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Molly Templeton is ready. It is decided that Hasar, Kashin, and Sartaq will take their armies to Terrasen with Aelin. A! So lets dive in, shall we? I would reread my favourite scenes over and over, pouring over word choice and imagining a thousand bright futures for these characters. What book does Celaena lose virginity? I did. After disarming the guards of the two slave ships, disabling seven other ships, and starting a city-wide brawl, the two assassins successfully help the two hundred slaves escape and secure a contractual agreement with Rolfe, effectively ending both Arobynn's and Rolfe's involvement in the slave trade and establishing Skull's Bay as a safe haven for escaped slaves. People believe in them. He could do nothing less. In interviews preceding the series' release, Maas noted her heroine's issues with "impatience" and "vanity". Aelin also has a strong moral compass. for the gods to not do any fucking thing? When Aelin proves unresponsive, Maeve mentions that a Valg collar has been found and she is going to retrieve it for Aelin. Following her abolition of the Skull's Bay slave trade and the severe beating from Arobynn as a result, Aelin is sent to train with the Silent Assassins as further punishment. Reader Q&A, Even so, he is grateful that the cold and snow might hinder Erawan's army. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. To withdraw your consent, see Your Choices. I dont like reading without knowing the ending because I like to know if Im going to cry when I reach it. Maeve appears and betrays him, attempting to take over his mind. I like to know how we got from point A to point 130982098438 in the case of ToG series. She leaves him in a dark room to starve. This absolutely shook me to my core. Does Aelin loses all her power? Same. He's been practicing shape-shifting; Manon sees him transform into a raven and deduces what he plans to do. Arobynn Hamel, King of the Assassins, was led by Elena in a trance and found Aelin half frozen to death on the banks of the Florine River. Manon's grandmother flees on her wyvern. Lysandra wakes up two days later and learns from Aedion that Perranth has been conquered and the army is on the run. Aelin suggests that the assassins poison him before he leaks any information to the authorities, as per protocol, but Sam expresses horror to this proposal. After spending two days waiting for her ship to the Red Desert, she is in a combative mood and expresses some disappointment that no one has attempted to rob her. She has many scars, including those on her back which she received from whips during her time in the Salt Mines of Endovier, but these were erased. She deduces that Elide is with Rowan and Lorcan, and tells her she is helping because she met Aelin before. And lets not forget that the Valg prince possessing Dorian cringed at Manons golden eyes. It is spring, and the kingsflame is blooming. She had to make choices, and delegations, at the end ofEmpire of Storms. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day. Rolfe arrives with his Mycenians and buys them time to run to Orynth on their boats. Theres this wonderful ongoing motif of true or false with him. She loves to read, write, watch films, and talk about Sarah J. Maas books. Throne of Glass Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. When Yrene doesn't answer, Aelin asks how long it has been since her mother died and acknowledges the hardship of being a gifted healerespecially one from Fenharrowduring that time, before inquiring what she would do if she attended Torre Cesme. Aelin gives away her money, and they plan to leave to the Southern continent when they go through a shortage of money. Aelin reveals that she has sent letters to Maeve's army exposing her as Valg and asking them to join her. Thank you for these. And what role will Manon play in this? Erawan leaves Maeve to go find Yrene. They gave her purpose, they taught her that she could be more than an assassin again. If youre confused as to what Im talking about, Im Molly, and in January I embarked on a reread of Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass series, and Ive been detailing my findings in a series of posts (linked above). So, if you have read like once sentence of any other post in this series, you know I have an unhealthy love for Chaol Westfall. She was happy to greet it again under the golden morning sun. , Those she loved with her heart of wildfire. . Aelin discovered the deaths of her parents when she climbed into their bed thinking the wetness on the bed was due to rain coming in from the open window in their chamber and woke to a maid's screams to discover the bed was soaked with their blood. Glennis tells her that only a Crochan Queen can summon them to war, and Manon has not been accepted. There is almost nothing of the heartless witch we were introduced to in. It is present with Rowan, when