The heart of the beast. Fate ball

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Somewhere on the other side, on the wrong side of the world, the maze of the Ball of Fate is rolling. It rolls, and wars begin, cities collapse, collapses descend. The ball can be pushed, sent to another track, but even there it will smash and crush - it cannot do otherwise. And the people and nonhumans of Cartiana feel how that which seemed unshakable is trembling. They feel war, which cannot be avoided, because the choice is the same battle, and one descendant of the glorious kind will choose honor and loyalty, the other - illusions and offenses. The dead and the living are fighting in their own way and for their own, and even dead blood could be useful - but will the one who has already exchanged live blood understand it? And the Ball of Fate is still rolling, gaining momentum. Surrender fortress. Knocking blades. Irises bloom on the ashes. Before the start of the new Circle left ... If left.

Germon Arigo during the defense of the fortress Sad Tongue gets seriously wounded, but he manages to unravel the plan of Bruno, who has already crossed over Herbst and hurried to attack Farther Varz on the march and withdraw his people. The general sends a marshal reinforcements, attacking from the rear of the Driksen field marshal and forcing him to retreat from their plans. Lionel Savignac invades Gaunau, forcing King Heinrich to ease the pressure on the Pridda passes and set off after the army of the marshal in pursuit. Thanks to the knowledge of his locality, Heinrich almost times catches Savignac, but he manages to avoid a direct collision, and an earthquake in the mountains puts a point in catching up. King Gaunau considers this a sign that the war on the Kink is not waged and sends a truce.

From Rudolf Neumarinen, his son Erwin arrives in Allarius. He confirms the validity of everything that Catarina Ollar did and informs Robert Epiné that Roque Alva ordered the Hernani Ring to be closed and not to let anyone go beyond it. Nadory continue to shake earthquakes and refugees become more and more. Erwin, along with Richard Okdell go to the devastated land. During the trip, the Deacon clearly feels someone's gaze. Upon returning to Ollaria, Richard witnesses a private conversation between Catharine and Shtantsler, after which he kills the queen. He finds Augustus in his mansion, in the company of Nicol Karval, who kills the former Kansilera and takes Okdell away. The next day, Arletta Savignac arrives in the capital, who helps Epinay deal with diplomacy and find out the true background of the circumstances that provoked the murder of Katharine.

Rupert Fok Felsenburg lured from his estate for the purpose of murder, but thanks to the intervention of Aster, he manages to survive. He decides not to return, but to go to the capital to release Olaf Kaldmeyer from prison. Caesar Godfried was hit and the regent , supported by Princess Gudrun, was appointed by the prince Frederick defeated by Lionel Savignac. Rupert in his case helps the Order of Glory and father Lucian, under the guise of which Magnus Aristide is hiding.

Alva and Marcel are sent to the rescue of Emil Savignak, who is to end the war with Bordon.

The chapters of the novel (in the whole cycle) have the names of the highest arcana Tarot deck , which is given the following interpretation:

• " Moon " (La Lune) - symbolizes the immersion of the soul in the darkness, meeting with fears , delusion, secret enemies. The card foreshadows the dual behavior of friends, unfounded claims, indicates increased emotionality and intuition , unstable nature. An inverted card - someone hiding behind a mask , you can not fully trust. Sometimes it means a small deception, unmasked in time, small mistakes, an easily achieved goal.
• “ Hierophant ” / “ High Priest ” (Le Pape) - symbolizes the search for truth through revelation, the bridge between the Divine and the Human. A map means that you bring too much energy into the project, and it needs organization. It is a symbol of tolerance and condescension, the ability to learn and use someone else's experience . This is a person who is devoted to the idea and carries it to people. An inverted card - trust in God, excessive kindness and inappropriate generosity, impressionability, vulnerability, uncomfortable.
• " Lovers " (Les Amoureux) - indicates the need to make a choice, guided by more intuition than reason . It may mean that a “half” has appeared in your life. In a strong position it is a great emotional freedom , neglect of the consequences of actions dictated by feelings. An inverted card is a detachment from its “half”, the impossibility of marriage , the unreality of plans.
• “ Strength ” / “ Lust ” (La Force) - symbolizes the life affirmation, pride , passion, love for carnal pleasures. The map recommends not being afraid of obstacles and boldly face the difficulties that arise, because there is enough strength to cope with any situation. It is a sign of superiority, strength, not only physical strength, but also willpower and intention, the desire to withstand, even if it causes pain . To be strong, you must silence your heart , you must realize your duty and behave fairly. This is the courage with which they fight against the vicissitudes of fate, the ability to give up something dear in the name of the highest. An inverted map - a symbol of weakness, self-doubt, sometimes - fear, also indicates interference in your life by outsiders. A map can mean that obstacles will not be overcome due to lack of physical or spiritual strength.

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