Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2)

by Michael J. Sullivan

All this talking is just stupid.”

Imperialist kings demand that their nobles mirror their political attitudes and devotion to the church.

Very superficial view of what’s going on. Don’t know how the characters really feel about the situation... not even sure whose POV this is from. Wish i got some indication of what the characters are thinking instead of a completely detached portrayal of the scene

Imperialists will find the Heir of Novron

👀 what if it’s Hadrian or Royce 👀👀👀

“Gemlocks?” “They’re not magical either but they were invented by dwarves. They’re gems that interact with other stones to create subtle vibrations. Gemlocks are generally used when several people need to open the same locked container. All they need is a matching gem. For particularly valuable containers, the lock might require a specific cut, which modifies the resonance. Truly gifted gemsmiths could make a lock that actually changed with the seasons, allowing different gems to unlock it at different times of the year. This is what gave rise to the idea of birthstones, because certain stones have more strength at certain times. I’ve—”

Big SA vibes

Seret Knights,”

Lord Darius Seret,

Patriarch...

“Galenti!”

a group of wayward travelers spend a night at an inn, where they decided to tell stories of their journeys.

…

Bastard can see better than an owl in the dark.”

That means royce is also part elvish

Please save my sister and you can name whatever price you wish.”

Lmao overnight character development

gave the monk a bear hug,

Awwwww these two are adorable

He was panting slightly, his voice less confident.

The abbot once told me that lying was a betrayal to one’s self. It’s evidence of self-loathing. When you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions, you lie rather than accepting yourself for who you really are—or, in this case, pretend something happened when it didn’t.

Sentinel Luis Guy,

And saldur's never met him before?