# A Practical Discussion (PGTS) **URL:** https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/c/a-practical-discussion/5.md [Latest](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/tags.md) --- ## [If You Lack Access to the Restricted Archives, Please Private Message Stef](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/if-you-lack-access-to-the-restricted-archives-please-private-message-stef/119)
**Author:** [@Stef](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Stef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/if-you-lack-access-to-the-restricted-archives-please-private-message-stef/119 "2023-12-30T21:55:33Z")
The Restricted Archives is a section where Patrons at the Master tier and above can discuss the latest five chapters that are only available to Patrons. If you are a Patron at the Master Tier or greater and the link to … --- ## [About A Practical Subforum for Discussion](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/about-a-practical-subforum-for-discussion/13)
**Author:** [@Stef](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Stef)\ **Replies:** 0
A place for PGTS-related discussion without Patreon spoilers. --- ## [Chapter 296 Weekly Discussion - "Holes in the Sky"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-296-weekly-discussion-holes-in-the-sky/956)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-296-weekly-discussion-holes-in-the-sky/956 "2026-11-06T00:11:06Z")
Perhaps one of the strangest lines I’ve written: “My feet thoughtfully hurt.” Discussion welcome. --- ## [Chapter 293 Weekly Discussion - "Incentives"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-293-weekly-discussion-incentives/939)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-293-weekly-discussion-incentives/939 "2026-11-01T12:13:57Z")
One could write a book about the topics just barely skimmed over in this chapter, and Eliezer Yudkowsky has. It’s called Inadequate Equilibria, if anyone is interested. As always, discussion is welcome. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Thoughts on tanya canelo](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/thoughts-on-tanya-canelo/974)
**Author:** [@Ari.Elle.Maria](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Ari.Elle.Maria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/thoughts-on-tanya-canelo/974 "2026-10-14T18:16:51Z")
rereading the books again and just finished A Binding of Blood and was kind of surprised to realize how disgusted I feel with Tanya. she killed two innocent people collapsing the Verdent Stag greenhouse/warehouse. "“Fi… --- ## [What do you think Lacer is researching?](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/what-do-you-think-lacer-is-researching/176)
**Author:** [@Stef](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Stef)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/what-do-you-think-lacer-is-researching/176 "2026-09-28T12:43:14Z")
Let’s guess. I know a lot of us have different opinions on this, and so far it’s been hinted about, but not actually revealed in the text. (Remember in one of the bonus stories when he was about to reveal his project in … --- ## [Why hasn’t Damien figured it out yet?](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/why-hasn-t-damien-figured-it-out-yet/499)
**Author:** [@JKlarinet](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/JKlarinet)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/why-hasn-t-damien-figured-it-out-yet/499 "2026-09-22T22:11:51Z")
“That’s an interesting stealth spell you’re casting,” So, at the incident at Eagle tower, Damien first notices the effect of Sebastien’ “boon.” Later, this boon is explained as having been given to S. after the incide… --- ## [Chekov's Scabroot](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chekovs-scabroot/985)
**Author:** [@Keid](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Keid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chekovs-scabroot/985 "2026-09-22T11:54:51Z")
Okay, so a decent amount of time has been spent within the books on the projects with scabroot such that it would be shocking if Siobhan’s ability to produce it at will doesn’t come in handy somehow. But the original ap… --- ## [Fanfiction: Truthteller](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/fanfiction-truthteller/967)
**Author:** [@alra](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/alra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/fanfiction-truthteller/967 "2026-09-04T04:47:39Z")
Set midway through A Foreboding of Woe. To save space and for wider access, it lives on ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/238440666 Lemme know what you think :slight\_smile: --- ## [How Did Azalea Come Up With The Idea For PGTS?](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/how-did-azalea-come-up-with-the-idea-for-pgts/27)
**Author:** [@Stef](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Stef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/how-did-azalea-come-up-with-the-idea-for-pgts/27 "2026-09-02T20:43:16Z")
One of the things people are often curious about is where authors get their inspiration from, and what life experiences or dreams influenced their creative process. I’m always fascinated about how people’s minds work whi… --- ## [What are the strengths and weaknesses of the story so far? (General spoiler for the entire story)](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/what-are-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-story-so-far-general-spoiler-for-the-entire-story/968)
**Author:** [@David\_S](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/David_S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/what-are-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-story-so-far-general-spoiler-for-the-entire-story/968 "2026-09-02T20:41:32Z")
I recently saw a post on red rising Reddit asking what do you think are some of the strengths and weakness of Pierce brown as a writer. And I thought I would ask the same here about this serie to see what the community t… --- ## [Chapter 253 Discussion - No Way Out](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-253-discussion-no-way-out/677)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-253-discussion-no-way-out/677 "2026-08-29T12:22:31Z")
With the much-awaited release of A Cauldron of Bitterness comes the release of discussions that were previously restricted to Patreon members. To prevent unwanted exposure to spoilers, make sure to read A Cauldron of Bit… --- ## [Chapter 295 Weekly Discussion - "A Realm of Day and Night"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-295-weekly-discussion-a-realm-of-day-and-night/954)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-295-weekly-discussion-a-realm-of-day-and-night/954 "2026-07-23T02:14:16Z")
This was a super fun chapter despite the struggles to produce it, and I’m looking forward to what’s coming next. Discussion welcome! --- ## [Eggs with red yolks](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/eggs-with-red-yolks/955)
**Author:** [@AriethNinja](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AriethNinja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/eggs-with-red-yolks/955 "2026-07-18T19:58:06Z")
Saw this and immediately thought about a scene from builders of dreams. I believe it is also mentioned a few times in the series before that. A confused throw away, something about it anyways --- ## [Chapter 285 Weekly Discussion - "Invictus"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-285-weekly-discussion-invictus/908)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-285-weekly-discussion-invictus/908 "2026-07-18T02:45:01Z")
