1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta returns from Windhaven less exhausted than usual, noting Cassian's unusually cold and distant demeanor when he retrieves her. Rhys also remains silent, reinforcing the tension between them. Back at the House of Wind, Cassian's anger lingers, leaving Nesta unsettled and curious about its cause. Her restlessness leads her to the dining room, where she finds Cassian brooding over a vanished wineglass—a result of the House's restrictions on alcohol around her. The strained atmosphere hints at deeper…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta arriving at the river house for a Winter Solstice celebration, a year after her last strained holiday gathering. Despite the festive atmosphere, she feels like an outsider, haunted by memories of past isolation. Cassian attempts to lighten her mood, but Nesta remains guarded, still processing the emotional vulnerability she showed during their recent dance at the ball. Her focus has shifted to training, using physical exertion to quiet her turbulent thoughts, though the…
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      Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ead and Queen Sabran strolling through the Privy Garden, a space typically reserved for the queen’s inner circle. Their conversation reveals cultural differences, as Sabran inquires about life in the Ersyr, where Ead claims to have lived. Ead describes the Ersyr’s climate and customs, though she secretly admits to fabricating parts of her backstory. The queen’s limited understanding of the world beyond Inys becomes apparent, as her knowledge is confined to courtly education and…
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      Forty-One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ead, the protagonist, experiences an intense fever that heightens her senses, making her acutely aware of her surroundings in the Priory. The chapter opens with her lying in her eyrie, overwhelmed by physical sensations and vivid memories of Sabran, the woman she loves and worries about. Her heightened state leads to a moment of intimate longing, followed by a resolve to protect Sabran from political threats in Inys. As she cuts herself accidentally while handling a pomegranate, an idea begins to form in…
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      Seventy-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Niclays Roos returns to Brygstad, the capital of Mentendon, after years of exile, summoned by High Princess Ermuna to aid in diplomatic relations with Seiiki. Despite the city's familiar beauty—its sugared roofs, bell-gabled houses, and the towering Sanctuary of the Saint—Niclays feels no joy. Haunted by memories of his past, he reluctantly obeys the royal invitation, knowing refusal would risk another banishment. As his coach crosses the Sun Bridge, he reflects on his impoverished arrival decades…
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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,…
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      I‑11. Adin

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Adin, a thirteen-year-old potter's son, dreams of becoming a Windrunner despite his humble origins. He believes spren choose Radiants based on bravery, not status or age, and takes every opportunity to prove himself—even glaring at invading soldiers in Urithiru’s halls. His determination is fueled by stories of young Radiants and his own observations, like a girl leaving food for a widow. Adin’s defiance is tempered by caution, as he avoids outright confrontation but remains resolute in his…
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      The Lighthouse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions—Célie, Coco, Beau, and Lou—awakening at dawn in a sanctuary, weary from a restless night. Father Achille greets them, offering apples and a warning to avoid detection by villagers and the nearby Chasseurs. He cautions Reid about the ominous reputation of *cauchemars*, harbingers of catastrophe, but Reid dismisses the concern, focusing on their immediate mission. As the group departs, a sense of foreboding lingers, underscored by Achille’s solemn…
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      Holy Men

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid experiencing a disorienting shift in reality after drinking from an iron chalice, transporting him and his companions, Lou and Coco, into a courtroom within a cathedral. The setting is familiar to Reid, who recalls guarding these halls during trials for crimes related to witchcraft. The atmosphere is tense, with beeswax candles casting flickering light and stained-glass windows obscured by curtains. Reid reflects on the harsh fate of those accused of sympathizing with witches,…
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      16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin, the protagonist, is uncomfortable in her spacious quarters, preferring the simplicity of her past life. She spends most of her time with Elend or exploring the mists, leaving her rooms largely unused. When she does use them, she creates chaos, pushing aside furniture to sit on the floor and focus on her book—a loosely bound collection of pages she has dismantled. This book, her first owned, holds significant importance as she meticulously sorts through its contents, seeking answers or patterns. The…
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