1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Thirteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané undergoing a rigorous trial involving knife-throwing, observed by the Sea General and members of Clan Miduchi. Despite her nervousness, she performs well, though not as flawlessly as Turosa, a skilled apprentice from the North House. Onren, another competitor, arrives late but impresses everyone by achieving a perfect score. The trial highlights the intense competition among the apprentices and the high expectations placed on them to prove their worthiness to join the elite…
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      Fourteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a flurry of preparations in Ascalon Palace as Queen Sabran prepares to welcome Aubrecht Lievelyn and his retinue, signaling her serious consideration of his marriage proposal. The palace buzzes with activity, from food deliveries to new gowns being crafted, while Ead, still recovering from illness, struggles to keep up with her duties. Amid the excitement, she remains vigilant for the arrival of her mentor, Chassar uq-Ispad, and notes the absence of further rumors about sorcery…
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      Fifteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Loth arriving at Cárscaro, the mountainous capital of Yscalin, a kingdom that once belonged to Virtudom but has since pledged allegiance to the Nameless One. As his coach approaches the city, Loth reflects on Yscalin's storied past, once known for its beauty and culture, now reduced to a charred wasteland. The landscape is desolate, a stark contrast to the lavender fields that once perfumed the air. Loth's unease grows as he prepares to enter the city, sensing the weight of its dark…
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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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      Seventeen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin After days of quarantine, Loth and Kit are finally granted an audience with the Donmata Marosa, crown princess of Yscalin. The throne room is filled with courtiers, but Prince Wilstan is conspicuously absent. The Donmata sits beneath a canopy bearing the broken sword of Ascalon, a symbol of Virtudom, while wearing an iron mask shaped like a dragon’s head. The tension is palpable as the two Inysh ambassadors are announced, and the court reacts with hostility, hissing at their presence. Loth maintains…
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      Twenty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané recovering from her exhausting fight with Turosa during the sea guardians' trials. Isolated in her quarters, she nurses a painful shoulder wound while anxiously awaiting the next day's announcement about who will become dragon riders. To distract herself, she revisits *Recollections of the Great Sorrow*, a book filled with haunting illustrations of past battles and the red sickness that once plagued Seiiki. The vivid imagery of dragons and demons stirs her memories and fears,…
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      Twenty-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Loth prepares to leave the Palace of Salvation under the cover of night, aware that he is infected with the Draconic plague after touching the Flesh King. Carrying supplies and weapons, he is accompanied by his friend Kit, who reluctantly joins him despite the dangers. They descend into the hidden depths of Cárscaro, following directions from the Donmata Marosa, who awaits them at the base of a secret stair. She reveals a forgotten escape route through the mountains, warning them of the Draconic creatures…
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      Twenty-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts the somber yet opulent marriage ceremony of Queen Sabran the Ninth of Inys and Aubrecht Lievelyn, High Prince of Mentendon, held at midnight in the Great Sanctuary of Briar House. The setting is rich with symbolism: red stained-glass windows memorialize past bloodshed, and scoundrel trees with golden leaves frame the space. Sabran, adorned in a crimson gown and gold crown, hesitates momentarily at the entrance, observed by her confidante Ead and the calculating Seyton Combe. The…
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      Twenty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lord Arteloth Beck endures a grueling journey through the icy Spindles, battling extreme cold and physical exhaustion. Haunted by grief for his lost companion Kit, he focuses on survival, skinning a mountain ewe and building a fire in a cave. Despite his fear of attracting wyrms, he finds solace in the routine of sustenance and shelter. His hands, raw and red, serve as a grim reminder of his deteriorating condition, while an unexplained rash fuels his anxiety about an uncertain fate. Loth follows the…
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      Twenty-Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead awaiting word from Chassar about her extended stay in Inys, while the court grows fond of Prince Aubrecht Lievelyn. Sabran, the queen, begins attending masques and plays with her consort, displaying rare moments of joy and affection. However, her frustration mounts when she fails to conceive an heir, leading to volatile outbursts. Ead remains a constant presence, observing Sabran's struggles with both the pressures of motherhood and the financial burdens of defending Mentendon…
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