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The Twins stood on their tower as the slaughter began…

“The Twins stood on their tower as the slaughter began below and the knuckles bouncing wild to their delight, now turned sudden sudden and sour and this game they played – the mortals bleeding and crying in the dark – they saw it turn and the game they played tossed to a new wind, a gale not their…” quote by Steven Erikson
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““The Twins stood on their tower as the slaughter began below and the knuckles bouncing wild to their delight, now turned sudden sudden and sour and this game they played – the mortals bleeding and crying in the dark – they saw it turn and the game they played tossed to a new wind, a gale not their own – and so the Twins were played, oh how they were played. Slayer's Moon Vatan Urot””

Steven Erikson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The twins revel in chaos, but their control is lost as events turn beyond their influence.

In simple terms: Power can be lost when chaos grows.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of control.

Themes

power chaos hubris

Mood

dark dramatic cautionary

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • political intrigue
  • personal ambition
  • unexpected change

Key Concepts

mythic fate control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when your plans are upended?
  • What does this say about hubris?
A Different Perspective

Even the powerful can be manipulated by larger forces.

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