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The chapter opens with the sea guardians of Seiiki enduring rigorous water trials during a fierce storm. The Sea General motivates the apprentices, emphasizing resilience by declaring, "Rain is water, and so are we." Tané, one of the apprentices, remains composed despite the harsh conditions. The trials include archery, firearms, and mounted archery, where Tané excels but is narrowly outperformed by Turosa due to her horse stumbling. Turosa mocks her humble origins, hinting at the societal divide between…-
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The chapter opens with Tané undergoing a rigorous trial involving knife-throwing, observed by the Sea General and members of Clan Miduchi. Despite her nervousness, she performs well, though not as flawlessly as Turosa, a skilled apprentice from the North House. Onren, another competitor, arrives late but impresses everyone by achieving a perfect score. The trial highlights the intense competition among the apprentices and the high expectations placed on them to prove their worthiness to join the elite…
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The chapter opens with a flurry of preparations in Ascalon Palace as Queen Sabran prepares to welcome Aubrecht Lievelyn and his retinue, signaling her serious consideration of his marriage proposal. The palace buzzes with activity, from food deliveries to new gowns being crafted, while Ead, still recovering from illness, struggles to keep up with her duties. Amid the excitement, she remains vigilant for the arrival of her mentor, Chassar uq-Ispad, and notes the absence of further rumors about sorcery…
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The chapter opens with Loth arriving at Cárscaro, the mountainous capital of Yscalin, a kingdom that once belonged to Virtudom but has since pledged allegiance to the Nameless One. As his coach approaches the city, Loth reflects on Yscalin's storied past, once known for its beauty and culture, now reduced to a charred wasteland. The landscape is desolate, a stark contrast to the lavender fields that once perfumed the air. Loth's unease grows as he prepares to enter the city, sensing the weight of its dark…
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The chapter opens with Tané preparing for her final water trial, a sword duel that will determine her future as a dragon rider. Exhausted and anxious, she obsessively sharpens her blade, her reflection in it revealing her bloodshot eyes. A chance encounter with her peers, Onren and Kanperu, highlights their ease and camaraderie, contrasting with Tané’s solitary intensity. Dumusa, a senior rider, offers wisdom, cautioning Tané against letting her skill consume her entirely, urging her to find balance…
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After days of quarantine, Loth and Kit are finally granted an audience with the Donmata Marosa, crown princess of Yscalin. The throne room is filled with courtiers, but Prince Wilstan is conspicuously absent. The Donmata sits beneath a canopy bearing the broken sword of Ascalon, a symbol of Virtudom, while wearing an iron mask shaped like a dragon’s head. The tension is palpable as the two Inysh ambassadors are announced, and the court reacts with hostility, hissing at their presence. Loth maintains…
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Niclays endures a grueling journey to Ginura, confined to a stifling palanquin with little comfort. The trade road winds through the foothills of the Bear’s Jaw mountain range, a path he once dreamed of traveling during his exile in Seiiki. His initial excitement is tempered by memories of his forced expulsion from Virtudom, a punishment he naively believed would be brief. As the years passed, he resigned himself to a life of isolation, but now, glimpses of the landscape rekindle his curiosity and a…
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Loth follows the Donmata Marosa through a labyrinth of torchlit tunnels beneath the palace, their walls slick with condensation. She leads him to a hidden chamber where they encounter a chained, emaciated figure—King Sigoso III of Yscalin, now a hollow shell of his former self. The Donmata reveals that her father is afflicted with a rare form of the Draconic plague, allowing the wyrm Fýredel to commune through him. Loth is stunned by the king’s grotesque transformation and the revelation that Sigoso…
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The chapter opens with Tané recovering from her exhausting fight with Turosa during the sea guardians' trials. Isolated in her quarters, she nurses a painful shoulder wound while anxiously awaiting the next day's announcement about who will become dragon riders. To distract herself, she revisits *Recollections of the Great Sorrow*, a book filled with haunting illustrations of past battles and the red sickness that once plagued Seiiki. The vivid imagery of dragons and demons stirs her memories and fears,…
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Loth prepares to leave the Palace of Salvation under the cover of night, aware that he is infected with the Draconic plague after touching the Flesh King. Carrying supplies and weapons, he is accompanied by his friend Kit, who reluctantly joins him despite the dangers. They descend into the hidden depths of Cárscaro, following directions from the Donmata Marosa, who awaits them at the base of a secret stair. She reveals a forgotten escape route through the mountains, warning them of the Draconic creatures…
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