he looks at Doranelle and wonders whether it is still his home, if its people are still his people. Kingdom of Ash - Sarah J. Maas 2018-10-23 Together they will rise. Elide and Lorcan get married. Manon and the Crochans go to answer Terrasen's call. Thank you for all youve done for me, Aelin says. And across the sea, his companions unwavering beside him, Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen-before she is lost to him forever. Finally, I would just like to say thank you. Fortunately Manon arrives at the same time with the Thirteen and 5,000 Crochan witches. He is barely eating or sleeping. ), Theres an ongoing theme in this book this series about the notion of home and identity. A client offers them a huge sum of money for killing Ioan Jayne, the crimelord of Rifthold, and his second Farran. So Sarah said that The world of Throne of Glass will be very much narrated/Write?? She bears the mark of the Nameless from her ancestor. Hours before their defeat, Aelin arrives and her forces attack. When Aelin passes through worlds, she sees two Faea winged male and a very pregnant female. Being a queen at war means leading through grief and horror; it means putting everything else aside and keeping going. It is present tense. This scene, them finally forging and using the Lock, was epic, a saga defining scene. He relays the message to other Valg through a silent bond and Aedion kills him before he can expose Lysandra to the troops. I understand that they betrayed her, but its not clear. What is it about the witches that would make a Valg prince cringe? Maas has stated that the latter's "arrogance and fierceness made me want to write about a woman like herabout a woman who never once said sorry for being talented and determined and utterly in love with herself." This finality. Our site is constantly flowing with the times and with the growing popularity of YA books and its relations in TV and movies. Aelin certainly had more to lose. She could shift between forms quite easily, though her fire control was less than exemplary. As a child, Aelin also encountered Dorian Havilliard while his parents were on a state visit to Terrasen. I just finished Kingdom of Ash a few hours ago.. and it was phenomenal. Kingdom of Ash was released in four special editions, each with their own exclusive content. They fight. Perhaps the latter carried a pocketwatch. And OMG the idea of Gavriel having a pocket watch is so absurd it just works. As the threads of fate weave together at last, all our heroesmust fight together,if they are to have a chance at a future. And in the end, they find home. We know she has it, though she hasnt been able to do much with it yet. The moment that Aelin goes off the boat to find rings is so sweet. She was able to take out an army of 500 ilken with her full Fire-Bringer gifts. She refers to her remaining powers as an ember of what they were. The entirety of Throne of Glass up throughTower of Dawn is discussed below, so enter here only ye who have read the books. They make each other happy, and it is strongly hinted at the end of the book that theyll get together (Yrenes you could just get married is iconic and one of the best lines in this book), but this isnt true love. I am a god. She unleashed herself upon them. YES AELIN. Also, another one of the best moments was when Rowan names her Fireheart, unaware that Aelins mother called her that too. Aelin trained at the Assassins' Keep in Rifthold, and it was there that she spent the majority of her life following the deaths of her parents. It made me feel so nauseous. She initially overwhelms them all since Aelin has no magic. Itching for a fight, Aelin sneaks into the alley behind the inn after closing only to find four mercenaries attack Yrene in the hopes of stealing her treasures. Aelin absolutely loathes slavery and unnecessary cruelty, as is evidenced when she allows her contracted targets to go free while acting as the King's Champion and when she freed the slaves at Skull's Bay with the help of Sam Cortland. I think its really important to note Aelins relationship with her fire. Overall, a genius, genius scene. Aelin learns of the siege in Orynth from Vernon Lochan, who is discovered wandering the mountains. The epilogue is titled A better world. This is what Aelins been working towards the whole time. So the question is really two parts: Who will die, and how will Aelin handle it? Thank you thank you thank you. Whereas our other characters (Aelin and Rowan, Yrene and Chaol, Elide and Lorcan, etc) are falling in love hard and fast, Manon and Dorian arent there yet. In Kingdom of Ash, Aelin has been delving into her power for three months to face and kill Maeve. Dorian reaches Aelin's group with all the Wyrdkeys. Rowan Whitethorn has been hunting his wife Aelin for two months with the aid of his companions, Elide, Gavriel and Lorcan. (I'm not good in handling such surprises lol) I'm actually great at