Aoibheann she/her Posted July 5, 2024 Posted July 5, 2024 On 5/23/2024 at 12:05 PM, Aredor said: I think in the end, the reason he hasn't given up Maya and become a Radiant is because he has a bond with Maya. At first, it was just the bond of friendship, but now... something new happened at the end of the trial. They're Connected now. Adolin would never abandon her at this point. If he were to become Radiant, he'd do it with Maya. If not, then he'd refuse the spren that asked him because he will not give her up for anything. Nooooo! Adolin can't abandon Maya! He's not allowed! I just really like both Adolin and Maya, if you couldn't tell... I completely agree with this - In order for Maya to be able to speak at the Trial, Adolin sends her strength: Spoiler Maya's howls came to a crescendo of anguish, then she fell silent, gasping for breath. Weak. Too weak. Take it, Adolin thought to her. Take some of my strength. She looked right at him, and despite her scratched-out eyes, she saw him. Adolin felt something, a warmth deep within him. Maya drew in air, filling her lungs. Her expression livid as she gathered all of her strength, she prepared to shout again. Adolin braced himself for the screech. Her mouth opened. And she spoke. - RoW, page 1024 Clearly there is a bond and a connection between the two of them. One can not will strength to any random person or spren - maybe a Bondsmith can - but not a normal human. Also - we haven't heard Adolin try to say the oaths. What would happen to the Adolin/Maya bond if Adolin said, and meant, the first oath? Does he not consider himself worthy of that?
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