1112 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      116. Mercy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin seeking out Dalinar after Teft’s funeral, reflecting on his exhaustion and the emotional weight of recent events. Flying to the top of the tower, he finds Dalinar in a meeting with Navani, where the Bondsmith immediately breaks off to speak with him. Their conversation centers on Kaladin’s decision to step back from command, acknowledging his need for healing and his desire to focus on helping others like Dabbid. Dalinar praises Kaladin’s self-awareness, granting his…
    • 117. One Final Gift Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Eshonai, a listener warrior, lying defeated in a chasm after being thrown from the battle above. Disoriented but determined, she struggles to regain her footing in the waist-deep water, her Shardplate providing some protection against the current. Realizing she must climb out, she attempts to scale the chasm wall but is hindered by the darkness and the bulging rock face. Above her, the clash of two storms—the Everstorm and a highstorm—creates a chaotic backdrop, foreshadowing the…
    • 45. A Bold Heart, A Keen and Crafty Mind Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Eshonai, a listener with a bold and inquisitive spirit, as she explores a lush forest beyond her people's usual boundaries. Unlike her cautious peers, who believe mapping the wilderness steals its mystery, Eshonai embraces discovery, attuning to emotions like Awe and Joy as she charts the river and forest. She defies tradition by venturing alone, determined to uncover the forest's true scale and secrets, viewing exploration as a way to honor their ancestors' legacy of freedom. Her…
    • 46. The Weight of the Tower Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Navani Kholin adapting to life under Fused occupation in Urithiru, demonstrating resilience despite being denied servants. She maintains her dignity by presenting herself impeccably, even without access to functioning fabrials for warm water. Summoned to the library, Navani encounters Raboniel, the Fused leader, who reviews her research notes. Their interaction is tense yet measured, as Navani bows with calculated deference and agrees to continue her scholars' work under Raboniel's…
    • 47. A Cage Forged of Spirits Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dalinar Kholin and his allies under attack by Skybreakers on a flying platform used to oversee the battlefield. As the platform lurches violently, Windrunners led by Sigzil engage the attackers, driving them away. Dalinar observes the enemy’s reliance on Skybreakers rather than the expected Heavenly Ones, suggesting a strategic shift. The Mink, tethered to Dalinar, remains unfazed by the danger, displaying a mix of paranoia and recklessness. Below, the battle rages between…
    • 48. Scent of Death, Scent of Life Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Eshonai, a listener, reflecting on the arrival of humans and their peculiar ways. Unlike the listeners, humans lack the ability to change forms or hear the rhythms of Roshar, and they wear metal carapaces as armor. Eshonai is fascinated by their single, unchanging form and their accompanying dullform creatures, who resemble listeners but lack speech or song. The humans settle across the river, and initial interactions are cautious, with only a few listeners permitted to engage with…
    • 49. Soul of Discovery Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin carefully orchestrates her scholars under the watchful eyes of singer guards, balancing the need to appear productive while withholding critical knowledge from their captors. She assigns mundane tasks—cleaning, recalculations, and schematic reviews—to maintain a facade of normalcy and avoid arousing suspicion from Raboniel, the Fused overseeing them. The scholars work in a tense environment, constantly monitored by armed soldiers and a distracted Fused who exhibits erratic behavior.…
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      50. Queen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Two days after thwarting Taravangian's betrayal, Dalinar strategizes with his coalition in the war tent, preparing for the larger conflict against the singers in Emul. Accompanied by Szeth in disguise, Dalinar reflects on his evolution from a frontline warrior to a strategic leader who now sees war as a necessary but unexciting duty. His focus shifts from battlefield glory to the broader question of achieving lasting victory, as he reviews troop movements and supply logistics on the war table. The chapter…
    • 51. To Sing Hopeless Songs Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Raboniel questioning Venli about the literacy of her staff, criticizing their adherence to human customs. Venli defends her team, explaining their Alethi cultural background and lamenting the loss of the listeners, who were taken by Odium. Raboniel probes Venli’s loyalty, asking why she serves so eagerly despite Odium’s actions against her people. Venli responds with a rehearsed answer, praising Odium’s selectivity, while internally reflecting on her past aspirations for…
    • 52. A Path Toward Saving Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli observing her mother, Jaxlim, struggling to remember the songs she once recited flawlessly. Venli, who is experimenting with human writing systems, is deeply unsettled by her mother’s lapses, which hint at a deeper decline. Jaxlim dismisses her forgetfulness as fatigue from the stress of recent events, particularly the arrival of humans in their city. Venli helps her mother to bed, noting how Jaxlim’s physical strength contrasts with her growing fragility, a troubling…
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