Blood of Empire Quotes

“Gods,” Styke replied, waving him off. “Emperors. Countries. Bah. I’m giving the order for the Mad Lancers to regroup and await new commands, then I’m going to find my daughter.”
― Brian McClellan, Blood of Empire

“Everyone needs to believe in something to feel truly whole. Sometimes that’s an emperor or a god or a politician. Sometimes it’s themselves. Other times it’s the promise of an ancient stone driving them mad. It mitigates the pain of real life, I believe.”
― Brian McClellan, Blood of Empire

“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I break a lot of rules because I can get away with it, but I’d really rather not get involved with actual treason. I imagine most of the general staff feels the same way.”
― Brian McClellan, Blood of Empire

“Bo glanced in her direction and did a double take. “Are you okay?” “I’m practicing a pleasant smile,” Vlora told him. “You look like you’re about to chew your own leg off.” “That’s why I’m practicing.”
― Brian McClellan, Blood of Empire