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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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The chapter "Halfhand" follows Thomas Covenant as he prepares to leave his home, driven by fear and uncertainty. He meticulously cleans his house, dresses cautiously in a mix of formal and practical attire, and arms himself with a penknife before hitchhiking away from Haven Farm. His goal is to reach a larger town where he is less likely to be recognized, but his first challenge is securing a safe ride. The tension is palpable as he waits by the road, aware that local motorists might identify him, adding…
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The chapter "The Summoning" begins with Thomas Covenant experiencing a disorienting transition from darkness into a vivid, sensory-laden vision. He is engulfed by shifting colors and sounds, from a noxious gray-green to a warm golden light, accompanied by a haunting melody that evolves into a woman's song. The lyrics implore him to "be true" and answer a call, stirring memories and emotions he resists. Covenant is drawn helplessly forward until the light solidifies into the familiar setting of the Close,…
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The chapter opens with Thomas Covenant returning to his home after an inexplicable experience—four hours in what seemed like another world, the Land, where his leprosy was miraculously cured. This reality clashes violently with his actual life, where his disease is incurable, and his living space is meticulously arranged to minimize physical risks. A book left open on his coffee table taunts him with passages about dreams and God, deepening his turmoil. Covenant grapples with the impossibility of his…
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The chapter delves into Jorg's harrowing confrontation with death and the blurred boundaries between reality and dreams. Reflecting on Brother Burlow's warnings about the seductive yet fatal "light" of dying, Jorg recounts his own experience with this light, describing it as a consuming furnace rather than a gentle dawn. His journey through death is depicted as an endless, cold ocean, where he awaits an angel. This surreal experience culminates in a moment of agony as he finds himself entangled in thorns,…-
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The chapter reflects on the aftermath of a world-altering event where magic has been severed, leaving the narrator—a data-ghost of Jorg of Ancrath—to document the restored reality. The narrator, composed of countless recorded moments, exists as a model created by a machine to determine if Jorg could be trusted to save the world. Though devoid of true life, the ghost retains echoes of Jorg’s emotions, including a faint but resonant love for Jorg’s son, Will. The absence of magic has ended grand…
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Chella observes Thantos, a lichkin, reanimating the corpses of fallen guards at the empire’s open gates, following the Dead King’s command. The undead rise clumsily, driven by primal instincts and sin. Thantos’s presence evokes overwhelming grief, and when it leaves Kai’s body, it disperses into the shadows, creating an aura of dread. Chella administers a black vial’s contents—ichor from a desecrated tomb—to revive Kai, who becomes a vessel for the Dead King. The potion accelerates the Dead…
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The chapter opens with Jorg entering a chamber filled with the rulers of various nations, who bombard him with questions about the mysterious events involving Costos Portico. Jorg asserts control by manipulating the lighting, silencing the crowd, and boldly seating himself on the throne. He coldly confirms Costos’s death and dismisses the uproar, redirecting focus to the urgent matters of Congression. His unapologetic demeanor and strategic use of intimidation set the tone for the political maneuvering…
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In Chapter 50 of *Emperor of Thorns*, King Jorg urgently seeks to expedite the selection of an emperor during the Congression, a process that has dragged on for over a century. Despite Taproot’s skepticism about the possibility of speed, Jorg insists on immediate action, sensing an impending threat. He identifies Costos of the Port Kingdoms as the leader of a major faction and decides to confront him directly, disregarding protocol by approaching the throne to communicate with Fexler, a mysterious figure…
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As Chella’s undead column nears Vyene, the imperial city, the towns along the Danoob River merge into a sprawling mass. The necromantic power within her has waned, forcing her to shout commands to her restless cavalry, whose horses resist their undead riders. Kai, her companion, questions their abrupt halt, and Chella reveals her need to consult Thantos, a lichkin. Reflecting on her descent into darkness, she acknowledges her irreversible path, yet feels no remorse. The scene underscores the unnatural…
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