“To pass through the jungle: silence, courtesy, ferocity, as the occasion demands.”
—Kamau, “Proper Passage”

The griffin’s shadow gives courage to the righteous and dread to the idle.

“I write upon clean white parchment with a sharp quill and the blood of my students, divining their secrets.”
—Shauku, Endbringer

His presence brings not only a strong arm but also renewed hope.

Some say magic was first practiced by women, who have always felt strong ties to the land.

“I saw the wizard gesturing, but I didn’t guess his plan until my aesthir cried out and went into a dive.”
—Arna Kennerüd, skyknight

“When traveling the Great Desert avoid wearing the scales of lizards, for the Viashino rule the sands and look poorly on the skinning of their cousins.”
—Zhalfirin Guide to the Desert

“After waking to the magic of Llanowar, no dreams can compare.”
—Mirri of the Weatherlight

“Vodalian rank is displayed by the colors and patterns of their skin. Beware the color red; that is the badge of the empress’s favor.”
—Corbio, pearl diver

Speed and fire are always a deadly combination.

My thunder comes before the lightning; my lightning comes before the clouds; my rain dries all the land it touches. What am I?
—Femeref riddle

The trees have ears, eyes, and teeth.

When no falcons fly, beware the sky.
—Femeref aphorism

“Struggle, and you will only fan the flames.”
—Talibah, embermage

Sharper than wind, lighter than air.

You’ll never miss what you never had.

“Flame grows gentle with but a little distance.”
—Orim, Samite healer