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Roshar'a Hoşgeldiniz! Welcome to Roshar! Thanks to the herculean efforts of Arda, we have updated the Interactive Map and Timeline of Roshar to include a Turkish translation! You can find Arda on Instagram and Reddit as cosmere_tr. He's now working on a new translation project. Not only did he translate the entire site on his own and stay patient while we troubleshot the best ways to handle non-English characters (Fun fact! Turkish has two i's: I/ı and İ/i), Arda also caught some errors that have been corrected in the English! If you're not familiar with the project, see our original announcement here or just check it out! For those who may be wondering, we've begun some early work for the big Wind and Truth update and plan to have that completed in time for the book's first anniversary. In the meantime, feel free to reference Jofwu's Stormlight Archive Timeline spreadsheet.

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Stormlight Recap Series: World and History | Main Characters | Other Notable Characters Welcome back! If you missed the first two Stormlight Archive recap articles you can find them above. So far we have covered the world and history of Roshar, the three main characters of the Stormlight Archive and Szeth (the upcoming flashback character), and a long list of other notable characters. In this article we will discuss all of the major open mysteries that we were left with at the end of Rhythm of War. This article will have spoilers for the Stormlight Archive, but there will NOT be spoilers for other Cosmere books. Here we go! Shinovar The westernmost nation on Roshar has been isolated from the rest of the world, and the story, for the first four books. We've heard very little about it, and only experienced it firsthand in Rysn's interlude in The Way of Kings. Between Szeth's flashbacks and the apparent directly Kaladin and Szeth are headed going into Wind and Truth, the time has finally come to dive in. Everything is different in Shinovar--from the flora and fauna more reminiscent of something you'd find on Earth, to their strange cultural practices regarding the sanctity of stones. Szeth was exiled under falsified or mistaken circumstances, and the Unmade appear to have taken root there. The Herald Ishar has found his own way there, and may be involved in some way. The Assassin in White is returning to cleanse his homeland. But what will he find there? Ishar's experiments Speaking of Ishar--the Herald delusional enough to be think himself a god--Rhythm of War did more than simply set up a meeting with him in Shinovar. When Adolin and his party were crossing Shadesmar they came across a band of Tukari soldiers (the army under Ishar's command) apparently attempting to capture the honospren Notum. Then, when Dalinar tried to visit the Herald himself, they found the remains of several Radaint spren who seemed to have been pulled across to the Physical Realm in their Cognitive Realm form. None seemed to have surivived that transition, though notes suggested some handled it better than others. There's a lot of questions that could be asked, and perhaps the most pressing is simply: WHY? What was Ishar--sane or not--trying to accomplish in performing these horific crimes? The Oathpact Dalinar sought out Ishar hoping to learn more about his Bondsmith abilities and the Oathpact, and he plans to send Kaladin after the man. This was, in part, inspired by an encounter Dalinar had with the Herald Nale, in which Dalinar visualized the remains of the Oathpact. Ishar specifically claimed to Dalinar that he has the ability to reset the Oathpact--something that has long been a topic of theories. Can the Oathpact be reset as Ishar claimed? And if it can, is there a point to it? The Listeners As the Everstorm was summoned, most of the listeners in Narak had assumed stormform and were fighting against the humans. But some small number saw Odium's dark influence in the form and refused it. This group, including Eshonai and Venli's mother, was lost without a trace amid the chaos of battle. While they were assumed dead, human scouts located some survivors in the year that followed, and the news ultimately reached Venli. Venli dreamed of an opportunity to refound the listeners, and with this new discovery she left with her companions and rejoined her people. Joining them was a group of Shanay-im (Heavenly Ones) led by Leshwi, who chose to abandon Odium at the end of their occupation of Urithiru. And let's not forget that Venli found her people in the company of--apparently friendly--chasmfiends! Together, these dissenters represent a growing population of singers who are not necessarily interested in collaborating fully with the human coalition... but who also reject Odium's control over their destiny. What role will the listeners play in shaping the future of Roshar? The Recreance When the curtain fell in Oathbringer we were left with the impression that the Radiants abandoned their oaths at the Recreance when they discovered that humankind was responsible for beginning the Desolations. But at the conclusion of Adolin's trial among the honorspren in Lasting Integrity, Mayalaran spoke up on his behalf claiming that the Radiants' spren were