1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin finds herself ambushed by a group of assassins on the misty streets of Luthadel. Reacting with lightning speed, she dodges a barrage of coins shot by an unseen attacker, her Allomantic abilities flaring as she burns steel to deflect the projectiles. Her companion, OreSeur, flees to safety while Vin assesses the situation. The assassins, emerging from the fog, are revealed to be a team of eight Mistings—specialized Allomancers—sent to eliminate her. Vin quickly deduces their true target is likely…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Zane, a Mistborn and illegitimate son of Straff Venture, observes King Elend Venture from the mists, conflicted by a divine voice urging him to kill his half-brother. He resents Elend for his privileged life and sees him as an obstacle to power, yet acknowledges their shared blood. After retrieving a spy’s message hidden near Keep Venture, Zane reflects on Vin’s heightened Allomantic senses and the legacy of the Survivor, Kelsier, whom he admires for his ruthlessness and independence. The chapter…
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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 Sazed, a scholar and keeper of metalminds, exhausts his final steelmind—a bracelet that stored speed—after using it to cover six weeks' worth of travel in just six days. He discards the now-useless bracelet, reflecting on the trade-off between haste and conservation. His journey brings him near Luthadel, where the landscape shifts to the familiar white aspens of the Central Dominance. Though lighter from shedding less valuable metalminds, he remains burdened by the weight of his remaining reserves and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a Terrisman scholar, investigates the mysterious death of a villager named Jed in the Eastern Dominance. The corpse shows no visible wounds but is twisted in agonized positions, suggesting a sudden, violent demise. The villagers, fearful and superstitious, refuse to touch the body. Sazed consults his medical coppermind—a stored repository of knowledge—but finds no clear explanation for the death. The unsettling circumstances, including reports of daytime mist, hint at something unnatural,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin observing the palpable anxiety in Luthadel as the city braces for an impending threat. Workers and markets buzz with nervous energy, reflecting a trapped populace unsure of how to respond. Despite many nobles and merchants fleeing, the city has paradoxically grown due to an influx of skaa drawn by Elend’s promises of freedom. The skaa, though accustomed to hardship, cling to a fragile hope, continuing their lives amid whispers of the city’s inevitable fall. Vin notes the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dockson warning Elend about the dangers of his plan to enter the enemy camp, emphasizing the risks involved. Elend, now appearing more authoritative in his new uniform, insists it is their only option to manipulate his father, Straff Venture, into attacking their rival, Cett. Vin observes Elend’s transformation with mixed feelings, noting how Tindwyl’s influence has bolstered his confidence and discipline. Despite her love for him, Vin worries that Elend’s newfound…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a meditation on the paradoxical nature of the mist, which is both chaotic and eternal, enveloping the fractured empire and its people. Vin, the protagonist, reflects on how the mists no longer bring her the comfort they once did, symbolizing her growing unease with the instability around her. She grapples with feelings of inadequacy as she questions her ability to protect Elend and Luthadel from looming threats, haunted by the fear of powerlessness despite Kelsier’s legacy of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin and Elend preparing for a pivotal Assembly Hall vote that will determine the future kingship of Luthadel. Despite Vin's nervousness, Elend appears confident as they greet arriving Assemblymen. Vin reflects on her transition back to wearing elegant gowns, a symbol of her dual identity, while Elend reminisces about their early days together. Their brief moment of intimacy is overshadowed by Vin's growing unease about the impending political confrontation, sensing an underlying…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sazed revealing that King Lekal commands an army of twenty thousand koloss, a revelation that shocks Elend and the group. The koloss, known for their brutality and strength, pose a threat even greater than Straff’s fifty thousand soldiers. The scene is set in the palace kitchen, where the crew gathers for a late-night meal. The informal setting contrasts with the gravity of their discussion, as Elend, Vin, Breeze, Ham, Dockson, Clubs, and Spook listen intently to Sazed’s report.…
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