dealing spoilers lol. What makes a god? And it is a perfect metaphor that it is happening in Endovier. Rolfe raises his eyebrows suggestively, prompting Aelin to clarify that she wishes for two beds in one room. Theres much we dont know about Eyllwe, like how Nehemia knew about Wyrdmarks in the first place; what other old knowledge is kept there? Deanna destroys Elena instead and the gods cross through a Wyrdgate to their world, intending to leave Erawan behind. (Who Aedion definitely does not deserve. (And theres only one witch who will be my queen yessss). The party kills five and capture one to interrogate for information. Instead, she uses that power to stop a giant tidal wave from destroying Anielle. She had to make choices, and delegations, at the end of Empire of Storms.But she does all her secret plotting out of a desire to be in controlin . Empire of Storms Exclusive (Barnes & Noble), Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas: Chapter 55, pg 522, The Assassin's Blade: The Assassin and the Healer by Sarah J. Maas, pg. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with And she would not be afraid. , The heart hed offered and had been left to drop on the wooden planks of the river docks. Aelin meets with Arobynn's inner circle of assassins late at night. Ansel gets mad at Celaena for almost kissing Ilias, and they get in a fight. But now that has changed. The male lifts his hand and sends a gust of magic to slow her down. With a Valg king on one side and a secretly Valg queen on the other, Aelin simply cant control everything, nor can she save everyone. Forging the original one cost Mala her mortal body, which is just specific enough that it could mean a handful of different things for Aelinassuming she is the descendant of Mala who forges the new Lock. Yrene inquires whether Aelin has needed to use the self-defense moves before; Aelin admits that she hasusually as the hunter. Celaena beats Ansel, of course, and she saves everyone. Her mother's dearest friend, Lady Marion Lochan, sacrificed herself to allow Aelin to escape and survive the massacre of her family. To say I sobbed would be an understatement. They kiss and return to the castle, where Celaena loses her virginity to Chaol. Aelin and company were sent to the Stone Marshes of Eyllwe (more on that later) to find a Lockan item that Elena, centuries ago, could have used to bind Erawan and seal the Wyrdkeys back into the gate, had she known its true purpose. In Orynth, Aedion and his forces set a trap for Morath's fleet and manage to destroy two of the three witch towers, crippling the third. She was 10 the first time she killed a man under. During this process, Sam is killed as they are betrayed by Arobynn, and Aelin is sent to Endovier's salt mines. Lysandra and a force go to meet the army that destroyed Eldrys and manage to defeat the 5,000 soldiers. I hope she gets to meet her uncle, too. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. (I think Maas is too invested in happily-ever-afters to kill Rowan, but Ive been wrong before.) Restraining Sam, he beats Aelin mercilessly until she loses consciousness, forcing Sam to watch. Aelin took years to stop being Celaena, to face up to who she was before she lost her family, and later her first love. I think it was a relief for aelin to lose her powers. Asterin and the Thirteen attack the tower by themselves and manage to destroy it, the Blackbeak Matron, and a good size of Morath's army by making the Yielding. But theyve spent so much time being violent and unyielding that Manon may be no choice but to destroy them. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save them. But she does still have some. Never underestimate the power of guilt when it comes to Aelin Galthynius. Dorian telling it like it is. What was the point of this then???!!! With her flame smothered Aelin can't defend herself against her captors, Maeve and Cairn. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. Manon is grounded and cannot help. There she finds Fae soldiers and asks after Cairn; nothing is forthcoming until a Fae female named Essar follows her and mentions that Maeve has left and where Cairn is stationed. They estimate four days until they are destroyed. Cause they believed shed come and help them with her fire bringer powers??? However, they are soon interrupted by the fourth mercenary, who returns with his comrades to exact revenge. But Elide is more than a symbol; shes scrappy, she befriended witchesshe is part witch!she managed Lorcan, she survived her uncle and Morath and I really dont want her role in this story to be too passive. I love you both, and no matter what may happen, that will never change. In this moment Aelin is speaking to Dorian and Chaol, her boys, but to us too. What is his deal? Well I started thinking about how aelin hasn't settled yet, meaning that when she settles there's a chance that she can get her powers back!!!! Thank