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And finally Marcus Aurelius, once the most powerful man in the world. The philosopher emperor,
Brigid Delaney • Reasons Not to Worry
Something even larger than the Lord Ruler? Something so large, so big, that it was effectively invisible?
Brandon Sanderson • The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn
Thufir Hawat, the old Mentat Master of Assassins,
Frank Herbert • Dune: The inspiration for the blockbuster film (The Dune Sequence Book 1)
I noticed that the attention of those in the café was drawn to him as we entered, and that the management was especially respectful and courteous toward him. I had the feeling this man possessed some sort of magical power,
John McDonald • The Message of a Master
Elend Venture
Brandon Sanderson • Mistborn: The Final Empire
Emperor’s Magic?
C.S. Lewis • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
but who seemed to tower over others, a man who demanded respect.