Enough of the lessons, Mauvin said, clearly irritated at being the illustration of a fencing mistake. Let’s show him a real demonstration.Looking for a rematch? Hadrian asked.Curious if it was luck.Ha...
Everyone stared in shock at the pool of white robes and the bright-red blood that began to stain them.Behind her, holding a rock in both hands, stood Malcolm.—We really need to talk about this habit o...
Everyone thinks their adversary has an easier time than they do. They believe that all their opponent’s schemes work out exactly as expected, while their own plans constantly suffer setbacks. It is a...
Ferrol’s Law was created for ordinary Fhrey, not the Miralyith, Gryndal said. The Art has elevated us, and we cannot be bound by the law of a god when we have become gods ourselves.Arion saw Mawyndulë...
Freedom, he discovered, had built a greater prison than his family or clan had.
From a nearby doorway, a sweaty, shirtless man with a bald head emerged carrying a large copper pot. He unceremoniously cast the pot’s contents, the bony remains of several stewed animals, into the st...
Getting older, Mawyndulë, is like climbing a mountain. The higher you go, the greater the view. From time to time, you look back. At such heights, you can see paths behind you: the trails you took and...
Hadrian took the opportunity to move over and join Royce, who sat with his back to the hearth and his sight on the windows. I’d say you’re being awfully quiet, but then I might as well follow with ‘Oh...
Happiness comes from moving toward something. When you run away, ofttimes you bring your misery with you. Who
He could last longer without her than any of the others, but if too much time past, he felt the effects. Sick wasn’t the right word; empty was closer, but even it didn’t fit. Thin. He nodded to himsel...
Heroes are those who refuse to create or become victims. I failed to see it then, but I lived among many heroes. I think maybe everyone does. --THE BOOK OF BRIN
His rejection of the church was not entirely funded by his paternal feud; church people had a strange way about them. They smiled too much, were quick to compliment and support, but behind the stretch...
How did you sleep? Cutting through the quiet with total disregard, came Arcadius’s voice...I don’t know, I just sort of put my head down and closed my eyes. The old man smiled. You should be a student...
How's your foot? Hadrian asked.It hurts.He had a good hold.Bit right through my boot.Yeah, that looked painful.So why exactly didn't you help?Hadrian shrugged. It was a dog, Royce. A cute, little dog....
I didn’t want you to leave.
I knew him, you know, your beloved Novron. Ah, but yes, you already discovered that little fact. Here’s something the books won’t tell you. He was an ass.
I need your help.Royce looked up as if his head weighed a hundred pounds, his eyes red, his face ashen. He waited.One last job, Hadrian told him, then added, I promise.Is it dangerous?Very.Is there a...
I should have let you kill him.Silence.You’re nodding, aren’t you?I didn’t say a word.Bastard, Hadrian grumbled.You know the worst thing?I’ve got a pretty long list of bad things right now, and I’m no...
In my day, those who could weave the Art, and summon the natural powers of the world to their bidding, were considered agents of the gods—sacrosanct. Today they burn you if you accidentally guess tomo...
Is this where it was? Royce asked, stopping and studying the base of the tower.How should I know? Hadrian replied as his eyes coursed up the length of the south tower. Up close, it blocked everything...
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