Stormrunner1730 Intro Post

[Stormrunner1730]

Hey Everyone-

I've read different stuff on the site for awhile, but I only recently started posting.  A little info about my favorite Sanderson stuff.  Kaladin might be my favorite fictional character ever.  His backstory and character arc are so fricking compelling.  I also just love his ability set and his journey to gaining said abilities.  Szeth would probably be my next favorite, with Marsh and Sazed behind him.   My favorite Sanderson book is Words of Radiance, with Mistborn: The Final Empire being a close second.  That being said, the ending of Hero of Ages is one of the best endings I have ever read in a book or series (well, for that trilogy at least).

What I love about Sanderson's writing is that he definitely has his own moral stances and beliefs and makes them rather clear, but does so in a way that does not make contrary views feel invalid or that they are being talked down to.  This shows in how he portrays his characters and ideas across the cosmere, with certain characters and themes obviously getting more attention than others (i.e. religion, politics, people different internal struggles and how they perceive them).  I don't mind this at all since I love talking about both religion and politics, but that's a whole different discussion.  The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant is basically my life motto right now (Life Before Death, Strength Before Weakness, Journey Before Destination).  I'll leave it at that before I start ranting too much.  I'm looking forward to exploring the different stories and ideas with the community!

[Shqueeves]

Welcome! Consider yourself warned about the cookies, because they are bad. 

[Erandeni he/him]

Welcome to the Shard! take an upvote.

Edited August 11, 2017 by Idealistic

[Rebecca she/her]

Welcome @Stormrunner1730! Great to have you here with us. It sounds like you know your stuff, and I'm excited to hear more from you!

[lyht]

Welcome! I liked your summation about what you like about the Cosmere. I have to agree. I too like the first ideal, and I think it is part of why it feels like you can connect with the Knights Radiant.

[Stormrunner1730]

50 minutes ago, lyht said:

Welcome! I liked your summation about what you like about the Cosmere. I have to agree. I too like the first ideal, and I think it is part of why it feels like you can connect with the Knights Radiant.

Yes to this.  If I went a little further I'd say that really the Windrunner Ideals are pretty close to how I want to lead my life (the general concept of protecting and aiding those who need it. "so long as it is right.") Admittedly, my attraction to the Windrunners is definitely influenced by how much I like Kaladin's character.  But his personal journey and what he stands for ultimately represents the Windrunners as well.  And I'd love to be able to fight with Gravitation haha.

Edited August 11, 2017 by Stormrunner1730