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The Sunbearer Trials
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Chapters 17-20Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of bullying, emotional abuse, graphic violence, illness or death, and cursing.
Chapter 17 Summary
On the Sunbearer platform, Luna announces the rankings for the third trial. To everyone’s surprise, Teo is ranked fourth, Niya second, and Xio eighth. Luna explains that Sol values teamwork and heart over points. Energized, Teo convinces Aurelio to sneak off the boat for a candy run in Opal Oasis. In a park, Teo introduces Aurelio to candy, which he was never allowed to have during his lonely and restricted upbringing. Teo gives Aurelio permission to touch his wings. Their trip is cut short when they’re caught out of bed by Luna and an angry Auristela. As they part ways, Aurelio gives Teo a perfectly unwrapped mazapan candy.
Chapter 18 Summary
As punishment for sneaking out, Teo misses the next day’s soccer match. The group visits the Guerrero Temple, where they meet the jovial war diose. Afterward, Luna announces the fourth trial will be held in Laberinto, the first Jade city to host a trial. Upon arrival, Teo is greeted by a massive crowd of Jade supporters cheering for him. Luna explains the trial: Competitors have 60 minutes to enter a ruined temple and collect stones of varying point values. Teo, Niya, and Xio enter together and become trapped in a looping hallway.
