bobsaveg he/him Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) So just a fun thread here with all the new Harry Potter hype about Harry's kid getting sorted this year I thought I'd start a topic in which we sort the Stormlight characters. Now before anyone blows a gasket I do not think Harry potter any anyway can compare to The Stormlight Archive it is still my favorite series with Brandon being my favorite Author. But I grew up on Harry Potter and I think we can all admit that we liked the books. So I'll start it off with my sorting of a few Adolin: Hufflepuff Shallan:Gryffindor. Sadeas: Slytherin I'll leave the rest to you Now some might argue Ravenclaw for Shallan due to her scholarship, but I think that she demonstrates more courage throughout the books she single handedly saved her family and infiltrated a secrite organization of assassins Edited September 26, 2015 by bobsaveg 4
mirahound she/her Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I think we can all agree that Kaladin is a shoe-in for Gryffindor. Daring, nerve, and chivalry... seems to fit pretty well for me.
Moogle Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I'd definitely put Shallan in Slytherin. I don't mean this as an insult, but a compliment on her ability to do sneaky plans. She's conniving, willing to steal, sneaky (involved with the Ghostbloods), and politically-minded. But maybe I've been reading too much HPMOR and have a non-canon view of the house. In canon HP, Slytherins seemed to just be nothing but bad apples and the overwhelming trait of the house was "bully". 14
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I love Shallan in Slytherin. I'd put Dalinar and Elhokar there as well. Renarin in Ravenclaw. What is the argument for Adolin being a Hufflepuff? The other contended would be Griffindor... Do we know anything about house Hufflepuff? My Harry Potter reading days are very far away...
WayneSpren he/him Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I love Shallan in Slytherin. I'd put Dalinar and Elhokar there as well. Renarin in Ravenclaw. What is the argument for Adolin being a Hufflepuff? The other contended would be Griffindor... Do we know anything about house Hufflepuff? My Harry Potter reading days are very far away... They are "hardworking and unafraid of toil". Other qualities include honest.
mirahound she/her Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I love Shallan in Slytherin. I'd put Dalinar and Elhokar there as well. Renarin in Ravenclaw. What is the argument for Adolin being a Hufflepuff? The other contended would be Griffindor... Do we know anything about house Hufflepuff? My Harry Potter reading days are very far away... Hufflepuffs are known for their hard work and loyalty. 1
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 Oh OK so Hufflepuff They were so low key in the books.
mirahound she/her Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Oh OK so Hufflepuff They were so low key in the books. Meh, I dunno. If you look at the second, they were actually a pretty scary group, especially when they thought one of their own was being threatened. I'd actually (cautiously) put Adolin in Gryffindor. Not sure why, just my gut reaction (and I'd like to say I'm not prejudiced, I'm a proud Ravenclaw myself, but who knows?). Edited September 19, 2015 by mirahound
Landis963 he/him Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I'd put Adolin in Gryffindor as well. Dalinar, however, can go directly into Hufflepuff without passing GO or collecting 200$ dollars. 2
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I'd put Adolin in Gryffindor as well. Dalinar, however, can go directly into Hufflepuff without passing GO or collecting 200$ dollars. Dalinar no. He is too ambitious to be a Hufflepuff. He has to be Slytherin. Adolin is problably too caring to be a Griffindor and not fool-hardy enough, unless his loved ones are threatened. He is not a soldier nor a warrior at heart, we tend to forget it.
Cromptj he/him Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Although didn't the books basically say that you chose which house you were in as much as the hat did. So presumably the characters would go into whichever house they felt fitted them best. In which case, Sadeas and potentially Shallan would be Slytherin, Navani, Hoid and Jasnah would be Ravenclaw, and the rest of the main cast would be Gryffindor.
mirahound she/her Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Although didn't the books basically say that you chose which house you were in as much as the hat did. So presumably the characters would go into whichever house they felt fitted them best. In which case, Sadeas and potentially Shallan would be Slytherin, Navani, Hoid and Jasnah would be Ravenclaw, and the rest of the main cast would be Gryffindor. Well, Harry chose his house, but Neville took so long to sort because he was arguing with the hat. He thought he should be a Hufflepuff, but the hat kept saying he was a shoe-in for Gryffindor. I think if it's close the hat will let you choose, like it did with Harry, but otherwise it just puts you where it wants.
