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Kell, intoxicated and unsettled, wanders the streets of White London, haunted by the memory of Holland’s blood and the fragility of their shared Antari identity. The alcohol clouds his judgment, but the cold air fails to sober him as he reflects on his reckless tendencies and the dangers he courts. His thoughts spiral between self-reproach and resignation, leaving him emotionally raw and physically unsteady. The city’s eerie whispers—voices calling him "pretty bones" and "pretty blood"—heighten his…-
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Kell steps into White London, a stark contrast to the warmth and balance of his home, Red London. The city is cold and lifeless, its magic drained and controlled through force rather than reverence. Unlike Red London’s belief in balanced power, White London’s inhabitants view magic as something to dominate, leading to its gradual disappearance. The city’s pallid, ashen appearance reflects this struggle, with magic resisting its captors and leaching color and vitality from the world. White…
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The chapter opens with a brutal scene in which Athos, the ruthless king of White London, whips a defiant sixteen-year-old boy named Beloc, who refused to bow during a public procession. Beloc is bound to a metal frame, his body bloodied but his spirit unbroken. Athos and his sister Astrid revel in the fear of their subjects, but Beloc’s quiet resistance sparks a dangerous defiance in the crowd. Athos, recognizing the threat of rebellion, decides to make an example of the boy, offering his mother a…
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The chapter opens with Prince Rhy and Kell engaged in a lesson on elemental magic, though Rhy is more preoccupied with planning a masquerade or costume ball. Despite his playful distractions, Kell insists on focusing their session. Rhy attempts to manipulate earth within a glass orb but struggles, only managing a slight movement after much effort. His frustration grows as he reflects on his inability to master magic despite his fluency in multiple languages. Kell explains that magic requires humility and…
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Lila returns to the Stone’s Throw tavern after a year-long absence, her reunion with Barron, the owner, tinged with tension. Their last encounter ended badly when he kicked her out for stealing from a patron, leading to her storming off in anger. Now, she finds him on the tavern steps, and their exchange is laced with sarcasm and unspoken history. Barron feigns indifference, while Lila, though defiant, feels the pull of the place despite her disdain for taverns. The remnants of a fire at the docks linger…
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Lila Bard, a skilled thief, lives by the principle that anything worth having is worth taking. In this chapter, she steals a silver pocket watch from a gentleman on a crowded street, admiring its craftsmanship while remaining undetected. The watch symbolizes freedom to her, a small but meaningful escape from poverty or imprisonment. Her confidence is tested when a constable approaches, asking for the time. Lila maintains her composure, disguising her voice and hiding her face under a stolen top hat, though…
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The chapter introduces Lila Bard, a young woman with aspirations of becoming a pirate, as she returns to her dilapidated ship, the *Sea King*. The vessel is in poor condition, barely seaworthy, yet Lila finds a sense of belonging on its creaking deck. Despite its decay, she clings to the dream of sailing the high seas, imagining the freedom and adventure it would bring. The contrast between her vivid fantasies and the grim reality of the rotting ship highlights her determination and longing for a life…
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The chapter opens with Kell crossing from one version of London to another, arriving at Red London, where the river Isle glows with magical energy. Unlike the Thames, the Isle is a vibrant source of power, likened to a vein or artery. Kell reflects on the nature of magic, believing it originates from blood—a balance of harmony when red, but corrupting when black. As an Antari, he embodies both: his blood remains crimson, but his black eye symbolizes chaos. Despite his strength, the dark mark unsettles…
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The chapter opens with a scene in the royal courtyard, where King Maxim, Queen Emira, and Prince Rhy are enjoying tea under the night sky. Rhy enthusiastically discusses his upcoming twentieth birthday celebrations, arguing for extended festivities despite his father’s mild disapproval. The queen teasingly questions his motives, hinting at her desire to find him a suitable match. Kell, the adopted royal sibling, joins them and reluctantly supports Rhy’s party plans, though he privately finds the idea…
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The chapter introduces the Stone’s Throw, a grimy yet enduring tavern that exists in various forms across different versions of London. Despite its dilapidated appearance and watered-down drinks, the tavern serves as a constant, almost magical fixture in Kell’s life. It attracts those drawn to the idea of magic, particularly in Grey London, where believers and the curious gather. Kell, a magician, uses the tavern as a meeting place for his dealings, making him a fixed point in its ever-changing…
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