# \#weekly-discussion **URL:** https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/tag/weekly-discussion/7.md [Latest](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/tags.md) --- ## [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:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-296-weekly-discussion-holes-in-the-sky/956 "2026-11-01T12:21:12Z")
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: --- ## [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! --- ## [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. --- ## [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. … --- ## [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, … --- ## [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. --- ## [Chapter 287 Weekly Discussion - "Cladding of Identity"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-287-weekly-discussion-cladding-of-identity/918)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-287-weekly-discussion-cladding-of-identity/918 "2026-03-28T13:49:09Z")
Discussion welcome. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chapter 286 Weekly Discussion - "Influence"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-286-weekly-discussion-influence/910)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-286-weekly-discussion-influence/910 "2026-03-10T03:32:41Z")
Thanks for your patience with the short delay, everyone! :slight\_smile: Discussion welcome. --- ## [Chapter 284 Weekly Discussion - "Trustworthiness"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-284-weekly-discussion-trustworthiness/905)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-284-weekly-discussion-trustworthiness/905 "2026-02-05T21:33:42Z")
I feel like Waverly is secretly such a badass, despite how cute she looks and how quiet she is. Her life is full of tiny little adventures and sincere wonder. Anyway, discussion, thoughts, theories and whatever else tha… --- ## [Chapter 0.2 (PGTS Book 7 Prologue) Weekly Discussion - "An Ancient Relic"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-0-2-pgts-book-7-prologue-weekly-discussion-an-ancient-relic/890)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-0-2-pgts-book-7-prologue-weekly-discussion-an-ancient-relic/890 "2026-01-29T05:31:08Z")
Do you guys remember the Archaeologist? He was featured in the very first chapter in this series, and then again in Chapter 183: Book 4 “The Archaeologist.” His most memorable line: “In the Black Wastes, a bush isn’t ju… --- ## [Chapter 1.23 Weekly Discussion - "In which Percy shoves Viv through a window"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-23-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-shoves-viv-through-a-window/899)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-23-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-shoves-viv-through-a-window/899 "2026-01-13T02:18:02Z")
How much did that little head-bump contribute to Viv’s unconsciousness? --- ## [Chapter 281 Weekly Discussion - "Surfacing from the Depths"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-281-weekly-discussion-surfacing-from-the-depths/896)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-281-weekly-discussion-surfacing-from-the-depths/896 "2026-01-07T09:50:47Z")
Some of you guys are such close readers, I wonder if you will notice the thing I hid in plain sight in this chapter? I won’t leave you hanging to confirm it, it’ll be stated clearly in the next chapter. As always, disc… --- ## [Chapter 280 Weekly Discussion - "Visitors"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-280-weekly-discussion-visitors/892)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-280-weekly-discussion-visitors/892 "2026-01-02T03:04:53Z")
What do you think about how Oliver just blatantly inflates/supports the Raven Queen’s reputation? Discussion, theories, and general thoughts about anything related to the chapter are welcome, as always. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chapter 1.22 Weekly Discussion - "In which the storm arrives"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-22-weekly-discussion-in-which-the-storm-arrives/893)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-22-weekly-discussion-in-which-the-storm-arrives/893 "2025-12-30T02:15:52Z")
Man, what exactly did Healer Clements do to Viv? Reversed the “depressant” alcohol into a “stimulant” while retaining all of the lowered inhibitions? --- ## [Chapter 1.21 Weekly Discussion - "In which Viv takes a sobering draught"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-21-weekly-discussion-in-which-viv-takes-a-sobering-draught/891)
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Again, Healer Clements acts as a force for evil. Or, less dramatically, chaos. He is a lot of fun to write. As always, discussion welcome. --- ## [Chapter 260 Weekly Discussion - "Malediction"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-260-weekly-discussion-malediction/769)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 5:49am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-260-weekly-discussion-malediction/769 "2025-12-26T05:49:23Z")
Poor Rory! What do you think Siobhan might find in the tower? Discussion welcome. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Chapter 1.20 Weekly Discussion - "In which Percy wields Paper vs. Rock"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-20-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-wields-paper-vs-rock/889)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 8:18am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-20-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-wields-paper-vs-rock/889 "2025-12-20T08:18:42Z")
Thank goodness Percy was there to steal Viv—he’s a good friend—and at least the assistant manager wasn’t entirely spineless. I’ve heard a ton of horror stories about dealing with drunk people and have a few of my own. D… --- ## [Chapter 269 Weekly Discussion - "Pattern Recognition"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-269-weekly-discussion-pattern-recognition/814)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-269-weekly-discussion-pattern-recognition/814 "2025-12-19T01:47:25Z")
Who killed the shaman? And what’s going on with incense-Paimon? Thoughts, theories, and general discussion welcome. --- ## [Chapter 1.19 Weekly Discussion - "In which Percy gets his Vista"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-19-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-gets-his-vista/884)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-19-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-gets-his-vista/884 "2025-12-12T14:51:35Z")
“This one crazy secret can make you the most popular person in the office!” Offer to do your colleagues’ paperwork. True/Untrue? For me personally, paperwork freedom is nice, but my favorite colleagues were always the… --- ## [Chapter 1.18 Weekly Discussion - "In which Lieutenant Robards takes conflicting statements"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-18-weekly-discussion-in-which-lieutenant-robards-takes-conflicting-statements/879)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-18-weekly-discussion-in-which-lieutenant-robards-takes-conflicting-statements/879 "2025-12-05T01:28:33Z")
A: “Are you stating that you defeated those men, literally, by accident?” B: “Yes? That’s what I’ve been saying since the beginning?” Another of my favorite chapters in this book. Discussion welcome. --- ## [Chapter 1.17 Weekly Discussion - "In which Percy resorts to physical violence"](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-17-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-resorts-to-physical-violence/877)
**Author:** [@AzaleaEllis](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/u/AzaleaEllis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/t/chapter-1-17-weekly-discussion-in-which-percy-resorts-to-physical-violence/877 "2025-11-21T01:29:08Z")
One of my favorite chapters, and definitely the start of everything going so strangely wrong. Discussion welcome. :slight\_smile: [Next page](https://alcove.azaleaellis.com/tag/weekly-discussion/7.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=weekly-discussion)