Throne of Glass - Assassin's Blade, book fan art by Misticon on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

The image and text were created under the impression of a novel "The Assassin's Blade" fifth book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy "Throne of Glass" by wonderful writer Sarah J. Maas

In the shadowed alleys of Adarlan, whispers of fear and whispers of death danced upon the wind. Amongst them, a figure emerged, cloaked in darkness and crowned in whispers of dread. Celaena Sardothien, the kingdom's most feared assassin, prowled the streets like a phantom, her blade sharp and her gaze unyielding.

Bound by blood and bound by steel, Celaena pledged her allegiance to the Assassin's Guild, a realm where loyalty was measured in blood and betrayal was met with death. Yet, amidst the labyrinth of deceit and treachery, she found solace in the company of Sam, her fellow killer and confidante. "You trust too easily," Sam remarked, his voice a murmur amidst the shadows. "In this world, trust is a luxury we cannot afford." But Celaena's spirit remained unbroken, a flame of defiance burning bright within her soul. For in the heart of darkness, she dared to dream of freedom, and in the arms of Sam, she found a glimmer of hope.

As Arobynn Hamel, their scheming master, wove his web of intrigue, Celaena's loyalty wavered like a flame in the wind. Dispatched on missions that tested her resolve and challenged her beliefs, she found herself questioning the very foundation of her existence. "We are not pawns to be played," Celaena declared, her voice ringing clear through the night. "We are warriors, bound by our own code of honor." But with each step she took towards independence, the specter of Arobynn's wrath loomed ever closer, threatening to consume all who dared to defy him.

In the depths of their journey, Celaena and Sam forged bonds of friendship and love, their hearts intertwined in a dance of passion and peril. But as they dared to defy Arobynn's orders, they risked not only their own lives but the lives of those they held dear. "We cannot do this alone," Sam whispered, his eyes ablaze with determination. "But together, we can defy the darkness and carve our own path." And so, with blades drawn and hearts aflame, they embarked on a quest for freedom, their spirits unbroken and their resolve unwavering.

Epilogue or Shadows of Redemption

In the dying embers of their journey, amidst the echoes of their triumphs and tribulations, Celaena and Sam stood on the precipice of destiny, their souls aflame with the light of rebellion. With courage as their compass and love as their guide, they dared to defy the shackles of fate and carve a new future for themselves.

"We are more than assassins," Celaena declared, her voice a clarion call amidst the darkness. "We are warriors, bound by our own code of honor and our own dreams of freedom."

And so, hand in hand, they vanished into the night, their spirits soaring on wings of rebellion and their hearts ablaze with the promise of a new dawn. For in the end, it is not the shadows that define us, but the light we carry within our souls, guiding us towards our true destiny.