If anyone had asked Royce Melborn what he hated most at that moment, he would’ve said dogs. Dogs and dwarves topped his list, both equally despised for having so much in common—each was short, vicious...
Right. And our first job is to teach her to give a speech on the Grand Balcony in three days.That does not sound too difficult. Has she done much public speaking?Amilia forced a smile. A week ago she...
Fulfillment comes from striving to succeed, to survive by your own wits and strength.
Fulfillment comes from striving to succeed, to survive by your own wits and strength. Such things make each of us who we are. Using the blanket, he rubbed his hair. You lose that in captivity, lose yo...
Stained upon my hands, the blood of innocents brands my soul with such a crime forgiveness gapes appalled.
I want to know how long we have before he rises. If I cut off his head, will he stay down longer?The servant rolled his eyes. He’s not getting up! You killed him.My Tetlin ass! That’s a god. Gods don’...
More valuable than gold, more precious than life, is mercy bestowed upon he who hast not known its soft kiss
They watched each other, staring across the green. Royce walked forward, crossing the distance between them in silence. Two ghosts meeting at a crossroad.It’s been a while—Esra is it? Or should I call...
Don’t let go. Don’t you dare let go. Do you hear me? Are you listening to me, Royce Melborn? You have to hang on, Royce. Please… give me your hand. Give me your hand! Royce’s head snapped up. He focus...
Myron took the moment to sit down on the stone bench behind him and whispered to Hadrian, You were right. Life outside the abbey is much more exciting than books.
A—ris—ta? Degan asked, sounding horse. What is it?A rat bit me, she said, once again shocked by her own rasping voice.Jasper does that if— Gaunt coughed and hacked. After a moment, hespoke again. If h...
’ Bout time you married someone and stopped tempting every man from here to the Blue Sea, Padera said, slurring the words through toothless gums. You know, wars have started over women like you.Moya...
I swear, the reason for full moons is so the gods can more clearly see the mischief they create.
You don’t win battles with hate. Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.
That's the thing about hatred, it can become rancid, and it'll turn into poison if you keep it bottled too long. Hatred will eat through any container and seep into the groundwater of a soul. Revenge...
Hadrian Blackwater while poisoned) Gill the fish...rest is best...time is now...it feels so good to...
My name is Hadrian Blackwater.Congratulations. Uh … what’s yours?Leave me alone.
What's the advantage of fear or the benefit of regret or the bonus of granting misery a foothold even if death is embracing you? My old abbot used to say, Life is only precious if you wish it to be. I...
Why didn’t we ever consider sailing as a profession? Hadrian asked Royce as he moved to the side and faced the wind. He took a deep, satisfying breath and smiled. This is nice. A lot better than a swe...
Plotting was the antithesis of doing. The man who sits and schemes continues to sit while others achieve.
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