Bloodline Quotes

“Lindon watched the mug as though committing it to memory might help him somehow. “Pardon, but I couldn’t transport the mug directly from the shelf to the table without my authority.” “I can,” Eithan said, rolling up his sleeves. “Let me show you.” His smile dropped and his eyes sharpened. He held out his hands, focusing his will. Then he grabbed the mug, lifted it, and placed it on the other end of the table. “Behold!” he cried. “I have transported the cup!”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“Not enough. With only this much, I’m afraid the flavor won’t set in.” Orthos flicked his tail. “Some Archlords do eat intelligent sacred beasts.” “There’s one such Archlord before you now. Be silent and marinate.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“Yerin’s eyebrows lifted. “If I had to pick between you and a rusty spoon, I’d have to think about it first.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“I will expect you all to carry me like a rescued princess,” Eithan declared.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“He does deserve it,” Malice said. The shadow-arms reached up and swallowed the golden speck whole; Yerin could sense nothing of him anymore, and she couldn’t be sure if Malice had erased the dragon or transported him somewhere else for capture. “I respect your position,” the Monarch went on. “The rule of humanity is civilization, and civilizations are based on laws. We should not lower ourselves to our base instincts, or we are no better than they.” Malice gave a cold smile. “And while I agree up to a point, there is something to be said for…proportional response.” Yerin surveyed the ravaged valley. “Looks to me like you’ve got your response.” “It is yet far from proportional.” But Malice warmed once again as she faced Yerin. “But they can wait. They are bare of defense before me…thanks to you.” She took Yerin’s hand in both of hers. “How can I bless your life, Yerin?”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“chance”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“cup!”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“State your desires,” Northstrider said. Yerin spoke immediately. “Infinite wishes.” The gathered Monarchs looked to one another. Northstrider grunted. “Obviously we can’t—” “I wish to win the next tournament.” “That violates the entire spirit of the competition.” “Immortality.” “You don’t need any more increases to your lifespan.” “The ability to grant my own wishes.” “That’s advancement, and it’s what we’re offering you.” Northstrider’s eyes narrowed. “Where are you getting these ideas?” Yerin pulled out a scroll, which unfurled all the way to the ground. “Lindon wrote it. I remember ‘em all, but he thought you might want to read them. Next, I’m supposed to ask for ‘points.’” Northstrider incinerated the list.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“[I’m just savoring the moment. You know, if I didn’t open the door, he couldn’t get in? That means I, and I alone, have the power to determine his fate. It feels good. What do you call that?] “Megalomania?” Eithan suggested. [Oh, I like that word. Let’s go with that.]”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“Fury finally broke the quiet by clapping his hands together. The entire room shook, and someone down the hall screamed.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“The legacy you inherit is nothing compared to the legacy you leave behind.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“The room was already filled with the scent of mint and flowers, created by this powerful healing salve. The wound closed up instantly, but Eithan clicked his tongue and shook his head. “Not enough. With only this much, I’m afraid the flavor won’t set in.” Orthos flicked his tail. “Some Archlords do eat intelligent sacred beasts.” “There’s one such Archlord before you now. Be silent and marinate.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“[It feels…twisty.]”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“It didn’t take the Wei elders long to whip the entire clan”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“[It’s too bad he doesn’t remember getting his heart ripped out,] Dross mentioned. [Wait. That did happen, right?] Yes, it did.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“As a mighty Archlord, I command you to call me Eithan. Titles change too often.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“I quite understand. In the original language of my homeland, ‘Eithan’ also means ‘tiny fish.’” She leaned forward. “Really?” “No. It means ‘embodiment of impossible perfection.’” Jai Long didn’t believe that either.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“[Oh, of course, yes. Not idiots. There are two more schools of non-idiots: here at the Fallen Leaf School—] A light shone on the north mountain. [—and the Heaven’s Glory School. The most…wisdom-challenged…of them all. Then, of course, we have the three clans.]”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“[Something I’ve noticed about you,] Dross said to Lindon from inside his head. [You’re so agreeable once you get what you want.]”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“For the second time in a day, Lindon gripped the marble and prayed. I don’t know what to do. Help me. The marble buzzed for a second, then stopped. Then buzzed again. On the third buzz, it was interrupted by a woman’s voice. “New marble, who’s this?” “This is, uh, Wei Shi Lindon? From Cradle?” “Oh yeah, Lindon! Hold on one second, let me put you in here. Cradle…Kid…I…Saved…okay, I’ve got you in. Now let’s make this quick, I’m roaming.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline

“Ziel stared down the Kazan Patriarch. “There’s a big monster coming. It’s called a Dreadgod. Come with us if you want to live.” “Okay, let’s go,” the Patriarch said. They high-fived.”
― Will Wight, Bloodline