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In Chapter 18, "Chella’s Story," Chella prepares Kai, a young novice necromancer, for an encounter with the Dead King’s court. She warns him to steel his mind and swear any oath demanded of him, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Despite Kai’s visible fear and weariness, Chella recognizes a latent hardness within him, essential for necromancy. As they walk through the castle corridors, she instructs him to avoid looking at the lichkin, mysterious and terrifying entities that defy conventional…-
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The chapter opens with Jorg encountering Katherine Ap Scorron, a striking and formidable woman dressed in mourning black, at the edge of winter. She has been sent by Jorg’s father, King Olidan, to represent Ancrath at Congression, a move that hints at her growing influence in the court. Their tense exchange reveals unresolved grief and guilt, particularly over the death of Katherine’s husband, Orrin, and Jorg’s brother, Degran. Katherine’s sharp demeanor and Jorg’s restrained responses underscore…
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The chapter opens with Jorg learning that his father, Olidan Ancrath, is traveling ahead of his own column. Despite his bravado, Jorg feels a deep-seated fear of his father, a sentiment echoed by his companion Makin, who describes Olidan’s unnerving presence and cold demeanor. Though Olidan is less overtly cruel than other rulers, his mere gaze instills dread. Jorg, usually bold, hesitates to confront him, weighed down by old scars and unresolved pain. The oppressive atmosphere—grey skies and a…
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In Chapter 15, "Chella’s Story," the necromancer Chella interrogates Kai Summerson, a captive chained in a dungeon surrounded by the undead. Despite his dire situation, Kai remains defiant, questioning Chella’s motives and actions. Chella, unsettled by his resilience, paces restlessly, revealing her frustration and the unusual dynamic between them. Kai’s sharp retorts, such as referencing her use of his deceased lover Sula’s corpse, highlight his awareness of her desperation, suggesting he…
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The chapter opens with a grim scene where an old woman tortures a man named Sunny, exposing his ribs while a girl named Gretcha presents a strange, oversized scorpion to the narrator. The scorpion emits mechanical sounds, hinting at an unnatural origin, and its eyes briefly flash crimson. Amid Sunny’s screams, the narrator observes the crowd of onlookers, the Bad Dogs, who watch the torture with casual cruelty. The atmosphere is one of brutality and detachment, as the narrator reflects on the…
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The chapter opens with Jorg and his companions, Lesha and Sunny, camped in an unnervingly silent night. Jorg’s heightened senses detect approaching danger, but Lesha and Sunny, accustomed to safety, react sluggishly. When attackers—later identified as the Perros Viciosos bandits—close in, Jorg urges them to flee. The group runs blindly through the dark, with Jorg relying on memory of the terrain to navigate. Despite their efforts, they are pursued relentlessly, their pursuers whooping and howling as…
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Chella, a necromancer serving the Dead King, reflects on five wasted years of obedience, marked by hardship and failure. Her resentment toward Jorg Ancrath simmers as she finally answers the Dead King’s summons, eager yet fearful of his judgment. The chapter opens with her bitterness and the inhumanity of the Dead King’s court, setting a dark tone for her journey. Her desperation to prove herself drives her actions, as she seeks redemption through a brutal interrogation of Kai, a captured wind-sworn…
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The chapter opens with King Jorg and his entourage traveling through muddy terrain, accompanied by a large cavalry. The journey is made smoother by the army’s horses churning the road ahead, though the carriage’s exterior is caked in mud. Inside, the luxurious carriage contrasts with the discomfort of its occupants, including Bishop Gomst and Chamberlain Osser Gant, who share a cold. Jorg’s wife, Miana, pregnant and unprepared for the trip, expresses frustration at the lack of proper midwives,…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist and companions—Lesha and Sunny—arriving at Carrod Springs, a desolate settlement reeking of sulfur and chemical fumes. The town’s inhabitants endure harsh conditions, with salt crusting their homes and veils, hinting at a life shaped by necessity rather than choice. The group purchases salt pills from Toltech, a local expert, to protect against the lingering sickness caused by the "Builders’ fire." The pills, wrapped in greased paper, are essential for their…
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The chapter opens with King Jorg reflecting on Hodd Town, a city he claims as his own despite its inferiority to other cities in his conquered territories. Unlike other places where the legacy of Prince Orrin of Arrow is revered, Hodd Town bears Jorg’s mark, having been brutally reclaimed during a rebellion. The townspeople enthusiastically greet Jorg and his Gilden Guard, though their cheers are more a reaction to novelty than genuine loyalty. Jorg proceeds to Lord Holland’s mansion, the grandest…
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