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Season 7 is coming! Are you ready?

First, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has liked, reblogged, and engaged with our discussion questions thus far! That is what they're for - to spark engagement with this show we know and love.

We've gotten the first six seasons' worth out just in time for season 7 to drop, and once we've seen it, we'll begin to work on questions for those episodes as well.

So we're also opening our ask box to suggestions for season 7 questions! If a particular moment or arc made you think, it can do the same for others, too. Please remember to include the episode number or title when you submit.

When you settle in to watch S7 for the first time, remember to be prepared. It's going to be a lot!

Self-care tips for watching S7:

Keep snacks in reach

Hydrate!

Take breaks when you need them

Tissue box if you need it

Remember to get enough sleep! Just because the new season drops at midnight doesn’t mean you have to be there to catch it.

Remember to check out the credits sketches

Cozy blankie!

Tips for your watching buddies:

Even more tissues

Hugs of excitement and condolence

Give them space to feel their feelings

Let them rant afterward

Pick favorite quotes together

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Discussion Questions for after Season 6

Callum has said “Destiny is a book you write yourself,” but he also trusted in the Chosen Two prophecy even when Rayla didn’t. How much do you think Callum believes in destiny, versus free will? 

Compare Claudia’s description of the leaflynx kitten as a collection of spell ingredients with Viren stealing Lissa’s tears for the spell to heal Soren. If dark magic treats people and animals the same, what concerns does this raise about dark mages' views on life and power?

This season has several fire themes. What are some moments that use fire/light, and how do these moments relate to each other?

How does the darkness that gives the Celestial elves their all-seeing clarity compare and contrast thematically with the darkness that corrupts Runaan’s soul? Are there other darkness themes you can think of from this season?

How many of Viren’s actions were free of Aaravos’s control this season, if any?

How do you think Soren handled his father’s return to Katolis, when everything was said and done?

This season, Captain Skall’s diary helped Rayla understand her own choices about duty and love. What other effects and choices can you see resulting from her deeper understanding of these complex topics?

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Discussion Questions for S6E9: Stardust

Lain and Tiadrin were happily dancing when Rayla found them, but she had to remind them what their last acts had been. Do you think their blissful ignorance is better than Runaan's painful remembering?

How would you help a loved one remember who they are?

What do you think of the Cosmic Order Council's “mercy” for Leola?

Compare the willing deaths of Rayla's parents with the council-demanded death of Aaravos' daughter. How much does control and choice impact each situation?

Rayla loves Runaan enough to save his soul from torment, even though he is an assassin. What do you think those Runaan has hurt will think about her rescuing him?

In this episode, Terry has gotten more suspicious of Aaravos. How do you think he's feeling by the end of it?

Why do you think Aaravos needs to be released with love when he wants to hurt others?

Claudia says that what Aaravos does is necessary and vital. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Discussion Questions for S6E8: We All Fall Down

How are Soren's battle choices different when Sol Regem attacks Katolis Castle, versus when Soren attacked the red dragon back in Season 2? What does this tell you about Soren's growth as a person?

Why do you think Claudia is so eager to get to work freeing Aaravos?

How has Lujanne treated Callum in his quest to learn primal magic? Do you feel she supports him? 

Callum and Rayla have been working to free Rayla’s parents from their coins for a long time, and now they won’t be able to save all of them. What kind of feelings do you think Rayla is experiencing as she realizes what this means for her?

Do you think Viren’s heart has begun to change by the time he dies? Do you feel this has any effect on the spell he casts with it?

How do you think Soren feels about the meaning of family?

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Discussion Questions for S6E7: The Red Wedding

Is Karim doing the harsh thing, the strong thing, or the right thing by threatening war with Janai?

If you had a pair of starsilk wings, would you use them? Where would you go?

Do you think pausing the wedding ceremony because of the clouds was a good idea? How might the events with Karim have been different if they hadn’t paused? How do you feel about those differences?

How are Sunfire elf marriages different from human marriages? Are there customs from Janai and Amaya’s wedding which are different from cultural celebrations you have been to?

What has Ezran learned as a king that helped him in his negotiations with Karim? 

