Dor Said Quote by Anonymous
““Dor broke off. "We're slaughtering them! That wasn't my intent! It's time to set off the forget spell!" "We would be trapped by it too," Jumper reminded him. "Speak to it." "Speak to it? Oh." Dor held out the glassy ball. "Spell, how are you detonated?" "I detonate when a voice commands me to," the ball replied. "Any voice?" "That's what I said." Dor had his answer. He set the sphere in a niche in the cliff. "Count to one thousand, then order yourself to detonate," he told it. "Say, that's clever!" the spell said. "One, two, three-four-five-" "Slowly!" Dor said sharply. "One number per second.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown fantasy work, likely contemporary fiction
A character uses a magical spell that detonates on voice command, illustrating the power of precise language and timing in magic.
In simple terms: A spell that explodes when spoken to, requiring careful counting.
Key Takeaway
Use exact words and timing to control powerful forces.
Themes
magic
communication
control
consequences
Mood
tense
anticipatory
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- adventure
- conflict resolution
- magical training
- team decision
Key Concepts
spellcasting
voice activation
timing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does precise language affect outcomes?
- What risks arise from delegating power to objects?
A Different Perspective
If the voice is mis‑ordered, the spell could misfire.
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