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The chapter opens with the protagonist and his retinue advancing toward the emperor’s palace in Vyene, a massive sandstone structure held together by gravity alone. The Pope’s corpse lies abandoned amid the aftermath of violence, and the protagonist reflects on the power he might wield with an army at his back. The mood is somber, underscored by the cold wind and the clatter of hooves. The protagonist’s grief over his father’s death resurfaces, leaving him feeling hollow and unresolved, as he…-
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This chapter, 'Chapter 48', is rich in content and well worth a careful…
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The chapter opens with Jorg and Elin interrupted by Father Merrin, a blind priest claiming to foresee the future. Merrin reveals his identity as a priest of the Free Church of Adam and hints at his purpose: to assist Jorg in accessing something beneath the throne. Jorg is skeptical but intrigued, especially when Merrin accurately describes his hidden intentions, including his desire to use a mysterious ring. The priest explains that helping Jorg will ultimately benefit the Free Church by securing a future…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist, a road-weary traveler, attempting to enter the walled city of Vyene, hailed as the greatest city on earth. A skeptical guard initially bars his entry, but a bribe of copper coins secures passage. Inside, the city’s grandeur is obscured by industrial sprawl and mundane structures, though the old city behind the walls holds promise. The protagonist reflects on his journey, missing his horse Gerrod, and seeks shelter from a sudden downpour in a nearby inn, where he…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist, Jorg, arriving at the Gilden Gate, a modest yet significant archway deep within the palace. Accompanied by Sindri and Hemmet, the Lord Commander of the Gilden Guard, Jorg is surprised by the Gate's unassuming appearance—a simple oak arch, worn smooth by time. When he attempts to pass through, he is struck by intense pain from his old wounds and the weight of the thorn-patterned box at his hip, forcing him to retreat. Hemmet explains that the Gate prevents anyone…
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The chapter opens with King Jorg and his companions arriving in Vyene, the grandest city of the empire, where centuries of wealth have been poured into its awe-inspiring architecture. The group is struck by the city’s magnificence, with Makin remarking that even Lord Holland would seem a peasant in such splendor. Jorg reflects on his family’s rise to power after the empire’s collapse, noting the opulent summer homes of nobles lining the approach to the palace. Despite the grandeur, an undercurrent of…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist, Jorg, anticipating an attack from papal guards after killing the Pope. He taunts them, drawing his sword Gog, while Captain Devers of the Gilden Guard attempts to intervene. A chaotic battle ensues as the papal guards and even the Pope’s bearers turn on Jorg, but the Gilden Guard swiftly overpower them. The confrontation ends with Jorg asserting his dominance, claiming the Pope’s death was justified retaliation for her actions against his son. He coldly instructs…
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The protagonist rides toward the delegations of Ancrath and Renar, reflecting on his complicated relationships with Katherine and Miana. He acknowledges his flaws and the poor choices he’s made, including his recent encounter with Chella, which he rationalizes as an inevitable act of desire. His companions, Makin and Red Kent, join him, their banter hinting at their shared history and unspoken understanding. The protagonist’s physical wounds and emotional burdens weigh on him as he navigates the…
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Chella and Kai arrive in Allenhaure, only to find the town overcrowded with King Jorg’s escort. Despite Kai’s warnings about discontent among the guards, Chella insists on moving on, but a sudden sense of wrongness stops her. She detects the presence of a lichkin, Thantos, a harbinger of death that unsettles them both. Realizing the Dead King’s plan is still in motion, Chella resigns herself to her role and instructs Kai to procure ale laced with Styx water, a poison that will incapacitate the…
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The chapter follows Chella, a necromancer and delegate of the Dead King, as she travels with her companion Kai and the Gilden Guard toward Honth. The unsettling presence of the lichkin Keres lingers, having departed to rejoin the Dead King through fractures between the living world and death’s domain. Captain Axtis, eager to maintain morale, urges swift progress, but Chella remains preoccupied with her mission and the Dead King’s unsettling plans. Tensions simmer between her and Kai, whose fleeting…
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