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Drew Karpyshyn

Drew Karpyshyn Biography

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Drew Karpyshyn is a renowned author known for his works in science fiction and fantasy literature. Born on July 28, 1971, he began his writing career in 1999. Karpyshyn's works span multiple series, including novelizations of popular games such as 'Star Wars' and 'Diablo'.

Drew Karpyshyn is a renowned author known for his works in science fiction and fantasy literature. Born on July 28, 1971, he began his writing career in 1999. Karpyshyn's works span multiple series, including novelizations of popular games such as 'Star Wars' and 'Diablo'.

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“When you finally betray me, I hope you care enough to try to kill my yourself.”

Betrayal Star Wars Kill Sith

Book:Path of Destruction

Source: Path of Destruction

“Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead.”

Fool Honor Glory Prize Star Wars Sith

Book:Path of Destruction

Source: Path of Destruction

“Equality is a myth to protect the weak. some of us are strong in the Force, others are not. Only a fool believes otherwise.”

Force Fool Equality Dark Side Sith

Book:Path of Destruction

Source: Path of Destruction

“Evil is a word used by the ignorant and the weak. The Dark Side is about survival. It's about unleashing your inner power. It glorifies the strength of the individual.”

Inspirational Motivational Motivation Star Wars Dark Side Bane Sith Sith Lord Darth Bane Zannah

Book:Rule of Two

Source: Rule of Two

“The Sith were the sworn enemies of the Jedi and the Republic. They sought to wipe us from existence; they sought to rule the galaxy. (...) A Dark Jedi, on the other hand, has much smaller ambitions. He -or she- thinks only of himself. He acts alone. The ultimate goal is not galactic conquest, but personal wealth and importance. Like a common thug or criminal, he revels in cruelty and selfishness. He preys upon the weak and vulnerable, spreading misery and suffering wherever he goes.”

Legends Star Wars Sith Darth Bane

Book:Dynasty of Evil

Source: Dynasty of Evil

“My name is not Des,” he said, his voice rising as he stood up to his full height so that he towered over Lucia. “I am Darth Bane, Dark Lord of the Sith. I feel neither pity nor gratitude nor remorse. And Caleb’s daughter must pay for what she did to me.”

Legends Star Wars Sith Darth Bane

Author:Drew Karpyshyn

“Swinging his legs to build momentum, he launched himself up over the railing and onto the balcony, giving him the advantage of higher ground.”

Sith High Ground

Book:Dynasty of Evil

Source: Dynasty of Evil

“Turian Councilor: Ah yes, Reapers. The immortal race of sentient starships allegedly waiting in dark space. We have dismissed that claim.”

Mass Effect Shepard Bioware Wrex

Author:Drew Karpyshyn

“The power of the Dark Side cannot be dispersed among the masses. It must be concentrated in the few who are worthy of the honor.”

Sci Fi Star Wars Darth Bane

Author:Drew Karpyshyn

“All soldiers felt the same thing going into battle, whether they admitted it or not: fear. Fear of failure, fear of dying, fear of watching their friends die, fear of being wounded and living out the rest of their days crippled or maimed. The fear was always there, and it would devour you if you let it. Des knew how to turn that fear to his own advantage. Take what makes you weak and turn it into something that makes you strong. Transform the fear into anger and hate: hatred of the enemy; hatred of the Republic and the Jedi. The hate gave him strength, and the strength brought him victory.”

Hate Fear Anger Star Wars Sith

Book:Path of Destruction

Source: Path of Destruction

“...Des felt a familiar feeling in the pit of his stomach. All soldiers felt the same thing going into battle, whether they admitted it or not: fear. Fear of failure, fear of dying, fear of watching their friends die, fear of being wounded and living out the rest of their days crippled or maimed. The fear was always there, and it would devour you if you let it. Des knew how to turn that fear to his own advantage. Take what makes you weak and turn it into something that makes you strong. Transform the fear into anger and hate: hatred of the enemy; hatred of the Republic and the Jedi. The hate gave him strength, and the strength brought him victory. For Des the transformation came easily once the fighting started. Thanks to his abusive father, he'd been turning fear into anger and hate ever since he was a child. Maybe that was why he was such a good soldier. Maybe that was why the others looked to him for leadership.”

Hate Fear Anger Star Wars Sith

Book:Path of Destruction

Source: Path of Destruction

“The dark side is emotion, Bane. Anger, hate, love, lust. These are what make us strong, Peace is a lie. There is only passion. Your passion is still there, Bane. Seek it out. Reclaim it.”

Love Hate Strong Peace Dark Emotion Anger Lust Lie Star Wars Sith

Book:Path of Destruction

Source: Path of Destruction