1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Forty-Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead's shock at encountering Lord Arteloth (Loth) in the Priory, a place where outsiders are forbidden. Both are stunned by the unexpected reunion, as Loth had been drugged and held captive for months. Despite his confusion, he recognizes Ead as his old friend and resolves to reconnect with her before his memories fade entirely. Ead, however, reacts with betrayal and anger, especially when she learns that Chassar, her mentor, deliberately kept Loth's presence from her. Ead confronts…
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      Forty-Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Ead returns to the kitchens of the Priory, reminiscing about her childhood and reconnecting with Tulgus, the head cook. She subtly inquires about the Prioress’s sun wine, masking her true intentions while observing Loth, who appears drugged with dreamroot. Ead seizes an opportunity to steal a pinch of powder from the spice jars, hinting at her clandestine plans. The scene establishes her calculated demeanor and the tension of her impending actions, as she balances nostalgia with the…
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      Forty-Seven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Loth and Ead as they flee through the forest on the ichneumon Aralaq, heading toward the Lasian capital of Nzene. Loth reflects on his past, recalling memories of his sister Margret and their shared studies about Lasia, while grappling with the hope of reuniting with her. The journey is arduous, with Aralaq navigating treacherous terrain until they reach the foothills of the Godsblades, where they pause to take in the breathtaking view of Nzene—a city of golden sandstone, towering…
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      Forty-Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on Feather Island, where the aftermath of a fire is being quenched by heavy rain. The Little Shadow-girl emerges from exile and connects with the earth, reflecting on the celestial origins of a powerful jewel she carries. This jewel, a remnant of a comet that ended the Great Sorrow, is revealed to be one of two ancient artifacts imbued with cosmic power. The narrative hints at their historical significance, suggesting they once granted control over natural forces to their bearers. The…
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      Forty-Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Loth and Ead arrive in Inys aboard the *Bird of Truth*, greeted by a melancholic and sunless coastline. Their destination is Albatross Roost, the westernmost settlement, from where they plan to ride hard to Ascalon within a week. Ead, visibly weakened since leaving Lasia, remains vigilant as they observe the growing Draconic Army fleet near Quarl Bay. In a display of her formidable power, Ead silently incinerates five enemy ships with fire, a stark reminder of the looming threat posed by King Sigoso’s…
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      Fifty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead, a skilled and stealthy operative, navigating the palace after killing a guard. She instructs Loth to hide with Margret while she scouts the area, noting his shock at her lethal actions. Ead moves through the palace undetected, neutralizing two knights-errant outside the Sanctuary Royal. Inside, she observes the courtiers' divided loyalties, symbolized by their livery, and hears a prayer for Queen Sabran, who is supposedly in seclusion. Ead deduces that the Duchess of Justice is…
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      Fifty-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané approaching Elder Vara at dawn in the courtyard of Vane Hall, where he is oiling his iron leg. She brings him food and engages in a conversation about his prosthetic, revealing his dependence on it since its creator is deceased. Their exchange shifts to more pressing matters when Elder Vara shares troubling news: the Fleet of the Tiger Eye is rumored to be holding the dragon Nayimathun hostage, using her as leverage for safe passage. Tané is visibly shaken by this revelation,…
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      Sixty-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lord Arteloth (Loth) awakening bound and disoriented aboard the *Rose Eternal*, captained by a mysterious young woman from Feather Island. The cold and eerie dusk set a tense atmosphere as Loth realizes he and the gunner Thim are prisoners. Their captor, a silent Seiikinese woman with a scarred cheek, ignores Loth’s demands and threats of piracy. Loth notices a flower-painted case at her hip, suspecting it holds a jewel crucial to defeating the Nameless One—a threat he urgently…
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      Sixty-Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays and a group of pirates gathered around a scholar who has been deciphering an ancient script on Komoridu Island. The scholar reveals the story of Neporo, a pearl-diver who gained immortality after eating fruit from a magical mulberry tree. Despite her eternal youth, Neporo faced isolation and despair, eventually returning to the island to live among outcasts. The Golden Empress listens intently, her focus on the scholar’s words as she sharpens her sword, creating an…
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      Sixty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tané awakens in an opulent canopy bed within the palace of the Unceasing Emperor in the City of the Thousand Flowers. Disoriented, she discovers her belongings—including a precious jewel case—nearby, though her sash is missing. A servant in layered blue and white informs her she is a guest of the emperor and assures her of her companions' safety, including Nayimathun, her dragon. Despite the luxurious surroundings, Tané feels uneasy, haunted by her past actions and uncertain of her true status in…
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