Legacy of Orïsha, #2
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
by Tomi Adeyemi
Contents
CHAPTER FIFTY: AMARI
Overview
As Nehanda’s forces descend on the sanctuary, Amari concludes Inan has betrayed them and rejects his pleas. Embracing her Connector power, Amari drains Inan’s ashê and declares him dead to her. She channels the lifeforce of approaching tîtán soldiers and unleashes a devastating wave to meet the attack.
Summary
Zélie aborts her attack on Inan when the Iyika siren blares and rushes toward the battle, leaving Amari reeling. Amari collapses, devastated that bringing Inan for peace instead brought Nehanda’s army. Inan pleads that the ambush wasn’t his plan and claims only Ojore knew, but Amari recalls Zélie’s warnings.
As tîtán soldiers and caravans crest the hill, Amari’s grief hardens into resolve. Concluding that Inan and Nehanda mirror their tyrant father, she opens her palm and begins siphoning Inan’s ashê, feeling his heartbeat slow under her power.
With more Connector ashê rising from the approaching enemy, Amari draws lifeforce from multiple tîtáns at once, charging herself. She tells Inan he is dead to her, casts him aside, and turns to the descending soldiers.
When the first wave attacks, Amari releases the amassed energy in a sweeping blue surge, directing her heartbreak and newfound mastery into a lethal defense against the invading force.
Who Appears
- AmariPOV; feels betrayed by Inan, embraces Connector power, drains his ashê, and unleashes a devastating wave on attacking tîtáns.
- InanPleads the ambush wasn’t his plan and blames Ojore; Amari drains his ashê and disowns him.
- ZélieFurious at Inan, aborts her attack when alarms sound, and rushes back toward the oncoming battle.
- Tîtán soldiersFirst wave of Nehanda’s invading force; their lifeforce fuels Amari’s Connector surge.