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The ruling class, including Lynesse's mother and sisters, dismisses the supernatural threat as mere political strife, reflecting a pragmatic but potentially negligent governance.
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Elder Race (1954)Jack Vance
Chapter 8
Lynesse, the queen's fourth daughter, defies her family's dismissal of a supernatural threat in the Ordwood by journeying with the sorcerer Nyrgoth Elder to investigate. They encounter a mechanical demon, which Nyrgoth subdues, revealing his deep connection to ancient magical forces and enemies that haunt him. The chapter explores Lynesse's struggle between childhood innocence and adult responsibility amid political indifference and looming dark powers.