Aelin can often be called rude or even evil, but she obviously loves her homeland and friends very much. Dorian and Hollin are also of Malas blood, but Aelin would never let Dorian take this on himself, and Hollin is a child. But one thing I found confusing.. what exactly did Aelin do to the gods? When Yrene murmurs that she should impart Aelin's tips to Jessa, Aelin urges Yrene to share what she has learned with any female who bothers to listen. I am forever grateful. At least we know that Fleetfoot will survive. And these posts have hyped me up for each book again and again. Devastating. Aelin then breaks through this barrier, when Deanna possesses her. He stabs Maeve through the heart with Goldryn. Aelin gruffly questions Yrene as to why she, the daughter of a healer, is in Innish working as a barmaid; she admonishes her for not pressing on and at least being penniless in Antica near Torre Cesme instead of miserable in Innish and criticizes her for allowing herself to waste away in the awful town for the sake of a clean conscience. And that is a great line from Dorian! Fire that had always been her friend, her confidant, her ally. F you, Maeve. They are losing. Throne of Glass Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Even so, he is grateful that the cold and snow might hinder Erawan's army. Manon lost her Thirteen (they were definitely a power house for her). Only four Crochan covens have made it to the King and Queen of Eyllwe and are now aiding them. Eyllwe is still fighting against Morath's army. She was restyled as Celaena Sardothien to hide her true identity. This is because I enjoy the journey more than the end. She was not fooled by his disguise. Morath's forces move to break Anielle's dam and flood the field. Also, another one of the best moments was when Rowan names her Fireheart, unaware that Aelins mother called her that too. A! InTower of Dawn, we finally learned that thereare female Valg, and that theyre something else; is it possible these golden eyes are related? He asks if she really cannot tolerate teasing, to which she replies that she cannot when it involves her life. Aelin Ashryver Galathynius was born to Rhoe Galathynius and his wife, Evalin Ashryver, in Orynth. The first time I read the scene where they break out Aelin, I just rushed through it because I was so stressed and worried. She never gives up, fighting in all forms, doing more work than anyone else for a kingdom she believes in. You can ask this question at the end of most fantasy series, but its particularly relevant here for two key reasons: One, our heroine cannot compartmentalize. Thank you for making me believe that I can do this too. Lysandra and a force go to meet the army that destroyed Eldrys and manage to defeat the 5,000 soldiers. Ren and Darrow have reached them. Take over Erilea? As we wind down the book, every conversation becomes important, every last interaction, every moment between these characters weve all loved so much. It's mentioned several times how much of a toll having that much power took on her. If Erawan has it, how (and when) did he get it? Her identity as Celaena Sardothien was so carefully protected that very few people had ever seen what she actually looked like; when meeting clients, she always wore a mask, gloves, and black clothing, which revealed only her gender. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people-but at a tremendous cost. The allied forces in Orynth are faltering. If he doesnt have it, will Maeve use Aelin to go after it? A kingdom long awaiting her return. *Wipes tears* First, as always, three of my favourite quotations from this book that didnt make it into the discussion: Ive kept it no secret that Crown of Midnight is my favourite TOG book, but here is my ranking of all of them, from favourite to least favourite: Some controversial choices, I know! Perhaps the latter carried a pocketwatch. And OMG the idea of Gavriel having a pocket watch is so absurd it just works. Orynth readies for battle as the Ironteeth aerial force approaches, 1,000 strong. While she is often teasing, witty, and carefree when she is happy, Aelin's most immediate reaction when angry or sad is to channel her darker emotions into a barely-contained rage or killing calm. Upon arrival at the fortress, her skills are tested but she is deemed worthy enough to train with the other acolytes, among them Ilias, the son of the Mute Master, and Ansel of Briarcliff, who becomes a fast friend. Her relationship with Aedion has grown strained, with him refusing to talk to her unless necessary to keep up appearances. Aelin has the power to wipe out entire valg armies with her power and youre like. Darrow, manipulated by Evangeline, gives Aedion back the Sword of Orynth and recognizes Lysandra as Lady of Caraverre. Dorian, not Aelin, kills his fatherDorian, whod been possessed by a Valg and forced to do unspeakable things; whod watched his father order his lover murdered. Lysandra wakes up two days later and learns from Aedion that Perranth has been conquered and the army is on the run. I love you both, and no matter what may happen, that will never change. In