The plague of scientific minds is the inability to stop oneself from digging into things you know you shouldn’t touch. Some answers ought to be left alone and never discovered by mortals.

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

Some things are more important than polished stone.

The plague of scientific minds is the inability to stop oneself from digging into things you know you shouldn't touch. Some answers ought to be left alone and never discovered by mortals.

Buried treasure isn't worth much.

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

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.

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

Freedom is a gift that can never adequately be repaid.

Enoch could respond with nothing more than a simple gesture in the orbs' direction. His brain was frozen. He could not think or speak, but the voiceless answer roused Fallon instantly. When he followed Enoch's gaze, a silent curse passed over his lips and then, "We're in big trouble.