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Discussion Questions for S6E6: Moment of Truth

Viren's desperation is understandable as he tries to heal Soren. How do you feel about his choices? How do you feel about Kpp’Ar’s?

How do you think Viren's views on power and usefulness have changed between the time he stole the staff from Kpp’Ar and his return to Katolis in the present? 

Callum begs answers as he flies upward, but he’s alone in the sky and no one hears him. Do you think the journey to find one’s truth must be a solitary one?

What is it about Rayla that makes her Callum’s one truth? What traits does she have that offset his darkness? 

Why do you think Lissa left Viren? How do you think his treatment of her made her feel? What do you think his biggest mistake was with her?

What do you think Kosmo meant when he said that Astrid’s star shines brightest in the sky? 

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Discussion Questions for S6E5: Moonless Night

If you could see the future, would you want to?

Callum feels he and Rayla can complete the monster quest even though they're not the Chosen Two. What does this tell you about his beliefs about destiny?

How might Viren’s arrival at the castle have been different if Claudia was there instead of Soren? 

Do you think Callum and Rayla are the Chosen Two? Why or why not?

When Aaravos says that "the human mage" is destined to play right into his hands, who do you think he’s actually referring to? Why do you think dark mages keep getting mixed up with Aaravos?

Why do you think Soren keeps coming back down to Viren’s cell?

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Discussion Questions for S6E4: The Starscraper

Callum and Rayla find the Starscraper, but they don't really know what their next steps are. What differences may arise between trying something new alone and trying it with someone helping you?

Claudia doesn't know what to do when her dad turns away from everything she's ever believed about dark magic.  What do you think she should do?

How do you think Karim should use his stolen Sun Seed?

How do you think Soren will handle Viren's return?

Could you befriend an animal and also see it as something made of useful parts? 

Do you believe in prophecy? How do you think Callum and Rayla feel about prophecy?

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Discussion Questions for S6E3: The Frozen Ship

Esmerelda’s letter was full of regret for choosing her mission over her feelings. How do you think reading it made Rayla feel about her choice to leave Callum behind two years ago? 

Why do you think Claudia came back to Terry?

How do you think Claudia feels letting Terry take care of her after she purposely left him?

Why do you think the soldiers referred to Viren as a ranting madman instead of using his name? 

Callum wanted Rayla’s trust, and he chose to tell her a difficult truth. Rayla was afraid for Callum’s safety, and she chose to take her anger out on him. What difference do you see between how each of them felt and what actions they took? What might’ve happened if they chose differently?

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Discussion Questions for S6E2: Love, War, and Mushrooms

What are some masks that people “wear” in social situations? Do you feel like you ever wear a mask?

How far do you think Soren would’ve gotten in his investigation without Corvus' help?

Which person do you think will do a better job leading their people to a brighter future, Janai or Karim? Why?

Why do you think Janai treated the remaining five Horns the way she did? Would you trust your friends if they always wore masks around you?

Janai delivers her speech from the bottom of an auditorium, and Karim speaks from the top of a cliff. How do you feel their chosen positions emphasize their words?

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Discussion Questions for S6E1: Startouched

What do Claudia’s actions say about her relationship with her dad?

How does the audience’s first view of Terry compare with the audience’s first view of Claudia?  

If you were King Ezran, what would you do with the Pearl?

Is now a good time for Callum and Rayla to be leaving Katolis? Why or why not?

Why do you think Callum chose to tell Rayla about the decoy Pearl, but not his brother the king?

Ezran sends his friends off on their various quests with a smile. Why do you think he gets sad once none of them can see him?

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Discussion Questions for after Season 5

Sometimes when we get badly hurt, the wound becomes a scar. But a scar is also a sign that the rest of you lived! How does the idea that a scar can be a sign of both pain and survival fit with other themes in this show? What do you think this means?

Throughout Season 4, Rayla and Callum struggled to trust each other again, and they often argued. How does Rayla’s choice to trust Callum with the sad truth about the cursed coins change their relationship?

