M.A. Carlson > Quotes

“In the end, you will realize that it changes nothing, whether this world is real or a game the way you interact with it remains the same,” the Goddess Issara said wisely.”
― M.A. Carlson, The Duchess of Hammers: 2nd Dive

“Buff up, everyone,” ordered Icyhot. The cacophony of spells bouncing around us was exciting”
― M.A. Carlson, The Mountain Valley War: 2nd Dive Concludes

“Did you know, enchanting creates an energy matrix that loops and builds upon itself and the more loops you can complete, the more powerful the enchantment will be? By the same token, if you can find a way to break one of the loops it will weaken the enchantment. There also a nexus of energy that feeds the enchantment and if you can find a way to destabilize it, the enchantment will fail completely and often the cascading failure causes explosive results.”
― M.A. Carlson, The Duchess of Hammers: 2nd Dive

“Trying to use mana and stamina together is like mixing gnomes and ogres to make gnogres. This cannot be done.”
― M.A. Carlson, The Duchess of Hammers: 2nd Dive

“The hero is made in the moment. Tonight, you acted as the hero, ignoring any possible consequences. When the next moment comes, will you be the hero again?”
― M. A. Carlson, The Curse of Hurlig Ridge: 1st Dive

“Pratch snickered. “This is my favorite part, the moment the trainee realizes the costs,” he commented, rubbing his little hands together like he was about to get a treat of some kind.”
― M.A. Carlson, The Duchess of Hammers: 2nd Dive