The Shaod, it was called. The Transformation... When it came, the fortuante person's life ended and began anew; he would discard his old, mundane existence and move to Elantris. Elantris, where he could live in bliss, rule in wisdom, and be worshiped for eternity. Eternity ended ten years ago.
Brandon SandersonI had Eondel teach me," Raoden said. "Back when I was trying to find ways to prove that my father's laws were foolish. Eondel chose fencing becausehe thought it would be most useful to me, as a politician. I never figured I'd end up using it to keep my wife from slicing me to pieces.
Brandon SandersonWhat wasdat, sir? What wazzat sir? What wassat, sir?โ โWayne, what are you babbling about?โ Waxillium asked. โPracticing my pretzel guy,โ Wayne said. โHe had a great accent...โ Waxillium glanced at him. "That hat looks ridiculous.โ โFortunately, I can change hats,โ Wayne said in the pretzel-guy accent, โwhile you, sir, are stuck with that face.
Brandon SandersonFaith means that it doesn't matter what happens. You can trust that somebody is watching. Trust that somebody will make it all right.
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