There can be no health in us, nor any good thing grow,’” Moiraine quoted, “‘for the land is one with the Dragon Reborn, and he one with the land. Soul of fire, heart of stone.’” She looked to Gregorin. “‘In pride he conquers, forcing the proud to yield.’” To the Borderlanders. “‘He calls upon the mountains to kneel…’” To the Sea Folk. “‘… and the seas to give way.’” To Perrin, then Berelain. “‘… and the very skies to bow.’” To Darlin. “‘Pray that the heart of stone remembers tears…’” Then, finally, to Elayne. “‘… and the soul of fire, love.’ You cannot fight this. None of you can. I am sorry.
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