also involved in the decision. Maya explained that they expected pain, but did not realize the spren would become "deadeyes". (unaware of the ramifications of trapping Ba-Ado-Mishram) And so, the true reason beyond the Recreance goes deeper than we may have assumed. What could have caused all of the humans and their spren to decide to end the Knights Radiant? Ba-Ado-Mishram One of the more mysterious Unmade, Ba-Ado-Mishram, is believed to have been a commander among Odium's forces during the Desolations and a primary instigator of the False Desolation. Most of what we know about this Unmade has come from the epigraphs alone, but she seems to be of incredible importance. During the False Desolation, she granted forms of power to the singers who followed her through some complicated use of Connection. The False Desolation ended when Mishram was captured in a gemstone, and the result had far greater consequences than any who were involved seems to have suspected. Her Connection to the singers caused ALL of the living singers to be affected as well, turning them into the "parshmen"--their Identity and Connection stripped away. The implications are also very heavy that the Radiant spren were directly affected--evident in the way "deadeyes" were not something that existed prior to her capture. The Herald Kalak believes that ALL spren were affected by her capture, and perhaps even the soul of Roshar itself. What exactly happened to Ba-Ado-Mishram? Where is her prison? And will she be freed, as Kalak believes may be necessary? The Ghostbloods The Ghostbloods aren't even particularly invested in the outcome of the war, seeking merely to capitalize on current events for their own mysterious ends. Shallan has infiltrated the group to some level, serving under Mraize, but their goals and motivations are still shrouded in layers of mystery. You might say there is always another secret to their schemes. We know that they have some interest in transporting Stormlight off of Roshar. We know that they are interested in the nature of the Heralds. We know that they are interested in the trapped Unmade, Ba-Ado-Mishram. Are these goals as eclectic as they appear to be, or is there more cohesion to their plans than meets the eye? What are they truly after? And how will they respond to Shallan's rejection? Wit and the letters Wit is a peculiar character who has a knack for showing up at random times for unknowable reasons. He has shown up in each book so far to share ancient myths and bestow wisdom upon Kaladin, Shallan, and Dalinar. Aside from a handful of other varied appearances, we can always count on Wit to show up in the epilogue. He was present when Taln returned from Braize at the end of The Way of Kings. He was present when Jasnah returned from her unexpected trek through Shadesmar at the end of Words of Radiance. In Oathbringer he was able to rescue and bond the Cryptic (who had planned to bond with Elhokar) from the ruins of the Kholinar Palace. Those new Lightweaver powers came in handy in Rhythm of War, though we did see Odium appear to tamper with his memories during a brief meeting. There's one other important, but extremely subtle, role that Wit has played in the books so far, and it can only be found in the epigraphs. In The Way of Kings Part 2 we saw a letter from Wit concerning the danger Odium poses to Roshar (and the Cosmere at large). In Words of Radiance Part 4 we saw the recipient of that letter dismissing Wit's concerns, and in Oathbringer Part 2 we saw similar letters with a variety of different responses from three others (who presumably received similar warnings from Wit). Finally, in Rhythm of War Part 2 We got a follow up from one of those three others. The gist seems to be that Wit has been looking for help from other powerful entities in the cosmere on dealing with Odium. What can we expect next from this series of communication? Will someone finally rise to Wit's call for help or will he continue to meet reluctance? And that will do it for this last recap, though it's certainly far from an exhaustive list of things people have their eyes on! If there are any mysteries you're especially curious about, make sure to share with us in the comments! We hope that reading these articles will prepare you for reading and discussing Wind and Truth this December! If you found this helpful, make sure to tag your friends or share it around. If you feel like something important was left out, or if you have a question, let us know in the comments. If you haven't visited our forums and Discord server, consider this your welcome! We'd love to hear your voice in the conversation. Until next time, Life before Death! Check out our other articles in our Stormlight Recap Series: World and History | Main Characters | Other Notable Characters Special thanks to the artists whose work was used in this article! Dalinar Wind and Truth Concept Art by Petar Penev Kaladin and Szeth Wind and Truth Concept Art by Randy Vargas The Recreance by Caio Santos on behalf of The Black Piper Ghostblood Agent by Soph Peralta on behalf of Brotherwise Games