you, Dorian. Then, she finds out that Lord Bericks men have attacked the fortress and killed many assassins, including Mikhail, an assassin that Ansel had faked a relationship with, and almost Ilias. Maeve helps distract Erawan while Dorian disguises himself as the Valg King and sneaks in and removes it. This is because I enjoy the journey more than the end. Thank you to Sarah J. Maas for writing these books, for giving me these characters that have helped me grow, helped me see that girls can save the world, and do it while wearing a dress, that it is okay to fall apart sometimes, that love has no boundaries. At least we know that Fleetfoot will survive. In an interview prior to the series' debut, Maas discussed the process of creating her protagonist: I grew up reading books like Robin McKinley'sThe Hero and the Crownand Garth Nix'sSabrielboth of which feature strong heroines, and both of which profoundly shaped my identity and empowered me. I worry the most about Lysandra. Just reliving all these moments and connections between books allowed me to say goodbye for now. They have to reappear, right?). So their relationship, I think, will always be more about caring about each other, about partnership, than intense love. So when Manon proposes to him, there is a lot going on. This kills them all. She proposes because she thinks it will help them both politically, and it is stated that she clearly doesnt really want to do this (at this point). Maeve tries to trick Aelin with false memories, and tells her story. Then Ansel pretends to apologize to Celaena, but instead, she drugs her and leaves her in the desert with the instructions to leave, but Celaena goes back. You lost so much hard work and I love it! Im so intrigued. Erawan plans to bring his brothers back. Glennis then crowns Manon, and names her Queen of Witches. Sarah J. Maas said that Aelin's favorite book genre is romance. Arobynn gives many gifts to her in place of an apology. There is a limit to how much power one can use in their blood, as Aelin needed Dorian's help to close a portal. In a city near Doranelle, Elide, Gavriel, Rowan and Lorcan find one of Maeve's commanders and Rowan brutally tortures him for information. So we need to talk about that scene with Aelin by the river. And that is a great line from Dorian! Makes me want to find out how all of these people are becoming who they become. He stabs Maeve through the heart with Goldryn. She finds him and the two try to race back to avoid being killed by the inevitable tidal wave. Empire of Storms Exclusive (Barnes & Noble), The original release date was May 1, 2018 (the same day as. It seems as if the country should have a bigger, more active role to play, and I hope that happens inKingdom of Ash. How do you teach yourself to love something that gave you so much pain? must fight. A kingdom long awaiting her return. Manon kills the Yellowlegs Matron and spares the Blueblood Matron, Petrah's mother. The Wyrdmarks woven into the new tattoo Rowan gave her bring her back to her world; she passes through an unknown world and sees a Fae couple, confirmed by SJM to be Rhysand and Feyre. Aedion sends out messages calling for aid and the army battles Morath's forces. Im going to finish Kingdom of Ash tmr. (This is going to be hard, you guys). Only four Crochan covens have made it to the King and Queen of Eyllwe and are now aiding them. Thank you, Sarah J. Maas. When she was young, she was infatuated with. Lysandra, not Aelin, kills ArobynnLysandra, who suffered his controlling cruelty for even longer than Aelin did. And what about Athril? But the Ironteeth witches can only tap into their magical powers once: theYielding. They have to grow as people outside of the relationship first. She was no helpless princess. He discovers that the Ironteeth horde is gone; only Petrah Blueblood and 300 Ironteeth remain. Will the bond between Chaol and Yrene mean they both are sacrificed in order to destroy one of the biggest Valg threats? Thank you for making me believe that I can do this too. That everything is changed and knocked off its axis, everything but her love. A Valg soldier attacks them in the tent, and determines from Lysandra's blood that she is not Aelin. Would she just have wanted his healing giftsand his ringas a defense? Chaol yields a portion of his lands to the Wild Men in the mountains of Anielle to get their help in guiding the armies. In the mountains, Manon Blackbeak, her Thirteen and Dorian Havilliard continue their search for the Crochan Witches. They are losing. Its a hard moment, but necessary. And then Manon walks out to the field, and stays there for hours, kneeling, wishing to everything that her family could come back. Not getting to see Aelin go into battle with both her Assassin skills AND fire power was anticlimactic for me. Destroy their world? What are you hoping to see in the final book? What will that mean for Elide? Every single time. Training