63 Results with the "Fantasy" genre (Fiction)


    • 32. Of Three Minds Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Adolin and Zu, a Stoneward with scouting skills, observe a persistent Tukari caravan following their group through Shadesmar. Despite the uneven terrain making tracking difficult, the Tukari maintain a steady pace without overtaking them. Zu suggests confronting the group, leveraging her abilities, but Adolin hesitates due to their dwindling Stormlight reserves. The chapter highlights their strategic dilemma and Adolin’s cautious leadership as he balances risk and resource management. Adolin reflects on…
    • 33. Understanding Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on Odium's destructive ambition to eliminate all other Shards, setting a dark and urgent tone. Kaladin, the protagonist, grapples with the difference between knowing and feeling, a theme central to his character. He takes on the challenge of helping patients in a sanitarium, focusing on those with battle-induced trauma, following his father Lirin's advice to start small. Kaladin's approach contrasts with the ardents' generalized treatments, as he seeks to understand and…
    • 34. A Flame Never Extinguished Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the philosophical and strategic discussions among Adolin and the Radiants as they prepare to negotiate with the honorspren. Odium’s destructive nature is highlighted, emphasizing his preference for annihilation over assimilation to maintain his purity as a god. Meanwhile, Adolin stands as a striking figure, clad in a black uniform, leading the council with a mix of warmth and authority. The cold, symbolic fire contrasts with his demeanor, setting a tone of tension and urgency as…
    • 35. The Strength of a Soldier Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Adolin finds solace in reconnecting with Shallan after their encounter with the starspren, appreciating Ua’pam’s suggestion for alone time. Despite their bond, he reflects on their differing strengths—Shallan excels in deception and artistry, while politics should be his domain as a former heir to the throne. As he prepares for their journey, Adolin loads Gallant, his Ryshadium, musing on the simplicity of a horse’s life compared to human complexities. His thoughts shift to strategy, recalling…
    • Shallan’s Sketchbook: Honorspren Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Honorspren* provides a detailed exploration of the honorspren, a group of Radiant spren distinguished by their humanlike societal structure and hierarchy. Among all spren, they are noted for their organized ranks, which mirror human civilizations. However, their population suffered greatly during the Recreance, leaving only a fraction of their original numbers. Many deadeye honorspren now wander the bead seas, their presence a haunting reminder of their diminished…
    • 36. The Price of Honor Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Radiant observing the distressed honorspren Notum, who is deeply troubled by an unprecedented attack on spren by humans. The scene highlights the cultural shock and confusion among the spren, as such violence contradicts their understanding of honor. Radiant and Adolin’s group are recovering from the skirmish, with Adolin’s soldiers keeping watch while Shallan’s agents search the dead for clues. The absence of Stormlight complicates their situation, as Adolin’s wound and…
    • 37. Silence from the Dead Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani continues her efforts to uncover the identity of the mysterious spren that contacted her, but her triangulation attempts yield only vague results near a monastery on the tower's fourth floor. Despite this unresolved mystery, her attention is divided by the demanding responsibilities of governing Urithiru. Amidst the constant needs of merchants, lighteyes, and ardents, she finds rare moments to retreat to the tower's basement, where she oversees her scholars' work. During one such visit, she is…
    • 38. Rhythm of the Terrors Cover
      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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      39. Invasion

      39. Invasion Cover
      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…
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      40. In for All

      40. In for All Cover
      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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