1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Sixty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "East" from *The Priory of the Orange Tree* opens with the ship *Pursuit* navigating the treacherous Unending Sea under the guidance of Padar, a skilled navigator who interprets the stars like pieces on a celestial gameboard. Despite the challenges posed by the gyre, Padar's expertise ensures the ship stays on course. Niclays Roos, a key character, stands on deck, filled with anticipation as he nears his destination, silently addressing someone named Jan. The scene is set with a sense of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Eshonai, a listener, reflecting on her fascination with humans during their second visit to her land. Despite organizing expeditions to locate their homeland, she only found a small outpost. As the humans prepare to leave, she observes their peculiar behaviors—their lack of rhythmic awareness and their tendency to ignore her presence. Eshonai finds their world silent and lonely without the rhythms that guide her people, yet she remains deeply curious about their culture and longs…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Venli, a listener scholar, as she reflects on her decision to align with the mysterious spren Ulim during the war against humans. Convinced that her people need greater power to survive, she observes the returning warband led by Eshonai, noting their exhaustion and losses with hidden satisfaction. Venli believes the listeners are nearing a breaking point, making them more receptive to the transformative stormform she plans to introduce. Her motivations, however, are not purely…
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      115. Testament

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Shallan and Adolin reflect on the progress of their spren companions, Testament and Maya, in their chamber at Lasting Integrity. Shallan notes Testament’s improved condition, while Adolin expresses uncertainty about their understanding of the healing process. Maya, though still largely silent, has shown remarkable recovery since her pivotal speech at the trial, offering hope that Testament’s restoration is possible. The couple shares a moment of gratitude, with Shallan thanking Adolin for his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Lou and her companions as they journey through a mysterious underwater realm led by the melusines, mythical fish-like creatures. Lou reflects on her childhood fear of melusines, once believed to be dangerous, but now realizes they are indifferent to witches unless provoked. The group navigates a submerged path, surrounded by eerie shadows in the water, with Reid being towed forward by the currents. Beau expresses his discomfort with the melusines, while Angelica warns the group to tread…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend, the king of a fledgling kingdom, grapples with the frustrations of governing through a parliamentary council. Despite his extensive knowledge of political theory and economics, he finds it challenging to achieve consensus among the Assembly's twenty-four members. As he drafts a proposal to delay any rash decisions regarding his father's approaching army, he reflects on the divergent factions within the Assembly—some advocating surrender, others peace or attack. The weight of leadership and the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin prepares for an important event, donning a maroon gown that evokes memories of her past as both a noblewoman and a thief. The dress symbolizes her evolving identity, blending confidence in her Mistborn abilities with her role as the slayer of the Lord Ruler and beloved of King Elend. As she admires herself in the mirror, she contemplates the possibility of embracing both her past and present selves, feeling a rare sense of beauty and self-assurance. Tindwyl, her Terris mentor, compliments her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin and Kelsier preparing to infiltrate Kredik Shaw, the Lord Ruler’s ominous palace, under the cover of a light rain. The palace is described as a foreboding structure with twisted spires and towers, evoking a sense of dread and hopelessness in Vin. Kelsier reveals their target: a mysterious chamber deep within the complex, which the Lord Ruler visits regularly. Despite his previous failed attempt to breach it three years ago—a mission that led to his capture—Kelsier is…
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      Map

      by testsuphomeAdmin Map. I couldn't help but wonder if I had always been this broken, this dark. It felt as though some part of me had always been scarred, even long before I found myself in this hellish position. Perhaps someone with a pure heart, someone whole and untouched by the harsh realities of the world, would have chosen to lay down the dagger and embrace the finality of death instead of taking another life. But not me. The blood was everywhere—soaked into the stone floor, staining the surroundings with the weight…
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      Chapter 32

      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 32 In the end, only Amren and I joined Rhys, Cassian having failed to sway his High Lord, Azriel still off overseeing his network of spies and investigating the human realm, and Mor tasked with guarding Velaris. Rhys would winnow us directly into Adriata, the castle-city of the Summer Court—and there we would stay, for however long it took me to detect and then steal the first half of the Book. As Rhys’s newest pet, I would be granted tours of the city and the High Lord’s personal…
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