Lirin Theory

[MarcieIsForager She/They]

Way long ago i had a crackpot theory that Lirin is some aspect of Tanavast with how he basically foreshadows Kaladins oaths, is prolly the most principled character in all off stormlight etc. But these sample chapters basically confirmed this to me.

 

When Szeth called Kaladin Kaladin Son Lirin for like no good reason other than being Shin and even then he i dont think weve seen him call Alethi by patronyms

Especially when Kaladins only other Patronymic epiphet is Son of Tanavast.

I think ill die on this hill

Edited October 7, 2024 by MarcieIsForager

[CognitiveShadow he/him]

6 hours ago, MarcieIsForager said:

Way long ago i had a crackpot theory that Lirin is some aspect of Tanavast with how he basically foreshadows Kaladins oaths, is prolly the most principled character in all off stormlight etc. But these sample chapters basically confirmed this to me.

 

When Szeth called Kaladin Kaladin Son Lirin for like no good reason other than being Shin and even then he i dont think weve seen him call Alethi by patronyms

Especially when Kaladins only other Patronymic epiphet is Son of Tanavast.

I think ill die on this hill

I’ve always thought that would be cool hit I just can’t see any way to make it make sense in the story

[The Stick]

I have always really supported the theory that Lirin is qualified to ascend to Honor. He takes his Oaths as a surgeon infinitely seriously, and is probably the most principled character in the Cosmere. This also ties in just a little bit with SF calling Kal son of Tanavast, and him calling Tien and Oroden that "depending" per WoB. I think that is is because Lirin is a very similar man to Tanavast.