Wind and Truth Typo Thread

[Mojonero]

55 minutes ago, PeterAhlstrom said:

146: I'm not sure what you mean. Could you explain more what the issue is?

"Retribution's gifted Light" would lead you to believe this is warlight, which hums to the Rhythm of War. Venli says she had used Retribution's Light to make that passage to reach the Well (hence having heard its rhythm), but the pool pulses to a "new rhythm" she seems to hear for the first time only then: the Rhythm of War. I don't know if this was on purpose or if it's a contradiction.

[PeterAhlstrom he/him]

On 12/14/2024 at 5:43 PM, Crustin said:

 

Commandant Kushkam is missing an eye, but later is described as his eyes growing distant and gazing at the dome.

 

Chapter 34

Chapter 42

 

We'll fix this. Thanks.

[SkeletonFlower she/her]

9 hours ago, PeterAhlstrom said:

Chapter 21: "however" makes sense in context because Navani shaking her head before that is equivalent to her saying "no." 

Chapter 49: The antecedent of "it" is "the figure"

Chapter 88 "sign,": I will make this change.

Chapter 88 "antiLight"/131: These issues do not exist in the hardcover or in the US ebook. Are you reading the UK ebook?

Everything else you reported comes down to writing style and is done on purpose.

Hi, yes UK ebook. Sorry, I should have specified! Maybe it would be helpful if another UK reader could confirm, especially the italics in chapter 131 as that was really subtle on my Kindle and could just be the font. x

[Phantasmas]

On 12/10/2024 at 6:26 PM, PeterAhlstrom said:

This is not an error. Shallan is telling herself to be Drehy so that she can cancel his Lashing.

Neat! Thank you for clarifying!

[Ookla the Invariably Tired]

Pretty sure this should be "peace" here, on the e-book:

"...wonderful sense of place a grand library provided." 

1-6 Odium, page 412.

[RedBlue]

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“Because the king of Alethkar was a rat, who got good men killed.

I-7, Moash’s Interlude between Day 4 and Day 5, page 526 of the UK ebook.

This is Moash’s dialogue, so I think the ‘rat’ reference is an error.

[Aredor]

1-5, Baxil's Interlude

Not sure if this one is an error, but Baxil thinks of Shalash as "Shalash". Since he's Emuli, shouldn't he think of her with the Emuli title? Or is the Emuli title just her actual name? 

[AndrolGenhald]

Chapter 125, I thought it might be a continuity error but it's probably not, it just stood out to me so I figured I'd mention it.

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It felt as if she hadn't slept in days

Navani doesn't need to sleep anymore due to her bond to the Sibling.

 

Chapter 127

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Together they started down the halls of Urithiru, walls marked by spiraling strata, Stormlight shining from their glowing sections.

This should be Towerlight or just Light, not Stormlight.

[Nitpicking]

On 12/17/2024 at 7:28 PM, Thalydon said:

Pretty sure this should be "peace" here, on the e-book:

"...wonderful sense of place a grand library provided." 

1-6 Odium, page 412.

"Sense of place" is a pretty common phrase, in (literary) English.

[Dedsinger]

Chapter 66 "Szeth started toward the bridge, and the others trailed along. None of them flying-to avoid revealing themselves." 

Should this be "Neither of them flying"? I also feel that the "others trailed along" reads oddly since only Kaladin is described in the scene. This makes it seem like there are many people. (I understand there's Syl and Nightblood I don't know if that is the reasoning for this verbage)

[PeterAhlstrom he/him]

On 12/18/2024 at 4:44 AM, RedBlue said:

I-7, Moash’s Interlude between Day 4 and Day 5, page 526 of the UK ebook.

This is Moash’s dialogue, so I think the ‘rat’ reference is an error.

There are plenty of references to rats in the Stormlight Archive.

On 12/18/2024 at 8:02 AM, Aredor said:

1-5, Baxil's Interlude

Not sure if this one is an error, but Baxil thinks of Shalash as "Shalash". Since he's Emuli, shouldn't he think of her with the Emuli title? Or is the Emuli title just her actual name? 

Good point. I'll take a look at this.

20 hours ago, AndrolGenhald said:

Chapter 125, I thought it might be a continuity error but it's probably not, it just stood out to me so I figured I'd mention it.

Navani doesn't need to sleep anymore due to her bond to the Sibling.

Chapter 127

This should be Towerlight or just Light, not Stormlight.

Not changing. She can still feel as if she hasn't slept in days, and people are used to referring to the Investiture Light they see as Stormlight; old habits die hard.

8 hours ago, Dedsinger said:

Chapter 66 "Szeth started toward the bridge, and the others trailed along. None of them flying-to avoid revealing themselves." 

Should this be "Neither of them flying"? I also feel that the "others trailed along" reads oddly since only Kaladin is described in the scene. This makes it seem like there are many people. (I understand there's Syl and Nightblood I don't know if that is the reasoning for this verbage)

Syl is included in "the others" and "none" even though there's not generally a danger of anyone seeing her.

