"The Mwonvuli Jungle has given the darkness teeth for tearing the gift of life from the weak."
—Jolrael

"Sometimes a burden can be borne only on the shoulders of a willing enemy."
—Suq'Ata aphorism

In the warrior kingdom of Keld, the cats used in the hunt are prized for their tracking sense and ability to climb walls.

"Every field watered in warriors' blood is sacred ground. Lay it not to waste, but claim it for our own—for glory, and for Stromgald!"
—Avram Garrisson,
Leader of the Knights of Stromgald

These are its last days. Mourning is over. Rage remains.

"Of the six who went down the Uuserek Trail to scout ahead, one returned. She clawed at her eyes and nostrils and sobbed with horror. I was curious about what she saw, but we chose another path."
—Scout Ekemet, final journal

"A zombie's bed must be a lumpy one or he wouldn't leave it so often."
—Rana, Suq'Ata market fool

"I am condemned without end."
—Crovax

"I don't know what takes them; they die around me without time to scream."
—Scout Ekemet, final journal

Moving without sound, swift figures pass through branches and undergrowth completely unhindered. One with the trees around them, the Dryads of Shanodin Forest are seen only when they wish to be.

"You must be mad to want one such as I aboard the Weatherlight. But I would be mad to remain here with my rotting family. I accept."
—Crovax

"If it tastes one drop of elvish blood I will cast it from the shroud to see it burn."
—Eladamri, Lord of Leaves

Armodons are trained to step on things. Enemy things.

These are its last days. But it will not go quietly.

"It is a narrow line between justice and vengeance."
—Crovax