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 "A Thousand Revolutions" | "For the third night in a row, I've dreamt of the Grey Gardeners knocking at my door. I cannot believe it is my turn. To be cut down by a blade washed in the blood of a thousand… |
 "Bard Battle of the Century!" | "Bard Battle of the Century! Unrivaled Annamede Belavarah to share stage with two foreign stars! Annamede's adversaries: Maestro Ranunculus, the silver-tongued heart-stealer from… |
 "Battle in the Valley of Fire" by Lurus Aldori | "Argun was knocked flat. He laid gasping, arms spread, a lump of rage rising in his throat. He remembered his dream. Black soil, red ravens in the empty sky, their coarse croaks… |
 "Chronicles of Blades" | "The history of Rostland is known for its many mysteries. One of them is the story of Baron Sirian the First. Sirian was a furious fighter, although not highly skilled. There… |
| "Cooking Almanac of the Inner Sea" by Jubilost Narthropple | "It is perhaps Avistan's most popular dish. In the capital of Cheliax, it is baked in a cheese crust and sprinkled with lemon juice. The local fishermen use a different cooking… |
| "Crown of the Card-sharper: the Dirty Secrets of King Irovetti" | Author: Scoffing Anonym "... the life and rule of his royal highness Irovetti has been called a mystery hidden in a riddle. This is not exactly true – it would be more precise to… |
 "Eternal Sunshine. A Pilgrim's Journal." | "I failed to resist temptation, and quickly doused my weary feet in the holy waters of the oasis. I washed my feet off first, for it would never do to desecrate a divine font… |
 "Fairy Tales of Avistan" | "A long, long time ago, in a time before remembering, there was a furious god known as Rovagug, a terrible giant worm with a thousand teeth and claws. He devoured every world in… |
 "Fighting the Bleaching: Practical Guidance" by Guisa Nordequanni | "1. The youth shall leave their malady behind! The Bleaching does not cling to people until they mature. 2. What is the color of your skin? Apple-cheeked yesterday, but deathly… |
| "Five Years in the Depths of the Forest: revelations of a disciple of the teacher Avalo" by Surya the Wolf | "Ludriggan Vanderlapius and Daughters" Publishing house "I spent half of my life in a temple of Sarenrae. I served the goddess loyally and blindly, never considering that no one,… |
 "Great Detective Izamir Grimblock: The Case of Six Invisibles" | Author: B. B. Butts Shrike Hills Publishing "Grimblock walked around the crime scene. The cane of the great detective knocked on the floorboards with a rhythmic sound, like the… |
| "Guide for Travelers, Hunters, and Explorers of the River Kingdoms. Volume 5: Monsters and Beasts." | "Will-o'-wisp An amusing glowing ball, which looks harmless and doesn't arouse any natural suspicion. Pretends to be a guiding light in the marshes, but leads travelers to… |
 "How to Save Pitax?" | Author: The Union of Three Rebels Shrike Hills Publishing "The king's power is based upon the mercenary guard — its disbanding should be the first step for the citizens of the… |
| "In Search of Joy. Confessions of a Heretic." | "I take a deep breath and stand still. I long to absorb every moment of joy, inhale the evaporation of someone else's soul from their thickening blood. The border between reality… |
| "Independence" Magazine | "Between the bogs of the River Kingdoms and the infertile clay soils of Brevoy, lies the region called the Stolen Lands – a picturesque area, which combines the worst features of… |
| "Independence" Magazine | "The Stolen Lands are a region located between Brevoy and the River Kingdoms, a realm so disgusting that it makes both its neighbors look almost cozy. Miles and miles of… |
| "Independence" Magazine | "Have you ever dreamed of becoming a baron? It's not that hard. All you have to do is go to the Stolen Lands – a tiny region located between Brevoy and the River Kingdoms, and a… |
| "Legend of the Archknights of Avistan", Vol. 1 | "To many, the Archknights of Avistan were legend. To others they were salvation. And to the wicked they were judgment. Their deeds were many, and spanned from the central jungles… |
| "Legend of the Archknights of Avistan", Vol. 2 | "Guy met many friends on his travels, and some even had the right metal to join his quest to find Aroden. Deo was another founding member of the Archknights. A barbarian of great… |
| "Nights in Katapesh" | "... Can one die of love? I will soon find out, for each day I spend without you is like the jagged blades of eternity stinging my body. Yes, I will soon die, die of my love for… |
| "On the Nature of the Divine" | "Can a mortal become a god? Is the very idea blasphemy? Science relies on experience, where there may be evidence presented in support. But when science encounters theology, it… |
| "Paladin's Final Temptation" by Noel Lionel | "Exhausted, Ugumash fell upon the tangled sheets with the tired grunt. Sweat poured down his forehead and blinded his eyes, already swollen with fatigue and strain. Or was it his… |
| "Prodigal Sons" | "It's done," I said. Miliken studied me with narrowed eyes. "You look awfully clean," he said. "Where's the knife?" In answer, the first shouts went up from the inn. "Fire!"… |
| "Secret Overlords: the Essence of the World Order" | "Until recently, we knew this world as it was described in books and stories. A sewer, torn apart by hyenas that separate us with nations and borders, oppress us with extortion… |
| "Secrets of Numeria" by Robert Armone | "Prologue Numeria is a stern land in northwestern Avistan, full of unsolved mysteries. It's a fruitless wasteland, almost untouched by civilization, but it's not without a… |
