traders, lovers and poets. They are exuberant and flamboyant; when they laugh their humour is infectious and without spite, when they love they do so with

seemed to acknowledge me, one hand raised in a mocking salute. His cold laugh carried on the wind towards me, and my heart turned to ice at the sudden

luck and may want to adopt a few harmless superstitions about it. You may laugh off any suggestion that you take ideas of luck and fortune seriously, but

of being alive. A stormcrow might find themselves preaching the need to laugh in the face of death, conducting grand and glorious death rites, or testing

years too, patient as a beaver, back and forth. And people will laugh, just like they laughed at Topi." "I've heard the story Cordelia, but it's different

accommodations we can with them, or they will just... eat us." That made Alov laugh. "They don't really eat orcs, Kassa. That's just a silly story to scare young'uns

mazzarine, bladeroot, and marrowort. "Now, woman, we shall see who has the last laugh!" Jennifer of Adlecombe sagged, her vision blurred. Thanks to the wicked

attempt such an ambitious design..." The prince cut him off with a harsh laugh. "And that is why you are an academic, and I am a merchant prince, Doctor

then they will sit there and be wasted!” “Better you than I, and I will laugh as I live!” But, in time, word began to spread of the rarity of Oksana’s

into the world, and they know I’ll send ‘em out of it again if they ever laugh at me. Wearing this-” she lifted the sleeve, which fell to the side of the

their counterparts were already beginning to assemble. She tried not to laugh as she spotted Keki, the funny little koboldi servant of the Mountain King

stopped cutting all the trees down. In the end the Marchers had the last laugh however - they cut down almost all the trees leaving only a scattering of

miserably. Caryl reflected on how irksome it was that he always tried to laugh off serious matters. Sometimes, she thought tangentially, the mood does not

back one day I promise!" The old poacher wheezed and coughed, a hacking laugh that brought up a bolus of phlegm that he spat into the fog. "Nope. You won't

that lures sailors to their cold and choking graves. The Dawnish tend to laugh at them - there is magic in their lake, of course, but it is the magic of

cold-spirited warriors of Tharim, the heralds of the Winter realm laugh, and laugh, and laugh. As dusk gathers, as the funeral flames catch and leap on the

eyebrows. "'Ye reckon it's time fer quotin' Berechiah?" Alisoun barked a laugh, clapped her hands on her knees, and with a great creaking and cracking,

eyebrow at Celebro, who laughed along with the others, shaking his head and apologising slightly drunkenly. But not everyone was laughing. One of the newcomers

nation claimed the territories she helped to conquer (she is said to have laughed uproariously when The League claimed Holberg from under the noses of the

Virtue's sake don't bore them. Make one joke, and time it right. Have them laughing, and they will stand a chance of recalling what you said!" Iulian Shatterspire

Before Maria could ask for more details, her Prince suddenly burst out laughing. "Oh my! Maria! Could you imagine dear Cesares face if d'Bauser actually

I don't know anyone else who has a clue, so what else can I put?" Gytha laughed and patted her colleague on the back "Well maybe he'll still be your friend

are monsters in their midst who look just like they do. Agramant himself laughs at this, apparently, and changes the subject. Agramant offers strength to

me to listen?" She asked after a few more moments thought. Zalmonah half-laughed a little awkwardly and shook her head. "Oh, it's alright Aran," she said

"Did the jewels you asked for bring you pleasure, my lady?" Gwendoline laughed lustily, "My dear Signeura, you have no idea..."

"For a time, at least, we will do well here." And then his wife was there, laughing, and embracing him, and dragging him through the forest of abandoned spears

make them both permanent enchantments and have done. Few actual magicians laugh at the joke; they have an idea of what that might cost. Two magical citadels

shouted at the local sat opposite her. His reaction startled her. He started laughing. Bitter, hollow laughter. "Oh really schlacta? Don't you know our history

whenever possible and he liked to give good value. "Ships!" Frederick barked a laugh, gesturing expansively around the docks of Siroc. "When our new school opens

and the pair shared a slightly wicked laugh which caused Michael to look up in some surprise which made them laugh even more. After the meal, when the dinner

inquisition as to why she had kept her beliefs hidden for so long she only laughed at the court and said "If we were looking to hide our devotion, we wouldn't

