Why does Cassian need seven siphons when other powerful Illyrians only need one? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we explore the mysteries surrounding the Prince of Bastards - from his unexplained origins to the cryptic question the Bone Carver asked that changes everything. We're breaking down the contradictions in Cassian's backstory and uncovering connections that might reveal his true power.

Whether you're obsessed with Nessian, counting down to the next ACOTAR book, or just love Sarah J. Maas theories - this episode is for you!

🌙 WHAT WE COVER:

ACOTAR Deep Dives:

• Why does Cassian need seven siphons? The power level mystery

• The Bone Carver's cryptic question about Cassian's family

• What really happened at Ramiel and why it matters

• Cassian's unexplained backstory contradictions

Maasverse Connections:

• Surprising parallels between Cassian and a certain angel

• Cross-series patterns Sarah J. Maas keeps repeating

• Theories about Cassian's true origins and what they mean for the series

• Why certain details about his power might be more significant than they appear

Plus: What Nesta's powers reveal about Cassian, and our Pre-Cog Corner predictions! 💬

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro - Surfers and Raccoons Giving us Heart Attacks, Cynthia Erivo for Voldemort

09:01 Episode Overview - ACOTAR: Cassian Deep Dive

12:02 COSMs: Tamlin the Cat is our new mascot

13:57 Fun Question: What is your favorite Cassian moment?

17:10 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Who are Cassian's parents?

22:48 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What are Cassian's powers?

28:22 ACOTAR Deep Dive: Why does the Bone Carver say that Cassian "woke" something that day in Hybern?

35:26 ACOTAR Deep Dive: What happened between Cassian and Bryaxis (Wild Speculation)

40:48 Maasverse COSMs - What did Bryaxis really ask for (ToG, CC) , Was Enalius part Prince of Hel? (CC)

45:52 Maasverse: Why does the Bone Carver call Cassian Prince of Bastards (CC)

54:21 Maasverse Sidebar: Are Hunt and Bryce Carranam? (CC, ToG)

55:52 Maasverse Deep Dive: Why is Cassian so much more powerful than the other Illyrians? (CC, ToG)

01:09:33 Precog Corner: Illyrian Tattoos revisited, Has Nesta already been to Hel? (CC, ToG)

01:23:11 What we're reading - Still the Maasverse :D

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