her all the way to the crossroads, and I think it more…
““her all the way to the crossroads, and I think it more than adequate.” Everyone gaped at her like she was mad. “Our goal,” she continued, “was to distract the king, was it not? To distract the king and those who serve him, to send them on a merry chase. It would have been nice to meet the lady, and to use her captivity to our advantage, but our first intention was to empty the tombs of its guards, yes?” Immerez calmed and nodded, and Sarge let out a breath of relief. Karigan’s own thoughts were awhirl. They kidnapped Estora just to distract the king? To empty the tombs? What were they up to? “Who are you?” she asked the woman. The woman did not answer, but withdrew a pendant from beneath her chemise. It was crudely made of iron, but shaped into a design Karigan knew well: a dead tree. “Second Empire,” she whispered. She glanced at the onlookers. “You’re all Second Empire?” Some drew out pendants like the woman’s, and others raised their hands, palms outward, to show the tattoo of the dead tree. The old woman smiled kindly””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A covert group uses a kidnapping as a diversion to raid a tomb, revealing hidden alliances and secret symbols.
In simple terms: A plan uses a kidnapping to distract and raid a tomb.
Key Takeaway
Beware hidden motives behind seemingly simple actions.
Themes
deception
politics
loyalty
power
identity
Mood
tense
intriguing
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- military raids
- political intrigue
- secret societies
- strategic distractions
Key Concepts
covert operations
symbolism
rebellion
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden agendas drive the characters?
- How does symbolism unite the group?
A Different Perspective
The plan may fail if the diversion is discovered early.