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wotidol.bsky.social @wotidol.bsky.social · 6d

Hi #WoTSkies, you ready for the Holidays? The 2025 WoT Idol Holiday Extravaganza is ON!

🎄Song Parodies
🍀Original Music
🐰Cosplay
🎅Memes
💝Skits
🎃and more!

🕯️Entries due: Nov 30, 2025 at 12am (Midnight) ET

See rules and info at wotidol.com

#TheWheelOfTime

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · 5d

A Vow & Use a Pebble - Towers of Midnight chapters 14 & 15 - EP553

Egwene has unrealistic expectations of punctuality in the World of Dreams.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/a-vo...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 14 & 15. A burning flame of Tar Valon to one side, a healed Tower with bells and bubbles to the other side. Chapter quotes are “Only a fool would ignore the advice of those who support her” and “Anything should be Healable. Anything but death itself.”

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Sean The Gleeman @thepoetsloth.bsky.social · 13d

I have decided on a date and time for @sunflowersedai.bsky.social memorial service. Anyone on #WotSkies who wanted to come, please message me for details or if you can't make it, please donate to www.fmaware.org/donate/ in her name

Donate to the National Fibromyalgia Association

Please donate to the NFA and help us to continue to be able to make a difference in every person’s life who is living with fibromyalgia.

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · 12d

An Empty Ink Bottle & For What Has Been Wrought - Towers of Midnight chapters 12 & 13 - EP552

The rest of the cast gets to react to ZenJesusRand.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/an-e...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 12 & 13. A cup of obviously delicious tea, a compass rose, blood spattered rocks, and a smoking pipe. Chapter quotes are “Something wonderful was happening…” and “The Shadow made its play for me and lost.”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · 19d

After the Taint & An Unexpected Letter - Towers of Midnight chapters 10 & 11 - EP551

Perrin and Galad meet, Elayne receives the infamous letter from Mat.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/afte...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 10 & 11. A horse and rider silhouette with a stink cloud and Galad as depicted in the TV show with cartoon hearts over his head sit to the left; a pile of papers with a shoeprint and an upside down heart cutout showing two people in the arm around the waist and into the pocket pose sit to the right. Chapter quotes are “There are no coincidences with ta’veren” and “I need your bellfounders. It’s bloody important.”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · 26d

The Seven Striped Lass & Blood in the Air - Towers of Midnight ch 8 & 9

Mat is barhopping and we learn the term “lampshading” in real time.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson #WoTSkies

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 8 & 9. A sketched farmhouse is partly obscured by dripping blood, overlaid by a sealed and opened letter. Chapter quotes are “More and more, he simply accepted those memories as his own” and “I’ve been told to kill them all.”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Sep 11

Questioning Intentions & Lighter Than A Feather - Towers of Midnight chapters 6 & 7 - EP549

Lan has a new sword prodigy.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/ques...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 6 & 7. The Dragon’s Fang and the banner of the Children of the Light are joined by a glowing gold circle over a star spangled sky with strange glowing lights. Chapter quotes are “Men would be men. They liked their secrets and their plans.” and “Tell me everything you know of this Perrin Goldeneyes.”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Pattern Groans & Writings - Towers of Midnight chapters 4 & 5 - EP548

We get some Dark Prophecies as a treat.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson #WoTSkies

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 4 & 5. Glowing golden eyes loom behind a man turning into a wolf, and a nail stabs through a colonnaded hallway. Chapter quotes are “Only a fool refused to listen to advice from those older and wiser than himself ” and “I show you the Amyrlin because you refuse to accept her.”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Amyrlin’s Anger - Towers of Midnight chapter 3

Egwene has three True Dreams, Aradia is wrong about many things, Seth confuses a word with an Aes Sedai.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Towers of Midnight - Chapter 3. Rand’s forearm with the Dragon tattoo (as depicted in the TV show) reaches from the void to grasp at 7 of the Seals positioned around a shimmering sphere. Chapter quote is “This was not Rand al’Thor, friend of her childhood. This man was the Dragon Reborn. The most dangerous man to draw breath.”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Aug 21

