“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 Action Copy Share Image
“An hour later it had become obvious that as a swordsman Alucius made a fine poet.” — Anthony Ryan Poetry Copy Share Image
“They say his eyes could strip a man's soul bare, that no secret could be hidden if he met your gaze.” — Anthony Ryan Secret Copy Share Image
“Nobility is a lie. A pretence that high standing comes from anything more than money or martial prowess. Any dolt can play… — Anthony Ryan Advice 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.… — Anthony Ryan Desire 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… — Anthony Ryan Copy Share Image
“Knowledge is what shapes us, little brothers,” he told them, for once his smile was absent, his tone entirely serious. “It makes… — Anthony Ryan Knowledge Copy Share Image
“Caenis surveyed the celebrating crowd with naked disgust. Vaelin couldn’t hear the word he mouthed but the shape of his lips carried… — Anthony Ryan Disgust Copy Share Image
“Have we freed this man or cursed him?" he wondered aloud. "Freedom is never a curse, brother," Thirty-four insisted. "But it is… — Anthony Ryan Curse Copy Share Image
“Divinity retains the appearance of insight, when in reality it celebrates ignorance. Its tenets are so much clay, and when the clay… — Anthony Ryan Apostle Copy Share Image
“For nine more nights they trained, after an arduous day’s march, Vaelin would try to turn a poet into a swordsman.” — Anthony Ryan Poetry Copy Share Image
“When he visited the stables he found Spit also had a welcome waiting. It lasted a full two minutes and Master Rensial… — 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… — Anthony Ryan Dad Copy Share Image
“If you believe our cause so hopeless, why join us?" "Because you offered something I had forgotten could be offered, a choice.… — Anthony Ryan Belief Copy Share Image
