Let's be Radiant [WAT SPOILERS]

[Ink and Embers Any pronouns]

11 hours ago, Born of Mist said:

I swore this at my basketball game just now.

I accept that falling does not mean I've failed, and it also doesn't mean I can't stand back up.

Congratulations!!!!

I fear forgetting.

I swore my second Lightweaver ideal, unexpectedly, which has been the case for all my ideals so far...

[KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren He/Him]

52 minutes ago, Ink and Embers said:

Congratulations!!!!

I fear forgetting.

I swore my second Lightweaver ideal, unexpectedly, which has been the case for all my ideals so far...

Congratulations!

[Conure1243 He/Him]

On 2/7/2026 at 11:46 PM, Ink and Embers said:

Congratulations!!!!

I fear forgetting.

I swore my second Lightweaver ideal, unexpectedly, which has been the case for all my ideals so far...

Congratulations!

I will be there for whoever needs me. I will step forward for those who fall back. My service will extend to any who except it.

Actually had that come to mind a few days ago, but haven't been sure how to say it until now.

(This is, for clarification, all just my second ideal.)

Edited February 9 by Conure1243
Clarification

[NerdSandwich she/her]

Cool

[Ink and Embers Any pronouns]

50 minutes ago, Conure1243 said:

Congratulations!

I will be there for whoever needs me. I will step forward for those who fall back. My service will extend to any who except it.

Actually had that come to mind a few days ago, but haven't been sure how to say it until now.

(This is, for clarification, all just my second ideal.)

Awesome!!! Congratulations, Radiant!!!!

[KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren He/Him]

4 hours ago, Conure1243 said:

Congratulations!

I will be there for whoever needs me. I will step forward for those who fall back. My service will extend to any who except it.

Actually had that come to mind a few days ago, but haven't been sure how to say it until now.

(This is, for clarification, all just my second ideal.)

Congratulations!

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

Hey fellow Radiants. 

I'm having trouble with my Dustbringer ideals; I want to reach my fourth ideal, but I am struggling with my third. I'm feeling really powerless and like it doesn't matter if I keep my actions under control cause it feels like whatever I do won't matter. 

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

9 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Hey fellow Radiants. 

I'm having trouble with my Dustbringer ideals; I want to reach my fourth ideal, but I am struggling with my third. I'm feeling really powerless and like it doesn't matter if I keep my actions under control cause it feels like whatever I do won't matter. 

It doesn't! But it does matter to you 0.0

That probably wasn't helpful, sorry.

[Ink and Embers Any pronouns]

23 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Hey fellow Radiants. 

I'm having trouble with my Dustbringer ideals; I want to reach my fourth ideal, but I am struggling with my third. I'm feeling really powerless and like it doesn't matter if I keep my actions under control cause it feels like whatever I do won't matter. 

Can you find places you've had a small, positive influence in? If you try to find those, it could help you feel like your life is a little more under control? Maybe not the best advice either, sorry.

*hugs*

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

14 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

It doesn't! But it does matter to you 0.0

That probably wasn't helpful, sorry.

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

4 minutes ago, Ink and Embers said:

Can you find places you've had a small, positive influence in? If you try to find those, it could help you feel like your life is a little more under control? Maybe not the best advice either, sorry.

*hugs*

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

10 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

Alright look

My two cents

Generally, that's the wise and mature choice IF doing so would make the situation worse.

But

Don't sit by when you could help the situation, and don't step in when you'll ruin it.

Never 100% either way

[Rynturning_Light She/Her]

20 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

Alright Kyo. Know that if I'm a bit harsh it's because I care about you:

 

From what i have seen interacting with you: you do not sit back. Sitting back implies stepping aside and watching on with indifference. You, in the entirety of your being, are never, never, indifferent when it comes to the wellbeing of your friends and family. The reality is, as much as it sucks, sometimes it's the smart thing to restrain yourself. Sometimes, lashing out could make the situation worse for whoever's at the core of it. 

So yes, in a way it is the "wise" choice. The sucky thing about wisdom is it prioritizes the logical perspective of a situation over what one would feel in that situation.

Wisdom and emotion are always going to conflict, but remember: neither is every going to be fully right or fully wrong. Balance must exist between them, and trust me, that will be a long and difficult fight

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

5 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

You have had a small, positive influence here!

[Conure1243 He/Him]

22 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

I can't say I fully understand how you are feeling, I'll be honest.

Who is to say what matters, though? You can say what matters to you, but I can't. Sometimes the simplest thing can have more impact to somebody than anybody else might believe.

I have seen so many things happen between my own friends. In most cases, the best I can do for them anymore is simply listen to them, but I have so many friends who thank me for that. I can't say I understand exactly what I'm doing. I always want to do more, and I always feel like I'm failing in that regard. Even still, sometimes just a small thought, a small amount of help can help somebody else far more than you may think.

