853 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed and Tindwyl continue their research into the Hero of Ages, uncovering new clues from historical texts. Tindwyl discovers a direct reference to the prophecy in the biography of Helenntion, a survivor of the Council of Khlennium, which clarifies that the Hero won’t be Terris. This contrasts with earlier thirdhand accounts, providing a more reliable source. The passage mentions the Rabzeen, a figure some believed was either the Hero or the Conqueror, adding depth to their understanding of the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Breeze, a noble-born member of Kelsier’s crew, reflects on his unique perspective of intrigue, shaped by his aristocratic upbringing. Unlike the brutal, survival-driven betrayals of the skaa underworld, noble intrigues were more abstract, with consequences spanning generations. Despite his background, Breeze has found camaraderie in the tight-knit crew, using his Allomantic powers to foster unity. His past experiences make him particularly attuned to subtle signs of conspiracy, which he detects in a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin grapples with her growing detachment from the violence she commits, disturbed by her own indifference. Sitting on her balcony in Luthadel, she senses the presence of the mist spirit and the increasingly powerful thumping of the Well of Ascension, which draws her attention northward. Despite its pull, she feels overwhelmed by her failures in love, duty, and protection, stretched too thin to address the many demands on her—unfinished research, unresolved suspicions about her crew, and the incomplete…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend Venture, exhausted and strategizing late into the night, contemplates a plan to undermine his former friend Jastes by counterfeiting the wooden coins used to pay the koloss mercenaries. He hopes to buy time and eventually bribe the koloss away from Jastes’ control. As he prepares to retire, Vin bursts into his room, emotionally distraught and physically wounded, revealing she has killed Zane—Straff’s Mistborn and, shockingly, Elend’s half-brother. Despite her injuries, Vin’s primary concern…
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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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin grapples with profound grief and betrayal following Kelsier's death, suspended in the mists as she reflects on his broken promise to catch her. The mists, indifferent to her pain, mirror her desire to escape her suffering. She questions Kelsier's integrity, comparing his abandonment to Reen's honesty, and feels the weight of his failure against the Lord Ruler. Her emotional turmoil is compounded by the recent massacre of skaa, leaving her disillusioned and questioning the purpose of Kelsier's…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin approaches Kredik Shaw under a sky illuminated by the rebellion's torchlight, reflecting Kelsier's vision of a yellow sun. Confronting four guards at the palace entrance, she appeals to their shared skaa suffering and urges them to join the uprising at the Square of the Survivor. After subtly influencing their emotions with Allomancy, the guards abandon their posts, granting her access. This moment underscores Vin's growing leadership and the rebellion's momentum as she steps into the palace with quiet…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Kelsier spends his canal journey reading a translated excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, which reveals the tyrant’s surprising humanity and self-doubt. The text portrays the Lord Ruler as a reluctant hero questioning whether he truly fits the prophecies of the Hero of Ages, troubled by Rashek’s skepticism and his own insecurities. Kelsier finds the account unsettling, as it contrasts sharply with the monstrous figure he knows—the oppressor of the Final Empire. The logbook’s tragic undertones…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Dockson reflecting on Kelsier's absence, channeling his grief into managing the rebellion's logistics. As Kelsier's second-in-command, he adjusts the plan to maintain order, distributing resources strategically and securing key locations before chaos erupts. A messenger arrives with troubling news: Vin has been captured and taken to the palace dungeons by an Inquisitor. Despite his concern, Dockson prioritizes the larger mission over a risky rescue, demonstrating his pragmatic…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an ominous excerpt from the Lord Ruler’s logbook, describing the catastrophic spread of the Deepness, a blight that devastates crops, cities, and armies. The author expresses despair over humanity’s survival, questioning whether this is the prophesied end of the world. This sets a tone of impending doom and highlights the magnitude of the threat the Lord Ruler once faced, contrasting with his later tyranny. The passage serves as a reminder of the world’s fragile state and the…
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