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Chapters 1-8
- Who is your favorite character so far?
- At the council meeting, you meet the different people groups of Southern Tamnarae. Which would you like to belong to? Why?
- Two different libraries are described in these initial chapters. Would you like to visit the library in Khartome or Calques?
- Etania resists being a Vexli. Have you ever been asked to do something you didn’t want to do? How did you react?
Chapters 9-15
- Etania uses a crossbow, Jakin uses a two-handed hammer, and Keyel uses a sword and shield. Which weapon would you choose to defend yourself? Why?
- Keyel’s family dynamics are complicated. What does “family” mean to you? Who makes up your family?
- The Leici, Eritam, and Naymatua have different reactions to the call to battle. Are you more of a pacifist or militarist?
- Many of the characters have suffered loss, and question why Melchizedek permits their suffering. Do you think there can be purpose behind pain? If so, what might that purpose be?
Chapters 16-23
- An important romantic confession is made. What is your favorite romantic trope?
- Both Etania and Keyel’s faith changes in these chapters. What is your story of faith?
- Bayanna and Grace are Etania’s friends, but have two different personalities. Are you more extroverted, introverted, or in-between? How so?
- In these chapters, two villains are revealed. Do you prefer male or female antagonists? Why?
Chapters 24-30
- You finally meet another Lehrling. The Lehrlings are based on the disciples of Jesus. Which disciple do you think Jakin and Cephas are?
- Jakin says that love is a choice. What is your definition for love?
- Safarast is my version of heaven. How do you picture heaven?
- The story ends in a semi-cliffhanger. How do you feel about cliffhangers?