At the same time, I'll say again, that may not be the problem. I will admit that sometimes things just have to be difficult. I hope things can start going better for you in the future. As long as you do what you can, no matter how big or small, it can make a difference. A bigger difference than you might think.

Sorry if that doesn't help.

[Born of Mist He/Him]

On 2/11/2026 at 1:00 PM, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

I don't 100% know what that feels like, but I can guess.

My advice is biased, but all advice is I guess. But I wouldn't sit and be impartial, do something. Even if it hurts. To me, the pain of not doing something is the worst. But ultimately, it's your choice. I can't tell you your words or how to live your life. 

You can do it. And if someone is mad at you for making your own choice, then they don't deserve you.

You got this. Life before death.

Edited February 13 by Born of Mist

[Myst He/Him]

On 2/10/2026 at 9:06 AM, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Hey fellow Radiants. 

I'm having trouble with my Dustbringer ideals; I want to reach my fourth ideal, but I am struggling with my third. I'm feeling really powerless and like it doesn't matter if I keep my actions under control cause it feels like whatever I do won't matter. 

First off, you won’t be perfect, just like everyone else, your ideals will be hard to keep. Kaladin couldn’t say the 4th ideal for an entire year, despite knowing the words, just because the ideals are hard does not make you any less worthy to say them.

And you think your actions won’t matter, so what? If your actions don’t matter, then that means you can follow your ideals, not because they’ll help, but because you want to, because that’s who you want to be.

I know that it’ll be rough, and that my words may not do much, maybe it’ll help for a bit, but later the feelings will return. The important thing to remember is who you’re trying to be, and try to act in accordance with that. I can’t promise it’ll all go well, it most certainly will not at times, but you might as well try.

On 2/11/2026 at 9:00 AM, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Except it doesn't matter to me rn. I'm seeing anything I try fall apart.

The only places I have seen a influence I've had in my life that actually matters is sitting back and restraining myself calmly as I watch people tear people I love away from me and/or mistreat them, instead of lashing out at them for hurting my friends and family. 

And everyone says that's the wise mature choice. 

But it sure as hell doesn't feel like it. 

I know it may not seem like it, but you do make things better. It’s never fun to just sit by because you think you’ll make it worse. But if you have to keep restraining yourself, just don’t. Based on what you’ve said, you can’t make it worse by interfering

Its hard, but if maturity is restraining yourself from trying to help and change things, then don’t bother being mature, do what you think is the right thing, not what others are telling you is(Ironic I know).

I’m sorry you have to go through this, I hope something I’ve said has helped, but we’re here for you. 

[Through The Living Ketek He/Him/His]

Ummmmmm.... I think I'm 3rd ideal lightweaver and 4th ideal truthwatcher, 

and I said these two oaths..... but I'm not sure which order they go to.

I accept that I can, have been, will be, and am sometimes wrong.

I cannot always prove myself right, even to myself.

Any insights?

[KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren He/Him]

4 minutes ago, Kaladist The Ketek Writer said:

Ummmmmm.... I think I'm 3rd ideal lightweaver and 4th ideal truthwatcher, 

and I said these two oaths..... but I'm not sure which order they go to.

I accept that I can, have been, will be, and am sometimes wrong.

I cannot always prove myself right, even to myself.

Any insights?

You could always hybridise

You'd be an 8th Ideal Truthweaver or Lightwatcher

[Through The Living Ketek He/Him/His]

but is one of those a new order's oath (besides TW or LW)?

[KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren He/Him]

1 minute ago, Kaladist The Ketek Writer said:

but is one of those a new order's oath (besides TW or LW)?

I don't see another Order

But do you?

[Through The Living Ketek He/Him/His]

maybe edgedancer

?

[KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren He/Him]

8 hours ago, Kaladist The Ketek Writer said:

maybe edgedancer

?

So are you a triple hybrid Orders?

It's Edgedancer if you think it's Edgedancer.

[Ink and Embers Any pronouns]

8 hours ago, Kaladist The Ketek Writer said:

Ummmmmm.... I think I'm 3rd ideal lightweaver and 4th ideal truthwatcher, 

and I said these two oaths..... but I'm not sure which order they go to.

I accept that I can, have been, will be, and am sometimes wrong.

I cannot always prove myself right, even to myself.

Any insights?

Congratulations!!!

[SpartanBrigade He/Him]

There will always be new Truths about myself to speak, and more lies to uncover. That being said, I think for the time being I've achieved my full potential as a Lightweaver. I've been thinking about it and I believe the Order I now align with the most, the Order I want to align with most, are the Edgedancers.

Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination

I will listen to those who have been ignored

I will fight for those who have been forgotten 

I will stand by those who have been broken

My cultivationspren's name is Cambium

Edited February 15 by SpartanBrigade

[Through The Living Ketek He/Him/His]

I believe you have to mean the words, not just say them all in quick succession