1132 Results with the "Fantasy" genre


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      Thirty-Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Niclays and Jannart in Brygstad Palace, stealing moments of intimacy in a room reserved for royal births. Their relationship is clandestine, as Jannart is bound by an arranged marriage, and their love violates the laws of Virtudom. The narrative hints at the tension between their private lives and public duties, especially as Jannart is a close friend of High Prince Edvart, who may turn a blind eye to their affair. The setting is rich with symbolism, from the star-painted ceiling to…
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      Sixty-Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tané awakening in a salmon-colored stone room, her hands bound and the rising jewel taken from her. A shaved-head woman interrogates her about Queen Sabran's ring and the blue jewel, accusing Tané of killing a sister and consorting with a wyrm—a crime punishable by death. Tané, trained to withstand torture, remains silent but demands to speak only with Chassar uq-Ispad. The woman leaves, and Tané reflects on her dragon Nayimathun's escape, clinging to hope despite her dire…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Eshonai examining a trapped painspren in a topaz gemstone, noting its unnatural orange glow and pondering the spren's distress. Her sister Venli, who has grown increasingly confident, reveals she learned this technique from humans. Venli sits among the elders, suggesting the trapped spren could unlock warform, a controversial but potentially useful form. The elders debate the implications, with Klade noting it aligns with their rights, while Gangnah expresses frustration over the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a haunting reflection on mortality and the consequences of meddling with unknown powers, setting a somber tone. Teft, a central character, awakens disoriented and initially assumes he has relapsed into his old addiction, only to realize he has remained sober for seven months—a personal milestone. His self-loathing begins to fade as he sees the joy in his friends Dabbid and Rlain, reinforcing his commitment to his oaths. Despite physical pain, Teft finds strength in the love and…
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      A Nest of Mice

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "A Nest of Mice" from *A Nest of Mice* opens with a haunting incantation, listing ingredients like bayberry, adder's fang, and owl's eye, suggesting a spell meant for both noble and sinister purposes. The narrator, Nicholina, reflects on the grimoire's promise of companionship, emphasizing the communal nature of mice who thrive together in safe, magical spaces. However, the tone shifts as the narrator's fingers gouge the parchment, revealing an obsession with death and a defiance of its…
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      The Wager

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou in emotional distress, comforted by Coco, who reassures her that Reid’s anger is not permanent. Coco tends to Lou’s wounds with a mixture of honey and her own blood, demonstrating her practical yet caring nature. Beau, injured and skeptical, questions their decision to wait for Reid, but Coco insists they need him for their mission to steal a ring from Chateau le Blanc. The group debates their next steps, with Beau expressing concerns about Morgane’s potential presence,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin leaps into the misty night sky over Luthadel, reveling in the exhilarating freedom of Allomantic flight. Using steelpushes against coins to propel herself, she arcs through the air with a rhythm that blends raw power with unexpected grace. The cool, crisp night air contrasts sharply with the city's daytime odors, heightening her sensory experience as she recalls Kelsier's training and the enduring wonder of her Mistborn abilities. Her movements are neither gentle nor birdlike, but rather like a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sazed reading a metal inscription by Kwaan, an ancient Terris scholar, who expresses fear about Alendi's potential return from the Well of Ascension. Kwaan believes Alendi, once thought to be the Hero of Ages, has become ruthless and dangerous. Sazed and Tindwyl discuss how this aligns with the logbook's account of Alendi's rise to power and his eventual journey to the Well, which Kwaan later opposed. The tension between Kwaan's initial support and subsequent betrayal of Alendi forms…
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      19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective passage about Kwaan, an unlikely Terris prophet who discovered the Hero of Terris prophecy. Unlike other solemn philosophers, Kwaan was unconventional, studying whimsical topics like whether trees could think. The narrator muses on the irony of such a man uncovering a world-changing prophecy, setting a tone of fate and unpredictability that contrasts with the chapter’s later events. The narrative shifts to Kelsier, a Mistborn, as he surveils Keep Tekiel under the…
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