IRA: Beyond the Shadows #3

Summary (Chapters 59-68):

It is the wedding day of Kaede, Empress of Seth.  Her fiance comes up with some lies about her and Solon (they used to be involved). Solon is forced to watch, but as they're about to rebel against Kaede, he escapes quite easily from his prison and stops them. Kylar has left Cenaria, and whilst on the rode, he encounters Durzo (Durzo trained Kylar, as well as being the former holder of the black ka'kari that Kylar now has). He and Durzo head on their way to the Chantry, so Durzo can meet his daughter, Uly.

Meanwhile, Dorian has to dispose of the aethelings. He uses the concubines to lead them into rooms, then has Vurdmeisters kill them. He also has the younger ones killed, as well as inducing abortions on the pregnant concubines. One of the pregnant concubines managed to get away. All told, Dorian has killed 146 children (these are all his deceased father's children). Garoth Ursuul, the previous Godking's funeral is held. Some of the concubines throw themselves on the funeral pyre (this is a Khalidoran tradition). Dorian hears news that Logan Gyre, Jenine's husband who she thinks is dead, is still alive (Jenine still loves Logan). Jenine and Logan were married only a few hours before the Khalidoran invasion, and she thinks he's dead. However, Dorian doesn't tell her and continues with his and Jenine's wedding.

Kylar and Durzo arrive at the Chantry. Before entering, Kylar hides the ka'kari. They enter the Chantry, where Vi and Elene are. Vi is the wife who wed Kylar against his will (he was unconscious at the time). She did so to resist the compulsion the previous Godking put on her. The Chantry decides to involve Vi and Kylar in their politics. Female magae are forbidden from marrying, but some magae who are married object to this and are campaigning to be allowed back into the order. Because Vi is married, they want her to become the leader of them, basically. Kylar and Elene finally see each other again (Elene is the girl Kylar loves). Kylar proposes to Elene, and she says yes. They kiss, and Kylar pukes. The earrings that married Kylar and Vi basically make it impossible to be involved with anyone else, even though Kylar doesn't love Vi and has no physical relationship with her either. He refuses to cheat on Elene.

Logan pressures the Lae'knaught into agreeing to his demands that they attack Khalidor with them, and he finally forces them to agree. Vi and the Chattel (the group of married magae who want to be back in the order) continue to train together. Kylar and Elene are married. Kylar and Vi's relationship continues to have problems.

Analysis:

Well, I'll try not to bore you with my analysis. I think I've accomplished that quite efficiently with the summary (ha ha).  The lengths human beings will go to get what they want, or how they will discard their morals amaze me. For example, in order to have Jenine marry him, Dorian lies about Logan being dead. Also, discarding his morals, he has all of the aethelings killed. Granted, he feels bad about it and doesn't enjoy it, but still. I suppose you could call this the human ability to adapt, but on the other hand you could use it to prove that we lack a firm grasp of morality. A bit of both, I suppose. Well, thats about all I have to say. Peace out!