A Court of Silver Flames

When Nesta arrives for training in the morning, Gwyn is already there. She explains that she learned some rudimentary exercises during her earlier years as an acolyte. Nesta asks why she wants to train if she already knows these techniques. Gwyn says that she never again wants to feel powerless. Despite Nesta’s concerns, the training goes well.

The following day, Cassian must go to Windhaven for a secret meeting with Eris, and Nesta goes with him. She takes the opportunity to call on the female shopkeeper named Emerie. The two had become acquainted during Nesta’s initial training sessions on the mountain.

When Nesta enters the shop, Emerie is being bullied by her male cousin Bellius, but Nesta drives him off. The Illyrians treat females very badly, and Emerie had her wings clipped by her father early in life to keep her from flying. Nesta shares lunch with her and talks about her father, who was a wealthy merchant in the spice trade. Emerie is intrigued because it is so hard to get spices delivered to the mountains. Nesta invites her to join the training at