vigorously with the other acolytes and running daily to the oasis, she aids in the defense of the fortress against the silent attack of Lord Berick's men, scaring them off by igniting an oil-drenched ridge. Assuming Ly survives, I hope she does remember. She fell into a river, and only Elena sacrificing herself to save her kept her alive. She asserts that the guild does not need the money, but she wonders if Arobynn is not as wealthy as she believes and has been spending money that he does not have, or if he simply wishes to become more affluent. She kills him with her healing magic. The ornate ruby brooch that Aelin includes in her money pouch to. (I talked more about this theme, and specifically how SJM uses it with couples, in the. Okay, settle in, weve got to have a long chat about Manorian in this book. She then inquires about Ben, as she has noticed that he is not present, and Arobynn reveals thatBenwas killed during the mission. When Aelin refuses to lower her weapons on the threat of Yrene's death, Yrene incapacitates her attacker while Aelin quickly dispatches the others, revealing that Aelin was simply using the attack as training for Yrene. All her scars later disappeared in Kingdom of Ash because of Doranelle's healers' ministrations. May I add one of my favorite lines from Dorian in this book: World walker no longer That was powerful AF!! Deanna then possessed Aelin, taking control of her body, magic, and Rowan's magic. or ask your favorite author a question with Fire that had always been her friend, her confidant, her ally. They decide to find one last client so that they can have enough money to travel. Some time later, Manon is attacked by a bear which turns out to be a stygian spider, the same one Manon tricked out of its spidersilk and who encountered Falkan Ennar three years earlier. (All that Mab became a goddess stuff issuch a lie and I cant wait for that to become apparent. Upon their return to Rifthold, Arobynn is extremely angry. Required fields are marked *. Disgusted with the immorality of slaving and Arobynn's choice to involve her in his deal, Aelin decides to rescue the slaves and convinces Sam to assist her. When she brings dinner to the girl's table and the girl speaks to her, Yrene notes her manner of speaking, which marks her as an educated person, and remarks mentally that she is wise to eschew the stew. What a scene. She was not fooled by his disguise. 2) Aelin still feels like she has to pay for her selfishness, for the ten years she spent as Celaena. Ansels kingdoms proximity to the Witch Kingdom might render her disposableor it might make she and Manon fast friends. That I can write something that will matter to people. I would be a liar if I said that I did not enjoy this book at all. Aelin gets through to Fenrys using a code they established during her months of torture. So when does Eyllwe get involved? But rereading, I took a closer look at it, and, honestly, I think its one of the best scenes in the series. For the first eight years of her life, she lived as the Princess of Terrasen. Hell. She leaves the gods to battle the creatures within and closes the gate. At the same time, Morath has managed to repair the third witch tower and it is being set on Orynth's walls. Aelin has learned to use wyrdmarks, with the help of the Walking Dead, a book she found in Adarlan's Castle Library. Asterin, Sorrel, Vesta, Faline, Fallon, Edda, Briar, Thea, Kaya, Linnea, Ghislaine, Imogen. Please tell her all your theories on Twitter! The pacing is perfect, as we switch between Aelins, Rowans and Lorcans POVs, stretching out the moments so we feel every note of tension, every hitched breath and nervous glance. The Ashryvers are the royal family of the kingdom of Wendlyn, the Whitethorns seem to be the royal family from the kingdom of Doranelle. Maas ultimately designed Aelin as a highly capable character whose talents also form a basis for numerous faults. Yrene Towersnotices Aelin, although she does not know her by name. Our Privacy Notice has been updated to explain how we use cookies, which you accept by continuing to use this website. Once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom .very much Aelin to Rowan in Heir of Fire. How do you find yourself after decades of fear and stress and strain? Aelin, Dorian, and Chaol are the only three characters to get a point of view in the first book and a main point of view in six books, while other characters' points of view were all added in the following books. Theres got to be something coming, I just finished Kingdom of Ash a few hours ago.. and it was phenomenal. I dont think I need to discuss them all. This is the main type of magic Aelin can wield strongly. Manon and the Crochans receive the call for aid. Aelin is starting to understand and accept this. But it ended all the same. One night, the King of Adarlan decided to overthrow one of his major political opponents, the royal family of