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EXTENDED SUMMARY
The Shu Han favor innovation. Scientists work on researching new weaponry, Grisha power, and more for an advantage in conflict. Despite such an ambitious culture, however, the people still hold reverence to the noble families. These ancient households hold tight to tradition and martial honor, revered by their country's people. Among these prominent families is the House of Clouds. Known for their blades of Grisha steel and unbeatable fighting style, they are the pinnacle of the pugilistic world. Yet, what good is a sword when there exist monsters powerful enough to perform such a Cut with their hands?
Carmen, a Ravkan girl of Shu Han descent, quickly bonds with the only other Shu girl at the Keramzin orphanage. She dreams to travel there one day, and join the House her mother told her such glorious stories of as a child. When a scholarship opportunity arises for a Kerch University, Carmen quickly takes it, eager to leave the country and avoid the encroaching military draft. Life in Ketterdam has its downsides, but the diversity of the large city is comfortable and exciting. She's even learned how to gamble with the help of a new friend, named Jesper...
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PLEASE NOTE
content warnings: if you are reading this you should be comfortable with the themes presented in the shadow and bone netflix series and six of crows book series. the content level of this book will be more on par with the soc book themes and also includes added gore, violence, and mentions of abuse not seen in the novels
disclaimer: shadow and bone and six of crows belongs to leigh bardugo and netflix, however carmen and ideas new to the original content belong to me ( @kind-of ). all graphics also were done by me :)
lastly, note there will be spoilers for the soc books but none that include major plot details
please enjoy reading <3