63 Results with the "Fantasy" genre (Fiction)


    • Prologue: To Pretend Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens seven years in the past, depicting Navani Kholin managing the chaotic preparations for a grand feast hosted by her husband, King Gavilar. Despite the last-minute addition of Parshendi drummers and an overwhelming guest list, Navani remains composed, directing staff and repurposing soldiers to assist. Her calm authority contrasts with the panic of the kitchen staff, highlighting her role as the stabilizing force behind Gavilar’s impulsive decisions. The scene underscores the tension…
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      1. Calluses

      1. Calluses Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an epigraph from Navani Kholin, discussing the mechanics of attracting spren by using gemstones and familiar elements. This sets a thematic tone for the chapter, which then shifts to focus on Lirin, a surgeon calmly treating a child for scurvy amidst a refugee crisis. Lirin’s training helps him remain composed as he assists the child’s mother, offering a token for juice and promising to help locate her missing children. The scene highlights the dire conditions in Hearthstone,…
    • 2. Severed Cords Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin, a Surgebinder, engaging in combat with a new variety of Fused, formidable enemies with unique abilities. As he flares with Stormlight, his spren companion Syl transforms into a silvery spear, forcing back the encroaching singers. Kaladin avoids looking at his father, anticipating disappointment, while refugees scatter in panic. The Fused, a hulking figure, smiles at Kaladin, setting the stage for a tense confrontation. Syl’s telepathic banter adds a layer of urgency as…
    • 11. Passion and Courage Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli, a Regal singer in envoyform, commanding servants to prepare for the arrival of Leshwi, a high-ranking Fused. Venli’s role requires her to maintain authority, though she avoids harsh punishments common among other Regals. The scene highlights the hierarchical structure of singer society, where forms of power like envoyform grant elevated status but come with the influence of Voidspren. Venli’s internal conflict is hinted at, as she secretly harbors a Radiant spren, Timbre,…
    • 12. A Way to Help Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin's internal struggle as he arrives at Urithiru, burdened by his emotional turmoil. Despite being surrounded by his former Windrunner squires—now jovial and progressing in their Radiant journeys—Kaladin feels isolated and pained by his recent "relegation" from active duty. His attempts to mask his distress with a forced smile fail to convince his companions, particularly perceptive friends like Rock and Syl, who sense his true state. The contrast between the group's…
    • 13. Another Hunt Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Shallan recovering from a hangover caused by her alter ego, Veil, after a wedding celebration. Despite her discomfort, she manages her duties as a highprince’s wife and Lightweaver, overseeing finances and governance in Urithiru. With trusted advisors handling day-to-day affairs, she audits accounts but feels the weight of her responsibilities. Adolin, her husband, encourages her to rest, though he spends his free time riding horses, leaving Shallan alone to confront her thoughts…
    • Navani’s Notebook: The Fourth Bridge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided chapter excerpt from *Navani’s Notebook: The Fourth Bridge* appears to be a title page or introductory section, as it primarily consists of structural HTML markup and an image reference. The chapter does not contain substantial narrative or analytical content, but the inclusion of the book's title image suggests a focus on visual or thematic elements central to the work. The HTML formatting indicates a digital or multimedia component, possibly hinting at an interactive or enhanced reading…
    • 3. The Fourth Bridge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an epigraph from Navani Kholin’s lecture on fabrial mechanics, detailing the challenges of capturing spren by removing Stormlight from gemstones. She mentions the near-extinct larkin as a potential solution, hinting at the political conflicts over these creatures. This sets the stage for the chapter’s focus on technological innovation and the delicate balance of power in the world of Roshar. Navani, aboard her flying platform, reflects on the lush landscape of Alethkar,…
    • 4. Architects of the Future Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Radiant, one of Shallan’s personas, awakening to find herself captured and being carried by an unknown assailant. Despite the disorientation, she remains composed, relying on her Lightweaving abilities to maintain her disguise. Radiant assesses the situation, noting her captor’s scent and the lack of physical restraints, while internally coordinating with her other personas, Veil and Shallan. Her primary focus is evaluating the danger, though she feels a sense of satisfaction…
    • 5. Broken Spears Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin and his Windrunners poised defensively in the sky, their motionless formation drawing awe from refugees below. The Heavenly Ones, ancient Fused warriors, advance with unnatural grace, their flowing robes and lances marking them as formidable foes. Kaladin reflects on their origins—ordinary singers sacrificed to host these ancient souls—and envies their innate mastery of the winds, which contrasts with his own hard-won skills. The stage is set for a confrontation, with…
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