2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a meditation on the paradoxical nature of the mist, which is both chaotic and eternal, enveloping the fractured empire and its people. Vin, the protagonist, reflects on how the mists no longer bring her the comfort they once did, symbolizing her growing unease with the instability around her. She grapples with feelings of inadequacy as she questions her ability to protect Elend and Luthadel from looming threats, haunted by the fear of powerlessness despite Kelsier’s legacy of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Straff Venture awakening and relying on Black Frayn to energize himself for the day. Confident and eager, he meets with his general, Janarle, to discuss the state of Luthadel, which appears eerily quiet after the koloss rampage. Straff hopes the koloss have destroyed each other, leaving the city ripe for his taking. His army of fifty thousand soldiers prepares to march, anticipating plunder and shelter within the city walls. Straff’s optimism is palpable as he envisions a bloodless…
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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 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 Vin finds temporary solace in her studies amid recent chaos, though her research on the Deepness and the Hero of Ages brings its own anxieties. She grapples with the idea that the mists' increasing hostility signals the need for the Hero's return, questioning whether she could be that prophesied figure. Memories of her unexplained ability to draw the mists into herself during her confrontation with the Lord Ruler resurface, but she dismisses them as inconclusive. The vague, interpretable nature of Terris…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin, a young thief, recovering from a beating as she sits among her former crewmembers. The group speculates excitedly about Kelsier’s rumored new heist, as his reputation as a legendary crewleader precedes him. Vin, however, remains withdrawn, haunted by her foster brother Reen’s teachings about betrayal and the dangers of trust. Her isolation is underscored by the crew’s indifference to her suffering, highlighting the ruthless nature of the underworld. Kelsier’s sudden…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dockson reflecting on Kelsier's absence, channeling his grief into managing the rebellion's logistics. As Kelsier's second-in-command, he adjusts the plan to maintain order, distributing resources strategically and securing key locations before chaos erupts. A messenger arrives with troubling news: Vin has been captured and taken to the palace dungeons by an Inquisitor. Despite his concern, Dockson prioritizes the larger mission over a risky rescue, demonstrating his pragmatic…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid description of the Conventical of Seran, a fortress nestled in a massive crater, shrouded in mist and darkness. Sazed, a scholar with stored knowledge in metalminds, observes the fortress's unusual design, noting its lack of defensibility against armies but its effectiveness in providing solitude. The Inquisitors, who once inhabited the fortress, clearly intended to deter visitors, as the location is hidden and difficult to access. The eerie atmosphere sets the stage for the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed and Tindwyl continue their research into the Hero of Ages, uncovering new clues from historical texts. Tindwyl discovers a direct reference to the prophecy in the biography of Helenntion, a survivor of the Council of Khlennium, which clarifies that the Hero won’t be Terris. This contrasts with earlier thirdhand accounts, providing a more reliable source. The passage mentions the Rabzeen, a figure some believed was either the Hero or the Conqueror, adding depth to their understanding of the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense confrontation as Dockson angrily questions Kelsier's decision to take Vin into the dangerous Kredik Shaw palace. Kelsier, wounded and burning pewter to manage his injuries, responds with frustration and self-loathing, revealing their encounter with three Inquisitors. The mood is grim as the crew realizes Vin may have been left behind or captured, with Kelsier grappling with guilt over potentially leading another person to their death, reminiscent of his late wife Mare. The…
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