Rlain Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 So, I had an odd thought I figured I could share. I'm beginning to think that Szeth has already bonded to a spren, and that spren was trapped in the odd stone he was carrying around with him. I don't know of any confirmed explanation for the stone, but his Nahel-Bonded Spren being inside would explain why it was so important. Him being unable to use the powers granted by the bond could have something to do with whatever was done to the spren that was trapped. This would mean that Nalan would have had to swing by Taravangian to grab the stone, if he's to release the spren trapped inside. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLine Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) So, I had an odd thought I figured I could share. I'm beginning to think that Szeth has already bonded to a spren, and that spren was trapped in the odd stone he was carrying around with him. I don't know of any confirmed explanation for the stone, but his Nahel-Bonded Spren being inside would explain why it was so important. Him being unable to use the powers granted by the bond could have something to do with whatever was done to the spren that was trapped. This would mean that Nalan would have had to swing by Taravangian to grab the stone, if he's to release the spren trapped inside. Thoughts? The only evidence that I can see of him having a spren is the screams he hears, though it sounds a little different than normal dead spren screams. I personally don't think we have enough info and background on Szeth to really figure him out. Edited March 20, 2014 by FlatLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogle Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Szeth doesn't have a spren, unfortunately. Brandon has outright said that he doesn't. We've also never seen a spren trapped in anything but gemstones, so I think one being trapped in rock is a bit unlikely. It's a good theory, but I really don't think it's true. The evidence is marginal, and Nalan says that all of Szeth's previous bonds to the world were broken when he died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurkistan Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Brandon was pretty unambiguous when he said that Szeth isn't bonded to a spren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlain Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ok. Thank you for the WoB. Do we have any ideas as to what the stone could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurkistan Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I've always just assumed it was a pretty rock, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbauks Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Pretty much what Kurkistan said. The Szeth interludes don't imply the Stone having any special power over him. The only thing he mentions is that if he doesn't follow orders his soul will disappear upon death rather than being tormented for all eternity for his sins. That threat of non existence is what keeps Szeth doing what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Count Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Also, I Szeth was somehow compelled magically by his oathstone, I do think not Nalan / Darkness / Nin would be anywhere near as interested in him. So no spren for Szeth...yet. That is not to say that he will not get one in the future. Dalinar has murdered far more people in his life that Szeth has (probably) and stiull managed to bond the Stormfather himself. If Szeth truly embraces his new life in the pursuit of Justice then I think he has every chance of becoming a Skybreaker in truth. Edited March 20, 2014 by The Count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLine Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 If Szeth truly embraces his new life in the pursuit of Justice then I think he has every chance of becoming a Skybreaker in truth. I don't think Nightblood will allow szeth a spren and instead act like one already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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