Az’kerash/Quotes

* (To himself) “Arrogance is my flaw; even now, it seems. Of course Teriarch would not send anything less than a Courier to do his bidding. And that old fool *would* insist upon delivering me a gift, even if we were mortal enemies.”

### Volume 4

* To Goblin Lord:
	+ “*You have disappointed me, my apprentice. I should not have to intercede on your behalf.*”
	+ “*If you want victory, you must sacrifice. Next time, place the Goblins among your force. Do not fail me this time. Unify the Goblins, my apprentice. Or perish in despair.*”
* (To Zel) “Hardly. My battle was never with one individual. I wage war with Drakes, with species as a whole. The living are my enemy, Shivertail. You do not merit my presence. My creations are enough for you. Each one is a masterpiece, unique among their kind. Look upon them and despair, for they are your betters.”
* (To the Chosen) “I see I have overestimated your capabilities. Or perhaps underestimated that of my foes. The next generation of your brothers and sisters will lack your weaknesses.”

### Volume 5

* (To Reiss) “*A foolish attempt. Why would anyone conceive—ignore fools like that, my apprentice. That girl is not too far from a zombie in terms of intellect. And why she would assume…do I know her?*”

### Volume 6

* (To Pisces) “That name is old. Archmage Chandler was a man from a different era. Over a century dead. Address me as you will. But do so by the name they have given me.”
* (To Bea) “No. It is I who fail you. My craft is not yet enough. The strength I gave you was not sufficient to best Zel Shivertail. My Chosen, my children, are still children.”
* (To Pisces) “Someday, you will see the depths of their hatred for you, boy. Rejoice in your today, for that tomorrow lies ahead. Inevitably.”
* (To himself) “*No.*No. It will make you strong, boy. We must be alone. Even she will—let her die like this.”

### Volume 7

* To Belavierr:
	+ “If you come to my place of power to insult me, Belavierr…I call my Chosen my *children.* Insult them again at your peril.”
	+ “I offer you the protection and secrecy of my place, Belavierr. As long as you wish it. I offer you my resources, and my power. And I crave your power in an alliance. To *create.* Walk this castle and the forest as you wish. My hospitality is yours.”
* (To Bea, Ijvani and Belavierr) “Of mortal men, he might be one of the most dangerous. Of mortal *men.* The Deaths of Rhir are greater threats. Yet that mortal man…Shivertail was one such.”
* (To Bea) “Saliss of Lights is…a unique individual.”
* (To Belavierr) “I said, *enough.* I want her alive.”
* To the Chosen:
	+ “My Chosen. Do you see anything of value in this moment? In these—two? In what is happening?”
	+ “This is one of the most important things you must learn, my children. Have you nothing?”
* (To Maviola) “The living. My children and I will rule over a different world.”
* To Belavierr:
	+ “You have your vessel, Belavierr the Witch. We will cooperate. Until my Chosen are done. And your servants. Then—you will leave this place. And you will not return.”
	+ “A brave woman’s words. My Chosen, my children, do not need your lessons. Only your magic.”

### Volume 8

* (To bone-warrior) “*Arise for me, reaper of souls. Champion of bones, to follow my enemies to their graves…*”
* (To Pisces) “*Of course, Pisces Jealnet. We shall discuss terms later. I congratulate you on your success. Survival is the mark of a true adventurer or [Mage], regardless of the cost.*”
* (To Belavierr) “You have no right to call yourself a mother. I have seen what you do, Belavierr. You have no morality save for that which benefits you. It was a mistake to seek your aid. Your children deserve better parenthood.”