[OB] The Gem Archive

[Oversleep]

As we all know, the epigraphs from Part Three are recordings left behind by ancient Radiants. Well...

I did some work on that.

Assuming that the gemstone that was used corresponds to the Order of the Radiant, here's the list of speakers:

Wait! There's more! Some of the gems were in the same drawers, and as such are numbered. Here's a compilation of these two cases:

Drawer 1-1, first, second and third zircon, Elsecaller:

Quote

My research into the cognitive reflections of the spren at the tower has been deeply illustrative. Some thought that the Sibling had withdrawn from men by intent- but I find counter to that theory.
The wilting of plants and the general cooling of the air is disagreeable, yes, but some of the tower's functions remain in place. The increased pressure, for example, persists.
Something is happening to the Sibling. I agree this is true, but the division among the Knights Radiant is not to blame. Our perceived worthiness is a separate issue.

Drawer 30-20, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and final AND a particularly small emerald, Truthwatcher:

Quote

Something must be done about the remnants of Odium's forces. The parsh, as they are now called, continue their war with zeal, even without their masters from Damnation.
A coalition has been formed among scholar Radiants. Our goal is to deny the enemy their supply of Voidlight; this will prevent their continuing transformations, and give us an edge in combat.
Our revelation is fueled by the theory that the Unmade can perhaps be captured like ordinary spren. It would require a special prison. And Melishi.
Ba-Ado-Mishram has somehow Connected with the parsh people, as Odium once did. She provides Voidlight and facilitates forms of power. Our strike team is going to imprison her.
We are uncertain the effects this will have on the parsh. At the very least, it should deny them forms of power. Melishi is confident, but Naze-daughter-Kuzodo warns of unintended side effects.
Surely this will bring - at long last - the end to war that the Heralds promised us.

Don't tell anyone. I can't say it. I must whisper. I foresaw this.

I also mapped out the drawers and their gems, but found no pattern there.

Edited November 25, 2017 by Oversleep

[Khyrindor]

May want to tag this with Oathbringer spoilers.

 

Nice work! Have an upvote. It makes a lot of sense this way, and I'm formulating a theory that deserves more thought. May post it tonight.