Matter of time Quote by Sarah J. Maas
““Yellowlegs said that only combined could the three open the actual Wyrdgate, but alone each still wielded immense power. What other sorts of terrors could he create? If he ever got all three Wyrdkeys, what might he bring into Erilea to serve him? Things were already stirring on the continent; unrest was brewing. She had a feeling that he wouldn’t tolerate it for long. No, it would only be a matter of time before he unleashed whatever he’d been creating upon them all, and crush all resistance forever.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crescent City, Sarah J. Maas, 2020
A powerful antagonist can combine three keys to unlock a gate, granting him massive destructive ability, threatening the world.
In simple terms: Three keys together unleash great danger.
Key Takeaway
Beware the power of combined forces.
Themes
power
danger
anticipation
conflict
destiny
Mood
tense
foreboding
urgent
Type
narrative
prophetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- war planning
- heroic resistance
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
mythic magic
gatekeeping
worldbuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How might heroes prevent the keys from uniting?
- What safeguards could stop such a threat?
A Different Perspective
Even with immense power, the antagonist may be limited by time or internal conflict.
