lonely · socially awkward · assassin · magic user · fitz and the fool · fantasy · dog lover · paranoid · political intrigue
The royal procession entered Jhaampe, where Fitz’s fatigue dissolved like snow in sunlight, replaced by awe at the city he had only seen in Buckkeep scrolls. Colorful tents of the Mountain folk surrounded the area, while permanent structures bloomed like purple, orange, and yellow tulips. No stone buildings here. As they moved toward the palace, lush public gardens beckoned. Fitz marveled from his litter, carried by Jonqui, the king’s sister, who eagerly narrated every sight, pointing out details he might have missed.