enough to deal with such a pathetic little beast. She laughed again, a challenging laugh, a laugh in the beaked face of danger. Then two arrows zipped past

in his palm. The Mestran mountebank had called it a thieves' lamp, and laughed, and the recollection made Claus shiver despite the warmth of the night

cradle, the wind and the storm Now is the time for a child to be born He'll laugh at the moon and he'll cry for the sun And play in the sunlight when winter

he is trying to manipulate you to get you to lower your prices... you can laugh in his face and tell him the price is unchanged. If they try to shame your

doom as his magic turned the blood in their veins to poison. The Serpent laughed to see the strong become weak at his merest touch, even as his own blood

lustre that threatened to set the stone walls alight. Drusa couldn't resist laughing at the sight, her spirits lifted by her friend's joy. The news that they

combination of disgust and unease that the twisted creature was trying to laugh. During the Winter Solstice, the rules of the wasteland - eternals of Winter

to himself under his breath. "To lose two ships to sea monsters..." He laughed out loud in spite of himself, on the edge of succumbing fully to the hysteria

some seed out of it after I slay it!" Elayne shook her head helplessly, laughing in spite of herself as she fussed over her charge. Dinah took a moment

have made their mark on the Empire. At the entrance to the arcade stands a laughing statue of former Senators Oksana Kazaku, Gant Arachma, and Drogon Morosini

her way across the sand towards the waterline, without looking back, half laughing: "Life is short Efra! Best live it while you can!" A wonderful, unsettling

me in darkness, shut out the light. Do what you want with me, Hate me and laugh at me, Darken my daytime, torture my night. Hands twisted, back broken, I'm

freed' The old man sat at the end of the table looked up at him smiling, and laugh escaping from him, 'Boy I remember when you changed your name from Elis to

people have some odd ideas about religion and so..." She tailed off. Eft laughed, and popped the last of the sweetmeats into his mouth. "We have some odd

was almost too much to bear. SADNESS. “I’m sorry!” she protested while laughing. Somehow her old friend’s disappointment that the evening was over had

crowd, inspiring a chorus of angry mutters. The captain gave a mirthless laugh. "Against what is coming, we would need all the Freeborn ships there are

you fight today So that the children of this world May live and grow and laugh and play.

can be found here The mud’s the Marcher’s own best friend Though you may laugh, its true Whilst you think mud is “filthy”, well We take a different view

pain. “No idea.” “Me neither, I've never met one.” That got his friend laughing. Durn quickly muttered the incantation then tapped the wand to the human's

Plateau. Gathered people, wild and cruel, Up, up on the Black Plateau, They’ll laugh in your face as they run you through, High up on the Black Plateau. There

to have caught it. The other Navarr were everywhere, smiling, chatting, laughing. For the last half hour Damoren had been watching with detached interest

the pouring rain that had soaked them to their skin. Beil could hear them laughing as they ran back along the trail towards the wayhouse. The old vate stared

decorated with an illustration of unsettling theatrical masks that seemed to be laughing at him. "Just as I thought." He held the letter out toward the Chief Magistrate

time later a week had passed, A laugh was heard from atop the mast, The spotter had sighted a freeborn sail, We laughed with him as we know they’d fail

inside is filled With folk from far away Travelling across the miles There to laugh and dance and smile They have found the Way. (chorus) However big, however

will fall in love with you!" They laughed together, Miju could always make her laugh. It was hard though - laughing while carrying so much weight. Worth

were laughing about something that had happened at the training square earlier in the day. The boys were kicking each other under the table, laughing conspiratorially

stirred them all together with one sharp taloned fingernail, and laughed - a sharp barking laugh like a dog. Or a wolf. Then she pushed her mask up, and the

