1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Sixteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané preparing for her final water trial, a sword duel that will determine her future as a dragon rider. Exhausted and anxious, she obsessively sharpens her blade, her reflection in it revealing her bloodshot eyes. A chance encounter with her peers, Onren and Kanperu, highlights their ease and camaraderie, contrasting with Tané’s solitary intensity. Dumusa, a senior rider, offers wisdom, cautioning Tané against letting her skill consume her entirely, urging her to find balance…
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      Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Queen Sabran of Inys hosting an intimate supper in her Privy Chamber, attended by her ladies-in-waiting, including Ead Duryan and Linora. Ead, an outsider with hidden allegiances to the Priory, feels uneasy, as if her secrets are palpable to the court. The conversation centers on a miniature portrait of Prince Aubrecht Lievelyn, a potential suitor for Sabran. The queen and her ladies critique his appearance, with Roslain Crest, the Chief Gentlewoman, advocating for giving the prince…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Peakspren* introduces the unique characteristics of peakspren, a type of spren inhabiting Shadesmar. Like many other spren in this realm, peakspren are depicted wearing human clothing, with their fashion and features bearing a resemblance to the Unkalaki people. Their stone-like forms exhibit intricate cracks that sometimes resemble glyphs or symbols, though these imperfections do not seem to hinder them. The text highlights the diversity in their appearance, with…
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      Seventy-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in the aftermath of a brutal battle in the foothills of the Spindles, where the wyrm Valeysa lies dead, surrounded by the carnage of human and draconic remains. Fýredel, a key draconic figure, abandoned his territory, summoning his siblings to attack the united armies of North, South, and West, but they were ultimately defeated. With the Nameless One's disappearance, Fýredel fled, leaving his followers scattered. The rising sun illuminates the devastation, revealing a landscape marred…
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      Seventy-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Niclays Roos returns to Brygstad, the capital of Mentendon, after years of exile, summoned by High Princess Ermuna to aid in diplomatic relations with Seiiki. Despite the city's familiar beauty—its sugared roofs, bell-gabled houses, and the towering Sanctuary of the Saint—Niclays feels no joy. Haunted by memories of his past, he reluctantly obeys the royal invitation, knowing refusal would risk another banishment. As his coach crosses the Sun Bridge, he reflects on his impoverished arrival decades…
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      Seventy-Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the ship *Rose Eternal* sailing along the western coast of Yscalin, a land recovering from the devastation of the Draconic Years. Fields are being replanted with lavender, and prayer houses are being rebuilt, signaling hope and renewal. Ead, now the Prioress of the Orange Tree, reflects on her new role as a leader rather than a handmaiden. She embraces her duty to protect the balance of the world, vowing to hunt down the dragon Fýredel and restore harmony when the Long-Haired Star…
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      Seventy-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Abyss" depicts a chaotic naval battle aboard the *Reconciliation*, where Loth and Queen Sabran face the onslaught of the Draconic Navy. Eastern dragons wreak havoc, breaching the waves to drag victims underwater, while fires rage and grappling hooks entangle combatants. Sabran, guarded by the Knights of the Body, watches as the witch Kalyba transforms from a wyrm into a woman on the *Defiance*. Recognizing the threat, Sabran declares that Ead must confront Kalyba, and Loth prepares to distract…
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      Seventy-Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lord Arteloth Beck, heir to the Earldom of Goldenbirch, grapples with his impending responsibilities while longing for the vibrant life at court. Despite his affection for his family estate, Serinhall, Loth feels unprepared for the weight of governance and mourns the absence of his dear friends—Ead, who seeks to escape her newfound fame, and another who has passed away. His sister Margret offers comfort and insight, acknowledging their shared displacement: Loth yearns for court, while she, as the…
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      Seventy-Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Lady Tané of Clan Miduchi as she navigates her role as an unofficial ambassador between Seiiki and the Empire of the Twelve Lakes. Despite the apparent calm in the world, Tané feels an underlying restlessness, haunted by a sense of calling from her past. She reunites with her dragon, Nayimathun, and prepares for a journey, carrying a letter from the Unceasing Emperor. The narrative hints at unresolved tensions, such as the lingering threat of the Golden Empress and the illegal trade…
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      Seventy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Abyss" opens with Loth observing the ghostly appearance of the *Reconciliation* and other ships emerging from the fog above the Bonehouse Trench. The scene is set for a pivotal moment as mercenaries in Cárscaro attempt to assassinate King Sigoso and secure Donmata Marosa, whose fate remains uncertain. The Unceasing Emperor, adorned in ornate armor, acknowledges Loth's presence, signaling the beginning of a significant alliance. The tension is palpable as the ships are tethered together, and…
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