“Nobility is a lie. A pretence that high standing comes from anything more than money or martial prowess. Any dolt can play the noble, and as you'll discover in time, daughter, it's mostly dolts who do.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Your realm is an insane place. In Volaria, no-one goes hungry, slaves are no use when they starve. Those freeborn too lazy or lacking… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“I may not be the best Fief Lord, but I’m resolved to be the best uncle. And as a present to my niece I… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“You hide it well, but I can see it, Lord Verniers. You hate us. We have beaten you to obedience but it's still there,… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Lust? I have no desire to incite lust in anyone." Veliss turned to her with a quizzical expression, her smile suddenly genuine. "Then I'm… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“I've survived revolution, war, and over a decade on this continent," the Burgrave reflected. "But by all the ghosts of the hundred emperors, I… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“The promise of power wasn't enough, he thought. So now she tempts me with knowledge.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“I did wonder if I'd have cause to rue my action. Now I believe it can safely be filed under Necessary Regrets.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Sellin shrugged. “Times past, brother. Can’t live in ’em. Just learn from ’em.” — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“No-one knows what became of him, although some say on the coldest nights, in a place where it’s said a village once stood, you… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“War is ever the folly of the ignorant. But I have seen much to convince me some wars must be fought, to the bitterest… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
