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The chapter opens with Prince Jorg and his tutor, Lundist, descending into the dungeons of the Tall Castle, where they are met with the harrowing screams of a prisoner. Lundist expresses discomfort with the visit, citing the King’s disapproval, but Jorg dismisses his concerns, determined to confront the source of the suffering. The oppressive atmosphere and the tutor’s hesitation highlight Jorg’s defiance and his willingness to challenge authority, even as the screams evoke traumatic memories of his…-
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The chapter opens with Prince Jorg and his tutor, Lundist, stepping out of the schoolroom into the sunlight. Lundist emphasizes the importance of keen observation, urging Jorg to listen and interpret the sounds around them—training swords, birdsong, and the fluttering of the execution flag. This exercise reveals Lundist’s teaching philosophy: a sharp mind notices details others overlook. The black-and-scarlet flag signals the king’s order to clear the dungeons, foreshadowing the brutal executions to…
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The chapter opens with Prince Jorg engaged in a tense lesson with his tutor, Lundist, who tests his understanding of their discussion on how enemies define individuals and nations. Jorg, though distracted by violent memories, correctly summarizes the lesson, revealing his sharp intellect. Lundist points to neighboring territories as threats to Ancrath, but Jorg fixates on Count Renar, expressing a visceral desire for revenge. Lundist, with piercing blue eyes, recognizes the depth of Jorg’s hatred and…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist and his men capturing Sir Renton, a wounded knight from Marclos’s retinue. Despite his injuries and dire situation, Renton attempts to assert his status and threatens the protagonist, referencing the stabbing of Count Renar’s son under a flag of truce. The protagonist dismisses Renton’s bravado, mocking his claims of wealth and highlighting the futility of his defiance. The exchange sets a tense tone, revealing the protagonist’s ruthless demeanor and his…
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The chapter opens with Jorg and his band of brothers drinking beer amidst the ruins of the burgermeister’s house. The men regard Jorg with newfound respect, though tensions simmer beneath the surface, particularly with Rike, who eyes Jorg warily. Jorg reveals his ambition to wage war not just against local lords like the Count or Baron Kennick, but against the entire fractured empire. His companions are skeptical, dismissing his claim to the throne as one among many, but Jorg remains undeterred,…
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The chapter opens with Prince Jorg and his companions arriving at the ruined town of Norwood, which has been burned to the ground. Makin suggests the destruction is the work of Count Renar, while Father Gomst speculates it could be Baron Kennick’s men. Jorg reflects on his childhood memories of Norwood and concludes Renar is responsible, noting the absence of bodies and the likelihood of a mass pyre. The scene sets a grim tone, highlighting the brutality of war and Jorg’s detached, almost appreciative…
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The chapter opens with Jorg, the protagonist, reflecting on the fleeing spirits and the cowardice of his companions after a confrontation. He reunites with Makin, who advises him to pick his battles wisely rather than fight everyone. Jorg, however, asserts his determination to face all challenges head-on, declaring his intent to win the ongoing war. Despite Makin’s warnings, Jorg’s resolve remains unshaken, and his leadership earns Makin’s loyalty, even as they rescue their mud-stranded comrades,…
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The chapter opens with a haunting scene as the protagonist and his companions flee through a rain-soaked marsh, pursued by spectral figures of the dead. The brothers scatter in terror, some succumbing to the mire, while Father Gomst prays desperately in his cage. The first ghost emerges, radiating an eerie, cold light, and the protagonist stands alone, arms outstretched, unafraid. His calm defiance contrasts sharply with the panic around him, hinting at his deeper understanding of the horrors they face.…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist, a nine-year-old prince, consumed by thoughts of revenge after surviving a brutal attack that killed his mother and brother. Found barely alive in hook-briar by Sir Reilly and his men, he witnesses the aftermath of the massacre, including the discovery of his family's mutilated bodies. A shield fragment reveals Count Renar’s insignia, igniting a fiery resolve in the prince to survive and seek vengeance. Despite his severe injuries, he is taken back to the castle,…
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The chapter opens with Jorg and his band of outlaws, the "brothers," traveling along the monotonous Lich Road. Their journey is interrupted by the discovery of a gibbet holding four prisoners—two dead and two still alive. The group, eager for diversion, races to investigate. Jorg, riding his horse Gerrod, arrives first and reflects on the road's eerie perfection, built unnaturally straight and level across a bog. The brothers, including the brutish Rike and the Nuban, gather around the gibbet, betting…
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