2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin navigating the oppressive slums of Luthadel, a stark contrast to the relatively cleaner and brighter Fellise. The Cracks, a skaa slum, is depicted as a bleak, ash-covered environment where the inhabitants move with dejection, avoiding eye contact and maintaining a subdued demeanor to avoid suspicion. Vin observes the harsh realities of life in the slums, including beggars, overworked laborers, and intimidating Garrison town guards who enforce the Lord Ruler’s oppressive regime.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Zane, a Mistborn and illegitimate son of Straff Venture, observes King Elend Venture from the mists, conflicted by a divine voice urging him to kill his half-brother. He resents Elend for his privileged life and sees him as an obstacle to power, yet acknowledges their shared blood. After retrieving a spy’s message hidden near Keep Venture, Zane reflects on Vin’s heightened Allomantic senses and the legacy of the Survivor, Kelsier, whom he admires for his ruthlessness and independence. The chapter…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin observing the unnatural persistence of the mists in the morning light, a phenomenon that defies logic. As she and her companions travel farther from Luthadel, the mists grow stronger, obscuring the sun and deepening her unease. Vin reflects on the nature of the Deepness, concluding it is not a tangible enemy but a vast, terrifying force that threatens through starvation and fear rather than violence. This realization leaves her grappling with the daunting task of confronting…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an ominous excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, describing the catastrophic spread of the Deepness, a blight that devastates crops, cities, and armies. The author expresses despair over humanity’s survival, questioning whether this is the prophesied end of the world. This sets a tone of impending doom and highlights the magnitude of the threat the Lord Ruler once faced, contrasting with his later tyranny. The passage serves as a reminder of the world’s fragile state and the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin, the protagonist, is struggling with severe insomnia, relying on her Allomantic pewter to stave off exhaustion as she keeps vigil atop Keep Hasting’s walls. Her kandra companion, OreSeur, expresses concern over her unsustainable sleep habits, noting she averages only three to four hours a night. Vin’s restlessness is compounded by an ominous, distant thumping—a sound tied to cryptic logbook entries—and her growing anxiety over the threats facing Luthadel, including Straff’s army and the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The prologue opens with Lord Tresting observing his skaa workers toiling under an ash-filled sky, a common occurrence in the Final Empire. Tresting, dressed in fine attire from Luthadel, expresses disdain for the skaa's sluggishness, attributing it to their inherent laziness. His guest, a high-ranking obligator with intricate facial tattoos, notes that Tresting's skaa are more diligent than their urban counterparts. The conversation reveals the brutal efficiency of Tresting's control, including executions…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective journal entry describing a mysterious mountain lake with a metallic sheen and an unseen mist creature that attacked a companion, Fedik. The narrator finds grim comfort in the attack, as it confirms their sanity by proving the creature's existence. This eerie prologue sets a tone of foreboding, hinting at supernatural forces at play in the world of the story. Vin and the crew discuss the dire implications of Marsh's capture by the Inquisitors, who now know their plans to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin leaps into the misty night sky over Luthadel, reveling in the exhilarating freedom of Allomantic flight. Using steelpushes against coins to propel herself, she arcs through the air with a rhythm that blends raw power with unexpected grace. The cool, crisp night air contrasts sharply with the city's daytime odors, heightening her sensory experience as she recalls Kelsier's training and the enduring wonder of her Mistborn abilities. Her movements are neither gentle nor birdlike, but rather like a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin awakens to find Elend vigilantly watching over her, a reversal of their usual protective roles. Though comforted by his presence, she is haunted by the memory of his horrified reaction to her true nature as a Mistborn. Despite her fears, Elend greets her with kindness, sparking her confusion about how he can still care for her after witnessing her monstrous abilities. Their quiet interaction underscores Vin’s internal struggle with self-worth and her fear that Elend’s love was based on a false…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a foreboding excerpt about Rashek and a faction of rebellious Terris youths who reject their traditional roles, hinting at future danger. This sets the tone for the grim events that follow, as Kelsier, Vin, and their crew arrive at the shattered remains of Camon’s lair. The doorway reveals a scene of horrific slaughter, with corpses mangled and dismembered in a display of excessive violence. Vin, though no stranger to death, is unsettled by the brutality, feeling a conflicted mix…
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