After a re-read of Sixth of the Dusk (and thinking about the recent reading of the sequel to SofD), I came to a bit of a theory. Well, perhaps more of a hunch. With Dusk seemingly striking out to find allies against the Ones Above and the other ones who were also from above, it had me thinking.
Could perhaps the avatars of Autonomy be preparing their planets to become a quasi-federation to maintain their independence? Instead of being a cosmere big bad, Autonomy is working to prevent the spread of colonialism from (probably) Scadrial and Roshar. Non-shard worlds joined in mutual defense.
Now, admittedly, this may not fit with the theory that Trell is an avatar of Autonomy.
What do you guys think? Am I just nuts?