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    • Chapter 4: Prologue — 3. In Spite of Her Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Linden Avery, a doctor at Berenford Memorial Psychiatric Hospital, grapples with her anger and fear over Roger Covenant, whom she believes is dangerous despite Sheriff Lytton dismissing him as a "pleasant young man." She questions Roger's motives, particularly his desire for his father Thomas Covenant's white gold ring, which holds significance for its magical properties. Linden’s past experiences in the Land, a mystical world she once visited with Thomas, heighten her suspicions, though she acknowledges…
    • Chapter 2: Prologue — 1. Mother’s Son Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dr. Linden Avery, a psychiatrist, confronting Roger Covenant, the son of her late lover Thomas Covenant, in her office. Roger demands custody of his catatonic mother, Joan, arguing that as her son, he has the right and responsibility to care for her. Linden refuses, citing legal and ethical constraints, while internally grappling with her emotional ties to Thomas and Joan. Roger’s resemblance to his father stirs painful memories for Linden, yet his youthful arrogance and lack of…
    • Chapter 1: What Has Gone Before Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Thomas Covenant, a once-happy novelist, sees his life unravel after being diagnosed with leprosy, which leads to the amputation of two fingers and the abandonment by his wife, Joan. His physical and emotional suffering is compounded by societal rejection and the loss of his creativity and potency. During episodes of unconsciousness, he is transported to a magical realm called the Land, where his ailments vanish, and he is revered as a reincarnated hero, Berek Halfhand, due to his missing fingers and his…
    • Chapter 49 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The narrator, now a king, reflects on his past from the solitude of a high tower in The Haunt, surrounded by books and comforts like fine glass and wine. He contemplates the journey that brought him here, acknowledging the violence and chaos of his youth while recognizing how far he has come. The imagery of ink and writing symbolizes his attempt to untangle the secrets of his life, though he questions how much of his past is distorted by time. The presence of Gog, now grown, and Rike in the courtyard hints…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Jorg Ancrath as he charges toward The Haunt’s castle gates amidst the chaos of the tourney field. Despite being targeted by arrows, he presses forward, driven by a mix of determination and emptiness after the death of Corion, whose influence had once goaded him. The Forest Watch’s archers provide cover, but resistance grows as he encounters a line of spearmen blocking his path. Jorg’s allies, Rike and Makin, appear behind him, wounded but relentless. Seizing an opportunity, Jorg…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 47 of *Prince of Thorns*, Jorg launches a daring assault on Count Renar, charging through soldiers on horseback and crashing into the royal stands. Despite his boldness, Renar escapes when a bodyguard intervenes. Jorg’s chaotic attack leaves his horse panicking, forcing him to dismount onto a guard, breaking the man’s ribs. He hurls an axe at Renar but misses, striking another guard instead. As Renar retreats with his soldiers, Jorg prepares to pursue but is halted by Corion, a powerful…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prince Jorg and Makin struggle to navigate a steep mountain path, complaining about the impracticality of their stolen horse. Their journey is interrupted by armed men who initially threaten them but relent when Jorg reveals his identity as the prince who overthrew the previous Watch Master. The men escort them to a hidden encampment where Jorg reunites with his old companions, including the Watch Master Coddin, Rike, and Gorgoth. Tensions rise as Coddin reveals King Olidan’s orders to bring back…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, disguised as Sir Alain, entering a brutal Grand Mêlée tournament. The announcer introduces the competing knights, each armed with weapons designed to crush armor and bone. The protagonist, wielding only a sword, observes the grim reality of such battles: defeating armored opponents often requires bludgeoning them into submission before delivering a fatal blow. The scene is set with Count Renar and the enigmatic Corion watching from the stands, adding an air of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prince Jorg returns to his father’s castle, confronting the same jailer who once tried to stop him years earlier. He intimidates the man with threats and violence, recalling his past escape with a band of outlaws. This time, Jorg seeks only Sir Makin, a knight imprisoned in the dungeon. The jailer, recognizing Jorg’s ruthlessness, reluctantly lets him pass, but Jorg still assaults him for good measure. As he moves deeper into the dungeon, Jorg reflects on the absence of his sword, a symbol of his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Prince Jorg and Makin riding through heavy rain toward Count Renar’s castle, seeking revenge against an old charm seller rather than the Count himself. Makin questions the logic of their mission, noting the charm seller had previously spared Jorg and the Nuban. Jorg hints at supernatural influences, suggesting the charm seller enchanted the Nuban’s crossbow. Their conversation shifts to the nature of the world, with Makin asserting it revolves around war, specifically the Hundred…
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