Apples First & Questions of Leadership - Towers of Midnight chapters 1 & 2 - EP546

Almen Bunt gets his orchard restored by some random dude.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/appl...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Towers of Midnight - Chapters 1 &2. A bright sky behind an apple orchard lies in stark contrast to a dark sky over a horse-drawn wagon. Broken chains bridge the line between. Chapter quote is “No. I am not lost. Finally.” & “But he would face his enemies with self-respect.”

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Aradiapedia (she/they) @bestfirstchair.bsky.social · Aug 19

New episode from my other podcast about being autistic! www.spreaker.com/episode/reje... @theautisticcoach.bsky.social @autisticpresence.bsky.social @autisticjoy.bsky.social @autisticstuffpod.bsky.social

Rejection Sensitivity or Real Rejection? - Autistic Stuff for Autistic People

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Aradiapedia (she/they) @bestfirstchair.bsky.social · Aug 17

New Used2Sew episode: Attachments

TR tells Aradia about 16 of the many sewing machine attachments that have been invented.

Listen now at: www.spreaker.com/episode/atta...

#VSM #Singer #SewingMachine #Attachments

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Aug 17

Distinctions - Towers of Midnight prologue pt2 - EP545

Three more POVs!

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/dist...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

A tower over two crossed swords, beset by shadowspawn from two sides as a small figure runs away. Text above reads “Towers of Midnight - Prologue part 2” and text below reads “When do you stop watching? Never!”

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Aug 17

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Unraveling The Pattern @unraveling.bsky.social · Aug 13

Well that was friggin' fun!

See you all tomorrow for round 2 of the greatest fan event of the year, #WoTIdol2025 on my channel!

Link: www.youtube.com/live/AiHHHQs...

(Live) WHEEL OF TIME IDOL: Season 5 Second Night!

YouTube video by Unraveling the Pattern

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Aradiapedia (she/they) @bestfirstchair.bsky.social · Aug 10

New episode from my other podcast Used2Sew!

Topic: Costuming

My mom and I exchange costuming stories from our respective July events. I talked about @wotconofficial.bsky.social!

Listen now at: www.spreaker.com/episode/cost...

#Costuming #Cosplay #Sewing #WoTCon #OCF #VSM #WoTCon #WoTSkies

Costuming - Used2Sew

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Aug 8

Distinctions - Towers of Midnight prologue pt1 - EP544

We start out strong on Book 13 of Wheel of Time by both learning about words we are pronouncing wrong.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/dist...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TowersOfMidnight #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

A giant rift in the ground blazes with light as it separates a classic D&D party (mage, archer, brawler) from a blood red goblet and a dove in flight. Text above reads “Towers of Midnight - Prologue part 1” and text below reads “A wave of wrongness washed over her, the pattern itself rippling. A balescream - a moment when creation itself howled in pain.”

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Aradiapedia (she/they) @bestfirstchair.bsky.social · Aug 7

The one where we touch on the sticky topic of functioning labels for autistic people

Autistic Stuff for Autistic People @autisticstuffpod.bsky.social · Aug 5

📣 New Podcast! "Functioning Labels" on @Spreaker #actuallyautistic #audhd #autism #autistic #autisticpresence #coaching #creativelyautistic #holisticempowerment #intentionallyautistic #latediagnosed #lateidentified #livedexperience #peersupport

