1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


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      Forty-Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead's shock at encountering Lord Arteloth (Loth) in the Priory, a place where outsiders are forbidden. Both are stunned by the unexpected reunion, as Loth had been drugged and held captive for months. Despite his confusion, he recognizes Ead as his old friend and resolves to reconnect with her before his memories fade entirely. Ead, however, reacts with betrayal and anger, especially when she learns that Chassar, her mentor, deliberately kept Loth's presence from her. Ead confronts…
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      Forty-Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on Feather Island, where Tané and Elder Vara witness the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The beaches are flooded, and an eerie silence hangs over the land. The scholars discover the body of a young Seiikinese dragon washed ashore, its scales dulled by mist and birds. The elders conclude the dragon was boiled alive by the sea—an unnatural and ominous event that leaves the community in shock. Tané, deeply disturbed by the sight, struggles to comprehend the implications of such a…
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      Forty-Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on Feather Island, where the aftermath of a fire is being quenched by heavy rain. The Little Shadow-girl emerges from exile and connects with the earth, reflecting on the celestial origins of a powerful jewel she carries. This jewel, a remnant of a comet that ended the Great Sorrow, is revealed to be one of two ancient artifacts imbued with cosmic power. The narrative hints at their historical significance, suggesting they once granted control over natural forces to their bearers. The…
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      Forty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays aboard the pirate ship *Pursuit*, enduring relentless rain and the ever-present threat of the dragon Valeysa the Harrower, whose fiery presence looms ominously over the fleet. Niclays, a captive alchemist, fears both the dragon’s wrath and the pirates’ brutality as the ship sails east toward Kawontay. His anxiety is compounded by the pursuit of Seiikinese iron ships, though the pirates remain confident in their evasion. The tension is palpable as Niclays navigates his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Folio: Contemporary Singer Fashion" explores the intersection of traditional Alethi clothing with innovative fashion trends embraced by singers in occupied Kholinar. It highlights a folio page depicting a warform malen and a nimbleform femalen, showcasing how these figures reinterpret Alethi sensibilities through modern attire. The imagery underscores a cultural shift, where singers blend historical aesthetics with contemporary flair, reflecting their adaptability and creativity. This fusion…
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      Fifty-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Queen Sabran of Inys confronting Ead and Loth in the Council Chamber after a night of upheaval. Sabran, having narrowly escaped a treasonous plot by the Duchess of Justice, demands answers from her companions. Ead, dressed in warrior-like attire, and Loth exchange uneasy glances as Sabran, weakened but resolute, presses them to explain their recent actions. The queen’s return to power follows the arrest of traitors and the arrival of dubious allies claiming to support her, all of…
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      Fifty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead preparing for the Feast of High Winter at Ascalon Palace, dressed in an elegant gown as she contemplates her precarious position at court. Having accepted a title from Queen Sabran, she fears being perceived as a traitor by her sisters, yet sees no alternative for survival. Margret Beck arrives, revealing her new role as Lady of the Bedchamber and offering companionship. Their conversation highlights Margret's acceptance of Ead's true identity as a witch, showcasing her…
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      Fifty-Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Loth is occupied with drafting urgent missives to the Virtues Council about an impending threat, a task made slightly easier by Seyton Combe’s return to power. Sabran joins him, bearing a letter from High Princess Ermuna of Mentendon, who demands justice for Lady Truyde’s execution and blames Sabran for the abduction of Doctor Niclays Roos by pirates. Sabran reflects on her delayed pardon for Roos, acknowledging her mistake, while Loth remains skeptical of the alchemist’s character.…
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      Fifty-Seven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the execution of Igrain Crest, a noblewoman convicted of murder, in the undercroft of Ascalon Palace. Despite Queen Sabran's initial desire for a brutal public execution, she relents to a quieter beheading. Crest remains defiant to the end, hurling insults at Sabran and claiming her actions were justified. The scene is tense and ceremonial, with Crest's family members, including Roslain, present to witness her death. The execution is carried out swiftly, and Roslain assumes the Crest…
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      Fifty-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané approaching Elder Vara at dawn in the courtyard of Vane Hall, where he is oiling his iron leg. She brings him food and engages in a conversation about his prosthetic, revealing his dependence on it since its creator is deceased. Their exchange shifts to more pressing matters when Elder Vara shares troubling news: the Fleet of the Tiger Eye is rumored to be holding the dragon Nayimathun hostage, using her as leverage for safe passage. Tané is visibly shaken by this revelation,…
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