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The chapter opens with Thomas Covenant awakening after a night of restless sleep, haunted by dreams of his leprosy checks. The battlefield around him is scarred by the aftermath of conflict, with trenches filled with the dead and saplings planted as markers. Despite his disgust at not contributing to the burial efforts, Covenant is consumed by his internal struggle—whether to participate in the Land’s conflicts or remain detached, both paths seeming to lead to madness. His blood-stained robe symbolizes…-
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The chapter "Blood-Bourne" follows Thomas Covenant's grueling three-day journey on horseback, during which he endures intense physical pain from riding. His body aches relentlessly, leaving him unable to focus on his surroundings or engage with his companions. Despite his suffering, the healing properties of the Giant's diamondraught and the Land's vitality gradually strengthen him, and by the third day, he adapts to the rigors of travel. The group moves beyond Revelstone into harsh, rocky plains, marking…
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The chapter opens with Thomas Covenant in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion, gazing out his window as Bannor arrives to escort him to a Lords' meeting. Covenant, visibly drained, questions Bannor's distrust, to which the Bloodguard responds with stoic indifference, emphasizing their self-sufficiency. Covenant's sarcastic retort and weary demeanor highlight his internal struggle and alienation. The tension between them underscores Covenant's isolation in the Land, even as he begrudgingly follows…
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Thomas Covenant awakens in a daze, mechanically preparing for the Council of Lords in Revelstone. Despite feeling numb and uncertain, he forces himself to eat, arm himself with Atiaran’s knife and Baradakas’ staff, and waits for Bannor’s summons. When the Bloodguard arrives, Covenant hesitates, questioning his courage to face the dreamlike ordeal ahead. Steeling himself with the touch of his hidden ring, he follows Bannor through the intricate passages of Revelstone, arriving at the imposing wooden…
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The chapter "Twelve: Revelstone" begins with Thomas Covenant awakening in a boat, disoriented and in pain, as it navigates turbulent waters. The landscape around him has shifted from the lush richness of Andelain to a bleak, scarred wilderness. The river’s confluence with the polluted Grey River creates chaotic currents, forcing Covenant and the Giant, Saltheart Foamfollower, to struggle to maintain control. Foamfollower’s exhaustion is evident as he strains to steer the boat, singing fragments of a…
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Thomas Covenant enters Revelstone, the imposing fortress of the Lords, through a tunnel-like entrance beneath a tower. The stark, shadowed passage echoes with the sounds of hooves and his staff, heightening his unease. Emerging into a sunlit courtyard, he observes the grandeur of the Keep, including a central Gilden tree and stone gates leading deeper inside. Despite his awe, Covenant resists the seductive pull of the fortress, clinging to his hidden white gold ring as a safeguard against expectations of…
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The chapter "The Unhomed" depicts Atiaran and Covenant's grim journey northward, haunted by the recent slaughter of the Wraiths during the Celebration. Exhausted and numb, they move through a desolate landscape, their emotions dulled by trauma. The oppressive atmosphere mirrors their inner turmoil, with the weather reflecting their grief—tense clouds unable to rain, and a dawn that brings no relief. Their physical endurance eventually fails, forcing them to sleep despite the threat of pursuit, only to…
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The chapter opens with a tense confrontation between Covenant and Baradakas, a Hirebrand of the lillianrill. Baradakas attempts to strike Covenant with a club, but Covenant instinctively defends himself using the lomillialor rod, a powerful artifact. The clash results in Baradakas being violently thrown back, while Covenant is left stunned by the rod's unexpected power. The Heers, witnesses to the event, are equally astonished, and Covenant's anger flares as he demands an explanation for their distrust.…
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The chapter "Jehannum" follows Covenant's grueling journey through physical and emotional torment as he trails Atiaran, who moves with relentless determination. Overwhelmed by pain, exhaustion, and the weight of his pack, Covenant becomes almost numb, driven forward solely by Atiaran's unwavering will. When they stop for the night, he collapses, barely conscious, and is revived with broth and springwine, which temporarily soothes his agony. As he drifts into sleep, he glimpses Atiaran's resolute gaze fixed…
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Thomas Covenant awakens at dawn, momentarily at peace with his surroundings, until memories of the previous night flood back—particularly his violent encounter with Lena, a young woman from the Stonedown. Filled with guilt and fear of retribution, he scans the area for signs of pursuit but finds none. Despite his turmoil, he forces himself to focus on survival, suppressing his emotions and conducting a routine self-examination to ensure his leprosy hasn’t worsened. He bathes in the cold river, steeling…
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