" said the brand. "I was sorry to feel it," said the shaman. He barked a laugh suddenly. "But I am thankful that the arrow was clean, and the metal neither

the Keeper would have said. She missed Walter - he used to make everyone laugh at harvest time, putting straw in his coat and pretending to be a scarecrow

his robes Was a wand of fearsome power But his mighty staff just made me laugh Because for all the lore he knew, There's no book in his library To teach

merciless killers who impaled soldiers and civilians alike on barbed spikes and laughed as they died has been broadly debunked. There is no doubt, however, that

because you getting excommunicated is a teachable moment is it?" Severus laughed again. "Minias, they found it in their hearts to persecute an old man they've

that the ongelukkig apparently make terrible warriors. Most Sarcophan would laugh at the idea that one could conquer anything with these slow moving, slow-witted

companion. "T'int that sort of basket." the Marcher corrected him with a laugh. "It's grain stores and the like. Everyone puts spare grain and the like

will you believe. The Empire despises us. Their priests despise us. They laugh at us. They insult us time and again! When we offer them understanding, they

other guards here. But there were none. The bandit chief gave an incredulous laugh. “Just one man watching the approach? Really?” Goran shrugged, standing straight

Felipa laughed as she ran, chasing after her brother, as the pair of them raced across the grassy plain. They had never been more than a few miles outside

difficult to keep their emotions under control. When they are happy, they laugh out loud; when sad, they weep piteously. They find it almost impossible not

turns one's head just right, hear the terrible voice of the lake as she laughs at the hubris of humankind. Or so the bees say, anyway.

" "I know, I know. But people are frit. They need to keep going so they laugh and cheer and brag about sinking boats. There's no harm in it." Bill smiled

make out a few ferries gliding this way and that. Eusebio bit down on a laugh at the felicity of the situation; everything was going perfectly. He hurried

the old wizard very much, I felt sorry for him. The younger wizard made me laugh and gave me this." She touched a beautiful brooch of mithril and tempest

the midst of a desperate negotiation with a figure wearing three masks who laughs with glee when the first champions appear at the top of the tower and abandons

stories of the Great Forest and the Barrens? That seems fairer." He barked a laugh, startling a brace of birds from the brush, and held out his meaty hand for

for letting the other side score. "Caught him bloody napping more like" laughed Nanny, amused by the stiff-necked response. "Point is, it took some bottle

little like Master Jubal does when he doesn't get his tea." Mirkala laughed, and her laugh was infectious. Tears were dried and quickly forgotten. "So that's

come to harm thereby." she eventually responded. Juanita gave a sardonic laugh. "If you want me carrying your messages Jotun, you'll do me the courtesy

it's clear there has been recent fighting here. Rhababahrúns shrugs, and laughs it off as nothing to worry about. Seàrlas Lamhaich, the Overseer of the

themselves against competence and skill, giving respect to Pride earned and laughing at pomposity, false claims, and weak authority in equal measure. Generous

to take a positive outlook on life, celebrating a member’s passing with laughs and moments of their lives, instead of tears. Location: Northspires Traditions:

their doing, or repentant on hearing her tale. Instead, to her disgust, he laughed in her face, telling her that he was well aware of what had happened. Moreover

beggars and... here let me get them in. Beer, right?" The other dart players laughed, calling out rude names to their clumsy friend. The hubub of conversation

tone was as sincere as his guess. "It might not be about Sal!" Mariamne laughed despite herself. Boethus' ability to read her mood always made her smile

a moment before announcing "I reckon it must be Dawnish then." Morgause laughed so hard her goblet shook spilling wine. "Whatever makes you think that dear

them - especially those accompanying the Hounds of Glory. They literally laugh as they cut down the Druj warriors foolish enough to stand against them,

Grendel, even as they build their navy on our shores, spy on our lands and laugh at the idea of a continued peace and prosperity. The motives and Virtue of

despair. "Don't come any closer!" she threatened. Her words just made the orcs laugh louder. As the orcs moved to surround them, Gayul stood back to back with

Bregasland this season. The barbarian armies are supported by warbands of laughing golden-haired knights of elfin mien, conjured from the Fields of Glory

obvious that the Faraden really don't see any value in Vigilance. Nobody laughs. The delegation is ongoing, the priests of the Pride assembly have learned

orc foe-man made, Giant she stood there, bestriding the field!". They're laughing now. He's got them, he knows, but always leave them wanting more and that

if I'm not allowed to sing this because it's rude then why did you start laughing as soon as the lady left the tent? There are a few children's rhymes in

