1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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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-Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Queen Sabran preparing for her first public appearance in fourteen years, a royal progress to Ascalon that has stirred excitement across Inys. Ead Duryan, one of her ladies-in-waiting, discreetly arms herself with hidden blades, hinting at underlying tensions. The queen’s attire—midnight velvet and a sword-shaped brooch—is carefully chosen to evoke her late mother, Queen Rosarian, and to project regal divinity. Sabran’s sleeplessness and quiet demeanor reveal her anxiety…
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      Twenty-Seven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter of *The Priory of the Orange Tree*, Niclays Roos devises a perilous plan to secure his return to the West by creating an elixir from dragon blood, a substance forbidden by Eastern law. Despite his usual cowardice, Niclays resolves to take the risk, driven by desperation and ambition. He sends a secret letter to Lady Tané Miduchi, a dragonrider, requesting a meeting, ensuring the message is delivered discreetly. As he waits for her response, Niclays reflects on his past and the mysterious…
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      Twenty-Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Loth arrives in Rauca, the vibrant capital of the Ersyr, overwhelmed by its sensory richness—colorful spices, fragrant gardens, and towering windcatchers adorned with blueglass. Accompanied by a silent ichneumon, he navigates the bustling streets, feeling out of place yet intrigued by the unfamiliar culture. The grandeur of the Ivory Palace, home to the House of Taumargam, dominates the cityscape, its gleaming domes and pristine walls a stark contrast to the chaotic markets below. Loth seeks Chassar…
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      Twenty-Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané, a dragonrider, confined to her luxurious quarters at Salt Flower Castle after confessing to her dragon, Nayimathun. Despite the opulence of her surroundings, she is consumed by anxiety, unable to eat or sleep. Nayimathun has left to retrieve Sulyard, a foreigner under divine protection, and secure the release of Susa from jail. Meanwhile, the coastal settlement of Sidupi is under attack by pirates, diverting most dragonriders to assist the High Sea Guard. Tané’s isolation…
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      Thirty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Truyde utt Zeedeur imprisoned in the Dearn Tower, having confessed to orchestrating a staged attack during the royal visit. Her plan was to convince Queen Sabran of imminent danger from Yscalin and the Nameless One, hoping to push her toward negotiations with the East. However, the scheme backfired when genuine enemies of the House of Berethnet infiltrated the performance, resulting in the murder of Lievelyn and several others. Truyde’s intentions, though well-meaning, led to…
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      Thirty-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané reflecting on her past triumph—scaling Mount Tego, a grueling trial that proved her worthiness to the spirit Kwiriki. Now, however, she feels broken and hollow, imprisoned for an undisclosed crime. Dragged before the Governor of Ginura, she is confronted with her betrayal: aiding a foreigner in violation of Seiiki’s strict laws. The Governor reveals that Tané’s actions were exposed by the executed prisoner, who described her scar. Tané’s once-promising future as a…
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      Thirty-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lord Arteloth Beck, known as Loth, awakening in an unfamiliar underground chamber, naked and disoriented. He soon experiences the terrifying onset of the bloodblaze, a plague that feels like his blood is boiling, causing unbearable pain. In his agony, he recalls stories of the Grief of Ages, understanding why the East sealed its borders. As he struggles toward a pool for relief, a mysterious figure with a calming voice intervenes, questioning his identity and the origin of an iron…
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      Thirty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays and Jannart in Brygstad Palace, stealing moments of intimacy in a room reserved for royal births. Their relationship is clandestine, as Jannart is bound by an arranged marriage, and their love violates the laws of Virtudom. The narrative hints at the tension between their private lives and public duties, especially as Jannart is a close friend of High Prince Edvart, who may turn a blind eye to their affair. The setting is rich with symbolism, from the star-painted ceiling to…
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      Forty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays aboard the pirate ship *Pursuit*, enduring relentless rain and the ever-present threat of the dragon Valeysa the Harrower, whose fiery presence looms ominously over the fleet. Niclays, a captive alchemist, fears both the dragon’s wrath and the pirates’ brutality as the ship sails east toward Kawontay. His anxiety is compounded by the pursuit of Seiikinese iron ships, though the pirates remain confident in their evasion. The tension is palpable as Niclays navigates his…
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