Blackthorne Quotes

“The third law of magic is knowledge. Understanding brings empathy, connection, and control. Ignorance is the enemy. It is the weakness of sand against the tide. Learn from all the world and all those that dwell within it. Above all, know thyself.”
― Stina Leicht, Blackthorne

“Ilta had explained that her spiritual practice required representation from at least two genders—whether that was within one person or two didn’t matter. While that could’ve been handled by Lieutenant Fugl Vang alone, Nels had wanted his sister to have a part in the ceremony, and that had dictated Ilta’s choice.”
― Stina Leicht, Blackthorne

“The truth is, all the important, necessary changes that happen occur because a group of people decide to make it happen. A single person simply can't. They don't have enough power.”
― Stina Leicht, Blackthorne

“At its worst, the myth of the one savior is a lie told to the powerless. ‘Be good. Do as you’re told. And someone will come save you from your misery.’ It’s also a story intended to make the oppressors feel good about themselves. It allows them to believe that they have everything not due to an accident of birth but because they are more like that lone savior and more worthy than those who have nothing.”
― Stina Leicht, Blackthorne

“Acrasian is spoken because the Acrasian speakers outnumber Eledorean speakers when you and your troops aren’t residing here. It’s merely a natural result of a cultural difference in the population of refugees versus New Eledore’s army—” “I didn’t say it was planned,” Nels said. “What I am saying is that we must make active decisions about what aspects of Old Eledore will thrive in New Eledore. Before the decision is taken from us.”
― Stina Leicht, Blackthorne