1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      PROLOGUE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The prologue opens with Lord Tresting observing his skaa workers toiling under an ash-filled sky, a common occurrence in the Final Empire. Tresting, dressed in fine attire from Luthadel, expresses disdain for the skaa's sluggishness, attributing it to their inherent laziness. His guest, a high-ranking obligator with intricate facial tattoos, notes that Tresting's skaa are more diligent than their urban counterparts. The conversation reveals the brutal efficiency of Tresting's control, including executions…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Tal­is­man is a mon­u­men­tal dark fan­ta­sy epic that fol­lows ​12-year-old Jack Sawyer​ on a har­row­ing quest across two worlds: our own and the fan­tas­ti­cal ​Ter­ri­to­ries, a par­al­lel realm of mag­ic and mon­sters. When Jack’s dying moth­er reveals the exis­tence of a mys­ti­cal artifact—the ​Tal­is­man—he embarks on a cross-coun­try jour­ney to retrieve it, hop­ing its pow­er can save her life. From the grim alleys of…
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      Doubt Creeps in

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Doubt Creeps in" follows Nicholina, a disembodied spirit grappling with existential fear and abandonment. Without a physical form, she drifts as a gust of wind or snowflake, searching for her body while her mistress ignores her. The landscape—barren and unfamiliar—offers no solace, amplifying her anxiety. Memories of a castle and bridge taunt her, but they’re absent, leaving her to confront the possibility of fading into nothingness or transforming into a lesser creature. Nicholina…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin “The Well of Ascen­sion” picks up after the fall of the Lord Ruler, as Vin and Elend Ven­ture strug­gle to bring sta­bil­i­ty to Luthadel, the cap­i­tal city of the for­mer Final Empire. But the vac­u­um of pow­er left behind invites chaos, rival armies, and polit­i­cal fac­tions who all want con­trol of the city—and the pow­er it holds. As polit­i­cal intrigue grows, Vin must come…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin observes Lord Cett's unexpected arrival at the Luthadel Assembly, noting his disguised soldiers forming a protective perimeter. Despite the boldness of entering a besieged city, Cett's move reflects his precarious position—his smaller army and the impending koloss threat make this a calculated gamble. His demeanor suggests confidence, even amusement, as he disrupts the proceedings. The Assembly members are stunned, whispering among themselves while noblemen silently confirm Cett's identity,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a foreboding excerpt about Rashek and a faction of rebellious Terris youths who reject their traditional roles, hinting at future danger. This sets the tone for the grim events that follow, as Kelsier, Vin, and their crew arrive at the shattered remains of Camon’s lair. The doorway reveals a scene of horrific slaughter, with corpses mangled and dismembered in a display of excessive violence. Vin, though no stranger to death, is unsettled by the brutality, feeling a conflicted mix…
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      Coco’s Flame

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid and Coco sit in a cemetery beneath a statue of Saint Magdaleine, enveloped in a heavy silence. Coco, visibly drained and emotionally numb, absently rubs a scar on her palm while Reid observes her with concern. Their conversation begins haltingly, touching on Lou’s recent behavior and the group’s shared hunger, but quickly shifts to deeper tensions. Coco’s blunt question about Lou’s potential pregnancy reveals her fear of added complications, while Reid’s awkward attempts to offer comfort…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid follows Lou and her companions through the decaying grandeur of Chateau le Blanc, a labyrinthine castle filled with eerie remnants of magic. Lou, now revealed as La Dame des Sorcières, leads the group through a tower where Morgane’s personal chambers reside. The space is unnerving yet beautiful, with self-playing instruments, enchanted snowfall, and tapestries that seem alive. Lou’s hidden knowledge of the castle’s secrets becomes evident as she locates a concealed passage to the treasury,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend stands atop Luthadel’s city wall, observing a second invading army led by Lord Cett, who had previously sent assassins to kill him. The army camps near the Luth-Davn Canal, separate from Straff Venture’s forces. Elend, feeling the weight of impending siege, questions how they missed Cett’s approach, to which Clubs explains their scouts were distracted by Straff’s army. Vin, perched precariously on the wall’s edge, notes the tension between the two armies but doubts they will attack each…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Breeze attempting to maintain composure amidst the chaos of war at Zinc Gate. Despite his efforts to soothe the soldiers' fears using his Allomantic abilities, the relentless pounding of the gates and the looming threat of koloss beasts make it difficult. He consumes brass dust to sustain his powers, whispering reassurances to the men while grappling with his own anxiety. The scene is tense, with Breeze acutely aware of the fragility of the soldiers' morale and the dire consequences…
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