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The chapter opens with Warmark Troy leading the Warward and riders across a bridge over the White River, watching as a crucial contingent of rafts disappears downstream. Filled with pride and anxiety, Troy recognizes the weight of his command as the warriors risk their lives for the Land’s survival. As the group moves southward, Troy ensures the Warward has full support from the Hirebrands and Gravelingases, only to spot Trell, a powerful Gravelingas, trailing them. His presence unsettles Troy, prompting…-
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The chapter opens with the unexpected arrival of Runnik, a Bloodguard, who brings dire news about Korik's mission to Seareach. His premature return suggests catastrophe, as even the swift Ranyhyn could not have completed the journey so quickly. Troy and Covenant react with alarm, but High Lord Elena maintains composure, demanding Runnik's report. The Bloodguard's reluctance hints at the gravity of the situation, and Lord Mhoram reassures him, acknowledging the conflict between his Vow and the mission's…
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The chapter "War Council" delves into Hile Troy's internal conflict and his unwavering belief in the reality of the Land, despite Thomas Covenant's insistence that it is a dream. Born eyeless in the "real" world, Troy's sudden ability to see in the Land feels like an entirely new experience, not a restoration of lost sight. This convinces him of the Land's authenticity, and he feels the weight of responsibility for its survival resting on his strategic decisions in the impending war. When news arrives of…
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The chapter "TWELVE: Forth to War" opens with Warmark Troy riding from Revelstone at dawn, his vision obscured by both the dim light and his own anxiety. Despite his fear about the high-stakes decisions made in the war council, he resolves to prove his worth as a leader. Trusting his Ranyhyn mount, Mehryl, he heads toward the lake where rafts are being constructed for the Warward’s southward march. Troy’s internal struggle is palpable as he grapples with the weight of his strategy, knowing that failure…
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The chapter "Seer and Oracle" depicts a tense conversation between Lord Mhoram and Thomas Covenant, who arrives at Mhoram's quarters exhausted and troubled. Covenant questions Mhoram's relentless dedication to studying the krill of Loric and Kevin's Lore, probing the Lord's motivations and the risks of their quest for power. Mhoram, though uncertain of Covenant's underlying distress, responds patiently, explaining the necessity of mastering the Earthpower responsibly to avoid catastrophic misuse. The…
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The chapter "Glimmermere" opens with a tense atmosphere in Revelstone as Lord Foul's army remains ominously absent, heightening the suspense among its inhabitants. Covenant, plagued by anxiety and physical discomfort, spends his evening on the balcony, drinking springwine to numb his unease. His sleep is disturbed by violent dreams of bloodshed, reflecting his inner turmoil and aversion to war. The next morning, he is summoned by High Lord Elena, expecting her anger over his confrontation with her…
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Thomas Covenant sits on his balcony, consumed by despair as he watches the sunset over the Westron Mountains. His anger at being summoned to the Land has faded into a cold, desolate resolve, and he contemplates suicide as an escape from his torment. Wrestling with self-loathing and fear, he rationalizes that death in the Land—a place he believes is unreal—might return him to his own world. The beauty of the twilight sky contrasts starkly with his inner turmoil, leaving him isolated under the unreadable…
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In "Lord Kevin's Lament," Thomas Covenant grapples with his growing emotional entanglement in the Land, fearing it undermines his autonomy and authenticity. Disturbed by his acknowledgment of High Lord Elena's claim on him and his reluctance to engage with the Giants, Covenant recognizes the danger of surrendering to responsibility like Hile Troy. He views this as a path to self-destruction, akin to the tragic fates of lepers who lose touch with reality. Covenant suspects Lord Foul manipulates such burdens…
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The chapter "Korik's Mission" opens with Thomas Covenant being abruptly awakened by a knock at his door, interrupting a dream about his lost friend, Saltheart Foamfollower, a Giant from his past adventures. Groggy and disoriented, Covenant answers the door to find Lord Hyrim son of Hoole, a jovial and corpulent Lord, who apologizes for the intrusion but quickly shifts to a more urgent tone. Hyrim’s playful demeanor masks a serious purpose, as he insists Covenant accompany him to the courtyard, hinting at…
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The chapter opens with Thomas Covenant, disoriented and inwardly focused, as the healing power of hurtloam spreads through his body. Bannor and Lord Mhoram guide him to a bedroom in Lord's Keep, where he collapses into a deep, restorative sleep. Covenant, gripped by dread, asks Mhoram why the creature dukkha attacked him. Mhoram explains that dukkha, a tormented Waynhim, lashed out due to Covenant's refusal to aid the Land, a betrayal of its former nature. Covenant clings to Mhoram's presence, confessing…
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