this moment Aelin is speaking to Dorian and Chaol, her boys, but to us too. Aelin and company were sent to the Stone Marshes of Eyllwe (more on that later) to find a Lockan item that Elena, centuries ago, could have used to bind Erawan and seal the Wyrdkeys back into the gate, had she known its true purpose. Her mother's dearest friend, Lady Marion Lochan, sacrificed herself to allow Aelin to escape and survive the massacre of her family. The King cemented his rule over Erilea by promoting across the country the deaths of the Terrasen nobility, all the while unaware of the survival of Aelin. So we need to talk about that scene with Aelin by the river. In an interview with Sarah J. Maas, Maas stated that in the present time, Aelin would be a fan of the Outlander Series. Our Privacy Notice has been updated to explain how we use cookies, which you accept by continuing to use this website. Rowan has been so worried about her and what shes thinking, and this is her way of telling him that she still loves him. As in, those with magic dormant in their veins can use their power to generate wyrdmarks. And that scares her clearly, based on how she lashes out, but he is slowly melting her cold, cold heart. At their meeting he tells them they're moving the army to Orynth. He offered her a choice; to stay with him and be trained as an assassin or be cast off into the streets. With her flame smothered Aelin can't defend herself against her captors, Maeve and Cairn. She is no longer Queen of Doranelle. She was no helpless princess. He discovers that Maeve has arrived to join forces with Erawan, and witnesses a conversation between them where Maeve reveals her true identity and offers the use of her handmaids, the kharankui, as hosts for the remainder of the Valg princesses. Dorian secretly summons Gavin Havilliard using Wyrdmarks to find out where the last Wyrdkey is. Their journey to Orynth continues. Disgusted with the immorality of slaving and Arobynn's choice to involve her in his deal, Aelin decides to rescue the slaves and convinces Sam to assist her. And lets not forget that the Valg prince possessing Dorian cringed at Manons golden eyes. She remains distant and quiet while the group follow a few of the Little Folk away from the camp, into a cave where they give her the crown of Mab. I worry the most about Lysandra. As a result, she wassent to the Salt Mines of Endoviera labor campand sentenced as a slave to reside there for the remainder of her life. Thank you, Dorian. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The whole Chaol/Aelin/Yrene reunion was amazing. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she . He also discovers that the stygian spiders are Valg. Sam says that Arobynn has his reasons, but Aelin presses on, expressing disgust at the idea of trading slaves. Aelin gets through to Fenrys using a code they established during her months of torture. Aelin discovered the deaths of her parents when she climbed into their bed thinking the wetness on the bed was due to rain coming in from the open window in their chamber and woke to a maid's screams to discover the bed was soaked with their blood. Aelin's Fae heritage manifested itself at an early age. Celaena beats Ansel, of course, and she saves everyone. I want to think Manon is safe. For either of them. The gods appear. She finds him and the two try to race back to avoid being killed by the inevitable tidal wave. Aelin chose the former and became an assassin, killing her first target at the age of nine. Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to king's assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war . A Valg soldier attacks them in the tent, and determines from Lysandra's blood that she is not Aelin. This is the end of that girl in chains, the making of a Queen. Thank you to Sarah J. Maas for writing these books, for giving me these characters that have helped me grow, helped me see that girls can save the world, and do it while wearing a dress, that it is okay to fall apart sometimes, that love has no boundaries. must fight. She was able to set Doranelle's rivers steaming, and turn a massive wave of deadly glass shards into an extensive glass wall - to save the citizens of Rifthold. Dorian even says at one point the woman I love [Sorscha] is dead. Love, not loved. Or will they be willing to risk the lives they know in order to forge a witch-peace? Hell. She was able to manifest flame at an early age, although she had little to no control over it - as shown when she accidentally burnt a part of. After disarming the guards of the two slave ships, disabling seven other ships, and starting a city-wide brawl, the two assassins successfully help the two hundred slaves escape and secure a contractual agreement with Rolfe, effectively ending both Arobynn's and Rolfe's involvement in the slave trade and establishing Skull's Bay as a safe haven for escaped slaves. There was still beauty in this world. In Empire of Storms, she delves into her magic for three days, when preparing for a possible skirmish with the Valg at Skulls' Bay. After the deaths of her parents and Orlon, her uncle and King of Terrasen, she became the sole survivor of Terrasen's royal family. She has a fixation on finery and insists on wearing fashionable clothing. 