Tag Archives: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
Sunday’s Wisdom #294: It’s Our Power
“Power appeared to be something that a ruler had, the she held, that she had taken from the people. The appearance was false. Power was something people gave, gave willingly, even if they didn’t know it, even if they resented … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #286: What Mothers Do
“She had half-convinced herself that through love, and care, and unending vigilance, she could keep all harm from the fat, fretful child, this tiny inarticulate being that meant more to her than her own heart.” – from The Last Mortal … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #93: Concerning Need
“Men don’t need a goddess when the table’s piled high and the bed is warm. They need her when the well runs dry. When the fire’s all but burned out.” – Nira, The Last Mortal Bond Chronicle of the Unhewn … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #92: Life is Made of Moments
“The moments are all that matter, Jak. People talk about lifetimes, but lifetimes are built out of moments. The decisions we make, the ones that matter, the ones that get people killed or keep them alive…’ she snapped her fingers. … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #90: Honor and Integrity
“I decided a long time ago what kind of man I wanted to be. I’ve sworn oaths to your family, but it is the promises a man makes to himself that he must keep.” – Fulton, The Providence of Fire … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #89: Concerning Power and Surrender
“People kill to get power, they kill to keep power, and they kill if they think they might lose it, which is pretty much always. … They won’t back off because you give up. They’ll come on harder.” – Valyn … Continue reading
Book Review: The Emperor’s Blades
The Emperor’s Blades was another experiment of mine. I think I came across the title on some list. “If you like such-and-such novel series, you may like this,” that sort of thing. Written by Brian Staveley as the first in … Continue reading
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