SylphrenaHonorSpren Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 So my friend and I have been passing back and forth theories about what will become of Dalinar in Oathbringer. He thinks that his lack of a Shardblade and the oncoming Everstorm will result in his death. I personally think that having the Stormfather bonded to him is enough to keep Dalinar alive. He is still in the process of defining himself as well. Not only that, but his death would result in downward spirals for Renarin, Adolin, and Kaladin. I don't know if Brandon would kill a character with such impact. What other theories are out there? I'm interested in hearing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeldancer he/him Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Dalinar ascends to shard of awesomeness. Has battle with rival shard of Awesomeness, by lift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRyan he/him Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Honestly, someone important needs to die. Too many resurrections and near deaths. Dalinar is a good choice and I think it could add a lot to the story because it would impact so many people so intensely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLeeopard she/her Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 hour ago, CaptainRyan said: Honestly, someone important needs to die. Too many resurrections and near deaths. Dalinar is a good choice and I think it could add a lot to the story because it would impact so many people so intensely. On one hand I agree with you. But on the other hand, looking at what seems to be Dalinar's role in the future I find it hard to believe he would die so easily. So far the impression that I got from his role was that it is to bring together the RK and lead them, prepare all for the Desolation and unite Roshar, those are all things which can't be easily passed on or done by another, considering how much prepping (visions) Dalinar went through to ready for them. One thing to keep in mind is that Brandon doesn't kill characters because "someone needs to die" rather he kills characters because it is the next logical step on their respective journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calderis he/him Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 minute ago, WhiteLeeopard said: On one hand I agree with you. But on the other hand, looking at what seems to be Dalinar's role in the future I find it hard to believe he would die so easily. So far the impression that I got from his role was that it is to bring together the RK and lead them, prepare all for the Desolation and unite Roshar, those are all things which can't be easily passed on or done by another, considering how much prepping (visions) Dalinar went through to ready for them. One thing to keep in mind is that Brandon doesn't kill characters because "someone needs to die" rather he kills characters because it is the next logical step on their respective journey. Yeah, considering the nature of Bondsmiths, Dalinar's role seems much less replaceable than any other character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRyan he/him Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) 21 minutes ago, WhiteLeeopard said: But on the other hand, looking at what seems to be Dalinar's role in the future I find it hard to believe he would die so easily. So far the impression that I got from his role was that it is to bring together the RK and lead them, prepare all for the Desolation and unite Roshar, those are all things which can't be easily passed on or done by another, considering how much prepping (visions) Dalinar went through to ready for them. That certainly is one possible character arc. Another could be that Dalinar did his job by refounding the KR and by sharing the knowledge the visions provided. Now... well, if all that is needed is leadership than there are others who can provide it. If Bondsmiths do something unique then we need another Bondsmith haha. 21 minutes ago, WhiteLeeopard said: One thing to keep in mind is that Brandon doesn't kill characters because "someone needs to die" rather he kills characters because it is the next logical step on their respective journey. I would argue that it is not only whether or not it is the next "logical step" for the character but also the needs of the overall story come into play. Sanderson has said he realizes that he can make death (and therefore any tension the readers might feel) a non-factor if he keeps resurrecting or "fake" killing characters. I agree with that sentiment. In Words of Radiance we saw at least two, if not three, obvious deaths negated (Jasnah, Szeth, Eshonai). I really do think we need to see some serious consequences (read: death) for our characters or else the story is going to be the worse for it. Edited June 16, 2017 by CaptainRyan misquoted someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calderis he/him Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 @CaptainRyan you seem to have attributed part of @WhiteLeeopard's post to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRyan he/him Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, Calderis said: @CaptainRyan you seem to have attributed part of @WhiteLeeopard's post to me. Crap [Storms?]. I quoted it from your quote instead of from the original comment. Thanks for the catch. I will try and edit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness he/him Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 10/06/2017 at 5:50 AM, SylphrenaHonorSpren said: So my friend and I have been passing back and forth theories about what will become of Dalinar in Oathbringer. He thinks that his lack of a Shardblade and the oncoming Everstorm will result in his death. I personally think that having the Stormfather bonded to him is enough to keep Dalinar alive. He is still in the process of defining himself as well. Not only that, but his death would result in downward spirals for Renarin, Adolin, and Kaladin. I don't know if Brandon would kill a character with such impact. What other theories are out there? I'm interested in hearing them! Brandon alluded to this today in Supanova. Someone said, "please dont kill Dalinar, that's all I want, just don't kill Dalinar!" And he responded very seriously, "you will enjoy this next book!" But then he added, "but... Ehhhhh... It's gonna be painful..." So make of that what you will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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