Stormlight Recap Series: World and History | Main Characters | Outstanding Mysteries Welcome back! If you missed the first two Stormlight Archive recap articles you can find them above. So far we have covered the world and history of Roshar, the three main characters of the Stormlight Archive, and Szeth, the upcoming flashback character. In this article we will discuss some other need-to-know characters. This article will have spoilers for the Stormlight Archive, but there will NOT be spoilers for other Cosmere books. Here we go! ADOLIN Adolin is Dalinar's firstborn son, with unparalleled skills in Shardblade dueling (thanks to instincts from his father, perhaps) and fashion (definitely not from Dalinar). Though Adolin never believed his father was perfect, he has always managed deep respect for the man. Their relationship grew immensely as they worked together fighting Parshendi on the Shattered Plains, and was strengthened after their betrayal together and the hands of Sadeas and their shared mission to unite the highprinces. Adolin's murder of Sadeas was an unexpected development for Dalinar, however, and the truth of Dalinar's role in the death of his mother wasn't easy for Adolin to swallow. Adolin left for Lasting Integrity on poor terms with his father. Will their relationship improve or be shattered beyond repair? Meanwhile, Adolin's Shardblade, Mayalaran, showed remarkable signs of recovery when she stood up for Adolin during his trial among the Honorspren. Will she continue to improve? And what will that mean for the rest of the deadeyes in Shadesmar, who came to witness Adolin's trial? RENARIN Renarin is Dalinar's youngest son, having a kindhearted nature and thoughtfulness that could only have been gained from his loving mother. With epilepsy keeping Renarin off the battlefield and a growing interest in scholarship, Renarin has had a more difficult time relating to his father than Adolin. While the two have made some progress, and his experiences as a member of Bridge Four have boosted his confidence, Renarin still struggles to find his place in the world. His strange bond to the corrupted Truthwatcher spren Glys, which grants cryptic visions of the future, left Renarin in a more unusual place than ever. Will his visions ultimately prove to be a blessing or curse? NAVANI Navani originally married Gavilar despite a quiet interest in Dalinar, making her queen of Alethkar for some time. Her husband proved to be an abusive man, however, and he ultimately left her with shaky self-confidence in her passion for fabrials. Now several years later, she has married Dalinar and helped him to forge the coalition of rulers standing against Odium. When the enemy captured Urithiru one year into the war, Navani worked with the Sibling--the spren of the city--to protect the tower from Raboniel's and her army of Fused. Under Raboniel's eye Navani also discovered the secrets to creating destructive "anti-Light". In one desperate moment the Sibling bonded Navani, creating a new Bondsmith and restoring the city to its former glory. As a new Bondsmith, what role will Navani have in the fight to come? The Sibling isn't pleased with the techniques used to create modern fabrials. Will they find a way to compromise? And perhaps most important of all, how will the creation of anti-Light, capable of permanently destroying both Fused and spren, change the war? JASNAH Jasnah's research into the past, acted upon by Shallan, was largely to thank for humanity's survival so far in the True Desolation. She is now a queen and one of the few Radiants to have reached the Fourth Ideal. What kind of queen will she be, and what role will she play among the Radiants? BRIDGE FOUR Let's talk about this group here rather than the "Groups" section in the next article, Bridge Four is less about a group with some overarching goal and more about a collection of amazing individuals that we know and love deeply! All of the original members of Bridge Four, and many who came later, are now full Windrunners. Many have also moved on: Rock departed for personal reasons, Teft was killed at the hands of Moash, and now Kaladin himself has stepped down from leadership. Will Bridge Four and the Windrunners be in good hands with Sigzil, Skar, Drehy, and Lopen running the crew? RLAIN One special member of Bridge Four never had an opportunity to bond a spren of his own... Until very recently. The Enlightened mistspren Tumi, sent by Sja-anat at a recommendation of Renarin, observed Rlain and decided to bond the singer. Renarin is now longer the only Enlightened Truthwatcher standing against Odium. What visions of the future will Rlain experience, and what role will he play as the "Bridger of Minds" as Tumi named him? MOASH Then we have Moash. Though he was skeptical of Kaladin early on, Moash grew to trust Kaladin deeply and the two quickly became friends. Moash's drive to seek vengeance against Elhokar placed him at odds with Kaladin's Ideals however. Disillusioned by both human and singer leaders, Moash turned to Odium for release from his burdens. After killing Elhokar during the Battle of Kholinar, Moash was given the task of assassinating the Herald Jezrien with a special dagger. After performing that deed without question, Moash was renamed "Vyre" by the Fused. During the occupation of Urithiru, Moash added Teft to his body count, and attempted to drive Kaladin to suicide. But in the end he fled from