Episode 417: The Alchemist and the Eagle, Chapter 36

Book 3 of Tales of Aurduin, The Alchemist and the Eagle, comes to a stunning cliff-hanger conclusion this week with chapter 36, "The Gathering." Pulled by a mysterious force people from across the world of Aurduin gather in the center of the world at Jeaniaurduin with the certain knowledge that the God Child, Miraanni, is about to return from her year's embodiment within the earth. The religion formed in her name, The Tal, expects that she will return to lead them into battle in the already-escalating holy war against the Jolao Empire. However, no one could expect what happens when she re-emerges with an gift for an unlikely recipient ...I hope you've enjoyed this past year+ of sharing The Alchemist and the Eagle. We'll continue with the final book of the series, The Fifth Temple, with more audiobook chapters between interview episodes.