ForcesOfNoodles Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 In the chart in the back of the book, the gemstone corresponding to Tanat is a topaz. This is a strange coincidence, since one of Hoid's oldest pseudonyms is "Topaz", and that these gemstones and their Soulcasting properties are seemingly arbitrarily linked to each Herald. What do you guys think this means? Did Hoid have a hand in Talanel's death during the Final Desolation, to ensure that not all of the Heralds would abandon the Oathpact, and Odium wouldn't be freed? Hoid would probably be around for such an important event.
Weltall Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 Topaz was a name Hoid used pre-Shattering and we know that at that event he was know to the Vessels by yet another name. The Desolations far postdate that. It's almost certainly a coincidence.
Lord Joped Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 25 minutes ago, Weltall said: It's almost certainly a coincidence. @The One Who Connects Another entry for for possible site taglines. 2
The One Who Connects he/him Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Lord Joped said: @The One Who Connects Another entry for for possible site taglines. For future reference, there is a thread made for that Not a bad line though. 1
Toaster Retribution he/him Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 Hoid killing Taln is interesting, and eould be a cool twist. I do think Topaz is a coincidence though. Were did we learn about Hoid being Topaz btw? Can someone point me to a source?
Steeldancer he/him Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Toaster Retribution said: Hoid killing Taln is interesting, and eould be a cool twist. I do think Topaz is a coincidence though. Were did we learn about Hoid being Topaz btw? Can someone point me to a source? I think it's from Dragonsteel. Not entirely sure.
Frostlander Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Steeldancer said: I think it's from Dragonsteel. Not entirely sure. Here's where that info may have come from: Spoiler INTERVIEW: Jun 28th, 2016 White Sand release party (Paraphrased) QUESTION During this same scene, Hoid mentions that he'd been named after a rock, a very beautiful one. Was this a reference to Dragonsteel? When he had the name Topaz? BRANDON SANDERSON Yes Edited September 18, 2017 by Frostlander WoB posted twice
redbishop Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 I always imagined that the gemstones associated with each Herald were an offshoot of the colors of glyphs and markings on the blades and armor of the KR that had each Herald as a Patron. Chicken-egg discussion could ensue, of course.
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