Autumn sun; their crimson surcoats soak up the blood of their prey. They laugh as they fight, glorying in the exhilaration of battle in a way only a few

their thoughts from showing. "Five dozen mana crystals - maybe six?" Laira laughed and backhanded the human with the back of her gauntlet. He crashed to the

interjected Eft. They both laughed. "No not wise. Wait is this heresy?" She meant it as a joke, but Eft immediately stopped laughing. "I don't know," he said

– and take precautions against it. They called it Kantor's Jest. Nobody laughs. We had only one encounter with vallornspawn husks; the precautions and

eat people's hearts and send the bodies to attack their families." Tersia laughed, Darius' fanciful stories always made her chuckle. "Yeah, and I hear it's

than you these days!" He was laughing at her. Not subtly mocking her with his words as before - now he was just laughing. In her face. Really - it was

shook his head. "It is too damn cold for snowmen!" he shouted back. Wyl laughed. "You should have bought some mittens! I told you you should have bought

"Got a message for you too boy, take it back to the Empire for us eh?" she laughed patting him on the cheek. "That’s the job" the Navarri nodded as he rubbed

and wanting to lift her friend's spirits. "Hah." Cerise shook her head laughing at the prospect. "Might as well take on the forest itself. I'd have to

threw her favourite pencil at Hebi as he ran out of the room laughing. But she was laughing herself by the time he came back leading the visitor into their

small leather wrapped bottle. “Swap you for your mage staff?” He said, laughing as he passed it over. Punam accepted it and poured some of the bottle into

mines. The Grand Warlock laughed, a brittle sound in the cold mountain air. Tahvis relaxed a little. "So straightforward!" she laughed. "I like it. Oh make

Ser Ancél Watcher and those who have been called to his glorious quest, laugh in the face of danger. They have worked tirelessly, combing the dangerous

would be a better choice?" "Hah!" laughed Hufi Thriceforgeed. "This is no Apprentice's Blade, Sanna!" He was laughing but she could see from his smile that

merchants, their crew coming ashore to eat and drink in the paradors of Siroc, laughing and joked with the Freeborn, frequenting the markets of the Sapphire, all

that made him feel a little better. "So who is it?" They both burst out laughing. "Oh dear me no!" said the taller one, while their partner continued to

a radiant smile and said: "I said ... you're all under arrest." Rodrigo laughed, and so did the twins. "Under ... arrest! Oh that is priceless! Under arrest

round him, begging him for another story. "Tomorrow, tomorrow!" he cried laughing with honest joy. A hard rain had been falling all day - it would be a blessed

the play again tomorrow at the Widderson Fair … this time with a few more laughs , hopefully. For inscrutable reasons, it is the dramaturgists who first

hunter. You're a deadly hunter aren't you?" Decima laughed, which was good. She had not been laughing much since the flight from Spiral. Vagan opened his

those with the strength to hold back the wand's cruelty." The warrior laughed, “So, not really. C-can I make a request, noble stormcrow? I-is that alright

its scales rippling and shimmering at each step the naga kohan took. She laughed and howled as she went, leaving blood and fallen foes behind as she danced

if I'm not allowed to sing this because it's rude then why did you start laughing as soon as the lady left the tent? Sharp horns, gold eyes, stop your ears

fair!" he protested, "I did it so you have to answer..." The older woman laughed and then filled her lungs with air, allowing her voice to fill the glade

soberly he said "But you also pushed your cousin into the lake, and you laughed at him when he couldn't get out, and I'll not have that kind of behaviour

and idlers she scorns Chorus: Varushka, Varushka, our mother so dear She laughs and she weeps and her anger we fear She cradles us closer each day that

struggle through the snow, they seem almost to glide along its surface ... laughing. The eternal knights are only one of many Thule sorceries. Their warriors

a forgotten hayloft, in serious danger of being eaten by goats. We'd be laughing stocks either way and we'll ruin the reputation of hakima everywhere if

ready to run at any moment. When a group of Imperial Orcs walked past, laughing and joking with each other and engaging in some playful back slapping,

most heroic? Are they the only ones whose stories we should hear?" She laughed again, swatted a fly against her face and then popped it into her mouth

with idential tiny marks. Then after a timeless moment, the great smith laughs. A short, sharp bark. The workers do not pause in their labour, but they

