), the dumbest thing to yell to an angry Witcher, betrayal and the long game, Rience’s X-Men cosplay, car dealership frenzy, and Geralt of Rivia and The At Least Two Teeth. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 44 — Chapter 6 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 3)

Garrison from the US and Daniel from the Netherlands join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: fast traveling across the Continent; the musings of an emperor; military tactics, propaganda, and Do-It-Yourself Justice; Big Reveals with a Capital B; The Steve Jobs of the Continent; sinking feelings; prophetic dreams; marshmallow assassins; and What If… Nenneke was the hero of Sodden? The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 43 — Chapter 6 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 2)

Garrison from the US and Daniel from the Netherlands join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: Nicodemus de Boot’s condemnation of murder regardless of motive or circumstance; Northern displays of strength; historical parallels to kingdoms, empires, and regimes in our world; peacetime v. wartime leadership; convenient unions; ugly solutions; drunken suggestions; strategy by committee; and The Worst Game of “Yes, and—” Ever. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 42 — Chapter 6 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 1)

Josh from The Pod Called Quest and Erick Schwartz from the US join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 5. Very important bits include: How Oxenfurt is really just a fantasy Ivy League, one of the most delightful character descriptions from the series, methods of manipulation, Drunk Witcher, age is just a frustrating plot point, and—relatedly—rubbing Vaseline on our eyes and screaming into the void. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 41 — Chapter 5 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 2)

Josh from The Pod Called Quest and Erick Schwartz from the US join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 5. Very important bits include: the famous “Dear Friend…” letter and the relationship between Geralt and Yennefer, the strengths of a short story format, Sapkowski’s possible attitude toward academics of the Continent, that one “helpful” co-worker, and a biologist demystifies the aeschna, plus Eeyore, Mr. Collins, and stealing clout from Beyoncé. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 40 — Chapter 5 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 1)

Lea from the US and Madi from the US join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: Ciri’s struggles with her trauma from the Nilfgaardian war versus the expectation of her neutrality as a witcher-girl, the witcher’s’ neutrality—or neutral-ish neutrality, the balance of a thousand-year-view, the personal cost of war, your Child of Destiny’s first home school field trip, and the close of the most heart-wrenching chapter from Blood of Elves. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 39 — Chapter 4 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 3)

Lea from the US and Madi from the US join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: a dissection of the complex conflict between races on the Continent; plot poisoning; “avuncular”; and Ciri as a Pokémon, a baby, and Brad Pitt. And if you can’t actually be soulmates with the object of your infatuation, maybe consider ‘kindred spirits of misreading the room.’ The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 38 — Chapter 4 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 2)

Lea from the US and Madi from the US join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: Number 1: The Endless Struggle Between Factions on the Continent… and Number 2. Plus, introductions to abatement falconry and law, plot armor, Fort Exposition, and Geralt of Rivia and The Less Awkward Thing. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 37 — Chapter 4 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 1)

Anita and Karolina from Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: our first first-hand look at the Second Battle of Sodden, how Ciri’s guardians parent against her desire for revenge, a sure-fire guide to translating Polish through context clues, “Everything is Geralt’s fault”, five hours of pleasure, and—most importantly—the promise of hope. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 36 — Chapter 3 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 3)

Anita and Karolina from Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: a look at Ciri’s witcher training in Kaer Morhen, what separates Sapkowski from authors like Tolkien in his own words, language learning, Dumpling Gate, a new entrepreneurial venture for the witchers, ”Traduttore, traditore”, and, this summer, don’t miss History’s Hottest Must-Have Hygiene Routine for keeping strigas at bay. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 35 — Chapter 3 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 2)

Anita and Karolina from Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen; your list of must-eats and must-sees for your next trip to Poland; the origin of the Wild Hunt; trances and prophecies, not-spoilers, and potato promises; and a definitive and unofficial look at the English translation of a famous Witcher quote. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 34 — Chapter 3 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 1)

Lindsay Fawn from the US and Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: the changing of the seasons and walks down memory lane, everyone’s quality time with Aunt Flo, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Hanza Holiday storybook, crystal belts, voiceover and voice acting tips, the sneakiest of peeks at a possible future Vengerberg Glamarye scent, and enthusiastic endorsements for Eskel. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 33 — Chapter 2 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 3)

Lindsay Fawn from the US and Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: The “Uncertain Dad” trope, The Four Horsemen of the “Perfect Woman” trope, ways we’ve gotten back on the literal and proverbial horse, the presence of femininity in the series, a mother’s perspective on the living quarters at the keep, Witcher-induced ASMR tingles, and “The Best Bed in Kaer Morhen”. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 32 — Chapter 2 from "Blood of Elves" (Part 2)

Welcome to Breakfast in Beauclair, a global Witcher podcast. Every episode, host Alyssa of GoodMorhen sits with a new guest to discuss Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher Universe. Join our international hanza as we accompany the witcher, Geralt of Rivia, and his destiny, Cirilla of Cintra, on their journeys across The Continent. New episodes every other Thursday.