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Kaiya of Twice Bitten reads books aloud! New episodes uploaded roughly weekly. Follow her on Twitter at @mirror_lock to suggest any public domain stories or poems you want to hear her read, in either her own voice, Lilissen’s voice, or another character voice. Current read: The Art of War.

  1. 05/23/2022

    The Art of War Ep. 13: Using Spies

    "In war, intelligence is of the essence, for it is what the armies depend upon in their every move." Sun Tzu explains why spies are the linchpin of success in all wars, and how to recruit and deploy them wisely. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 13: Using Spies

  2. 05/16/2022

    The Art of War Ep. 12: Attacks With Fire

    "Disaster, by definition, is failing to capitalize on your achievements despite victory in battle and seizure of the spoils..." Sun Tzu describes different forms of incendiary attacks and how to best utilize them, as well as dispensing advice on prudence in committing to actions that cannot be undone. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 12: Attacks With Fire

  3. 01/24/2022

    The Art of War Ep. 11: Nine Kinds of Ground

    "Suppose someone posed the question, 'How should we prepare for an enemy fortified with great numbers and with strict discipline, who is about to advance on us?'..." Sun Tzu describes the nine types of ground and how a prudent commander should treat each, as well as the psychology of the typical soldier in various types of circumstances and how a commander should plan to manipulate it. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 11: Nine Kinds of Ground

  4. 11/15/2021

    The Art of War Ep. 10: Conformations of the Land

    "Know the enemy and your own, and victory is in sight. Know the terrain and timing, and victories will be total." Sun Tzu describes the weaknesses and advantages of engaging in combat in each of the six types of terrain, as well as the six routes to certain defeat, and how a prudent commander must gauge his own forces as well as the land. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 10: Conformations of the Land

  5. 10/18/2021

    The Art of War Ep. 9: Fielding the Army

    "In war, it is not numbers that give the advantage. It suffices if you do not advance recklessly, are able to consolidate your own strength, get a clear picture of the enemy's situation, and secure the full support of your men." Sun Tzu dispenses advice for positioning one's own troops - as well as what the shrewd commander can read of the enemy's situation and disposition just from looking at where their troops stationed and how they behave. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 9: Fielding the Army

  6. 10/10/2021

    The Art of War Ep. 8: Nine Contingencies

    "Do not count on the enemy not coming. Depend instead on your side being prepared to confront him..." Sun Tzu details nine contingencies - five actions that a wise commander will take and four targets he will avoid avoid engaging with - for best advantage when mobilizing troops. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 8: Nine Contingencies

  7. 09/27/2021

    The Art of War Ep. 7: Contending Armies

    "No task is more demanding than the contest between armies, whose difficulty lies in straightening a winding path, and turning trouble to one's own advantage." Sun Tzu details how critical pre-battle preparations can be, with special attention to army transportation, setting up communication systems, and deciding how and when to engage in combat. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 7: Contending Armies

  8. 09/20/2021

    The Art of War Ep. 6: Weak and Strong

    "To be prepared everywhere is to be strong nowhere." Sun Tzu discusses the fine art of leveraging your own strength against an enemy's weaknesses to control his options and compel his decisions. [Voice: Lilissen] Intro/outro music: Eidolon by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).

    The Art of War Ep. 6: Weak and Strong
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Kaiya of Twice Bitten reads books aloud! New episodes uploaded roughly weekly. Follow her on Twitter at @mirror_lock to suggest any public domain stories or poems you want to hear her read, in either her own voice, Lilissen’s voice, or another character voice. Current read: The Art of War.

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  • Creator
    Kaiya
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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