Cery: So, Hem, tell me why I shouldn't see how many holes I need to make before you start leaking money?

Happy endings are a luxury of fiction

I still recommend reading travel guides as an insight to a travellers perspective on fantasy worlds. Nearly all characters end up travelling at some point, and they have many of the same needs and concerns covered in travel guides.

So what were you [Sonea] and Dorrien discussing before?' Akkarin asked. She turned to regard him. 'Discussing?' 'Outside the farmhouse when I was buying the food.' 'Oh. Then. Nothing.' He smiled and nodded. 'Nothing. Amazing subject, that one. Produces such fascinating reactions in people.

There's always a bit of truth in each rumour, the trouble is finding out which bit. - Tayend

He had given her too much. He had given her everything.

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