The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons)

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The corner of Therin's mouth twitched. 'Something tells me you're going to fit in very well here.'" [25]

Teraeth reveals that the Stone does not transfer magical skill, causing Doc to taunt him with who he was in his past life. You did!' Kihrin screamed. 'He summons demons and he murders people and he commits treason and you cover it up...And you sit here and feel sorry for yourself, at your great nobility and restrain in dealing with your rabid dog of a son. Well, you know what? You made that rabid dog the way he is...I hope you're proud of your boy,' Kihrin spat. 'As far as I'm concerned, you deserve each other.'" [31] That’s how I knew Relos Var was a wizard. He wasn’t wearing any obvious talisman, but that aura was terrifying. I’d never seen an imprint so strong before, nor an aura stamped so hard, sharp, and crisp.* The Ruin of Kings” combines a fascinating mix of adventure, enchanting magic, and betrayal. The book’s high fantasy plot centers around Kihrin, a young musician and thief, whose life changed following an encounter with a demon. As the story progresses, he gets claimed by a royal family as their long-lost son. However, his life with the family proves disappointing. you're sweet, and you're beautiful, and you stood up to those men...why do my motives have to be any more sinister than that?'Something made me take the question seriously. I had the weird, itchy feeling she wasn't really asking me hypothetically. I bit my lip. 'I think I might. I... yes. If I knew what I was getting into. If it was my choice.' Kihrin is hit by a spear in his right thigh, which Tyentso, after creating a barrier of wind and fire, attempts to remove and cauterize. Kihrin attempts to limp invisibility away after she heals him as much as she can before the wards covering the walls net around them and Relos Var appears.

Teraeth reveals that Kihrin in the Afterlife had never said a word before volunteering, and then when he did, Teraeth's past wife volunteered as well, causing Teraeth to volunteer. Tyentso interrupts them, and calls them to the prepared ship. Here are a few of the main characters in “The Ruin of Kings” that you can likely expect to see in the TV series: Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it." (Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians) An impressive and highly accomplished debut . . . The Ruin of Kings makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre."— The Los Angeles TimesKihrin heals his wounds and Janel / Elana's by spliting the heart of the dragon he killed. When the demons return and move to kill Janel Kihrin questions them. Rook turned his head. 'Hey Barus.' He motioned to one of the blue-dressed guards near him. 'Am I a noble fop's play toy?' Pathetic,' Doc said, although the smile on his face betrayed his amusement. 'I would expect a D'Mon to be better at handling their liquor. Don't they have a spell for this?'