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      28. Heresies

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani, a prominent figure, engages in a tense communication via a spanreed—a magical device that allows distant written conversation. The mysterious correspondent accuses her of heresy for experimenting with fabrials, which trap spren (spiritual entities) to harness their power. The correspondent condemns these actions as cruel and unnatural, comparing it to imprisoning a storm. Navani remains composed, seeking to understand the theological objections while her team of scholars and engineers…
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      19. Garnets

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin, a scholar and leader, opens the chapter by advocating for transparency among the coalition of monarchs, urging Thaylenah to share their secret fabrial techniques for the greater good. Her plea underscores the escalating dangers their world faces and the need for collective knowledge. Meanwhile, Navani and her team, including the ardent Rushu, study a crystalline pillar in Urithiru, focusing on four garnets that resemble the suppression fabrial’s design. Despite initial excitement, their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sylphrena, the honorspren bonded to Kaladin, senses the approaching highstorm with childlike excitement, comparing its energy to distant music. She moves invisibly through Urithiru, preferring the company of children who treat her with casual familiarity rather than reverence. Finding few people awake, she visits Cord, Rock’s daughter, who acknowledges her with a respectful gesture and leaves an offering of food. Syl playfully transforms into a tuber in response, though she doesn’t eat, showcasing her…
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      I‑2. Sja-Anat

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sja-anat, the Unmade known as the Taker of Secrets, revels in her role of collecting and hoarding knowledge—even from Odium himself. Existing between the Physical and Cognitive Realms, she moves as a shadowy presence, barely perceived by singers or Fused. Unlike other Unmade, she avoids manifesting fully, preferring her liminal state. She dreams of a realm perfectly suited for her and her "children"—the spren she transforms, which humans mistakenly call "corrupted." Sja-anat views her actions as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Taravangian reflects on his impending fate, acknowledging that his path was never meant to end peacefully. He has accepted that his death will come as a consequence of his deal with Odium, ensuring the survival of Kharbranth at the cost of his own life. The Diagram, once his guiding tool, has served its purpose, and he prepares to disband the organization built around it. His focus remains solely on protecting his city, even as he faces betrayal and execution by the Alethi. In a poignant farewell,…
    • A Portion of the Southern Sea of Souls Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter presents a detailed map titled *A Portion of the Southern Sea of Souls*, featuring a series of poetic and enigmatic locations such as the *Basin of the Veiled Sun*, *Nohadon’s Stairways*, and *The Radiant Depths*. These names evoke a sense of grandeur and mystery, suggesting a realm steeped in myth and history. Accompanying annotations by a figure named Nazh add a layer of casual commentary, contrasting the lofty place names with humorous or mundane observations. For instance, Nazh quips…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Radiant, one of Shallan’s personas, navigating the depths of Urithiru while grappling with the complexities of their mission. Shallan has agreed to visit the honorspren in Shadesmar, a task that aligns with Mraize’s demands from the Ghostbloods. Radiant distrusts Mraize but respects the agreement between Shallan’s personas—Veil’s enthusiasm for the Ghostbloods and Shallan’s desire to uncover their secrets. This internal harmony is crucial for their functionality, even as…
    • The Cruelty of Achilles, and the Ransoming of Hector Cover
      by LovelyMay The Cruelty of Achilles, and the Ransoming of Hector unfolds at a moment of deep sorrow and rage. Achilles, wounded by the death of Patroclus, stands consumed by grief that spills into acts of revenge. Patroclus, appearing in a dream, begs for funeral rites, his voice filled with longing for peace. Achilles obeys, yet his way of honoring his fallen friend reveals how far rage can distort mourning. A grand pyre is built, Patroclus wrapped in white linen, his body surrounded by flames and sacrifice. Cattle…
    • How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy Cover
      by LovelyMay How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy opens in a moment of uneasy calm. The siege stretches on, but without real progress. Hector’s burial has closed a brutal chapter, yet the Greeks remain stalled outside Troy’s walls. Lacking skill in siegecraft, they wait—restless, frustrated, and vulnerable to Trojan reinforcements. Inside the city, the Trojans place their faith in the Palladium, a sacred relic said to protect Troy as long as it remains within their walls. The image, resting in Pallas Athene’s…
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      by LovelyMay Death of Achilles unveils a series of fateful events that reshape the course of the Trojan War, blending valor, grief, and prophecy into a tragic crescendo. As Ulysses contemplates the cause of the conflict, Helen’s sorrow deepens. She remains a figure of beauty, but that beauty is now laced with regret, knowing how much destruction followed in her name. The Greeks, wearied by years of battle, prepare for a new threat as the Amazons approach. Penthesilea, queen of these fearsome warriors, leads twelve of…
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