“ You will know him by the blade he carries and the Dark-born skill with which he wields it, for none who know the love of the Father may defeat the Darkblade, yet all must stand against him. Anthony Ryan
“ Divinity retains the appearance of insight, when in reality it celebrates ignorance. Its tenets are so much clay, and when the clay sets, it becomes dogma. Anthony Ryan
“ If you believe our cause so hopeless, why join us?""Because you offered something I had forgotten could be offered, a choice. And I choose to die free. Anthony Ryan
“ Nobility is a lie. A pretence that high standing comes from anything more than money or martial prowess. Any dolt can play the noble, and as you'll discover in time, daughter, it's mostly dolts who do… Anthony Ryan
“ Your realm is an insane place. In Volaria, no-one goes hungry, slaves are no use when they starve. Those freeborn too lazy or lacking in intelligence to turn sufficient profit to feed themselves are m… Anthony Ryan
“ You hide it well, but I can see it, Lord Verniers. You hate us. We have beaten you to obedience but it's still there, like dry tinder waiting for a spark. Anthony Ryan
“ Courage?" I gave a very soft laugh. "I find courage is just another of life's illusions. In the end, we all do what we must. Anthony Ryan
“ I saw cities, and roads of marvelous construction. I saw cruelty and greed, but I've seen them here too. I saw a people live a life that was strange in many ways, but also much the same as anywhere el… Anthony Ryan
“ War is ever the folly of the ignorant. But I have seen much to convince me some wars must be fought, to the bitterest end if need be. Anthony Ryan
“ What do you think the world is if not just an endless parade of madness? To make war is madness. To seek power is madness." She laughed louder, throwing her arms wide. "And madness is glorious! Anthony Ryan
“ I cannot believe the path to victory lies in staining our souls so black we become indistinguishable from those we fight. Anthony Ryan
“ Face after face contorted in hate, men, women, children. Whatever lies had been voiced against me had clearly gained near-universal acceptance. I knew then that, regardless of what transpired here, my… Anthony Ryan
“ Lust? I have no desire to incite lust in anyone."Veliss turned to her with a quizzical expression, her smile suddenly genuine. "Then I'm afraid you're in for a lifetime of disappointment. Anthony Ryan
“ I did wonder if I'd have cause to rue my action. Now I believe it can safely be filed under Necessary Regrets. Anthony Ryan
“ Have we freed this man or cursed him?" he wondered aloud."Freedom is never a curse, brother," Thirty-four insisted. "But it is often a hard road. Anthony Ryan
“ I've survived revolution, war, and over a decade on this continent," the Burgrave reflected. "But by all the ghosts of the hundred emperors, I think fatherhood will finally do me in. Anthony Ryan
