Mason Wheeler Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Spoiler ...which are made of dead spren and require 10 heartbeats to "reanimate" them, then why does it take 10 heartbeats for Szeth to summon his? Do we have any official explanation for this?
Kelsier Kenobi Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Just now, Mason Wheeler said: Hide contents ...which are made of dead spren and require 10 heartbeats to "reanimate" them, then why does it take 10 heartbeats for Szeth to summon his? Do we have any official explanation for this? I'll have to search for Brandon's quote, but I believe it had to do with Szeth simply believing it was necessary like it was with a normal Shardblade. Here it is from Theoryland: MACROS Based on what we know currently about the ten heartbeats, why does Szeth require ten heartbeats to bring forth his Honorblade? BRANDON SANDERSON Perception is a very important part of how these things all work, and remember, the Honorblades work differently from everything else. Everything was based upon them. Why don’t you read and find out what’s going on there, but remember, the characters’ perception is very important. MACROS So then that’s why at one point Shallan requires ten heartbeats and now she doesn’t. BRANDON SANDERSON Right, just like—it’s the exact same reason why Kaladin’s forehead wounds don’t heal, because he views himself as need—as having those, somewhere deep inside of him, and that can’t heal until that goes away. And it’s the same reason why in Warbreaker, when you bring something to life your intention, rather than really what you say, is what matters. It’s all about perception. Edited July 27, 2016 by Kelsier Kenobi Found the quote 1
Stormgate he/him Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 When dealing with the Cognitive Realm and the beings and objects related to it, mind over matter is more of a fact of life than a motivational quote. 3
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