16 hours ago, Nitpicking said:

"Sense of place" is a pretty common phrase, in (literary) English.

I agree.

Edited December 19, 2024 by PeterAhlstrom

[Nitpicking]

I don't have a page number because reading from an ebook, but in chapter 135, Adolin recognizes the salute from dueling "fectbooks". I don't know that word, myself.

[Treamayne]

US ePub

Ch 53:

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where Pozen had floated over—still cross-legged on a platform of beads, Shardblade in his lap.

Should be Honorblade?

Ch 117:

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“Either I was right to at- tack you all, or I was wrong.

Mid-line hyphen[space], possibly from a leftover word wrap?

[Aredor]

US Hardcover, chapter 50

Page 477

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Adolin wasn't too surprised, though a mystery force worried him. 

Feels like it would flow better with "the mysterious force," given that the preceding paragraph already talked about the force.

Page 478

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Her name was Shalash, but people called her Ash.

Who is "people?" Wouldn't it make more sense for it to say "but she called herself Ash," or "but she preferred to be called Ash?"

[LewsTherinTelescope]

In Chapter 112 (don't have the page number, sorry), Jasnah says that Odium will have to keep the peace for one thousand years:

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“Not exactly,” Jasnah said. “Odium is bound by the dictates of being a divinity, so—and Wit agrees—he will be forced to abide by the contract. He ‘vowed to cease hostilities and maintain the peace, not working against Dalinar, his allies, or their kingdoms in any way.’ So, he must prevent acts of war between the people in regions he rules and ours, for a period of one thousand years. The rest of us humans are free to do as we wish, and could theoretically attack each other without breaking the contract with Odium. Fortunately, you know my uncle, and you know me. We will not attack you.”

But that isn't actually part of the contract in Rhythm of War (also Chapter 112). It's suggested that Odium leave for that long, but ultimately gets turned down in favor of a permanent solution:

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"It is time for a true accommodation. A true ending. Do you not agree?"

"I … Yes. I realize it. What do you propose?"

Odium waved dismissively at the contract Wit had drawn up. "No more talk of delays, of sending me away. Of half measures. We have a contest of champions on the tenth of next month," Odium said. "At the tenth hour."

And the final terms include no time restriction:

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He took a deep breath. "Final terms are these: A contest of champions to the death. On the tenth day of the month Palah, tenth hour. We each send a willing champion, allowed to meet at the top of Urithiru, otherwise unharmed by either side's forces. If I win that contest, you will remain bound to the system—but you will return Alethkar and Herdaz to me, with all of their occupants intact. You will vow to cease hostilities and maintain the peace, not working against my allies or our kingdoms in any way."

"Agreed," Odium said. "But if I win, I keep everything I’ve won—including your homeland. I still remain bound to this system, and will still cease hostilities as you said above. But I will have your soul. To serve me, immortal. Will you do this? Because I agree to these terms."

"And I," Dalinar whispered. "I agree to these terms."

"It is done."

 

[Velsii]

I feel like I'm crazy. Wouldn't Dalinar's step daughter be hypothetically Evi's daughter,and wouldn't Jasnah be his niece? Who is the stepdaughter Wit is referring to here?

"“Alas,” Wit said, checking his curious offworld pocket watch, “as much as I’d like for you to stare at me lovingly all day, Dalinar, you have things to do. Also, I’ve been sleeping with your stepdaughter so, you know, it would be awkward.”" Page 1164, Chapter 127 "Their Homes Become Our Dens"

[AndrolGenhald]

1 hour ago, Velsii said:

I feel like I'm crazy. Wouldn't Dalinar's step daughter be hypothetically Evi's daughter,and wouldn't Jasnah be his niece? Who is the stepdaughter Wit is referring to here?

Dalinar married Navani, who is Jasnah's mother, so Jasnah is his stepdaughter. Jasnah is also Dalinar's niece because he is Gavilar's brother.

[Velsii]

9 minutes ago, AndrolGenhald said:

Dalinar married Navani, who is Jasnah's mother, so Jasnah is his stepdaughter. Jasnah is also Dalinar's niece because he is Gavilar's brother.

ohhhh thank you. I totally forgot about that. Man this family's relationships are complicated

[PeterAhlstrom he/him]

On 12/20/2024 at 6:01 AM, Nitpicking said:

I don't have a page number because reading from an ebook, but in chapter 135, Adolin recognizes the salute from dueling "fectbooks". I don't know that word, myself.

Brandon chose this word carefully. It's based on the German fechtbuch.

On 12/20/2024 at 8:58 PM, Treamayne said:

US ePub

Ch 53:

Should be Honorblade?

Ch 117:

Mid-line hyphen[space], possibly from a leftover word wrap?

Honorblades get called Shardblades all the time. See the prologue of book 1.

I'll report the chapter 117 ebook error.