 "Shadows of Absalom" by Pax Groometra | "Nwan Quant peeped through a slit in the window shutter. The visitor was staggering at the porch. Nwan had promised himself many centuries ago that he'd never have to deal with… |
 "Tearful Are the Skies" — Excerpt | "INTERIOR OF CASTLE'S HALL — NIGHT The fat DUKE paces and frets, looking with concern toward a window. A crowd JEERS outside. FOOL sits upon the floor and watches DUKE with… |
 "Temple of Roses" by Elestin of Sinaria | "... roaring flames are devouring the Temple of Roses. The petals of the flowers darken, curl up and finally turn to ash – the moment of utter pain and ugliness that comes before… |
| "The Academy of Infamy" | By Linzi and Eobald the Insightful Shrike Hills Publishing "...without making excuses, I, Eobald the Insightful, must attest that tragedies like the one I let happen are not a… |
| "The Adventures of Captain Ellena: In Search of the Cyclops Lord's Scepter" | Author: Maerathel Moon Rain Shrike Hills Publishing "You can feed my guts to the fish if I brought you to the wrong place," the salty sea wolf standing at the helm said, loudly… |
 "The Book of Bitterness" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see... an exhausted and mangled nymph, barely recognizable as Nyrissa. She sits on a familiar pedestal — the one you saw… |
 "The Book of Blind Revenge" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see the Everblooming Flower in front of you. The embodiment of Nyrissa's blazing wrath, her insane desire to exact revenge… |
 "THE BOOK OF INCREDIBLE AND SCANDALOUS PARSIMONY" | The book is empty and shows you nothing. But there's some scribbling on the first page: 'If you paid that much money for a knickknack, you are anything but parsimonious!" |
| "The Book of Joyless Triumph" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see... yourself. You stand over the body of the Stag Lord on that distant day, when the fate of the Stolen Lands — and yours… |
 "The Book of Never Saying Goodbye" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see... Linzi. The daring bard is lying on the cold floor of the House at the Edge of Time, marking the last moments of her… |
 "The Book of Nourishing Rage" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see... King Irovetti. You look at each other through the crimson reflections in a cup of wine. It's the moment before the… |
 "The Book of Shackles" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see candle lights reflecting on sharpened surgical tools. You hear the moans of Madla Stasek, a peasant who volunteered to go… |
 "The Book of the Journey" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see a road. Somewhere far behind is Restov, where you accepted your mission. The Stolen Lands spread open before you. Hills… |
 "The Book of the New Beginning" | The book's pages are empty, but upon opening it, you see that clear sunny day when you walked the pavements of your capital for the first time. You hear Kesten showing the way,… |
| "The Categories of Space and Time in the Classical Numerian Saga" | Author: Eobald the Insightful Shrike Hills Publishing "So the space and time in the Numerian sagas do not exist on their own, but are rather subject to the story, stretching and… |
| "The Chains of Conscience: Memoirs of Those Arrested for Sedition" | Author: M. Vilarenza Shrike Hills Publishing "We were taken out on walks once every two days. Pen and paper were allowed for the first two months, then banned — by special order… |
 "The Complete Collection of Useless Writings" | The book's pages are absolutely empty, except for the first, which boasts a sloppy inscription: "Feel free to write anything. The title allows for complete creative freedom!" |
| "The Curse of Ancient Iobaria" by Hastef Umme | "– Tell us, oh Teacher, why would Brevoy call us barbarians in the books you give us? – The Gods became angry with our homeland, my son. This land has devoured so many great… |
| "The Generous Patron of Arts." A play in 2 acts. | Author: Laman Borbust Shrike Hills Publishing "Patron of Arts, his Daughter. In center stage, in front of a statue covered by canvas. Patron: Behold, misbelievers! Behold my… |
| "The Great Debates" by Veylira Illio | Publishing house of the temple of Iomedae in Oregent "Today, many know of the Suramgamin Order and respect its teachings, even endorse them. Such was not yet the case, on that… |
| "The Great Patron" | By Linzi and Eobald the Insightful Shrike Hills Publishing "...teachers lecture their students on harmony and beauty, all the while clueless to the ugliness their students face… |
| "The Legend of the Pathfinder" by Aren Roarvie | "The door flung open. The three chaps sharing adventure stories fell silent. "Hail, friend!" said the visitor in a deep voice. "Have you got a room for me, master?" The bored… |
| "The Lyre and the Sword: An Anthology of Heroic Pitaxian Poetry" | "Dedication When we speak of the fine arts of Pitax, we must always keep in mind our great ruler — King Irovetti, our patron and philanthropist. Poetry means Irovetti and… |
| "The Notes of a Traveling Priest: Ilthuliak" by Tyrin Dean | "Imagine this: A girl (whose name I shall not disclose) comes to town and immediately purchases the most expensive suburban villa. This newcomer spends unfathomable amounts on… |
 "The Path of Splendid Glory" | Author: Ingevord the Golden Quill, Professor of the Academy of Grand Arts of Pitax "... and what country, what city had the honor of being birthplace of our magnificent king, the… |