the tower, blinded by the light of the new Bondsmith. Will Moash's guilt finally crush him, will he seek redemption for his failures, or will he turn to Odium all the more? VENLI While her elder sister sought to make peace with the humans, Venli hungered for power and sought to return her peoples' ancient gods. When the Everstorm came, bringing with it the Fused, things did not go as planned. Venli was reduced to a puppet spreading Odium's propaganda about her people, but she was encouraged by a new bond with the lightspren Timbre to do better. Venli swore the oaths of the Knights Radiant to become a Willshaper, allowing Timbre to capture the Envoyform-granting Voidspren in her gemheart. She began furtive efforts to restore a listener nation independent of Odium's rule, while serving under the Fused Leswhi. During the occupation of Urithiru, she learned that a remnant of her people remained, east of the Shattered Plains. Her followers were granted an opportunity to return to the listeners, though first she returned to the tower and inspired Leswhi and some of her Shanay-im to rebel and aid the humans. After the battle, Leshwi joined Venli and the rest of the listeners, who have found allies in the chasmfiends. Several lightspren followed as well, granting a bond to Venli's mother and several others. What is next for Venli, the listeners, their chasmfiends, and the rebellious Shanay-im? THE HERALDS Taln, the sole Herald who was abandoned, is in particularly poor shape after his four and a half millennia alone on Braize. Ash attends to him, wracked with guilt for what the Heralds did and interested in little else. Ash's father, the Herald Jezrien, was murdered by Moash and is the first of their number to have ever been permanently killed. Though the Oathpact is not shredded completely, it is gravely weakened. Beyond these three, we only know about the activities of four other Heralds. Kalak has been hiding among the honorspren in Lasting Integrity. He became a target of the Ghostbloods, though he was spared by Shallan. Nale is actively leading the Skybreakers and working with Odium. Battar appears to have worked for Taravangian's Diagram under the name "Dova", though her activities now that the Diagram has been disbanded are a mystery. Lastly, the crazed Ishar has named himself god-priest of Tukar, and appears to have been performing grotesque experiments that involve bringing spren from Shadesmar into the Physical Realm. The purpose of these ghastly experiments is unclear, but in a moment of mental clarity the Herald urged Dalinar to seek him out in Shinovar. What has become of the three remaining Heralds--Chanarach, Pailiah, and Vedel--and what role will these broken immortals play in the future of Roshar? TARAVANGIAN Taravangian was one of the few whom Gavilar confided in regarding his visions, and after Gavilar's assassination Taravangian was driven to extreme measures to curb the threat of the coming Desolation. He visited the Nightwatcher and asked for the capacity to save the world; he came out with a strange effect from Cultivation herself, which left him dull-minded and deeply emotional on some days while genius and dispassionate on others. The most notable result of this magic was Taravangian's creation of the Diagram--the collected works of a single day of brilliance which left Taravangian with a plan for saving the world, as well as an organization of followers committed to seeing the Diagram fulfilled. They supplemented the Diagram with death rattles--the utterances of men and women who die when the Unmade Moelach is nearby, which sometimes contain hints about the future. The Diagram proved impossible to fulfill perfectly, however, as Taravangian's efforts to seize ultimate control on Roshar failed when Dalinar unexpectedly rejected Odium. In a desperate attempt to save a remnant--his home city of Khabranth--Taravangian betrayed the coalition to Odium. Dalinar had the man under house arrest in the weeks that followed, during which Taravangian realized Odium's futuresight was blinded by Renarin Kholin. He failed to communicate this important knowledge to Dalinar, but when Szeth came to kill Taravangian at the same time Odium paid a visit, Taravangian drew Nightblood and killed the vessel of Odium. Taravangian's deeply emotional state made him an enticing new vessel for the Shard, and Taravangian Ascended--becoming the new Odium. That will be all for this time. In the next and final article we will be talking about important groups and some ongoing mysteries to be aware of! If you found this helpful, make sure to tag your friends or share it around. If you feel like something important was left out, or if you have a question, let us know in the comments. If you haven't visited our forums and Discord server, consider this your welcome! We'd love to hear your voice in the conversation. Until next time, Life before Death! Check out our other articles in our Stormlight Recap Series: World and History | Main Characters | Outstanding Mysteries Special thanks to the artists whose work was used in this article! Dalinar Wind and Truth Concept Art by Petar Penev Artifabrian, and Mastermind by Ari Ibarra on behalf of Brotherwise Games Willshaper by Nastya Lehn on behalf of Brotherwise Games