Terrasen, and to conquer their country for his own. I still stare at it on my bookshelf and think well I could just read it again but Im trying to be strong. Morath's forces move to break Anielle's dam and flood the field. Mab's line was mentioned by Maeve to run true - so that her descendants will successfully transition into Fae when Settling. Thank you, Rowan, Yrene, Manon, Lysandra, Elide, Nehemia, Aedion, Gavriel, Fenrys, Lorcan, Sam. Rowan begins training her and she slowly regains some of her old self. Aelin, who has always been full of swagger, able to get out of every situation, was helpless. (Save those for next weeks reaction post!). Your recaps were the perfect remedy to my intense book hangover. Of course, she also proposes because she cares about him! However, Rowan knew Maeve would want a collar and had Elide travel to a tavern to spread fake rumours of a captured Valg Prince. How is that possible?!! She can shape her fire into shields, daggers, arrows, or even a rose. But then she gets the message from her parents, the debt has been paid enough, Fireheart. She doesnt need to feel guilty. Then it is not the end. Dorian's father appears and offers to forge the Lock himself; because Erawan took his name, he is essentially Nameless as well. Maeve, Aelin's aunt, foresaw that Aelin could get the Wyrdkeys and has manipulated the girl her entire life. This power can be wielded weakly, due to the dimming bloodline from its source - her great-grandmother Mab. YRENE. If Erawan has it, how (and when) did he get it? She states that she wants the Wyrdkeys in order to protect the world from the Valg. I have a strange sympathy for the older witches, cruel as they are; like most of the characters in this series, theyre the product of war and conflict, and scraping out a defensive position in a world that doesnt want them is somewhat understandable from a certain point of view. In exchange for the banishment of the Valg, Dorian will marry her and give her Adarlan as a new kingdom to rule. [4] They make the choice to forge the Lock together in the hopes that the shared burden will spare them. Manon Blackbeak, we know now, is no mere Ironteeth; shes the heir of the Crochan Kingdom as well. To honour them. Asked by: Eldridge Johnston II. Though this reread has been slow, I still cant believe its over. However, this is later proved to be just a threshold, as Aelin found out another 'bottom' when she delved into her power for a day - to prepare to face Maeve in Doranelle. Aelin snaps at Rolfe to mind his own business. When she cares for someone, she cares for them deeply and has experienced enough loss in her life to never want to feel it again. Mab's line was mentioned by Maeve to run true - so that her descendants will successfully transition into Fae when Settling. They continue in this manner, gaining information from several other Fae commanders as well, but they are receiving conflicting reports of Maeve's location, frustrating them. She can burn her opponent's internal organs, burning them from the inside with merely a thought. "A Fire-Bringer no more. Aedion's group travels to Allsbrook castle and reunites with Evangeline, who was left behind for her safety. 4) And she was not done yet. Ive had this quotation as a note on my laptop since I first read it. Aedion is still hurt. She is crowned Queen. They receive a message from Lord Darrow requesting their presence the next day. Aelin has the power to wipe out entire valg armies with her power and youre like. But she does all her secret plotting out of a desire to be in controlin control of the situation, so shes never seen to fail, but also in control of everyones fate. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The third Wyrdkey could still be where Brannon left it: in Malas temple, where only someone with Malas gifts might go. A mate and husband who loved her. Shes one powerful lady. Its so striking. Two months later, Aelin and Sam travel to Skull's Bay to meet withRolfeas Arobynn's emissaries, in order to exact retribution from the Lord of Pirates for the murders of three other assassins by pirates. Aelin will retain her full magic, her full Fae gifts, her shifting abilities, and the full extended life of the Fae, due to her great-grandmother's blood flowing through her veins. Hanging in the balance is any hope of salvationand a better world. When everything is darkwhen Gavriel has sacrificed himself, when. That being said, its important to note, that, at this point, this relationship is not love. She is able to manipulate water - as shown when a pebble-sized droplet of water was lifted when she was with Rowan in. Even during her time as an assassin, she was meticulous in managing her appearance. She purposely broke her right hand at the age of twelve by slamming it in a door frame; She learned to play the pianoforte when she was ten, under Arobynn's order that she finds at least one refined skill other than ending lives.