iBambam Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I'm reading through the WoB for the first time and came across something that I have no idea what it is. If you guys could point me in the right direction to explain it that would be great! Q: The ending of Mistborn was hidden in the first chapter epigraphs. Is there something similar to that in The Way of KingsA: There is, but they are hidden in different places. The last chapter of the Stormlight Archive is somewhere in these two books. 2
Guest Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I would tell you, but I'm not sure Chaos allows spoilers for even the third book, so I probably wouldn't be allowed to tell you plot details from the tenth. >>
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Wait so the ending of Stormlight is in Mistborn ? I'm so confused.
natc Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) For all we know it could be, tbh. This is Brandon Sanderson. Edited November 19, 2015 by natc
Moogle Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 The story of Fleet would be where I'd look to first.
DSC01 he/him Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 It's very possible that some of the cryptic death rattles describe the ending of the series. The ending of The Wheel of Time is exactly described in a prophecy in the 6th book in the series--published about 19 years before the ending was--but you really wouldn't be able to decipher it unless you already knew the end.
+Slowswift Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) The story of Fleet would be where I'd look to first. To much hurt for me to want to consider. Edited November 20, 2015 by Slowswift 1
iBambam Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 The story of Fleet would be where I'd look to first. I could see that as the ending of book 5, idk about the whole SA though, but thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
Thunder_93 Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I've heard of that today for the first time as well... Sorry, I dont know that, so I ask: The epigraph is that little part before the chapter, right...? So, is it of the first chapter, or the prolouge? I've read both just now, but don't see how the end is revealed in there... (and I've read all Mistborn books)
iBambam Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 An epigraph is an apposite quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc. According to dictionary.com. It could be a prediction or a summary as well. The first sentence I think of Ch.1 in mistborn is the epigraph that predicts the ending... Could be wrong it's been a little while since I've read it.
Ardjet Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 What if the last chapter is the prelude to Way of Kings? The one with Kalak and Jezrien, immediately following the Desolation? It would make sense to end with a major desolation, and it would also tie the series in a neat little circle.
Yata he/him Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 What if the last chapter is the prelude to Way of Kings? The one with Kalak and Jezrien, immediately following the Desolation? It would make sense to end with a major desolation, and it would also tie the series in a neat little circle. Well after the prelude there is "after 4500 years" therefore It's impossible
Ardjet Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Well after the prelude there is "after 4500 years" therefore It's impossible I suppose not that part, of course. You also mentioned that text comes after the prelude, so thus not really part of the chapter. But Desolations are recurring(as are a lot of other things, when I think on it), and who can say that Kalak and Jezrien won't be at the end of the books or not? Not saying this is my belief, just trying to keep ideas and options open. Or, could it be possible that the chapter is in pieces throughout the two books? That would be mean, but very likely to keep us fans from puzzling it out too early.
Moogle Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Oh, another notable epigraph: “Ten people, with Shardblades alight, standing before a wall of black and white and red.” Sounds like new Heralds to me. Could be a possible ending. 3
iBambam Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 Oh, another notable epigraph: “Ten people, with Shardblades alight, standing before a wall of black and white and red.” Sounds like new Heralds to me. Could be a possible ending. New heralds is definitely a possibility in my opinion. I've been leaning towards that thought for a bit now. Maybe end of book 5?
echaozh he/him Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Oh, another notable epigraph: “Ten people, with Shardblades alight, standing before a wall of black and white and red.” Sounds like new Heralds to me. Could be a possible ending. If there are 10 new heralds, will they be KRs to begin with, or will they be ordinary people then elevated? If a KR becomes a herald, what happens to his spren?
Moogle Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 If there are 10 new heralds, will they be KRs to begin with, or will they be ordinary people then elevated? If a KR becomes a herald, what happens to his spren? Well, we don't know what it means to be a Herald. The Heralds have abilities not tied to the Honorblades. If the Honorblades are somehow tied to the Oathpact - which they seem to be - I expect nothing to happen to the KR's spren. A Radiant can use an Honorblade and have 4 Surges according to WoB. But who knows? We're in the dark with almost everything related to the Heralds.
thegatorgirl00 she/her Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 I personally believe that the books will end with someone walking to Urithiru. I don't have any proof, it's just my opinion. 2
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