Among the leaves so green o' The lion followed where he led on Though she laughed at the foolish unicorn She'd eat him up and leave just the horn Among the

squandered while Zenith is still in the hands of the enemy!" "Don't worry," laughed Leo, his anger passed. "I'll go easy on your little sage, just a few bruises

question rather than a statement. Karkovitch shook his head, and Leontes laughed sending crumbs all over the table. "No we shouldn't," he said firmly. "Karkovitch

feathers plumping up, and it took Jorgen a moment or two to realise he was laughing. "The embodiment of fear? Blood-on-the-Snow? No no no nothing like that

religious ceremony?" he whispered. Kasir snorted slightly and shook his head laughing. "Nah. That's just the Faraden. They eat all their food like that. They

armed for the fray. When Levi's seen Enoch with the sun in his hair, He's laughed like the jackdaw and he's fled like the hare. "Oh chase me and catch me

asking us to stop the rain from falling..." he agreed. "Hah!" Lutomysla laughed. "That would be much easier. We'd just have a plenipotentiary with the Cupbearer

wants to get to know better. Should I have word sent to her to ..." Meraud laughed, a sudden bark of amusement. "By no means! If Lytemna fancies a dalliance

full of bloody mithril!" Cassian's indignation caused Imeera to fall apart laughing. She felt bad, but she'd spent two days "negotiating" with the House of

get the coin, we take our shares, we never see each other again." Halina laughed. The older actor was amused at Greta's reluctance; but she couldn't fault

become uneasy. Normally, the orc diplomat seemed on the verge of openly laughing, taking delight in wordplay and discussion. He had never seen him so serious

with historical records before she got posted out here, but they'd just laughed at her. Apparently the Senate tended to commission historical research on

aboard," said Gregory to his first mate during a lull in the unloading. She laughed and agreed. "The last poor sod I thought was going to spew herself inside

you. It's more like... it magnifies you, makes you more of yourself." He laughed then. "It's easy to get cocky when you're new to it. You'll find a fair

caught the ball, hooted happily, and threw it back at Cosatti. The older man laughed the whole time they were playing. "I said it's a greater majority then?"

didn't just sink. He asked his hosts that on the first night but they'd just laughed and told him it was Ambition and Pride that kept it afloat. Madness. Carefully

muttering seriously together. She winked and gave the magician a little wave, laughing quietly as their cheeks coloured and they turned back to their conversation

down old warhorse like you? What a pair we'd make! The orcs would die for laughing at us." Jack smiled at the idea, just a little bit. Some colour returned

your ancestors tell you - how can that be choosing to be virtuous?" Rukkar laughed. "My ancestor is telling me to punch you in the face... but see? I've chosen

these people, six hours ago, they had been bright-eyed, fresh-faced, and laughing about the fact they were receiving full pay for a short shift. Timinova

beaten. "Well you shouldn't let the Thule sneak up on you!" Ceorl retorted laughing and waving his sword, a short willow stick, around in the air. But he was

rich, red pelt that seemed to glow with an almost unearthly lustre. He laughed, “You once called me a sheep, Ilena, and maybe I am, but now at least I'm

an arrow, nocked it, and aimed. The enemy’s captain met her eye, and his laughing grin faltered. She loosed. It was the best shot she’d ever made. Then she

whisper of velvet-on-velvet loud in the gloomy shop. "... liao." He almost laughed. "Liao? Just liao? Not true liao? But that's not ill- I mean that's fine

foolishness. Ragna swallowed again, but didn't say anything. The foreman stopped laughing, and started to look just a little bit worried. Click for audio version

healer patched Wade Miller together, he muttered about miracles. John Miller laughed then, through his tears. His hand went to the tough material of the pale

is what I think you should do" "Because it is virtuous." she agreed. He laughed soundlessly. "No," he signed. "Because if you take their slaves away they

Counting back the years to the last time they were both together at Anvil. Laughing about the time Britta had threatened to have him arrested for refusing

other an apple. This one was Tom Goodfellow, speaking before a crowd and laughing at the moneylenders. Within this slab was Zemress, sword in one hand, her

Kohnad are regular attendees at your services as I am sure you know." He laughed suddenly. "I imagine they stand out quite a bit!" Bishop Camina smiled weakly

little. By the time she had moved on to "Onward to Glory I go" people were laughing and chattering again. Osran sat quietly, his ears and cheeks burning. The

