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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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      The Little Army

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      by LovelyMay The Little Army begins with an image full of energy and color—young boys and girls playing with all the seriousness of real soldiers, though their battles are imaginary and their weapons made of wood. With paper hats proudly worn and broomsticks clutched like rifles, they march to rhythms tapped out on tin cans and toy drums. Their faces glow with joy, their eyes lit by dreams, not yet shadowed by the weight of the world. Each step they take, each shout and cheer, builds a world where fear does not…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn finds herself constrained by time as Falkan’s recovery delays their planned journey to the southern watchtowers. Despite her attempts to persuade Prince Sartaq to proceed without the shape-shifter, he insists on waiting, prioritizing safety even with Borte’s added support. Instead, Sartaq fills their days by introducing Nesryn to various rukhin clans across the northern and western aeries. These visits range from warm receptions with feasts and celebrations to more reserved encounters, like with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol Westfall strategically interrupts a private trade meeting of the khagan, leveraging his connections with palace guards to gain entry. Despite the khagan's initial irritation, Chaol maintains his composure, refusing to be intimidated by the ruler's power or his own physical limitations. He deliberately bypasses protocol by addressing the foreign trade vizier directly, revealing his knowledge of Aelin Galathynius's large firelance orders. This calculated move sets the stage for his bold proposition,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Thirty-Nine of *Tower of Dawn*, Chaol experiences a pivotal moment of emotional and physical breakthrough. Overcome by regret after a heated argument with Yrene, he staggers toward her, defying his physical limitations to apologize. His body trembles with the effort, but his focus remains solely on Yrene, whose tears and hurt expression haunt him. He admits his words were born of self-loathing, not truth, and praises her courage and selflessness, desperate to make amends. Yet Yrene remains…
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      Chapter Forty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol continues his recovery with Yrene's help, though his mobility remains limited. While he can now walk with a cane and even engage in light sword training with Hashim, running and more strenuous activities are still beyond his reach. Yrene supervises his sessions, focusing on rebuilding his leg muscles. During one such training, Chaol manages to land a few hits on Hashim, impressing Yrene, who later surprises him with a passionate kiss in a secluded alcove. However, their moment is interrupted by a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sartaq and Houlun spending over a week researching ancient maps of the Dagul Fells, preparing for a dangerous mission into the territory of the kharankui (spiders). The maps are vague, as few riders have dared to venture close enough for detailed reconnaissance. The group faces internal conflict when Borte, Houlun’s heir, is ordered to stay behind for the sake of their people’s bloodline. Despite her outrage, Borte reluctantly complies, while Sartaq defiantly insists on joining…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesryn and Sartaq crashing into a hidden net strung between mountain peaks, a trap designed to ensnare their ruk, Kadara. During the violent collision, Sartaq shields Nesryn, taking the brunt of the impact as they are thrown from the saddle. The scene is chaotic, with descriptions of twisting bodies, shattered shale, and Kadara’s desperate attempts to protect the hatchling in her talons. The pair survive the fall but are left disoriented and injured, with Sartaq bearing the worst…
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