“Suddenly she was all too aware how different she was. A woman among all these man. A natural from a humble background among rich young men chosen from powerful families. A beginner among the well trained.”

“The most powerful women in Sachaka and all you do is waste time gossiping and matchmaking”

“It was impossible to imagine the aloof, dignified, powerful High Lord living as, of all things, a slave.”

“Though I can’t help feeling a sudden death cheats you of something. Death is an experience of life. You only get one death. I would like to be aware it was happening, even if that did mean enduring pain and fear.”

“How am I going to make friends with these people if all I can think of is how easy it would be to rob them?”

“Akkarin: I watched the first woman I loved die. I dont think I can survive losing the second.Sonea: I love you too.”

“He liked the idea that if either of them ever fell from grace, the other might be there to offer support.”