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The Book of Azrael
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Chapters 1-11Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Chapter 1 Summary: “Dianna”
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Dianna Martinez, a mortal transformed into an Ig’Morruthen (an immortal being that feeds off blood and is capable of shifting into monstrous forms), interrogates Peter, a captured celestial (an immortal soldier created by the gods), under the command of her master and lover, Kaden. Peter recognizes Dianna as an Ig’Morruthen when her eyes flare red, surprising him, as he thought that all Ig’Morruthens died in the Gods War (later explained to have been a conflict over succession, fueled by tensions between the gods and celestials). Dianna uses her abilities to drink Peter’s blood and gain access to his memories. She learns of The Hand of Rashearim, a group of elite guardians, and a mysterious figure known as the “World Ender” whose return is hinted at by Peter’s companions.
Dianna shares her findings with Alistair, an Ig’Morruthen capable of breaking minds and controlling others, and together, they dispose of the corpses left from the battle in which they captured Peter, feeding them to other Ig’Morruthens. Alistair shatters Peter’s mind, turning him into a puppet, but Peter offers no further information about Kaden’s search for Plus, gain access to 8,750+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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