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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol experiences a breakthrough in his recovery as he regains slight movement in his toes after Yrene's healing session, though he keeps this progress to himself. His relationship with Nesryn remains strained, marked by a brief, emotionless kiss that highlights their growing distance. Despite his physical improvements, Chaol remains focused on his mission, planning to request an audience with the khagan to share crucial information about the Valg threat, though protocol and mourning rituals continue to…
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      Chapter Twenty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Chaol and Yrene navigating the quiet streets of the city during a sunrise ceremony honoring Tehome. They visit a small house where an elderly man, severely ill with a persistent disease, lies bedridden. Yrene, a healer, tends to him with remarkable calm and compassion, using her magical abilities to alleviate his suffering. Despite her efforts, the man’s condition remains critical, and Yrene’s frustration with her inability to fully cure him is evident, though she hides it behind…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Twenty-Eight of *Tower of Dawn*, Yrene and Chaol face a tense situation after an unseen assailant threatens Yrene outside their suite. Recognizing the danger, Yrene summons Prince Kashin, who arrives swiftly and organizes a thorough security detail to protect them. Chaol, confined to his wheelchair, reflects on his limited ability to defend Yrene, calculating that his best option would be to throw his weapons to buy her time. The chapter highlights his internal struggle with helplessness and his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn and Prince Sartaq are caught in a violent storm while traversing the northern Asimil Mountains. Sheltering beneath a rocky overhang, they endure freezing rain and howling winds, with Sartaq's ruk, Kadara, acting as a protective barrier. Despite her thick ruk leathers and wool blanket, Nesryn suffers from the cold, her teeth chattering uncontrollably. The storm's intensity forces them to huddle together, highlighting the harsh conditions of their journey and the resilience required to survive in such…
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      Chapter Thirty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn awakens in the Hall of Altun, disoriented by the time and anxious about oversleeping in front of the rukhin, who might mock Prince Sartaq for his courtly habits. After a restless night, she notices movement outside her door and prepares for the day, washing her face with lukewarm water. She joins Sartaq, who is already saddling his ruk, Kadara, in the empty great hall. They take flight into the freezing dawn, joining other ruks hunting for breakfast. Kadara catches salmon from a river before Sartaq…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesryn expressing skepticism about the existence of stygian spiders and their rare spidersilk, dismissing them as myths. However, Falkan surprises her by producing a small piece of the glittering fabric, proving its reality. He reveals that he acquired a substantial amount of spidersilk three years prior through a barter with the spiders' northern kin. The conversation takes a darker turn when Falkan discloses the steep price he paid: twenty years of his life, taken from his prime,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Yrene continues her healing sessions with Chaol in the physicians' compound of the Torre. The scorching heat of the day contrasts with the cool, herb-scented workroom where Yrene meticulously exercises Chaol's legs, her healing magic flowing into him to repair damaged pathways. Despite his progress, Chaol remains guarded about his recent training with the guards, and Yrene refrains from pressing him for details. Their dynamic is one of quiet collaboration, with Chaol showing newfound…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn and Sartaq approach the Watchtower of Eidolon, a crumbling structure nestled among mist-covered pines and overshadowed by the imposing Dagul Fells. The tower, once a vantage point for spotting threats from the mountains, now stands in ruins. As they fly closer on Kadara, Sartaq explains the significance of the Fells, marking the territory of the kharankui. Nesryn observes the barren, lifeless slopes, marveling at the idea of Houlun flying over such treacherous terrain. Their banter lightens the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesryn and Sartaq facing a terrifying kharankui, a monstrous spider-like creature far larger and deadlier than anticipated. The spider taunts them, revealing its intelligence and predatory nature as it blocks their escape routes. Nesryn attempts to fight back with her bow, but the creature's speed and armored body render her attacks ineffective. The tension escalates as the spider lunges, forcing the pair into a desperate struggle for survival, with Sartaq stepping in to protect…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Falkan, injured and bleeding, collapsing in the forest. Nesryn rushes to his aid despite Sartaq's initial阻拦, revealing that Falkan had followed them in the form of a falcon. Tensions rise as Sartaq accuses Falkan of being a spy or assassin due to his shape-shifting abilities, but Falkan insists he is merely a merchant who inherited the gift unwillingly. He explains that his powers emerged late and that he has no allegiance to any court. Nesryn defends him, demanding medical…
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