1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


    • 59. The Lattice of a Growing Crystal Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Kaladin grapples with doubt as he risks revealing himself to aid the tower’s spren, despite his exhaustion and lingering trauma from battle. Though mentally and physically drained, he pushes forward, relying on Stormlight and sheer determination to suppress his fatigue. His internal conflict is evident as he questions whether he can ever truly abandon the spear, a symbol of both his strength and his struggle. The garnet light guiding him reflects his precarious trust in the unknown, as he balances his…
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      60. Essai

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Venli experiences a profound moment of realization upon discovering Rlain, another surviving listener, imprisoned in a cell. The encounter disrupts her perception of being the last of her kind, and she senses an unfamiliar "pure tone" beyond the rhythms. Rlain's hostile reaction, marked by human-influenced expressions, shatters the brief peace, leaving Venli uncertain if he recognizes her in her Regal form. The scene underscores the tension between their shared past and their current divided…
    • Shallan’s Sketchbook: Peakspren Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter from *Shallan’s Sketchbook: Peakspren* introduces the unique characteristics of peakspren, a type of spren inhabiting Shadesmar. Like many other spren in this realm, peakspren are depicted wearing human clothing, with their fashion and features bearing a resemblance to the Unkalaki people. Their stone-like forms exhibit intricate cracks that sometimes resemble glyphs or symbols, though these imperfections do not seem to hinder them. The text highlights the diversity in their appearance, with…
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      65. Hypothesis

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani, confined and under surveillance, immerses herself in the study of light, a subject she finds endlessly fascinating. Surrounded by texts gathered from various sources, she deciphers ancient theories about light’s nature—whether it has weight or is defined by its force. Her curiosity leads her to conduct experiments, splitting light into its spectral components using prisms. She discovers that different types of light, such as Stormlight and Voidlight, produce distinct patterns, hinting at deeper…
    • 66. Bearer of Agonies Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Dalinar Kholin experiments with his Bondsmith abilities, discovering he can perceive thin white lines of Connection radiating from a young soldier. The Stormfather, his spren companion, reveals this power was once known to the last Bondsmith before the Recreance. These Connections link all beings—people, spren, and even time itself—though their practical utility remains unclear. The Stormfather shares an allegory about two brothers and colored cloth to illustrate how Connections exist but may not…
    • 67. Song of Stones Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Venli, a Regal tormented by guilt over her past actions, wanders the halls of Urithiru, haunted by memories of her deceased mother, Jaxlim. A stranger’s song triggers her grief, reminding her of simpler times before her betrayal. She reflects on her culpability in her mother’s death during a catastrophic flood, acknowledging that while her choices were influenced by her form’s power, she alone bears responsibility. Timbre, her spren companion, offers consolation, reminding Venli that she has grown…
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      68. One Family

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Eshonai and her mother, Jaxlim, brave a violent storm together, carrying a glowing gemstone meant to facilitate a transformation. Eshonai shields her mother from the harsh winds and rain, observing others in the tempest who also carry similar gemstones. The storm is filled with mystical elements like windspren and rainspren, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere. Despite the danger, Jaxlim reminisces about her past experiences with Eshonai’s father, teasing her daughter about grandchildren and the…
    • 69. Pure Tones of Roshar Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani conducts experiments with Stormlight and Voidlight, exploring their unique properties and interactions. Using a tuning fork, she transfers Stormlight between gemstones, observing its fluid-like behavior. She hypothesizes that Stormlight is neither purely liquid nor gas but a distinct form of energy. To test the dangers of mixing Lights, she works within a protective steel box, cautiously preparing for potential explosions while maintaining her cover under enemy supervision. Her goal is to uncover…
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      70. Well

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kaladin trapped in a harrowing nightmare, assaulted by shadowy figures that torment him with laughter and phantom pain. He awakens to find Syl, his spren companion, watching over him as he struggles to shake off the lingering terror. Disoriented and sweating, Kaladin realizes his spear and Navani’s fabrial are missing, prompting panic. Syl reveals that the Sibling—a sentient spren—has alerted them to an urgent threat: the enemy has located another node inside the market well,…
    • 71. Rider of Storms Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Dalinar Kholin reflects on his transformed relationship with highstorms, no longer fearing them as he once did. Instead, he feels a surge of excitement and energy during storms, a stark contrast to his past anxiety. The Stormfather confirms their shared connection, explaining how the storm energizes Dalinar while tiring him. Despite this newfound clarity, Dalinar grapples with mounting concerns about Navani and the situation at Urithiru, sensing something is amiss despite her reassuring letters. His…
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