2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin returns to the Venture ballroom, struck by its unparalleled grandeur compared to other noble keeps. The hall’s perfection seems exaggerated, with immaculate tablecloths, sharp servant uniforms, and hazekillers replacing regular guards. The atmosphere feels unusually heightened, and Vin notices an unexpected surge in attendance, with nobles dressed in their finest. Sensing something amiss, she confides in Sazed, who agrees to investigate further by attending the stewards’ dinner early. Vin decides…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage from an unnamed narrator, likely the Lord Ruler, expressing unwavering conviction in the necessity of destroying the Deepness—a sentient force of destruction and corruption. The narrator describes it as an existential threat to the world, not driven by malice but by its inherent nature. This ominous introduction sets the tone for the chapter, hinting at the broader conflict between preservation and annihilation that underpins the novel’s mythology. The scene…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage from an unknown narrator, likely the Hero of Ages, who reveals Rashek’s deep resentment toward him. Rashek, a Terrisman, believes the Hero’s role should belong to someone of pure Terris blood, not an outsider. This hatred only strengthens the narrator’s resolve to prove himself worthy of the title. The excerpt sets a tone of tension and determination, hinting at the broader conflict between identity and destiny within the story. The narrative then shifts…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kelsier urgently preparing for a mission, directing his crew to secure their hideouts and warning them of potential Ministry threats. He assigns tasks to Breeze, Dockson, and Ham, emphasizing the need for caution and quick action. Ham expresses reluctance about betraying the Garrison, but Kelsier insists on his role as an informant. Meanwhile, Sazed reveals his limited stored speed, prompting Kelsier to decide on traveling alone—until Vin defiantly steps forward, ready to accompany…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin awakens in Clubs’s shop, still suffering from the lingering effects of "pewter dragging," a taxing Allomantic technique Kelsier insists is necessary for her training. Despite her skepticism about its benefits, she acknowledges its potential usefulness, recalling how it enabled her and Kelsier to reach the battlefield in record time. The return journey, however, took two weeks, leaving her exhausted and grateful for the comfort of a real bed. Her bath provides some relief, though she remains irritated…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage, hinting at the protagonist's restless nights and the ominous pull of mysterious thumping sounds from the mountains. This sets a tone of unease and foreshadowing, suggesting larger forces at work in the narrative. The focus then shifts to a social gathering where Vin, the protagonist, mingles with nobles, including Lady Kliss and Milen Davenpleu. Their conversation revolves around the recent murders of the Geffenry brothers, which Kliss speculates were…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective epigraph about maintaining one's moral compass, emphasizing the importance of empathy and self-trust. This sets a contemplative tone before transitioning to a lively scene in the crew's hideout, where Vin and Sazed reunite with Kelsier, Ham, Clubs, and Spook. The group shares banter and drinks, highlighting their camaraderie. Ham’s return from a military role sparks humorous complaints about uniforms, while Vin’s growth in noble society is praised by Sazed, causing…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kelsier spends his canal journey reading a translated excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, which reveals the tyrant’s surprising humanity and self-doubt. The text portrays the Lord Ruler as a reluctant hero questioning whether he truly fits the prophecies of the Hero of Ages, troubled by Rashek’s skepticism and his own insecurities. Kelsier finds the account unsettling, as it contrasts sharply with the monstrous figure he knows—the oppressor of the Final Empire. The logbook’s tragic undertones…
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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 The chapter opens with a reflective passage about Kwaan, an unlikely Terris prophet who discovered the Hero of Terris prophecy. Unlike other solemn philosophers, Kwaan was unconventional, studying whimsical topics like whether trees could think. The narrator muses on the irony of such a man uncovering a world-changing prophecy, setting a tone of fate and unpredictability that contrasts with the chapter’s later events. The narrative shifts to Kelsier, a Mistborn, as he surveils Keep Tekiel under the…
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