Throughout Season 5, more details of the tragic downfall of the great Sunfire city of Lux Aurea are revealed, both by Queen Janai and by the trip to the Great Bookery. Compare and contrast Janai’s feelings about leading her people with Karim and Miyana’s choice to betray her. How do you think everyone can experience the same tragedy and yet feel so strongly about opposite goals?

Claudia has always been a capable dark mage, and her father’s favorite. This season, she pushed herself to the limit trying to keep everyone she loved safe while also achieving her goal of permanently restoring Viren’s life. Then, at the very end of their journey, Viren chose not to save himself, while Claudia lost a leg trying to retrieve Aaravos’ Pearl. How do you think she is going to handle so much failure under so much pressure?

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Discussion Questions for S5E9: Infantis Sanguine

Do you think Claudia feels more connection to who her dad is now, or who he was before he died two years ago? What do you think this means for their relationship now?

Viren has made a lot of terrible choices that have hurt others, even people he loved very much. Why do you think Viren was hesitant to sacrifice Sir Sparklepuff?

What do you think the significance of Rayla using Runaan’s bowblade is, after all his years raising and training her?

From Claudia’s perspective, she’s as loyal to her dad as she’s always been. But from Callum’s perspective, she’s become monstrous and evil. Do you think it’s possible to make a series of choices that lead you to a place where you can’t recognize yourself anymore?

Viren didn’t understand who Sir Sparklepuff was to him, or what Aaravos needed him for, until the 30th day. Do you think Aaravos treated Viren like an ally? Would you trust someone who didn’t tell you the whole plan and expected you to follow it anyway?

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Discussion Questions for S5E8: Finnegrin's Wake

Soren tries to convince Deadwood to stop doing what Finnegrin tells him to, even though he’s getting punched in the face. What do you think is motivating Soren’s choice to keep trying?

Finnegrin says he’s giving Callum all the power in the situation, so Callum can choose to set his friends free, steal the ship, and get away. What is Finnegrin actually doing to Callum?

Karim can’t free Kim’dael from her collar, and Janai won’t. Kim'dael has a lot of power, but is she really free if she’s still wearing it?

Callum says to Finnegrin, “So long as we protect each other and love each other, you can’t control us.” Do you think this is true? Does anything happen in the episode that supports your thoughts on it? 

Do you think Callum will continue to master new arcanums? How do you think this would impact him? 

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Discussion Questions for S5E7: Sea Legs

When Queen Janai hears that a “ghost” has infiltrated the Sunfire camp, she asks Miyana if she can trust her, and gives her a secret mission. Do you think these tricky tactics to handle the Moonshadow Kim'dael make Janai a good Sunfire queen?

It can be hard to keep trying after we've failed. What would've happened if the crew of the Ruthless had given up when Finnegrin captured them? What would've happened if Finnegrin had given up and let them escape?

What do you think it says about the dragang that everyone is willing to sacrifice for each other?

How would you feel if you had to defend your people against the Bloodmoon Huntress? 

Would you rather be taken down by Garlaath’s Teeth or Finnegrin’s ship? 

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Discussion Questions for S5E6: Bait and Switch

Rayla visited some bad places like Scumport in the two years she was looking for Viren. If you began a long quest that led you to dark places, would you turn back?

Do you think Claudia's choice to attack the dragon that hunted them all day makes sense for her? Why or why not?

How does Terry react when Claudia says that the dragon won’t follow them because it is afraid of her? What might he be feeling? 

Ezran breaks into Finnegrin’s office to steal his baby glowtoads. Are there times when stealing can be the right choice?

Do you think Ezran had any second thoughts before ziplining using the crown, considering its worth and meaning? Why or why not? Would the first crown (made of gold) have worked as well as the new crown made of steel? What do you think this means?

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Discussion Questions for S5E5: Archmage Akiyu

Soren and his ideas were often ignored by his dad. How do you think he feels now that he has friends who listen and include him? 

Would you have pushed Rayla into the water like she asked? Why or why not?

Akiyu is a trickster, using deception to help her protect her secrets and stay alive. How do you think this fits with her Ocean arcanum?

Why do you think Queen Zubeia let Soren know she was bitten, but kept it a secret from everyone else?

Would you make a pact with the Bloodmoon Huntress? Why or why not?