3) I almost threw my book across the room when the gods were like uhh were not taking Erawan. When she cares for someone, she cares for them deeply and has experienced enough loss in her life to never want to feel it again. And I just hope that shell go on to live with love because of them. Who Did Aelin Sleep With? Maeve messes with all their minds, showing them horrible events. We start with a story. Glennis then crowns Manon, and names her Queen of Witches. She was going to keep going. She is finally breaking free of her chains (since she was also a slave to the gods this whole time, doing their bidding, lead down this path.) Our site is constantly flowing with the times and with the growing popularity of YA books and its relations in TV and movies. She escaped her nasty grandmother, but barely; thats an unfinished fight if ever there was one. Her lack of control led to a deep-seated fear of her own powers, which was so intense that she considered it a relief when magic fell and she no longer had to fear herself. Aelin expresses indignation at Rolfe's tardiness and roots around his office, much to Sam's irritation. Elide's father left her in the care of her uncle Vernon. Thank you for answering, I need to know before continuing the series. And in a way, she actually is. Aelin took years to stop being Celaena, to face up to who she was before she lost her family, and later her first love. (This is going to be hard, you guys). It is like Maeve is stripping her of her history, all her struggles meaning nothing. And across the sea, his companions unwavering beside him, Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen-before she is lost to him forever. Ansel gets mad at Celaena for almost kissing Ilias, and they get in a fight. So much goes down here, so lets go through some of the highlights: 1) The King has no name. I havent talked about Elide and Lorcan much, but they have such a great arc in this book! By a cranky librarian that will interview several character ten years after the war, Yesterday as a finished the Series I just had this amazing though: He definitely needs to interview Vaughnan!!! Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! That being said, its important to note, that, at this point, this relationship is not love. He's been practicing shape-shifting; Manon sees him transform into a raven and deduces what he plans to do. Until the Darkness claims us. Thank you, Rowan, Yrene, Manon, Lysandra, Elide, Nehemia, Aedion, Gavriel, Fenrys, Lorcan, Sam. Asterin, Sorrel, Vesta, Faline, Fallon, Edda, Briar, Thea, Kaya, Linnea, Ghislaine, Imogen. At the last moment, Aelin changes the gods' destination to the hellscape she encountered while still working as the King's Champion. And what role will Manon play in this? Aelin is traumatized by her months in Maeve's captivity and has a slight breakdown while Rowan removes her chains and mask; he sees that her skin has been completely replaced, removing her scars and tattoos. It will become a type of love, a strong one, but neither of them are the romantic type. I am a god. She unleashed herself upon them. YES AELIN. For the first eight years of her life, she lived as the Princess of Terrasen. So lets dive in, shall we? This trio, this is where it all began. Aelin is very passionate about many things, and especially so with the people she loves. Rereading these all in succession, Ive noticed this friendship, how it evolves, how it grounds the story. When Aelin comes to Terrasen, astride the Lord of the North, she remembers one of the important lessons: symbols have power. YRENE. AAG, Aelin's initials, is "Fire" in Hindi and Urdu. The army is running out of supplies and weapons. And who is that mirror for? Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. It was released on October 23, 2018. He falls asleep, and Aelin listens to his breathing as she keeps watch. Aelin does not sleep well that night because the situation with the slave trade frustrates her. They have to grow as people outside of the relationship first. Some bonds will grow everdeeper, while others will be severed forever in the fiery finish to the epicThrone of Glass series.[1]. The party kills five and capture one to interrogate for information. I dont think the cadrethe good members of itall make it out of this battle. With the power of healing. Manon and the Thirteen meet with her and reveal that her grandmother, the Blackbeak Matron, plans to rule all the Ironteeth and disband the separate clans. Outraged, Aelin demands why the others did not retrieve his body. or ask your favorite author a question with The barmaid tries to offer Aelin something to treat the injuries on her face, but Aelin refuses, saying that they are meant to be a reminder for herself. Not getting to experience the fear from Erawan and Maeve when they behold Aelin's power was such a let down. She was happy to greet it again under the golden morning sun. , Those she loved with her heart of wildfire. . They are so well done! When