Seana she/her Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Hoid = Ravenclaw. He's strange and wise enough! Lol, but I'm serious about his placing. Adolin is a dead ringer for Hufflepuff, but I can see him being a Gryffindor too. Shallan is hard to place, but I believe she's a Slytherin. Let me explain: Shallan LOVES finally being able to adventure and study, something she'd dreamed of forever. She struggled with her bond with Pattern and accepting it (Slytherin's are known for their hard times in accepting themselves as they are. They seem to think that they aren't enough...). Renerin is a Ravenclaw. Dalinar is a 'Puff or a Gryffindor, much like Adolin. I think he's more of a Gryffindor though. Navini is a Ravenclaw, she loves tinkering with Fabrials like Luna Lovegood's mum did with spells, only safer. Elohkar is a Gryffindor. Kaladin is a Slytherin with VERY STRONG Gryffindor qualities. Tien is a 'Puff. Rock is a Gryffindor. Lopen is a Gryffindor. Teft is a grumpy Ravenclaw. Jasnah is a Ravenclaw. Lift is a Puff. Sebrial is a Ravenclaw. Palona is a Gryffindor. ... That's all I can think of right now. Edited September 23, 2015 by Seana 2
The Honor Spren she/her Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Elohkar is a Gryffindor. Kaladin is a Slytherin with VERY STRONG Gryffindor qualities. I have to disagree with you there. Elhokar may be a Gryffindor in the same way Peter Peddigrew was, I guess. . . But Kaladin is straight up Gryffindor. He has depression, he fails, and some time he just gives up. But once you get past his distrust and his anger, he is a Gryffindor as they get. 2
Seana she/her Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 I have to disagree with you there. Elhokar may be a Gryffindor in the same way Peter Peddigrew was, I guess. . . But Kaladin is straight up Gryffindor. He has depression, he fails, and some time he just gives up. But once you get past his distrust and his anger, he is a Gryffindor as they get. Hmm, you do have a point.
Seana she/her Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 I guess I was a little hasty while writing that comment.
DreamEternal Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 I don't think so. When your qualities allow it, the Hat lets you choose your house, and I think Kaladin would choose Slytherin. He always wanted to be a master of his discipline, be it healing or killing. He yearns fir controlling his own life. He wanted to learn how to think like a lighteyes so he could prove he was not their inferior. Yes, he wants to protect people, but when he doens't see anyone needing protection he seeks to better himself, even better if it is for protecting others. Kaladin may have stronger Gryffidor tendencies, but I think he would choose Slytherin. 1
Zea mays Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Er, Gryffindores can be ambitious, the thing about Slytherines is that they may sacrifice other things (like say principles, or friendships) for ambition. In The defining moments of Kaladin's character in WOK he gives up on his personal ambitions, for love or principles. - he gives up his ambition to be a surgeon to join the army with Tien (that one is iffy, because he wanted to be a soldier too) - he refuses to take up shardblades. Full stop. - he, and the rest of Bridge Four, give up their chance to escape in order to rescue Dalinar's army from the tower Kal does not seem to be ruled by ambition. But mostly I agree with Dumbledore when he concedes that they sort too soon. 1
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Here is what I will base my arguments on. Although these writers do disagree with the books at some points (primarily about Slytherin, since Rowling had a tendency to portray the majority as Always Chaotic Evil, and these writers are more sympathetic toward Slytherin) I'd say they do have a solid basis in the books. Shallan: Slytherin, with strong Ravenclaw tendencies. She is fiercely loyal to her brothers, and once Jasnah becomes one of Her People, her loyalty remains there as well. However, she is also sneaky and conniving like canon Slytherins, although she uses these qualities for good. Kaladin: Gryffindor, though I'm torn between Slytherin and Hufflepuff for a secondary. He is devoted to what is right because it is right, like a true Gryffindor. Although he does set about creating a community among his fellow bridgemen, like a Hufflepuff, he is also loyal to those closest to him, like a Slytherin. So I'm a bit conflicted there. Jasnah: Ravenclaw, with strong Slytherin tendencies. Devoted to finding the truth, like a Ravenclaw; perfectly willing to stand on that truth and embrace her new identity as a heretic, like a Slytherin. At the same time, she respects that others will come to different conclusions than she did—so long as they weigh all available evidence and make their decision based on logic and not emotion. Adolin: I think he's more Gryffindor than Hufflepuff, though he does have strong Hufflepuff tendencies. He does what is right because it's right, no matter what others say, but he also strives to create community and welcome everyone. Dalinar: Gryffindor. Probably a Gryffindor secondary. He's the Gryffindoriest Gryffindor in Roshar, and if anyone argues, he will out-Gryffindor them right off the planet. Lift: Slytherin, with a Gryffindor secondary. She does her own thing first and foremost, but when a moral dilemma presents itself, she does the right thing for no other reason than that it is the right thing to do. 4
The Honor Spren she/her Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Dalinar: Gryffindor. Probably a Gryffindor secondary. He's the Gryffindoriest Gryffindor in Roshar, and if anyone argues, he will out-Gryffindor them right off the planet. But remember, they sort too soon. Back when he was young enough to be sorted, he was the Blackthorn, and I'm pretty sure that conforms with Slytherin tendencies. I see a Snape-like story. 1
NathanielHellman he/him Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Kaladin and his bridge crew are obviously in Gryffindor, but as for the others that is a bit tricky. Syl would probably be in Gryffindor as well, because I think she would get along well with the Fred and George type. I would put Elhokar in Huffelpuff, because while he means well he just isn't anything special. Adolin probably deserves to be in Huffelpuff as well since while he is skilled in combat he isn't really that good at anything else. Renarin I would put in Ravenclaw, because while I don't see any combat skill in him I think we has potential. Dalinar in his youth belonged in Syltherin, but I think that if he was sorted at the time of the story he would go into Gryffindor. Shallan seems like a huge Ravenclaw to my mind for all of her planning and scheming without being completely uncaring. Sadeas and everyone he is involved with instantly belong in Syltherin for all of the stupid evil things they do. As for the rest I really can't say, but I am sure it would be interesting to see where they would go.
