1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


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      Seventeen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Sixteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Fifteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Fourteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Thirteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Twelve

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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Eleven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the characters aboard the *Rose Eternal*, approaching the draconic-infested land of Yscalin. Estina Melaugo and Kit exchange grim remarks about their impending danger, while Loth observes the distant lights of Perunta through a spyglass, his hands still unsteady from encountering Fýredel, a High Western dragon. The narrative reveals the significance of these dragons as commanders of the Draconic Army, whose awakening signals a resurgence of their destructive power. Though the…
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      Ten

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Tané as she arrives in Ginura, the capital city she had long dreamed of visiting. The city exceeds her childhood fantasies with its grand shrines, bustling streets, and vibrant canals, though the noise and crowds overwhelm her. As she travels deeper into the city in a palanquin, she marvels at the vivid season trees, street performers, and the imposing Ginura Castle, designed to resemble the legendary Palace of Many Pearls. The castle serves as a bridge between the sea and the…
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      Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead and Queen Sabran strolling through the Privy Garden, a space typically reserved for the queen’s inner circle. Their conversation reveals cultural differences, as Sabran inquires about life in the Ersyr, where Ead claims to have lived. Ead describes the Ersyr’s climate and customs, though she secretly admits to fabricating parts of her backstory. The queen’s limited understanding of the world beyond Inys becomes apparent, as her knowledge is confined to courtly education and…
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      Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays Roos enduring a stormy night alongside his unwelcome guest, Sulyard, who remains oblivious to the tempest. Despite his dislike for Sulyard, Niclays feels obligated to protect him for the sake of Truyde and his late lover, Jannart. As the storm rages outside, Niclays is consumed by memories of his past with Jannart, recalling their first meeting in a rose garden and the deep connection they shared. These bittersweet reflections highlight Niclays' lingering grief and loneliness…
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