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    • Chapter 26: TWENTY-SIX: Gallows Howe Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Gallows Howe" depicts Covenant's harrowing journey after his failed attempt to confront the battle raging in the crevice of the EarthBlood. Overwhelmed by a powerful force, he loses consciousness and is later rescued by Bannor, a Bloodguard, who pulls him to safety. Covenant is left in a daze, barely aware of his surroundings, as Bannor carries him through the chaotic battlefield and into a tunnel. The scene underscores Covenant's vulnerability and the dire consequences of his failure, setting…
    • Chapter 23: TWENTY-THREE: Knowledge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "TWENTY-THREE: Knowledge" delves into Covenant's intense emotional turmoil following a disturbing encounter with Elena. Overwhelmed by her gaze, he flees, grappling with a visceral pain that leaves him physically and mentally shattered. His inability to weep or release his grief fuels a surge of rage, manifesting in a futile outburst against the sky. Covenant's struggle with his leprosy and emotional repression is palpable as he seeks solace in the icy waters of a stream, only to be met with…
    • Chapter 22: TWENTY-TWO: Anundivian Yajna Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows the High Lord Elena’s party as they journey through the treacherous Westron Mountains, guided by the enigmatic Amok. Their path is arduous, navigating steep cliffs, unstable rockfalls, and icy altitudes, yet Amok moves with unerring confidence, as if following a hidden route known only to him. Covenant, despite his fear of heights, manages the crossing of a stone bridge and endures the harsh conditions, finding solace in his newfound emotional connection with Elena. The Bloodguard,…
    • Chapter 21: TWENTY-ONE: Lena’s Daughter Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Thomas Covenant, a leper struggling to maintain his grip on reality through "Unbelief," finds himself increasingly destabilized by the Land's potent Earthpower. As he journeys westward with High Lord Elena and her companions, he grapples with the fear of losing his self-protective detachment. Covenant recognizes Elena's unsettling influence over him—her beauty, ancestry, and irrefutable presence erode his emotional defenses, making him vulnerable to her will. Despite his reluctance, he follows her,…
    • Chapter 20: TWENTY: Garroting Deep Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "TWENTY: Garroting Deep" opens with Lord Mhoram leading the Warward to the edge of Garroting Deep, a perilous forest, as they face imminent threat from the advancing army of moksha Fleshharrower. The Warward is exhausted, and Mhoram is burdened by the urgency of executing Warmark Troy's risky plan, which is their only hope for survival. The stakes are high, as failure would mean annihilation between the Raver's forces and the deadly forest. Mhoram doubts his ability to succeed, feeling helpless…
    • Chapter 19: NINETEEN: The Ruins of the Southron Wastes Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Warmark Troy, having overcome his earlier paralysis and horror, resumes command as the Warward marches through the harsh Southron Wastes. The terrain is brutally arid, with dust-choked winds and scarce water, forcing the army to endure grueling conditions. Troy calculates the mounting casualties, noting the grim toll of exhaustion and dehydration. Despite the losses, he is struck by the soldiers' unwavering loyalty, as few choose to abandon the march despite its dire circumstances. The commanders…
    • Chapter 18: EIGHTEEN: Dooms Retreat Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Doom's Retreat" begins with Troy and his companions standing atop Kevin's Watch at dawn, where Troy's enhanced sight allows him to survey the Land in unprecedented detail. As sunlight spreads across the landscape, he observes the vast terrain, from the mountain wedge to the Mithil River, feeling a sense of awe and power akin to High Lord Kevin. However, this moment of elevation quickly turns to horror as he witnesses the devastating reality of the war. His army, the Warward, is still days away…
    • Chapter 15: FIFTEEN: Revelwood Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Revelwood" describes the arrival of High Lord Elena's company at the Loreraat, a thriving tree city in the Valley of Two Rivers. The valley is formed by the confluence of the Rill and Llurallin rivers, the latter renowned for its purity despite the devastation of the Desecration. Revelwood, a massive banyan tree grown with the aid of the Staff of Law and the Second Ward, serves as the heart of the Loresraat, a center of learning and training. Its interconnected trunks and woven roots form…
    • Chapter 16: SIXTEEN: Forced March Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Forced March" follows Warmark Hile Troy as he grapples with his emotions and responsibilities during the war against Lord Foul. Leaving Trothgard, Troy feels regret but resolves to prove himself worthy of the Land's trust, fearing failure would make him a greater evil than Covenant. He questions High Lord Elena's decision to bring Covenant, who committed grave crimes, but accepts Lord Mhoram's explanation: Elena must safeguard Covenant's white gold ring and prevent it from falling into enemy…
    • Chapter 17: SEVENTEEN: Tull’s Tale Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Tull's Tale" begins with Troy's intense reaction to the arrival of Tull, a Bloodguard, who brings news of Korik's mission to Seareach. Troy, who had repressed thoughts of the Giants, now eagerly calculates their possible arrival, believing they could reinforce the Warward against Lord Foul's army. He speculates that Tull has come ahead to announce their approach, imagining a strategic attack on Lord Foul's rear during the battle of Doom's Retreat. Troy's excitement is palpable as he questions…
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