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Patricia Reding
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Ephemeral and Fleeting
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Blades and Names
I've discussed the importance of names in the past. This time, I thought I'd make note of the fact that the magic blade that each Oathtaker possesses, has its own name. When the story began, I knew Mara's blade's name was Spira. My intention was to draw a connection between it and the idea that it possessed its own sort of "spirit." At the time I wasn't yet aware that every blade would be named, but as the story progressed, that became apparent. By the time the third volume came around, I'd named several blades. Each time, I wanted to bring out some key feature of that person and/or his or her mission. I decided that to do so, I would use Latin terms--or things close to them. So, here you read that Jerrett's blade is Fortitudo--for fortitude. Being the monstrously strong man that he is, I suppose that should not come as a surprise. Dixon's blade is Verity--for truth; Basha's is Honora, for honor; Lucy's is Vivacitas--for life; Velia's is Justise for justice; and Trumble's is Amora, for love. In this volume three, you will meet additional Oathtakers, at least a couple of whose blades will also be named. Did you catch these connections earlier? What do you think of them?
Book Excerpt
Ephemeral and Fleeting
When Bane howled in the distance, Jerrett jumped to his feet.
“What is it?” Velia asked.
He turned toward the sound. “I’m not sure, but he’s calling me. I’ll be right back.” He pulled out his blade, Fortitudo.
“I wanna come too,” Aden said to his father.
“No, you stay here—safe—with your mother,” he said as he sprinted away.
“I’ll go,” Dixon offered, taking off behind his friend.
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