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      19. Garnets

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin, a scholar and leader, opens the chapter by advocating for transparency among the coalition of monarchs, urging Thaylenah to share their secret fabrial techniques for the greater good. Her plea underscores the escalating dangers their world faces and the need for collective knowledge. Meanwhile, Navani and her team, including the ardent Rushu, study a crystalline pillar in Urithiru, focusing on four garnets that resemble the suppression fabrial’s design. Despite initial excitement, their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a scholar and keeper of metalminds, exhausts his final steelmind—a bracelet that stored speed—after using it to cover six weeks' worth of travel in just six days. He discards the now-useless bracelet, reflecting on the trade-off between haste and conservation. His journey brings him near Luthadel, where the landscape shifts to the familiar white aspens of the Central Dominance. Though lighter from shedding less valuable metalminds, he remains burdened by the weight of his remaining reserves and…
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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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      18. White Canoe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin White Canoe begins in 1960, immersing readers in the intimate yet evolving relationship between Kya and Tate, set against the backdrop of the natural world they both hold dear. As the chapter unfolds, it captures the innocence of youth mixed with the complexities of growing up, particularly as Kya navigates her emotions toward Tate. One of the most significant moments in this chapter occurs when Tate surprises Kya with a birthday celebration—something Kya had not experienced in many years. Her fifteenth…
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      18. Surgeon

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin stands on an Oathgate platform, reflecting on the snowy landscape and his concerns for Rock’s family, who departed weeks ago. He uses the Oathgate to teleport to the Shattered Plains, where he soars through the sky with his Windrunner abilities, contemplating his future. Though his comrades assume he’ll transition to a strategic role, Kaladin is uncertain about becoming an ambassador, fearing his discomfort in political settings. His internal conflict is punctuated by moments of flight, where…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on perception versus experience, emphasizing that true understanding comes from direct engagement rather than description. This theme underscores the narrative’s exploration of identity and deception, as characters manipulate appearances and personas to achieve their goals. The protagonist, Shallan, transforms into her alter ego Veil, adopting a more hardened, pragmatic persona. This change involves physical alterations and a deliberate shift in behavior, highlighting…
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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 In this chapter from "17. Trapped in Shadows," the narrative centers around Kaladin, who finds himself tied to a tree after being captured by a group of parshmen. Despite his bindings, he remains calm, observing his captors' discussions and assessing their intentions. The parshmen are debating whether to kill him, fearing he might reveal their location, but they lack a clear leader. Kaladin is aware of his surroundings, noting the weather changes and the presence of Syl, the spren, which signifies the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Crossing the Threshold takes a profound turn in 1960 as Kya, the solitary young woman of the marsh, faces a moment of crisis. When Jumpin’ informs her that Social Services has been inquiring about her, Kya is overwhelmed by the fear of being separated from the only world she knows. The authorities’ questions about her father, her education, and her frequent visits to Jumpin’s wharf shake her to the core. Living in isolation for so long, she is suddenly confronted with the very real possibility of…
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