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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Chella, Jorg, and Kai crossing the Tyrol bridge, engaging in a tense conversation about love and perception. Jorg references a legend that the river appears blue to those in love, but Chella dismisses it as nonsense, calling the river "shit brown." The exchange reveals their cynical views on love, with Jorg suggesting that belief can transform reality. Kai remains mostly silent, adding to the uneasy dynamic. The dialogue underscores the characters' hardened perspectives, with Jorg…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 36 of *Emperor of Thorns*, Jorg reunites with Ibn Fayed, the Caliph of Liba, who offers him a seat of honor and discusses the looming threat posed by the "Builder-ghosts"—ancient remnants of a lost civilization. Ibn Fayed proposes an alliance to destroy these relics, fearing their potential to enslave or annihilate humanity. Jorg, however, remains skeptical, recalling his mentor Lundist’s wisdom about learning from history. The conversation shifts to the upcoming Congression, where Ibn Fayed…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist reflecting on his encounter with the order of mathmagicians, who no longer seek his death, allowing him to likewise spare them. He contemplates the nature of prophecy, questioning whether the accuracy of soothsayers and mathematicians stems from their intense desire to see the future rather than their methods. This introspection leads him to consider his own desires and whether his willpower might defy their predictions. Meanwhile, he sets aside his thirst for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jorg, the protagonist, enduring an uncomfortable camel journey through the Margins of the Sahar Desert. He exchanges threats with his unruly camel and reflects on the beast's hostile nature, contrasting it with horseback riding. Jorg and his companion Marco are part of a caravan led by Taureg drovers, including a man named Omal, who offers unsolicited advice. The journey was arranged by Michael, a Builder-ghost, hinting at the hidden influence of these ancient entities. Jorg's…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist and his companions, including Marco and Omal, crossing the Sahar desert from Maroc into Liba, reflecting on the shifting borders and the cautionary tale of "the camel’s nose." They arrive at Hamada, a city rising from the desert, characterized by whitewashed mud buildings and a hidden aquifer that sustains life. The city’s grandeur becomes apparent as they approach, with towering structures and Moorish-inspired architecture hinting at its wealthy past. The…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with the narrator, exhausted from travel, drifting in and out of sleep in a carriage. The journey is marked by discomfort and shifting companions, including Osser Gant and Katherine. In a dreamlike state, the narrator senses Katherine’s presence, which pulls him into a shared vision. Through this connection, he finds himself inhabiting the body of Robart Hool, a spy in the Tall Castle, who is sleepwalking under Katherine’s guidance. The narrator questions her motives, revealing…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 32 of *Emperor of Thorns*, Jorg is handed his infant son, William, by his wife Miana as they travel by carriage toward Honth. Despite the baby’s incessant crying and unappealing appearance, Jorg feels an unexpected protectiveness toward him, a vulnerability he recognizes as a weakness. Katherine, Jorg’s aunt, watches the child with an inscrutable expression, raising tension as Jorg recalls past suspicions about her intentions. The scene underscores Jorg’s internal conflict between his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jorg and Marco arriving in the port city of Kutta, where Jorg, clad in his breastplate, mocks Marco’s discomfort in his formal attire. Marco, a banker, enjoys protections under clan privileges, though Jorg questions their efficacy in the fractured empire. As they navigate the narrow, shaded streets in search of transport, Jorg reflects on the precarious safety offered by banking traditions, noting that immediate greed often outweighs the threat of future retribution in lawless…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, Jorg, reflecting on his journey to Afrique at the age of fifteen. Contrary to his expectations of a perilous sea voyage, the trip is relatively short, beginning from Albaseat and passing through well-traveled roads and ports. The proximity of Afrique to the Horse Coast is emphasized, yet its vastness and mystery remain undeniable. Jorg’s brief time at sea, marked by his fifteenth birthday, serves as a transition into a world far removed from his familiar…
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