Manon killed one Yellowlegs witch and allowed Rowan to kill four others to save Dorian.

Rowan arrives, having flown two full days without food or rest. Several of them are headed straight for his tower. Aelin tells him to rescue Dorian, get a boat, and go to Skull’s Bay.ĭorian sees the witches approaching on their wyverns. The only one who might be able to make it in time to help is Rowan. He asks her to find him allies, perhaps through marriage to foreign royalty.Ī messenger arrives with news that the Ironteeth clan is flying to Rifthold to attack. Darrow says The Bane are at the discretion of the lords of Terrasen. If she defies it, it will be considered an act of war.Īedion says The Bane (his army) will follow her into battle with Erawan. The lords signed a document saying Aelin is not a queen, only a princess. Darrow is the speaker, is not impressed with her court, and does not accept Aelin as leader of Terrasen. Ren, Murtaugh, Darrow, and several others are there. He gives Manon orders to attack Rifthold and bring Dorian to him if he survives.Īelin and her crew grudgingly comply and meet the men at the inn. Erawan has totally taken over Duke’s body now. Manon is called to a meeting with Vernon and Duke Perrington. The lords want to meet at a different location.

He’s called the lords he trusts to gather for a meeting. He wants to question her but watches her first.Īelin, Rowan, Aedion, and Lysandra have traveled to a secret meeting area of Aedion’s. Lorcan spots her and tells what she is by her scent.

She is struggling, low on food and water. There’s a flashback to Elena and Gavin making a bold move to defeat Erawan for the time being.Įlide is trying to find Aelin and Celaena, for whom Kaltain has sent the mysterious stone. ***** Everything below is a SPOILER ***** What happens in Empire of Storms? Everything is now set up for what is sure to be a dramatic conclusion! Aelin has put many things in motion to try to conquer her foes. While the plot felt like a slow build, the end was quite exciting. The flashbacks to Elena and Gavin as well as a brief glimpse of Nehemia are nice touches. This book is full of characters we know and love and also brings some new characters to the forefront.

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