In Martin’s early attempt at a medieval, dragonish landscape, we meet a girl touched by ice magic. Anthony and Padraig talk over the first four chapters of The Ice Dragon.

Padraig and Anthony cover Martin’s prototype for Westeros: The Ice Dragon. Steve Ausburne discusses the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer.

Is Bloodraven the best Hand of the King ever? Is he disguised as another character within the story? Steve, Elysia, and Anthony discuss.

Dunk saves the day! But does Uthor Underleaf have the better plan? Steve and Anthony also discuss intrusive sales tactics, sick burns in movies, and bad mascots. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts

Is John the Fiddler attracted to Dunk? Also, why are modern weddings still so medieval? Steve and Anthony discuss.

What do we make of Dirk’s skill as a fighter? Is he a bit overconfident? Also, how many of the rumors about Bloodraven’s magic are true?

Is Lady Webber a figure of power? How well does Dunk pass his knightly test? And we discuss early medieval legal norms concerning defamation.

In this final portion of the Sworn Sword, Dunk stumbles his way into a trial by combat, but not before impressing the savvy Lady Webber.