63 Results with the "Fantasy" genre (Fiction)


    • by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin carries an unconscious Teft through the dark tunnels of Urithiru, fleeing from his past decisions and the consequences of defying the queen's orders. Each step feels like a fracture in his life, leaving behind metaphorical stains of guilt and failure. Despite his exhaustion, he pushes forward, relying on Stormlight to sustain him, though he worries about running out of energy. Syl, his spren companion, scouts ahead, guiding him through the labyrinthine tower, now an enemy stronghold rather than a…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into Taravangian’s internal conflict as he grapples with his fluctuating intelligence and compassion. Isolated in a stormwagon, he reflects on his dual nature: his brilliant but emotionally detached self and his current, more empathetic but intellectually limited state. He hesitates to execute Odium’s orders to betray the coalition, clinging to the faint hope that his intervention might not be needed. His physical frailty mirrors his emotional turmoil, as he struggles with the weight…
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      I-5. Lift

      by testsuphomeAdmin Lift, a skilled thief, finds herself dangling from a rope in Urithiru, attempting to steal a basket of food. Despite her expertise, she no longer feels the same thrill from stealing as she once did. She clings to the act out of habit, hating change, and enjoys the panic on her victims' faces when they discover their food is gone. However, their fond reactions when they realize it’s her ruin the experience, leaving her frustrated and conflicted. After successfully snatching the basket, Lift retreats into…
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      I-4. Vyre

      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Vyre, formerly known as Moash, as he reflects on his newfound freedom from emotional chains. Having surrendered his pain and guilt to Odium, he now perceives his past life as constrained by unseen bonds. While working in a quarry outside Kholinar with his singer companions, Vyre experiments with his Shardblade, attempting to replicate Prince Adolin's throwing technique. His inability to master the maneuver highlights the limitations of his Honorblade, yet he feels no frustration—only…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin and his family exhausted after a grueling night tending to patients in the clinic, as news arrives of Queen Navani’s surrender to the Fused. The messenger, Alili, reveals the queen’s failed attempt to restore the Radiants, resulting in the deaths of those involved. The surrender means living under singer rule, a prospect met with mixed reactions—Kaladin’s father, Lirin, downplays the impact, while his mother, Hesina, worries about the tower’s collapsing…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin Navani and her team navigate the dim, labyrinthine corridors of Urithiru, a once-grand tower now marred by theft and neglect. The atmosphere is tense, with distant screams and thunder underscoring the urgency of their mission. Guided by the Sibling’s instructions, they search for a hidden garnet vein, a clue to unlocking the tower’s secrets. The group’s unease grows as Navani orders them to extinguish their lights, plunging them into darkness, where a faint garnet spark leads them to a concealed…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli, a listener, reflecting on her role in the invasion of the tower city. Though she feels drawn to seek guidance from Leshwi, a fellow Fused, she remains with Raboniel, the Lady of Wishes, in the basement. Raboniel appears unconcerned about the ongoing battle, instead focusing on inspecting the murals in the hallway. Venli realizes she has been brought along merely as a servant, highlighting Raboniel's detached and calculating demeanor. The contrast between the chaos above and…
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      40. In for All

      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on the nature of Odium's power, suggesting it corrupts its Vessel and drives destructive impulses. Navani Kholin arrives at the map room in Urithiru to find it bustling with activity as officers and soldiers prepare for an imminent attack. The tower is under siege by enemy forces, including Stormform Regals and Heavenly Ones, who have infiltrated multiple floors. With the Radiants incapacitated and fabrials malfunctioning, the defenders are at a severe disadvantage, and…
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      39. Invasion

      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a philosophical reflection on the nature of Odium's power, suggesting that its Investiture can develop a will of its own when uncontrolled. This sets a foreboding tone as Teft suddenly collapses in a winehouse, exhibiting symptoms resembling a seizure or stroke. Kaladin, despite grappling with his own mental turmoil, springs into action, assessing Teft's condition with medical precision. The scene is tense as bystanders, including Rlain, react with alarm, while Kaladin remains…
    • by testsuphomeAdmin Navani arrives at the scene of a devastating explosion in the tower, which claimed the lives of two expert scholars, Nem and Talnah, and destroyed their laboratory. The blast also obliterated Szeth’s mysterious Voidlight sphere, a relic Gavilar had deemed highly significant. Overwhelmed by guilt, Navani suspects her request to study the sphere may have triggered the catastrophe. As she surveys the wreckage, the gruesome aftermath—including dismembered bodies under five sheets—deepens her unease. She…
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