On 12/21/2024 at 11:13 AM, Aredor said:

US Hardcover, chapter 50

Page 477

Feels like it would flow better with "the mysterious force," given that the preceding paragraph already talked about the force.

Page 478

Who is "people?" Wouldn't it make more sense for it to say "but she called herself Ash," or "but she preferred to be called Ash?"

These are not typos or another type of error; they're wording choices. To be something we'll consider changing in a reprint, it has to be an actual mistake. 

On 12/21/2024 at 7:42 PM, LewsTherinTelescope said:

In Chapter 112 (don't have the page number, sorry), Jasnah says that Odium will have to keep the peace for one thousand years...But that isn't actually part of the contract in Rhythm of War...And the final terms include no time restriction

Brandon wrote things this way on purpose.

Edited December 23, 2024 by PeterAhlstrom

[Treamayne]

25 minutes ago, PeterAhlstrom said:

Honorblades get called Shardblades all the time. See the prologue of book 1.

It just seemed out of place because Szeth had been diligent about calling the blades of the Honorbearers "Honorblades" and, in that scene, when he references "shardblade" he originally meant 12124 and him not being a blade in Shadesmar. As far as I can tell, this was the only time Szeth's POV called an Honorblade a Shardblade in this book. 

Ch 53: 

Spoiler

“I seek no position.” Szeth glanced at his hand. Empty. His Shardblade. Where was it?

Of course. He knelt down on his platform, hearing something shifting below, thrashing in the beads. With focus, he raised up another small pillar, and upon it was a strange figure in the shape of a clothed man. The interior of the figure was blackness and stars—like a rip in reality. It was the way his spren manifested in this realm. Szeth, in his panic, hadn’t seen the spren appear. Unfortunately, Honorblades acted differently, as evidenced by the one across Pozen’s lap.

Well, perhaps this would be an advantage; Szeth’s spren was an ancient warrior. He might not be able to become a Shardblade in Shadesmar, but he could fight by Szeth’s side. 

In the end, I only mention so that awesome folk like your team can review and decide. Thank you for your time and effort. 

Happy Christmas. 

Edited December 23, 2024 by Treamayne
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[Aredor]

US Hardcover, Chapter 58, page 568

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[...] and Bila, his once mate, and another member of the Five-

once-mate should be hyphenated, if I remember WoR/RoW correctly.

Same chapter, page 570

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There, within its cocoon...

This is when the Chasmfiend tells Venli about why it came to the Shattered plains to pupate. Because it's a Chasmfiend, cocoon should be chrysalis here. 

Edit:

Chapter 95, page 932

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But some people received full Regrowth within a month, but had internalized the wound enough that the body wouldn't comply. 

Seems like there's an extra 'but' there.

Chapter 100, page 979

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THEIR ORDERINESS SANG TO MY SOUL, AND TO THE POWER I NOW HELD. 

Orderiness should be Orderliness

Chapter 110, page 1037

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people of Uvala.

When Wit gives Kaladin the original story, he refers to the people as the Uvara. If Uvala is the island chain, that name is not mentioned in the Way of Kings. 

Chapter 133, page 1219

Wanted to include this one just in case- when Adolin is fighting Abidi, he refers to his weapon as a sword instead of a candelabra or as a weapon. It's probably not supposed to be literal, but I still wanted to mention it. 

Chapter 144, page 1290

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"What do you need me to do."

I believe that is a question, not a statement, and thus requires a question mark. 

Epilogue, page 1325

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Roshar would have troubles, yes, and they would be difficult to survive. 

This wording makes no sense. 

Postlude, page 1328

Should Kalak be thinking about his enemies as Voidbringers, given he lived through the Cataclysm of Ashyn, and his people were originally given that term? 

Edited December 27, 2024 by Aredor
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[rridgway]

Chapter 24, Szeth's first flashback, page 232:

 

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The grassland bordered the southeastern coast of Shinovar. 

 

Shinovar doesn't have a southeastern coast, it has a north (or northwestern) and south (or southwestern) coast. j

Edited December 24, 2024 by rridgway
Added page number

[Wendy McGee]

Sort of typo I found, was when listening to the audio book, but comparing to the physical book were 2 of the illustrations were switched. The illustration of urithiru in Shadesmar and the illustration of takamas. 

I remember when I was listening to them, the descriptions seemed like they didn't fit

It's correct in the book.

Edited December 24, 2024 by Wendy McGee

[Elisheva]

I’ve got one! Chapter 129, page 1189. “Adolin backed up, his heels touching the locked door.” He’s only got one heel at this point in time. No foot made from shard plate, just the peg.

[Nitpicking]

Not a typo, but did Brandon mean to have the phrase "200 proof" in the bit where Kaladin is throwing off Ishar's depression cloud? I mean, they don't have distillation on Roshar that I know of, because they use Soulcasting for all their materials. For Kaladin in particular to apparently think that phrase ....

Chapter 139.