Perspective Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) When reading through Words of Radiance I noticed a similarity between the map of the Shattered Plains and the picture at the beginning of The Way of Kings that depicted the glyphs for the KR and their surges (see pictures below). Both of these images appear to have two dragons facing each other (or at least what I think are dragons, for they look a lot like what I would imagine a dragon looking like). In the case of the KR picture, you can see the entire body of both the dragons, while in the map of the Shattered Plains only the heads can be seen, yet they are unmistakably the same heads as the ones in the picture of the KR. If you think they look like something else be sure to comment it! I am unsure about what this means, but I believe that it most likely has to do with the reason the plains are shattered in addition to something about, most likely the founding of, the Knights Radiant. There is also a glyph repeated, forming a frame, around the side of the picture of the KR. I have drawn it so it can be seen easier. I am unsure what this glyph means, though I am pretty sure it is important as it is in the very first page of the Stormlight Archive in addition to being displayed largely on Sanderson's webpage, or if the meaning of it is known. If the meaning of it is known please tell me! Here are the photos that were talked about. I have circled and labeled the parts I talked about for your convenience. KR: Shattered Plains: I apologize if it is hard to read. Look for the text and then follow the arrows from them if you cannot find the circles. Edited June 30, 2018 by Perspective 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mestiv he/him Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 @Perspective I moved your topic to more suitable forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yezrien Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 Well, the creatures on the surgebinding chart are larkins, the investiture-eating creatures. They have wings, but as far as we know, they are not dragons. The glyph you see in the chart's border has been discussed at length in the translation thread. I believe it says "Roshar," though "Urithiru" has also been proposed. The "dragon heads" in the Plains map, regrettably, are probably just rocks. I don't think there's a pattern here, but I applaud your initiative. Welcome to the Shard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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