Blessing

“As Athera. To grow.

As Pyrata. To burn.

As Illumae. To light.

As Orense. To open.

As Anase. To dispel.

As Hasari. To heal.

As Travars. To Travel.”
― V.E. Schwab, A Darker Shade of Magic

“By the Valg, three were made,
Of the Gate-Stone of the Wyrd:
Obsidian the gods forbade
And stone they greatly feared. In grief, he hid one in the crown
Of her he loved so well,
To keep with her where she lay down
Inside the starry cell. The second one was hidden
In a mountain made of fire,
Where all men were forbidden
Despite their great desires. Where the third lies
Will never be told
By voice or tongue
Or sum of gold.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Crown of Midnight

“It doesn’t matter if I want--”
“And you do want.” His whisper danced over my cheek. “What you want is me.”
My breath caught. “That doesn’t matter.”
“What you want should always matter.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; its Kindness infinite.”
― Susanna Clarke, Piranesi