He was empty, a cupped hand that retained the shape of something precious it had once cradled but was now hollow.
-- Serapio. (Chapter 3)

Importance: This quote describes the emptiness Serapio feels after losing connection with the crow god. Serapio's entire life has revolved around being the disposable vessel for the Odo Sedoh. He was born for this purpose, and even accepted his death at Sun Rock. However, after surviving what he was never meant to, Serapio is lost. For now, he feels he can only find purpose in the crow god, and will not be able to grow unless he finds a reason to live for himself.

The memory of her naivete in believing she could convince the other priests to do better, to be better by virtue alone, was almost comical now but no worse than what had truly happened.
-- Naranpa (Chapter 4)

Importance: This quote both establishes Naranpa's character arc from the previous novel and...