joesleepsalot he/him Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Didn't see this anywhere, I apologize if it's a repeat. I'm fairly certain that Renarin isn't Dalinar's son. The hints throughout the series have been overwhelming, and recently in OB there was a line about how unbelievable it was that they are related. Combine that with the fact that something like the recreance happened between Dalinar and Evi. Obviously she cheated on him and he raised Renarin out of pity and/or honor. Lol. My two cents.
frozndevl Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I believe we have a WoB that both him and Adolin are his natural born sons. 3
Guest Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I think Renarin has a lot more in common with his father than meets the eyes, but yeah, he is Dalinar's son, through and through.
Leyrann Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Not that I think it likely, but what would those hints be?
Overlord Jebus Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Quote INTERVIEW: Oct 5th, 2013 Steelheart Signing Report - Argent (Paraphrased) QUESTION Are Renarin and Adolin Dalinar's legitimate children? BRANDON SANDERSON Good question! Yes, they are both legitimate. Though Renarin didn't get as much of the hair, which is probably what people are asking about. http://theoryland.com/intvsresults.php?kwt='renarin' 2
Guest Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Overlord Jebus said: http://theoryland.com/intvsresults.php?kwt='renarin' Thanks for putting the quote, the funny thing is people usually wondered about Adolin not being Dalinar's son. This is the first time someone wonders about Renarin.
marsoupial they/them Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, joesleepsalot said: Obviously she cheated on him and he raised Renarin out of pity and/or honor. Lol. My two cents. I disagree with this. What would lead you to believe that she would have an affair? (I'm not going after you I'm just genuinely curious.) Edited October 23, 2017 by bleeder
Stormsurfer Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Personally I think Renarin is dalinars son because even though he isn't the warrior adolin is he is just as companionate if not more so than dalinar 1
Govir Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 13 hours ago, Overlord Jebus said: http://theoryland.com/intvsresults.php?kwt='renarin' There goes my aluminum foil hat theory about why Dalinar might want to suppress memories of his wife! (Just a few more weeks now, and we might find out why)
joesleepsalot he/him Posted October 24, 2017 Author Posted October 24, 2017 I put the post up before becoming aware of the WoB... so yeah it's pretty much obsolete now lol. I'm a pretty busy dude, I don't get as much time as I'd like to peruse all the data. My rataionale was that the stormfather hinted at a recreance-level betrayal from his wife. And Dalinar's buddy (the ardent) hinted at Dalinar's retribution (presumably towards his wife) being utterly ruthless. Having been divorced, the only thing I can think of that'd send someone into such a rage and/or qualify for the stormfathers betrayal analogy is infidelity. That seems to me to be a no brainer. Plus I haven't seen Renarin match much of Dalinar in any capacity. After all, Dalinar's only been a changed individual for about 10% of his life if we go by years. Minus the WoB, I'd be hard pressed to argue for Renarin being his relation.... especially with the potential for infidelity via his wife. Ultimately just wheel-spinning, Renarin is obviously a legitimate son. But I'm sticking to my guns on infidelity
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