I’m a big fan of “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. In fact, the poem is my screen background and has been for many years. Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods … --- ## [Chapter 294 - Radiant Feather](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-294-radiant-feather/948)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-294-radiant-feather/948 "2026-07-17T20:52:39Z")
Whew! As always, discussion welcome. --- ## [Crackpot theories on how to safely cast through your own flesh](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/crackpot-theories-on-how-to-safely-cast-through-your-own-flesh/952)
**Author:** [@Inverter](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Inverter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/crackpot-theories-on-how-to-safely-cast-through-your-own-flesh/952 "2026-07-16T14:55:40Z")
Hi, new here as I usually only listen to the audio books. As Siobhan again reminds herself that she is never going to cast through her own flesh this seems like another Chekhov’s gun that she is indeed going to do do it … --- ## [Will the first book become availible away from amazon?](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/will-the-first-book-become-availible-away-from-amazon/947)
**Author:** [@AriethNinja](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AriethNinja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/will-the-first-book-become-availible-away-from-amazon/947 "2026-06-30T20:28:40Z")
due to changes that Amazon has been making about their library as well as their physical kindles, i have decided to rebuy my library (slowly, its almost 800 books) I understand contracts and the complications there of, … --- ## [Chapter 283 - My Enemy's Enemies](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-283-my-enemys-enemies/903)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-283-my-enemys-enemies/903 "2026-06-17T20:52:06Z")
I think it’s nice how Thaddeus got a chance to be part of the social group/in-crowd. Though arguably, they’re all morally questionable, betting on torture and murder. Discussion, thoughts, theories welcome. … --- ## [Upcoming events you're looking forward to?](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/upcoming-events-youre-looking-forward-to/945)
**Author:** [@CodeLabMaster](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/CodeLabMaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/upcoming-events-youre-looking-forward-to/945 "2026-06-13T01:25:12Z")
What are some possible upcoming events in Siobhan’s/Sebastian’s life you are looking forward to? It’s been several books since it last got mentioned, but I wonder if we’ll still get the annual Gervin soiree in the fall … --- ## [Chapter 291 Weekly Discussion - "Secrets and Supply Kits"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-291-weekly-discussion-secrets-and-supply-kits/932)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-291-weekly-discussion-secrets-and-supply-kits/932 "2026-05-26T22:44:22Z")
Do you think Sebastien actually lives in such a scary part of town, or is Damien just hyper-sensitive? Chapter discussion, thoughts, theories, and whatever else welcome. --- ## [Chapter 292 Weekly Discussion - "A Path of Shadows"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-292-weekly-discussion-a-path-of-shadows/934)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-292-weekly-discussion-a-path-of-shadows/934 "2026-05-26T21:24:23Z")
One thing I enjoy about writing this series is that so much of the magic Siobhan learns has wide utility, if one has enough control to start exploring the edge cases and permutations. Discussion welcome! --- ## [Chapter 282 - The Price of Power](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-282-the-price-of-power/900)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-282-the-price-of-power/900 "2026-05-24T00:53:39Z")
That last line was the thing I hid in plain sight in the previous chapter, which someone did guess. Congrats! --- ## [Chapter 290 Weekly Discussion - "Haunted"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-290-weekly-discussion-haunted/928)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-290-weekly-discussion-haunted/928 "2026-05-02T15:33:41Z")
These last couple of chapters were particularly difficult to write, because I have to make sure I understand the implications of everything on future events. The more books in this series that I write, the further and fu… --- ## [Chapter 289 Weekly Discussion - "Void-Shield"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-289-weekly-discussion-void-shield/927)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-289-weekly-discussion-void-shield/927 "2026-05-01T18:20:55Z")
I ended up doing some significant expansion/re-writing of this chapter, and the outcome is a lot more fun. As always, discussion welcome. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chapter 276 Weekly Discussion - "The First Crack"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-276-weekly-discussion-the-first-crack/837)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-276-weekly-discussion-the-first-crack/837 "2026-04-30T20:46:48Z")
I anticipate shocked, excited, and maybe confused screaming. Discussion welcome, as always. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chapter 272 Weekly Discussion - "Mirror, Mirror"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-272-weekly-discussion-mirror-mirror/821)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-272-weekly-discussion-mirror-mirror/821 "2026-04-27T03:07:01Z")
This chapter is one that many of you have been waiting on and wondering about for a long time. Discussion welcome. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chapter 279 Weekly Discussion - "The Grave of Heaven"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-279-weekly-discussion-the-grave-of-heaven/842)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-279-weekly-discussion-the-grave-of-heaven/842 "2026-04-23T01:09:41Z")
This chapter isn’t very long, but I didn’t want to just have a number missing from the weekly discussion threads and potentially confuse people. Feel free to discuss the chapter itself, as well as this book as a whole, … --- ## [Divination - Caidan's theorem](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/divination-caidans-theorem/923)
**Author:** [@Artheo](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/Artheo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/divination-caidans-theorem/923 "2026-04-17T18:26:15Z")
Hi ! I’m new to this series of books, and this far I love it :slight\_smile: I’ve seen something a bit weird in the glossary : Caidan’s theorem, that dictates how much thaum/s are needed to keep a divination spell up, de… --- ## [Chapter 288 Weekly Discussion - "The Edge of Heaven"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-288-weekly-discussion-the-edge-of-heaven/920)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-288-weekly-discussion-the-edge-of-heaven/920 "2026-04-14T15:44:11Z")
I think many of you have been looking forward to this particular development for a while. :slight\_smile: It’s nice to see Siobhan’s hard work pay off. [Next page](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/c/a-practical-discussion/5.md?page=1)