The Harlem Worldhoppers he/him Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 So here goes my crackpot theory; There are a number of listeners on the shattered plains who survived the events in book 2 and they wil be important in book 4. Oathbringer made a big emphasis on character development for squires as we saw Teft, Rock and The Lopen make big strides. However, there was a significant lack of Rlain in the second half of the book which Peter Ahlstrom says is intentional. There's a WoB on this somewhere but I can't find it and don't know how to link it. Anyways, I believe that the reason for Rlain's absence is that he discovered/was discovered by the surviving listeners and he has been helping them out. I think Rlain along with Venli end up being the bridge between both races and both end up with radiant abilities. My real crackpot theory is that Rlain does not end up as a wind runner but as a bondsmith, uniting people akin to Dalinar. Please share any criticisms or theories of your own. The crazier the better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer he/him Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) Welcome! This would probably get more interest in the stormlight archive forum or the theories section. Edited May 26, 2018 by Archer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harlem Worldhoppers he/him Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Sorry I probably should have put it there. I'm still trying to figure this site out. Do you think I should repost over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRioter she/her Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 The mods are good at their jobs. And I definitely support Rlain for Bondsmith. It's a hill I will die on and I also agree that Rlain went looking for/found the listener dissidents, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harlem Worldhoppers he/him Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I agree with wanting Rlain for bondsmith. Do you think he will bond 'the sibling'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaster Retribution he/him Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) I remember the old Unmade-bonding-Bondsmith theories before OB. Those pretty much died after the Sibling reveal, but if Rlain is to be a Bondsmith (which I can get behind) him bonding an Unmade to do so would be pretty amazing. Also, welcome to the forums! Edited May 26, 2018 by Toaster Retribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Star Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 21 hours ago, The Harlem Worldhoppers said: I agree with wanting Rlain for bondsmith. Do you think he will bond 'the sibling'? I'm expecting Rysn to bond the sibling and Rlain to bond the Nightwatcher, though that could be reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angsos Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Why Rysn or was that a joke. I do agree though that Rysn is still around for a reason other than having a character in a wheelchair. Rlain might very well be a bondsmith because he's the first non-hostile Parshendi character we met that's still around. He obviously has something very important to do and Venli has a spren, two of them, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harlem Worldhoppers he/him Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I completely forgot about Rysn. I personally believe that Rysn will be one of the minor characters that plays a larger role in the back half of the books. I wonder if becoming a radiant would heal her legs or if her self-perception of being crippled prevents that. It would be bittersweet to see her become a radiant yet remain unable to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angsos Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 My guess is her self-perception is too strong because if shardblade wounds can be healed, simple fall wounds should be healable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harlem Worldhoppers he/him Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Angsos said: My guess is her self-perception is too strong because if shardblade wounds can be healed, simple fall wounds should be healable. Poor Rysn, can't catch a break. If she were to become a bondsmith I wonder if she would have no shards similarly to Dalinar with the storm father. It feels like the abilities of a bondsmith are not well suited for combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calderis he/him Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) If Rysn becomes a Radiant, she'd have to believe that her legs could heal to have it happen. But she doesn't need to become a Radiant to be amazing. The Larkin are baby greatshells. She's going to drop the wheelchair and ride around on an investiture devouring monster and it will be glorious. Edited May 28, 2018 by Calderis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Star Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Angsos said: Why Rysn or was that a joke. Because she currently holds a position as a merchant/banker right now, and the Bondsmith who bonds the Sibling was likely involved in running the day-to-day operations of Urithuru, which due to its oathgates was a major throughway and economic hub back when the Radiants were around. It fits her character and qualifications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angsos Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I think it depends on how she develops after Oathbringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llarimar he/him Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 7 hours ago, The Harlem Worldhoppers said: I completely forgot about Rysn. I personally believe that Rysn will be one of the minor characters that plays a larger role in the back half of the books. I actually don't agree. Rather than becoming more important as the series goes on, I think that Rysn will remain reserved for the Interludes chapters - I like the idea of a character who has an Interlude chapter in every book, but doesn't extend very far beyond that (even though their actions during their Interlude chapters may have important repercussions). I love her character, but part of the reason why I like her is because her chapters are such a rare treat, and they always add such a new and interesting perspective because she's not involved at all with the other main characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Who Connects he/him Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Patrick Star said: Because she currently holds a position as a merchant/banker right now, and the Bondsmith who bonds the Sibling was likely involved in running the day-to-day operations of Urithuru, which due to its oathgates was a major throughway and economic hub back when the Radiants were around. So what I'm reading here is Sebarial/Sibling 2020. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Star Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 14 hours ago, The One Who Connects said: So what I'm reading here is Sebarial/Sibling 2020. tbh I wouldn't even be mad if that happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bort he/him Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 While I wouldn't complain at Sebarial/Sibling 2020, I think Rlain will bond with the Sibling, and the Listeners will find a home in Urithiru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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