The past is as easy to travel into as turning the pages of a book...

Axsem would say nothing more to any of them. No sooner had Fallon released him than he fled deep into the trees, staff in hand, with Hailos following after. Through the morning air, they heard the wail of his mourning. The scarred heart of the general was torn wide open by having to recall even one abbreviated story from his past. He needed time to coddle his mangled heart and push away the torturous memories.

Darkness and anger, when combined, are their own master.

For every thorn is just as essential to the longevity of the plant as the blossoms.

This war's not over! Not by a long shot! --Enoch

Keeping secrets from your father will only lead to trouble.

Buried treasure isn't worth much.

Freedom is a gift that can never adequately be repaid.

When the will is strong enough, it is astounding what one's mind can do.

Nervousness always provokes mistakes, and mistakes lead to easy convictions.

Naomi giggled that same giggle with which Enoch had become infatuated.

Even if the world was falling apart, that was no reason to let his appearance and good habits fall apart with it.