Three1415 Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Ah--my bad; I was interpreting Rosharan year length as the 500-day stretch between Weepings, which would make it about 40% longer than Earth's (thus the discrepancy)...That means that its people either use a more typical Earth-like calendar instead, or (more likely) that the days are only about 19 hours long, although the latter would remain a fairly significant change. Edited March 21, 2016 by Three1415
Jondesu he/him Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 Oh and Dalinar never was in his forties. He has always been in his fifties. I think he might have been born in his 50's. :-P I know, I know, not really (especially considering the bit we got to read from the next book), it's a joke. jW
Guest Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 I think he might have been born in his 50's. :-P I know, I know, not really (especially considering the bit we got to read from the next book), it's a joke. jW But he did say he never was young.... So huh you may be onto something
aspiring.author461 Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Both of those are really nteresting During WoK, Kal notes during a flashback chapter that the older boys snicker about the chances they get to see a girl's safe hand. He doesn't get what the big deal is. If Roshar years are 50% longer, shouldn't he be about fifteen at this time(by earth years)? Unless the humans on Roshar are significantly different biologically, shouldn't he already be in puberty? Come to think of it, Dalinar notes that he's in his forties during book two(the scene where he's getting his shoulder patched up). Wouldn't that make him sixty-something? Admittedly, my grandparents are in really good shape. But, not even they could keep up on a battlefield. I doubt they could use shardplate either. I wonder how long she had those powers? Unlike the other orders Shallan only had to speak one oath and even then i believe that at the time of her mothers death Pattern may have materialize into her Shardblade out of need, if we compare it to Kaladin's journey to Radiance then isn't his powers also manifesting during great times of need so i think this was the first time summoning her Shardblade but her powers of observation and her ability to create works of art were what drew the unwanted attention of her mother in the first place On the matter of age It is more i would think these Proto-radiants would have been like a squire in medieval times, and if that is the case it holds precedence, unless the situation was almost completely lost they would not have needed to fight. Instead they would be trained in the keeping of their oaths and then using these marvelous powers in accordance to those oaths. Also in medieval times squires were chosen closer to the ages of 8 -9 not 11-12 do to the fact the it would take years to reach knighthood and most would be reaching that point around 15. saying I am not a history major but an engineering major who dabbles in art and writing who has come into this discussion lateand is catching up on the replies. Edited March 24, 2016 by aspiring.author461
Shadowfax Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Also in medieval times squires were chosen closer to the ages of 8 -9 not 11-12 do to the fact the it would take years to reach knighthood and most would be reaching that point around 15. Children that young were not squires, but held the title of Page. Men were unable to be knighted before the age of 21 (similar to inheritance laws). They did not squire until puberty. 1
aspiring.author461 Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Thank you for that clarification as I said I'm no historian and I love to be corrected when wrong, how else am I to gain knowledge
Erunion he/him Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Both of those are really nteresting During WoK, Kal notes during a flashback chapter that the older boys snicker about the chances they get to see a girl's safe hand. He doesn't get what the big deal is. If Roshar years are 50% longer, shouldn't he be about fifteen at this time(by earth years)? Unless the humans on Roshar are significantly different biologically, shouldn't he already be in puberty? Come to think of it, Dalinar notes that he's in his forties during book two(the scene where he's getting his shoulder patched up). Wouldn't that make him sixty-something? Admittedly, my grandparents are in really good shape. But, not even they could keep up on a battlefield. I doubt they could use shardplate either. I wonder how long she had those powers? Don't underestimate old guys (and gals) who stay in shape! My father is 60, and absolutely COULD keep up on a battlefield. (He still regularly plays hockey at a fairly high level, and works out 3-4 times a week). The difference is that his recovery time is a lot longer afterwards. With the aid of shardplate, and especially with stormlight, a fit individual could keep up for a good long time. So don't underestimate Dalinar!
Guest Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 Don't underestimate old guys (and gals) who stay in shape! My father is 60, and absolutely COULD keep up on a battlefield. (He still regularly plays hockey at a fairly high level, and works out 3-4 times a week). The difference is that his recovery time is a lot longer afterwards. With the aid of shardplate, and especially with stormlight, a fit individual could keep up for a good long time. So don't underestimate Dalinar! There are 60 years old men who could show of 20 years old men.... Not everyone, but seriously those grey heads sure run fast. And Dalinar isn't 60, he's barely 50. There are 70 years old guys who run the marathon in decent times....
Recommended Posts