“Travel became distinguishable from pain and began to be regarded as an intellectual pleasur...These factors--the voluntariness of departure, the freedom implicit in the indeterminancies of mobility, the pleasure of travel free from necessity, the notion that travel signifies autonomy and is a means for demonstrating what one 'really' is independent of one context or set of defining associations--remain the characteristics of the modern conception of travel.Eric Leed”
Robin Jarvis“Woodget glanced into the dim shadows behind the trees. "What you be hiding fer?" he called."On such a night as this even the greatest may hide and not be ashamed," came the response.”
Robin Jarvis, Thomas“Many grim tales stem from your green lands, and still deeds both noble and evil shall yet unfold there.”
Robin Jarvis, Thomas“The path of life is strewn with many perils and the folly of knowledge is one of the greatest dangers. Wisdom is a treacherous weapon, little master, for it is sundered from compassion. All too often the end of the journey gains more import than it should and the wise become blind to the road and the method of their passing.”
Robin Jarvis, Thomas“The moles came bearing their lamps and then the most ancient and magical creature that ever danced beneath the moon was lost in darkness once more.”
Robin Jarvis, The Oaken Throne“Tread not into the fearsome nightBut pull the covers high,Step not into the wild dark woodFor the Hobbers are dancing nigh”
Robin Jarvis, The Oaken Throne“The most harmful lies and the most hurtful, always contain a grain of truth," he said. "But nevertheless, lies they do remain.”
Robin Jarvis, Whortle's Hope“Lies breed distrust, and distrust brings conflict.”
Robin Jarvis, The Oaken Throne“Is the Starwife a witch?" asked Firgil. "Is any wise female a witch? Just because they have been blessed by the Green and given strange and beautiful gifts, does not mean they use them for evil purposes.”
Robin Jarvis, Whortle's Hope“I come to call down my destiny - and it is tall and dangerous!”
Robin Jarvis, The Final Reckoning“The time is come," he spoke quietly. "Now, when lesser folk would wither, thou must be true to the blood of thine ancestors. Much greatness is bred in thee; accept now this terrible mantle and take a step nearer thy destiny.”
Robin Jarvis, The Oaken Throne