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The chapter delves into the fragmented dreams of Schaffa, a Guardian whose altered physiology rarely allows him to sleep deeply. When he does dream, his mind struggles with the remnants of his identity, revealing disjointed memories and emotions. Schaffa reflects on the unnatural nature of Guardians, who are deprived of ordinary dreaming-sleep yet seem perpetually mad. His increasing dreams are a troubling sign, hinting at the cost of his choices. The narrative captures his physical and mental torment as…-
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The chapter delves into Nassun’s growing mastery of orogeny and her unique connection to the mysterious "silver" energy within the earth. Unlike her peers at Found Moon, Nassun embraces her abilities without fear, guided by Schaffa’s encouragement. She explores the earth’s movements with ease, discovering the silver—a phenomenon others cannot perceive. Her curiosity leads her to question the Guardians, who reveal that the Fulcrum once suppressed this skill, hinting at its dangerous potential.…
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The chapter delves into the complex relationship between the narrator and Alabaster, exploring themes of identity, defiance, and survival. The narrator reflects on their past perception of Alabaster as "crazy," realizing this label was a way to distance themselves from the truth: that roggas who resist oppression are often dismissed as irrational. Alabaster’s refusal to obey unjust systems taught the narrator that compliance offers no safety, ultimately inspiring their own courage. The emotional weight…
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The chapter focuses on Nassun, the daughter of Essun, as she and her father, Jija, settle into Found Moon, a repurposed section of the declining comm of Jekity. Once a thriving city, Jekity was nearly destroyed a century earlier by a combination of natural disaster and human error, leaving it a shadow of its former self. Nassun finds a sense of belonging in Found Moon, which becomes her first true home. The community, though small and struggling, accepts Jija due to his skills as a stoneknapper, and he is…
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Nassun and her father, Jija, embark on a perilous journey south, outpacing Essun due to their horse-drawn cart. They barter rides for supplies, avoiding the worst of the climate chaos and predatory creatures. Passing Castrima-over, Nassun barely senses Ykka’s summons in a dream, sparing them from potential traps. Some communities they encounter remain hopeful, resisting Seasonal Law, though Nassun knows the devastation is inevitable. Jija’s resilience and skills make him valuable, but he refuses all…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist overhearing a tense conversation among Castrima’s residents, hinting at underlying tensions between newcomers and long-standing members. The older man’s muttered complaints about the influx of orogenes—people with earth-manipulating abilities—reveals a divide in the community. The protagonist, still reeling from the loss of their daughter Nassun, observes the geode’s strange mix of overcrowding and emptiness, noting how Castrima’s population has swelled…
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In this chapter, Nassun reflects on her conflicted feelings toward her parents while traveling with her father in a wagon. She resents her mother, Jija, for forcing her to lie about her orogenic abilities and for her harsh, controlling behavior. In contrast, she idolizes her father, who has shown her kindness and patience, though she is disturbed by his current anger and grief over killing her younger brother, Uche. Nassun blames her mother for her father’s emotional distance and attempts to reconnect…
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The chapter opens with the protagonist assisting the comm’s work shifts, attempting to integrate into the community under Ykka’s guidance. They also encourage Tonkee, who has been idle, to contribute. Tonkee is preoccupied with cutting her matted hair, a remnant of her time living without a comm. The protagonist mentions Alabaster’s cryptic reference to a "moon," which Tonkee dismisses, though she explains the concept of satellites—objects dependent on a primary, like the obelisks that follow the…
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The chapter delves into the pivotal moment when Syenite, a powerful orogene, taps into an obelisk's energy, unleashing a catastrophic force that destroys the Clalsu ship. Schaffa, her Guardian, recognizes the danger but is powerless to stop her. As the ship collapses, he survives the initial blast due to luck, though he suffers severe injuries. Meanwhile, Syenite, consumed by grief and the obelisk's power, becomes oblivious to Schaffa, who once held immense significance in her life. The scene underscores…
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The protagonist, exhausted from summoning an obelisk, falls into a deep sleep in their sparse Castrima apartment. Upon waking, they find Hoa asleep beside them and Tonkee snoring nearby, feeling unusually rested but hungry. They discover a satchel of communal food, including unfamiliar mushrooms, but hesitate to eat them, opting instead for their own meager provisions. As they eat, they reflect on the toll of obelisk summoning, dismissing an odd scraping sound outside until realizing it’s actually…
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