These excerpts from The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure chronicle the complex lives and struggles of several individuals within the Wraeththu world, specifically focusing on the aftermath of Pellaz's death and subsequent transformation into the Tigron, the Wraeththu king. The narrative intertwines multiple storylines, including Ulaume's journey with the harling Lileem and his obsession with Pellaz, and the fraught relationships in the town of Saltrock involving Seel, Flick, and the volatile Cal, who is seeking answers about Pellaz. A central mystery revolves around Pellaz's family, including his sister Mima and brother Terez, who are both incepted into Wraeththu and whose unique conditions and magical paths are explored alongside the machinations of powerful figures like Thiede and Opalexian. Ultimately, the excerpts detail quests for truth, personal transformation, and dangerous journeys between realms, culminating in the establishment of a new political and magical order.

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