Chalice Inverted," said Maria grudgingly. "It's very good!" Her prince laughed. "I'm sure it is. But giving the Synod a bit of a polish wouldn't be the

a moment aware of Sir Remy, as if he were standing behind his shoulder, laughing and alive again. The young knight closed his eyes for a moment, and when

talking of preparing to face a monstrous creature who they had to face laughing, dancing, and singing. The mists have robbed us of the details of these

fresh air. Now and again, a soldier will simply break into a broad grin or laugh for no obvious reason - it is as if they are surprised by their own ability

sound of people shouting and the herd-of-oxen stampede thunder of a gang of laughing children burst through the walls. Her host wiped his eyes and blew his

of the benefactors. "She hopes your earl will ennoble her?" Marguerite laughed at that. "Not at all. She has asked for no Test and she will not gain the

the strength to lift a drink with us." Larcwide threw back his head and laughed. "Old Troll, I am Steinr, we fell from the stars! My bones are made of iron

take you to Anduz. You're safe now." "Safe? In the Brass Coast?" The woman laughed, harshly. A rumble went through the group behind her. An angry rumble..

his full attention. "And anyway it's a very pretty distraction." Hurrak laughed at him and he blushed and stuck his tongue out at her. The man faded away

arses and wring our hands all day long, wolves will eat our sheep." They laughed together then, drawing startled looks from some of the folk nearby, and

to stare at the rune-smith in plain shock, which he only compounded by laughing with genuine warmth. “Oh, come on, Elina. You think I'd really go at you

as he recognised the boatman. "It's you. It's been a while." The boatman laughed. "It has been a little while hasn't it? How are you?" "Fine, fine. Considering

your goods cheaply because of Prosperity. It can be exasperating." Annike laughed mirthlessly. "Instead of telling me who they are not like, tell me who they

the last year becoming a supremely skilled poisoner.’ With that Sulemaine laughed heartily, clapped the baker on the back, and finished her pastry. Relieved

while, but don't you go slacking on me now!' All the while he's smiling and laughing." "Well, sure as eggs" interjected the archer Harriet, "he promised to

few inches. If you have a buttonhole attachment on your machine, you're laughing for the next bit - just mark your buttonholes at the desired spacing with

the moment has not come too soon for some. Soldiers and commanders alike laugh about who will be the first into Freemoor, who will be the first to break

meeting and when asked Deanne commented only on the hospitality of her hosts, laughing off the matter of the red waters with an off-hand comment that sometimes

wickedness is worn like a fine robe, and cruelty goes unmasked. I have been laughed at, jeered, and vilified. While their people may claim to rule from their

the right boxes. Robin Tynan Thursday’s are pretty busy but we have a good laugh doing it - the stereo is on and we have a good energy going. Well sort of

Jasna suddenly looked concerned "Five rings then?" "Ahh my child" Vellmir laughed, "You must not falter in your task, four rings will suffice." The young

of great games in the Brass Coast, the heart of Imperial gambling, where laughing, daring corsairs and quick-witted merchants seize the chance to win big

the old regio. In the days when their chapter had stood watch over the Laughing Well, they had kept the entire area clear of plant-life taller than the

Marshstand Skerry - would need to agree. Wise Rangara's herald apparently laughed for a full minute before retorting that nobody in the Winter realm - and

they asked the Bregas how they had come by such riches. The Bregas only laughed and mocked the Ulven, but one among them was moved to treachery by the promise

they never did... "...The Doors of Destiny are thrown open!..." Samael laughed, mouthing "The doors of destiny" to himself. What in the virtues was that

support a plan to stop their armies giving ground. More than one Marcher laughs about "Dawn's glorious generals... always ready to give ground at any moment"

She then reportedly gave the Conclave civil servant a big hug and ran off laughing to play in the rain. Sadogua plans to visit the Hall of Worlds on Friday

for "This was not your way before" - that produces more than a few belly laughs. The Marches is a land of grudges - people here take to hate like a duck

better. She appeared to the visionary to be in shock; she seemed to be half laughing, half crying. On the visionary's left was a Marcher man, wearing a red

and retreats westward. The people of Anduz congratulate themselves, still laughing, at having seen off this terrible threat. If some, a little wiser and more