1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


    • 55. Kinship With the Open Sky Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Kaladin tends to an unconscious Teft in a hidden shelter, using Stormlight to improve their conditions. He carefully administers water to Teft with a makeshift syringe, hoping for his recovery, while Syl watches solemnly. Their conversation shifts to mortality as Syl expresses her fear of losing Kaladin, contrasting her immortal nature as a spren with human fragility. Kaladin deflects her concerns with distractions, but Syl’s unease lingers, revealing unresolved grief over her former…
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      56. Nodes

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Venli examines an intricate model of the ancient Radiant tower, marveling at its design and pondering its original purpose. The model, split to reveal a cross-section, emphasizes the tower's vast scale. She reflects on the fallen Radiants housed in a guarded chamber, noting their surprising resilience despite their inexperience. The Fused expected weakness, but the Radiants' lack of traditional training may have granted them unexpected adaptability, as suggested by Timbre, her spren companion. Venli…
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      I‑7. Szeth

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Szeth, tasked with guarding Dalinar Kholin and his grandnephew Gavinor, struggles to appear relaxed despite his innate intensity. Dalinar advises him to adopt a more casual demeanor, but Szeth finds it difficult to balance vigilance with the appearance of ease. As he watches over the clearing, memories of his childhood in Shinovar surface, contrasting sharply with his current role as a protector. The peaceful setting reminds him of his father’s teachings about creation over destruction, yet he remains…
    • I‑8. Chiri-Chiri Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Chiri-Chiri, a unique cremling who is larger and more intelligent than her kind, capable of thought, growth, and flight. She struggles to understand the verbal communication of the "soft ones" (humans), finding their sounds chaotic compared to her preference for expressing moods and needs through clicks and rhythms. Despite her discomfort, she begins to discern patterns in their speech, particularly with Rysn, whom she understands better. The chapter highlights Chiri-Chiri's internal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Taravangian awakens to another day of physical and mental struggle, caught between the pain of movement and the anguish of staying still. His cognitive abilities are diminished, making even simple tasks like reading his own notes laborious. He notices sunlight streaming through a window he didn’t open, realizing Dalinar must have ordered it—a small kindness in his confined existence. Despite his foggy mind, Taravangian forces himself to follow a routine, copying instructions into a notebook, though…
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      74. A Symbol

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Venli struggling to attune the Rhythm of Conceit as she navigates the tense halls of Urithiru, instead finding herself drawn to the Rhythm of Anxiety. Her spren, Timbre, offers comfort, but Venli grapples with guilt over her past actions, acknowledging her complicity in the manipulations of the Voidspren Ulim. Despite Timbre’s reassurances, Venli believes she must atone for her role in the events that unfolded. She maintains a facade of confidence, walking with purpose alongside…
    • 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…
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      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…
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      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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