Functioning Labels

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about the current state of the conversation around ASD functioning labels in the autistic community that we are witnessing. We talk about dynamic disability, fluctuating needs, internal vs external experiences of being autistic, the challenges of needing language that is accurate and without judgement, and the grief of having our needs overlooked. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://cherylrettig.ca Patrice: https://www.patriceriley.com Matthew: https://www.theautisticcoach.com Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective: https://www.autisticcoaches.com Theme music: https://bluedotsessions.bandcamp.com/track/vinyl-couch A https://www.foxandravenmedia.com production Check out other FARM podcasts Black Girl From Eugene: https://www.spreaker.com/show/black-girl-from-eugene Used2Sew: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/used2sew--6285838 Wheel of Time Spoilers: https://www.spreaker.com/show/wot-spoilers-podcast

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Aradiapedia (she/they) @bestfirstchair.bsky.social · Jul 30

I got something in!!! I wasn't sure I'd have the ooph to make one this year, and I fell far short of my promise to @salyaalonir.bsky.social to be unhinged, but damnit I did something rather than nothing!!! #WoTSkies

wotidol.bsky.social @wotidol.bsky.social · Jul 30

Let's get AT LEAST 30 more! It's not too late 🎶

Deadline extended again until August 6th! Live shows start on August 12th. You won't want to miss #WoTIdol this year!

#WoTIdol2025 #WoTSkies #TheWheelOfTime

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An image with purple pink and blue lettering stating 30 entries so far for WoTIdol 2025, and an extension of the deadline to submit your entry by August 6th, 2025. It also says "Shows start: Aug 12" and has "WoTIdol.com" at the bottom

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wotidol.bsky.social @wotidol.bsky.social · Jul 30

Let's get AT LEAST 30 more! It's not too late 🎶

Deadline extended again until August 6th! Live shows start on August 12th. You won't want to miss #WoTIdol this year!

#WoTIdol2025 #WoTSkies #TheWheelOfTime

WoTIdol.com

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Gathering Tangent - EP543

Aradia and Seth review the events in their lives since starting this book of the podcast.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TheGatheringStorm #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson #WoTCon #WoTCon2025 #WoTSkies

A photo collage showing many Wheel of Time covers in different languages, the WoTCon costume group photo, and Seth and Aradia’s selfie taken at the Con. Text reads “WoTCon 2025 & Tangents.” By Pants from Discord

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Aradiapedia (she/they) @bestfirstchair.bsky.social · Jul 25

What is happening in Gaza is beyond words. Beyond horrific. And it is my tax dollars that are paying for it. I wish I knew how to make it stop.

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Jun 26

The Tower Stands & To Be Forged Again- The Gathering Storm ch 45 & 46 - EP540

We celebrate Peak Egwene and share a truly terrible joke in the aftershow.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TheGatheringStorm #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

The White Tower as depicted in the TV show with blackened holes added, superimposed on an illustration of the island of Tar Valon with a bridge that bears small figures riding across, including a woman in bright red. Above is text that reads “The Gathering Storm chapters 45 & 46” and below are the quotes “And yet it stood. Light bless them, it stood.” And “Both sides of this conflict have chosen me. It is time to join together again.” By Pants from Discord

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WotSeries ❤️📖📺🤞 @wotseries.com · Jun 19

The Daughter-Heir of bloody Andor says to keep pushing!
#SaveWOT 👉 savewot.com
#TheWheelOfTime

Ceara Covenet as Elayne Tralkand official poster, in the White Tower with hair down while pieces and fragments of her are made to look like they're falling off

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WoTSpoilers @wotspoilers.bsky.social · Jun 19

Scents Unknown - The Gathering Storm chapter 44 - EP539

Hurin has the worst reunion, Narishma follows after, & we keep re-writing what could have been.

Listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/scen...
#TheWheelOfTime #WoTSpoilers #TheGatheringStorm #RobertJordan #FantasyBooks #BrandonSanderson

Two mountains (one of fire, one of ice), a man holding the world above his head, and a hammer, all drift over a black tempest filled with spiraling boxes. Above is text that reads “The Gathering Storm chapter 44” and below is the quote “The air… it smells like a lot of death, a lot of violence, only not. It’s darker. More terrible.” By Pants from Discord

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