dvoraen Posted November 20, 2017 Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) I think we have enough info to fully deduce this, now. - The Sons of Honor were planning on returning the Heralds by way of artificially setting off a Desolation. - To do that, they thought they needed to return the Voidbringers, which we know now are mostly the Fused and Dawnsingers utilizing Voidlight in a form of power. - He discovered the Listeners at the Shattered Plains, and between his visions and goal, likely figured out who and what they were (possibly with Jasnah's help), and came to the realization that they were the mythical Voidbringers, and that he'd found part of the means to bringing the plan to fruition. - In order to induce a form of power to a listener, they needed to find a source of Voidlight. Voidlight is stated to source from the Unmade, as the Everstorm did not yet exist. - Based on Aesudan's comments, Gavilar found one of the Unmade. Navani states he made the Voidlight spheres, which likely means either the Unmade provided it, and/or Gavilar found one imprisoned, and siphoned off some of the Voidlight from the gem containing that Unmade. (The ruby containing Nergaoul, after his capture, shows them to be pure Voidlight.) - Voidlight + Listener = go for setting off his "Desolation". - With the Heralds returned, they would undoubtedly work to unite the world as the Silver Kingdoms once more, where he who controls Urithiru effectively controls Roshar (after the Heralds are gone). As Gavilar was developing towards becoming a Bondsmith, that made him a prime candidate for that overseer of unity. - Cue book 1's assassination. Random aside: The Voidlight spheres were likely perfect gems, for them to not degrade over time. Plus, the risk of letting loose even a piece of an Unmade was probably too great. They just wanted them for their bodies Investiture, in other words. Edited November 20, 2017 by dvoraen 1
WhiteLeeopard she/her Posted November 20, 2017 Posted November 20, 2017 Sounds about right. I've had Gavilar on most despicable list for a while, but maybe I should just move him to moron list. I highly doubt Jasnah had any clue of what they were doing, or that she helped in any way. The fact that Gavilar didn't ask for help in what he was doing to Jasnah and Navani (2 smart, intelligent, resourceful women with expertise in many areas) was always one of the main indications that Gavilar was fishy. I'm feeling sorry for the Stormfather. First trying to bond a man that was trying to start a Desolation to gain power. Then forced to try to bond the man that was very clearly three fourths Odium at least . Poor Stormfather, and then people say he doesn't like humans.
Recommended Posts