Legacy of Orïsha, #2
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
by Tomi Adeyemi
Contents
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: AMARI
Overview
Amari’s tîtán magic overwhelms her until Zélie clarifies the difference between controlled incantations and destructive blood magic. Their clash over sacred Yoruba and Amari’s trust in Inan exposes fault lines in their alliance. Zélie finally agrees to teach one incantation, conditional on using it only against tîtáns.
Summary
Amari trains with Zélie outside the Iyika sanctuary, but her tîtán magic surges painfully and sickens her. Zélie halts the session, warning that Amari’s uncontrolled blood magic is harming her more than any enemy could.
By a river, Zélie uses a rock dam to explain ashê: maji incantations lift small “rocks” to channel energy precisely, while tîtán power rips away the largest stone, flooding uncontrolled force. Amari realizes her power is a hammer without a needle’s control, hence the burns and agony.
Seeking a solution, Amari asks to learn an incantation. Zélie refuses, calling Yoruba sacred history, not a tool of war, and resenting tîtáns for already stealing maji magic. Tension spikes over Amari’s lingering trust in Inan and Zélie’s sabotage of his ration offer.
Amari insists she must protect everyone—maji, kosidán, and exploited tîtán soldiers—and cannot lead without command of her power. She prepares to find help elsewhere if Zélie refuses.
Relenting, Zélie agrees to teach one incantation on the strict condition it be used only against tîtáns, not maji. Amari accepts, and they take their stances to begin.
Who Appears
- AmariStruggles with painful, uncontrolled tîtán magic; demands control to protect all Orïsha; secures an incantation under strict conditions.
- ZélieTrains Amari; explains ashê and blood magic; defends the sanctity of Yoruba; agrees to teach one incantation for use only against tîtáns.