"Tyrian lacks subtlety," Salem said, nodding at Cinder's outburst, "but I do not use Tyrian when I wish to be subtle. His role is to remind every Huntsman that they took on their foolish paths because they believe in a fantasy, with heroes, villains, and the assumption that their side will win in the end."

"Tyrian," she said, indicating the battle unfolding beneath them, "is there to remind them that their fantasies of victory are nothing more than the dreams of frightened children."