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The Darkness That Comes Before
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A dark and intricate fantasy epic that explores the machinations of politics and religion in a world on the brink of war.

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Truth shines only when every shadow is questioned.

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Innocence is an impediment to understanding.

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Men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

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There is no greater curse than to be given what one thinks they want.

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The darkness that comes before is simply the absence of light.

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The world is only as real as the mind that perceives it.

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In the darkness, truth and deception are two sides of the same coin.

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There are no secrets that time does not reveal.

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The heart is a treacherous thing. It can lead you astray, make you believe in things that aren't real.

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Love is the greatest weakness and the greatest strength of mankind.

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