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    • 25. Devotary of Mercy Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin and Teft continue their search for Noril, a refugee who lost an arm and suffered severe shock. After being cared for by Kaladin’s father, Noril was sent to the ardents for rehabilitation. However, the ardents reveal they couldn’t fully help him due to his mental state, catching him attempting suicide before transferring him to the Devotary of Mercy. Kaladin reflects on the challenges of triage, struggling with the emotional toll of prioritizing some lives over others. The ardent assisting…
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      53. Compassion

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli reflecting on her past choices, particularly the moment she hid a gemstone from her sister and mother out of fear of losing glory. Despite her initial selfish motives, she now lives the destiny meant for her sister, becoming a Radiant and surviving against the odds. As she moves through the tower, she observes the logistical challenges of occupation, including the need to relax confinement for humans running low on supplies. Raboniel’s strategic leniency in sparing Radiants…
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      82. Knife

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Radiant confronts Mraize through a communication cube, furious that he withheld critical information about Restares—revealed to be the Herald Kelek. She expresses frustration over wasted weeks searching the fortress blindly, while Mraize defends his secrecy, claiming it prevented alerting Kelek. The conversation highlights Radiant's anger and Mraize's calculated manipulation, as he downplays the significance of the omission. The tension escalates when Radiant shifts into her alter ego, Veil, who demands…
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      111. Unchained

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dalinar returns from a vision with the Stormfather, disoriented but exhilarated after speaking the Words of his Bondsmith oath. Though he is physically flying with Windrunners, he feels constrained compared to the freedom he experienced in the vision. His focus shifts to the urgent situation at Urithiru, trusting Kaladin to handle it, while he prepares to confront Ishar, the Herald, in Tukar. As his team approaches the desolate camps near Ishar’s pavilion, Dalinar reflects on the stark contrast between…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a Terrisman scholar, investigates the mysterious death of a villager named Jed in the Eastern Dominance. The corpse shows no visible wounds but is twisted in agonized positions, suggesting a sudden, violent demise. The villagers, fearful and superstitious, refuse to touch the body. Sazed consults his medical coppermind—a stored repository of knowledge—but finds no clear explanation for the death. The unsettling circumstances, including reports of daytime mist, hint at something unnatural,…
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      36

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sazed reflecting on a warehouse that once stored weapons for the rebellion but now shelters refugees displaced by war. The space, once a symbol of hope and preparation, is filled with the weak, sick, and wounded—people Straff Venture deemed unfit for his army but allowed into Luthadel, knowing Elend would take them in. Sazed moves among the refugees, offering comfort amid dire conditions: scarce clothing, rising prices, and the looming winter. His coppermind helps him recall names…
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      7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense reunion between Kelsier and his brother Marsh, who has noticeably changed since their last encounter three years prior. Despite Marsh's stern demeanor and air of disapproval, Kelsier attempts to engage him in conversation, only to be met with hostility. Marsh confronts Kelsier about the eleven men he killed the previous night, accusing him of callousness. Kelsier dismisses the deaths, justifying them as necessary for opposing the Final Empire, while Marsh emphasizes the…
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      Manifest

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist, a 26-year-old woman, discovering her first pimple and fixating on its presence. As she examines the blemish, her mother unexpectedly calls her "Agnes," a name that does not belong to her. This unsettling moment occurs during a mundane activity of sorting beans, where the protagonist takes pleasure in removing and killing weevils, drawing a parallel to societal exclusion. The mother's sudden use of the name Agnes, followed by her silent retreat, introduces an air of…
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      Chaper 24

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Maniac Magee and Grayson returning to the band shell after finishing their snack. Grayson humorously remarks about quitting a job he never started, and Maniac eagerly asks about dinner. They head to a diner, where Grayson watches Maniac devour a hearty meal while he sips coffee. The scene sets a tone of camaraderie, with Grayson’s gruff exterior contrasting with Maniac’s youthful enthusiasm. The diner becomes a backdrop for deeper conversations, hinting at the growing bond…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson Hawthorne grapples with the lingering impact of meeting his estranged father, Ian Johnstone-Jameson, a professional poker player from a wealthy family. Despite initially refusing Ian's request, Jameson is haunted by his father's observation about his insatiable drive to play and win. Seeking solace on a rooftop, he reflects on his privileged upbringing and the emotional weight of this encounter. Avery, his perceptive companion, joins him, challenging his attempts to downplay the significance of the…
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