vikorr Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Alright, there's not much to this 'theory' except how Roshar works. Rock ! He's been holding out ! That is - Rock has not been forthcoming with his friends...he has some sort of magical ability. We already see that he has been holding out when it turns out he's quite a good fighter...but what is up with him seeing spren? To see spren, a part of him has to be in the Cognitive realm. And we all know when you have a strong link/bond to the cognitive realm, you have access to the surges (or Magic). ................... Related example : Chapter 12 when Sigzil, Rock & Kaladin are testing Kaladin's abilities, Rock and Kaladin can see the binding spren but Sigzil can't. This passage is an important baseline - because in Kaladin vs Sigzil, it shows that a person tied/bonded to the cognitive realm can see certain spren while other, normal people, can't. ................... Other thoughts : Rock has already not revealed important things about himself - for he is apparently a rather handy fighter. How did he learn that if he is not allowed to be a soldier? It's not too far to infer from this that he is willing to keep other secrets from his friends. ................. So, what is really up with Rock's ability, and should it not mean he has some magical ability? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chlehrma Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 The problem is reconciling Rock being magic with his reaction to Kaladin taking the death point. Rock thinks he would have died if Kaladin had not done this, so if he has magic, it is likely not surgebinding or anything that is combat related. He is probably a priest in his culture and is not bound by the same rules as if he were family within someone's house. The reason I say priest is that he talks of building Syl a shrine and if his people worship spren, then it would fit with why he can see them. Anyone that became a priest in Rocks culture would likely have done so because of this ability. Fairly circular argument, but a fun theory to throw out till we get a Rock PoV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arondell Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 The only ability magical ability that Rock has demonstrated is his ability to see spren that others can't. He doesn't go on about it but he has mentioned it in passing when the issue came up in the first book. As for his keeping quiet about his martial abilities. When it really mattered like with shooting the arrows into the bridge he spoke up. I put it down to a personal issue that probably has something to do with his cultures birth order dictating profession tradition. Not really anything nefarious. He probably simply views it as his business and sees no need to discuss it with the rest of bridge four. He still contributes a useful skill that none of the other bridgemen are very good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numuhukumakiakiaialunamor Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 He's a Herald. It's that simple. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHoliday Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 He's a Herald. It's that simple. You're a Herald!!?!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikorr Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I think he was translating Rock's Horneater name... Edited February 2, 2014 by vikorr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chlehrma Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 He's a Herald. It's that simple. Up vote for the name+pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Up vote for the name+pic Ditto. Awesome combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numuhukumakiakiaialunamor Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 You're a Herald!!?!? Shhhhh. Nobody is supposed to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duskshard Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm curious, can anyone here actually pronounce Rock's real name out loud? I've given up, every time I try I sound drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeiryWriter Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm curious, can anyone here actually pronounce Rock's real name out loud? I've given up, every time I try I sound drunk. I can, it's actually not that hard with practice. Feather can as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duskshard Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I can, it's actually not that hard with practice. Feather can as well. Thanks for the link. It's nice to finally know what it's supposed to sound like, I wasn't even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numuhukumakiakiaialunamor Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm curious, can anyone here actually pronounce Rock's real name out loud? I've given up, every time I try I sound drunk. Honestly, it's not even that difficult... Airsick lowlanders.... But in all honesty, with a little practice saying it out loud to yourself (preferably while you're alone, so people won't think you're crazy), it's not that hard to get the hang of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AerionBFII Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Rock will help train the new guys hes obviously skilled...He's some kind of spren shaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardlet Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 He is only sort of holding out. Back in ch. 21 Rock does tell Kaladin that the reason he can see Syl is because he is alaii'iku. He evades explaining what this means. But, it appears that it would be a well known phenomena to the Horneaters. Also, it should be noted that everyone has a part of them in the cognitive realm. Of course, you likely meant that he has a greater presence or connection to the cognitive realm than is typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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