“This was a moment Alberon had dreamed of, and he gave no thought to his lost and banished lover, although he did at times wonder about the child. Did he have a bastard son or a daughter? But it really did not matter any more. It was simply the mistake of a love struck youth.” WarActionWealthPowerfulMysteryMilitaryConquestIntrigueFast PacedWeapon Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“Roars of outrage came from the city walls as the Erbean soldiers watched Alluen and her comrades draw their knives across the captives’ throats and drop them to the ground. Roth’s voice rose over the hubbub. “You may kill them all Burnett, but my gates will remain closed!” ActionFearFictionMysteryDangerAdventureDramaExcitingHeroesIntrigue Book:White Light Red Fire Source: White Light Red Fire
“You have been anointed by God and He is pleased,” he said. “Seek His guidance when you are troubled or unsure. I do not have a crystal ball to tell the future, but with luck and your wisdom you can enjoy a golden age.” GodWisdomFaithChangePowerMysteryDramaFutureGuidanceFight Book:White Light Red Fire Source: White Light Red Fire
“Orridon, all of our nations have been subject to the tyranny of the Dewar dynasty and the time has come to end it or to continue to live our lives in slavery, not to the Dewar now, but to the evil of the old alchemist,” he concluded.” ActionMysteryDangerHorrorDestructionBrutalGraphicRaw Book:White Light Red Fire Source: White Light Red Fire
“As the pair turned to leave they were taken by surprise by the shop owner. He was middle-aged and did not look as though he could overpower Arvid, although the large club he wielded showed his intention. Raimund instinctively made a run for the door, only to be floored by a blow from the club. From his dazed prone position Raimund watched in horror as his uncle thrust his knife into the shopkeeper’s chest. With blood pumping from the fatal wound, the shopkeeper fell across Raimund.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryDramaHistoricalIntrigueTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“It was shortly after Raimund’s eighth birthday, over the evening meal, when Arvid announced, “The orphan is now old enough to earn his keep. He is coming with me tonight.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryDramaHistoricalIntrigueTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“The old man smiled. “If they could talk, these walls would tell you of battles lost and won, of fear and terror, of red fire and white light, of peace and prosperity. Aldene has a history going back centuries.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryAdventureDramaHistoricalTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor