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“Oh, there are little rhymes a mage might use to remember the sequence of what must be done, but the words themselves don't do a thing. You could write every 'spell' as high as a man on the barn wall, but if you don't have the power to start with, all you'd have is a strange rhyme. And a bad one at that".”

Quote by Gail Z. Martin

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The Blood King

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Gail Z. Martin
Gail Z. Martin

Gail Z. Martin is an American author known for her fantasy novels. Born on December 1, 1962, she began writing in the 1990s. Her works are characterized by complex world-building and deep character development, which have won her a wide audience. more

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