preparing for an inevitable encounter with either Maeve's or Erawan's forces as she sailed for the Stone Marshes, Aelin had hovered over her magic for days - still no burnout. Meanwhile, in Doranelle, Aelin feels her mother is with her, telling her to be brave and not to yield. One night, the King of Adarlan decided to overthrow one of his major political opponents, the royal family of Terrasen, and to conquer their country for his own. Rowan Whitethorn has been hunting his wife Aelin for two months with the aid of his companions, Elide, Gavriel and Lorcan. Manon is still not considered a leader by the Crochans. To honour them. Forging the original one cost Mala her mortal body, which is just specific enough that it could mean a handful of different things for Aelinassuming she is the descendant of Mala who forges the new Lock. And then it slows down, as Aelin sits in that clearing begging someone to take off her chains. To withdraw your consent, see Your Choices. During her stay in the fortress, she even has a relationship with Illias, which soon comes to an end because she remembers Sam. (Save those for next weeks reaction post!). The post KOA pain is so real. We know she has it, though she hasnt been able to do much with it yet. For the first eight years of her life, she lived as the Princess of Terrasen. And THEN SHE USES THEM ALL UP TO FORGE A LOCK WHICH WAS UTTERLY USELESS cause the gods are bitches who didnt bring erawan away and KILLED elena too? But theyve spent so much time being violent and unyielding that Manon may be no choice but to destroy them. 2) Aelin still feels like she has to pay for her selfishness, for the ten years she spent as Celaena. Rolfe raises his eyebrows suggestively, prompting Aelin to clarify that she wishes for two beds in one room. This gets her into trouble more often than not, such as when she is captured due to her rash actions and desire for vengeance after the murder of Sam Cortland. The battle continues. So their relationship, I think, will always be more about caring about each other, about partnership, than intense love. Aedion decides to ignore Darrow's orders and take the army to Terrasen's border. She has done more than enough. We now know that she wanted Aelin essentially as a weapon against her fellow Valgdoes she want to drive them out for good? What makes a god? During this process, Sam is killed as they are betrayed by Arobynn, and Aelin is sent to Endovier's salt mines. Chapter 24: Dorian goes to Baba Yellowlegs to try and get answers . Everyone else comes out, laying down flowers, but this is Manons moment. Rhysand slows her fall down and she returns safely to her world. (excluding TOD, because its cover is so different). She tells Ansel she will kill her if she isnt gone by twenty minutes, but she actually doesnt shoot at her until after twenty-one minutes because Ansel used to be her friend. He discovers that the Ironteeth horde is gone; only Petrah Blueblood and 300 Ironteeth remain. Lysandra lost her family when her mother threw her out; she lost her original face when the king banished magic; she lost her love when Arobynn had him murdered. Maeve set obstacles that force Aelin to use her power, and when she was at her weakest, Maeve attacks. Refresh and try again. Aelin rants, baffled as to why Arobynn would deceive them and dispatch them to reprove Rolfe for a crime he was not involved in. What if we go on, only to find a horrible friend waiting for us? Aelin looked northward, as if she could see all the way to Terrasen. She thinks Ben would be appalled by the deal, too, because he was the kindest person she knew. Ansels kingdoms proximity to the Witch Kingdom might render her disposableor it might make she and Manon fast friends. In Kingdom of Ash, Aelin has been delving into her power for three months to face and kill Maeve. In her Fae form, she has pointed ears and elongated canines. She also suggested that Aelin would grow while adjusting to her new role. After killing three of the four men, Aelin allows a shaken but grateful Yrene to treat her wounds while the young woman shares her heart-wrenching story, revealing her past as a gifted healer. Sam and Aelin start living together in Aelin's apartment after freeing themselves from Arobynn. So, if you have read like once sentence of any other post in this series, you know I have an unhealthy love for Chaol Westfall. Although she was unaware of the true content of the letter, Aelin acts as if she knew exactly what the message was. In a city near Doranelle, Elide, Gavriel, Rowan and Lorcan find one of Maeve's commanders and Rowan brutally tortures him for information. Aelin's letter to Doranelle had the desired effect; Maeve's armies have abandoned her. Aedion is still hurt. I only have one last thing to say: Thank you, Aelin. Dorian reaches Aelin's group with all the Wyrdkeys. She kills him with her healing magic. Aelin wakes up next to Rowan and looks outside at her kingdom. Which is also, of course, deadly. Kingdom of Ash contains 121 chapters, two prologues and an epilogue. Manon has stellar character development in this book. Aedion's army is losing; in