Fatebreaker he/him Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) This is really quite simple. Here let me show you By House Gryffindor: What do Gryffs like? Sports and hitting things. The three main sports in Roshar are Dueling, War, and Bridging, which means Kaladin, Adolin, and Dalinar all qualify. Looking at Harry, another apparent quality is womanizing, so Adolin double qualifies. So is sulking and moaning about responsibility, so Kaladin double qualifies as well. Slytherin: The only apparent quality of Slytherins is their ability to be despised. So Sadeas, Amaram, Roshone, and pretty much all of the Lighteyes are shoe-ins. Ravenclaw: Nerds, thus anyone who has glasses or reads books. Shallan, Navani, and Renarin fit the bill. Jasnah was in this group, but she was expelled for declaring the entire staff senile id'jits and telling people that all of the "friendly" ghosts were really an evil undead army of the damned, lying dormant. Hufflepuff: Everyone not good enough to get into the other clubs. So basically Elkohar. Lift skipped school for a while, then just stole some stuff and dropped out. Hoid is the sorting hat and headmaster, but no one knows. Gaz is the cantankerous sqib janitor. Syl is Peeves. Edited September 24, 2015 by Fatebreaker 2
Guest Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Kaladin and his bridge crew are obviously in Gryffindor, but as for the others that is a bit tricky. Syl would probably be in Gryffindor as well, because I think she would get along well with the Fred and George type. I would put Elhokar in Huffelpuff, because while he means well he just isn't anything special. Adolin probably deserves to be in Huffelpuff as well since while he is skilled in combat he isn't really that good at anything else. Renarin I would put in Ravenclaw, because while I don't see any combat skill in him I think we has potential. Dalinar in his youth belonged in Syltherin, but I think that if he was sorted at the time of the story he would go into Gryffindor. Shallan seems like a huge Ravenclaw to my mind for all of her planning and scheming without being completely uncaring. Sadeas and everyone he is involved with instantly belong in Syltherin for all of the stupid evil things they do. As for the rest I really can't say, but I am sure it would be interesting to see where they would go. Your analysis is slightly reductive or overly simplistic, don't you think? To simply think anyone despicable or involved with Sadeas would be Slytherin? While most antagonists, in Harry Potter, were from house Slytherin, hadn't Rowlink also tried to show us the good side of Slytherin with professor Slughorn? Hadn't Harry himself not only accepted his son may be sorted into house Slytherin, but has stated he would be proud of him, providing he stays true to himself? House Slytherin is not evil. Individuals within house Slytherin are evil mostly because, their favored attribute, ambition, can easily be manipulated by an ill-intention puppet master. Also, isn't it also reducing to claim house Hufflepuff is for those without any specific talent? Wasn't Cedric Digory one of the most talented young man of his generation? He sure was not lacking in talent, but turns out he valued honesty and loyalty over foolish bravery, arrogant wits and petty ambition. That being said, Adolin IS a good candidate for house Hufflepuff, but not because he has not talent other than fighting. First of, that's horribly wrong, more importantly it is not what seems to matter to the sorting hat. What matter more to Adolin is to stay loyal to those he loves, no matter what: he does not care about feats of glory or being labelled as smart or his own personal success. He cares about his family. Therefore, Hufflepuff seems like the right choice. As for Elhokar, having no particular talent that we saw does not make him a candidate for Hufflepuff. Elhokar is not loyal nor honest. He chooses his allies, his counselors based on those he believes will help him achieve his goal of being labelled a worthy king. He messes it up, but mainly because he is so focus on his target, he is unable to stick to one plan. He is also willing to do anything to further his goal including asking counsel to a lowly darkeye and faking an assassination attempt. He is picture perfect for house Slytherin, but one who would have turned bad, twisted by his ambition. Dalinar, I believe, also is a Slytherin, not a Griffindor. Griffindor would have NEVER sit still while Adolin was being beaten by the 4 shardbearers no matter what the political agenda was. Griffindor would have been down there with a rock if need be, as Sadeas said, to defend his son. He didn't, because the end game mattered more to him than Adolin's life. Sad, but true. Dalinar is ruled by his ambition more than anything.
DreamEternal Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 He didn't, because the end game mattered more to him than Adolin's life. Sad, but true. Dalinar is ruled by his ambition more than anything. I wouldn't say that is a bad thing. The fate if Alethkar, no, of the entire world could depend on his capacity to unite Alethkar as far as he knew. As his son said, the nation was not ready to lose him. Very few would want Dalinar to die instead of Adolin, and no one would like if both died uselessly. What Dalinar did was the the right choice, even if an unpleasant one.
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