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    • 102. Highstorm Coming Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli and her group of fifteen singer companions waiting in line at the Oathgates, disguised as workers returning to Kholinar for respite. Venli, grappling with the cold wind and her unarmored form, contemplates her mission to find her mother among the listener remnants, authorized by Raboniel’s writ. She debates the extent of Raboniel’s influence, wondering if she can secure transport via a Heavenly One, and acknowledges the manipulative nature of her task. Despite her doubts,…
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      101. Undertext

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dalinar entering the Prime’s opulent warcamp home, which starkly contrasts his own austere Alethi sensibilities. The space is overcrowded with ornate furniture, tapestries, and servants, creating a maze-like environment that baffles Dalinar. He reflects on the cultural differences between Alethi and Azish traditions, noting the Azish preference for excess and display. Despite his initial discomfort, Dalinar acknowledges the strategic advantage of such clutter in deterring potential…
    • 100. Watchers at the Rim Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin awakens in distress, his hands bound as a precaution against his violent nightmares. Struggling with inner turmoil and exhaustion, he calms himself enough to free his hands and assess his surroundings. A faint light from a garnet on the wall catches his attention, revealing a desperate plea from the tower spren, who warns of imminent danger. The spren reveals that the final node has been found near the infirmary’s tower model, where the Radiants—and Kaladin’s parents—are located, and hints…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin, feeling rejuvenated after hours of flying, leads his Windrunners across the Shattered Plains. His spren companion, Syl, informs him that Yunfah, an honorspren who lost his previous Radiant, wishes to speak with him. Kaladin, confident in his role, signals for Yunfah to approach. The spren arrives, appearing as an elderly figure on a cloud, and Kaladin observes his unique resilience in coping with loss compared to other spren. The chapter highlights Kaladin’s authority and the complex dynamics…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a description of the Assembly Hall, a repurposed space in the former Steel Ministry Canton of Finance headquarters. The hall features a stage with seating for Assembly members on one side and a lectern for speakers on the other, facing the Assemblymen rather than the audience. Elend, the king, encourages public attendance at these meetings, though turnout is often sparse. Vin, the protagonist, observes the setup from her seat among the bodyguards at the back of the stage, noting the…
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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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      1. Calluses

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an epigraph from Navani Kholin, discussing the mechanics of attracting spren by using gemstones and familiar elements. This sets a thematic tone for the chapter, which then shifts to focus on Lirin, a surgeon calmly treating a child for scurvy amidst a refugee crisis. Lirin’s training helps him remain composed as he assists the child’s mother, offering a token for juice and promising to help locate her missing children. The scene highlights the dire conditions in Hearthstone,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin King Elend Venture stands atop the blackened walls of Luthadel, observing the ominous approach of a fifty-thousand-strong army led by his father, Straff Venture. The ashen landscape, stained by relentless ashfalls from active Ashmounts, mirrors the bleakness of his situation. With only twenty thousand poorly trained peasants at his command and the city's economy teetering on collapse, Elend faces an existential threat to his rule. The absence of the Lord Ruler's fabled atium hoard further weakens his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin, a young thief, observing the perpetual ashfall over the dark city of Luthadel. She finds solace in a hidden watch-hole, reflecting on her brother Reen’s harsh lessons about betrayal and survival. The falling ash symbolizes her desire for freedom from the pain and distrust that define her life. Her solitude is interrupted when Ulef, a fellow crewmember, informs her that Camon, their crewleader, is searching for her as an important job is about to begin. Vin’s internal…
    • “You’re Wanted–You’re Wanted!” Cover
      by LovelyMay You're Wanted—You're Wanted! marks a profound shift in David’s sense of place within the Holly household. The weekend is marked by emotional weight, as David overhears Simeon and Mrs. Holly debating his presence and uncertain future. Though not meant for his ears, the conversation stirs feelings of rejection and confusion in David, who has never before encountered the pain of being unwanted. The once-welcoming farmhouse begins to feel cold and unfamiliar. Alone and aching, David turns to the one thing…
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