an attempt to inspire the troops Lysandra shifts into Aelin and enters the battlefield. So much has happened. Kingdom of Ash was an absolute joy to read the second time around. But shes watched over by Annieth, whos described as the lady of wise things and slow deaths. She has it. This power can be wielded weakly, due to the dimming bloodline from its source - her great-grandmother Mab. The Valg forces drop dead upon Erawan and Maeve's deaths. You could do anything, if only you dared. , For the city that had offered her joy and pain, for the city that had given her music, Aelin kept the fire burning. , She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius. There is a limit to how much power one can use in their blood, as Aelin needed Dorian's help to close a portal. I did. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. The name 'Aelin' might be derived from the Turkish name 'Aylin', which means 'of the moon', which is referenced in, Aelin could also be derived from the Sindarin Language from the Tolkien works (which. It is the lynchpin of Aelins arc over the entire series. But it ended all the same. While in Allsbrook, Aedion receives a letter from Kyllian, one of his Bane commanders, telling him that Morath's troops have made landfall in a city called Eldrys and destroyed it. Some time later, Manon is attacked by a bear which turns out to be a stygian spider, the same one Manon tricked out of its spidersilk and who encountered Falkan Ennar three years earlier. Aelin slips Athril's ring, a gift from Silba, onto Maeve's finger. Her body also becomes taller and leaner in this form. Theres this wonderful ongoing motif of true or false with him. What are you hoping to see in the final book? If youre confused as to what Im talking about, Im Molly, and in January I embarked on a reread of Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass series, and Ive been detailing my findings in a series of posts (linked above). Scattered across the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian are forced to forge their own paths to meet their fates. Stars could still glow, still burn bright, even buried under the earth., What if we go on, he said, only to more pain and despair? Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! After defeating Aelin, Maeve has her brutally whipped. But where his growth, his pain, with the existence of. To say I sobbed would be an understatement. Did not catch the first time around that Fenrys last name is Moonbeam thats absurd and hilarious and I burst out laughing when I saw it. My name is Celaena Sardothien. Manon and the Crochans receive the call for aid. And whose body did she steal?). When she brings dinner to the girl's table and the girl speaks to her, Yrene notes her manner of speaking, which marks her as an educated person, and remarks mentally that she is wise to eschew the stew. Aelin suggests that the assassins poison him before he leaks any information to the authorities, as per protocol, but Sam expresses horror to this proposal. Not anymore. Aelin absolutely loathes slavery and unnecessary cruelty, as is evidenced when she allows her contracted targets to go free while acting as the King's Champion and when she freed the slaves at Skull's Bay with the help of Sam Cortland. Dorian follows Maeve back to her chambers and is captured by her. Sam never knew his father. I think its really important to note Aelins relationship with her fire. Once again, Rolfe remarks on her arrogance and cites Sam as an example of discretion in choosing when to speak. He wants to be worthy of his crown. Erawan plans to bring his brothers back. Nehemia also showed Aelin her use of wyrdmarks, and stated that wyrdmarks use the power stored in the user's blood. Manon and the Crochans go to answer Terrasen's call. When Yrene doesn't answer, Aelin asks how long it has been since her mother died and acknowledges the hardship of being a gifted healerespecially one from Fenharrowduring that time, before inquiring what she would do if she attended Torre Cesme. She could shift between forms quite easily, though her fire control was less than exemplary. Everything she holds dear is in . In Queen of Shadows, she dyed her hair red for a while as a cover to become less recognizable, and fortunately, it worked. just a small amount of pages that I already spoiled for myself left): I was just wondering whether its normal or not to feel this very large emptiness in yourself, but a heaviness on your chest. This answer contains spoilers (view spoiler) Aelin will retain her full magic, her full Fae gifts, her shifting abilities, and the full extended life of the Fae, due to her great-grandmother's blood flowing through her veins. But now that has changed. Aelin attempts to goad Cairn into killing her before he uses fire to torture her. Rowan begins training her and she slowly regains some of her old self. That everything is changed and knocked off its axis, everything but her love. This is an understandable human traitenduring the death of a loved one is devastatingbut shes also a queen, and shehas to delegate, and delegating means putting people at risk.