In Warbreaker, we see Nightblood killing people when they open his sheath, which happens often, usually foreshadowed by a greedy glint in their eye, and than them stealing it. My question was, is this need to have Nightblood magical, or just a side effect of poor people, and a sword that looks like it could turn a profit? We see Vasher saying...
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"'And... Two ran away from me. That's not right.'
'You cannot tempt the hearts of men who are pure, Nightblood.'"-Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson.
Which could go either way. It could imply that he amplifies greed, to some extent, or that people who don't believe in stealing won't steal. We also see Szeth on Roshar who doesn't feel a need to unsheathe it, but that might have to do with something about his life experiences, or the fact that he's a Truthless. I have no idea, because any evidence I've seen could go two ways.
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In Warbreaker, we see Nightblood killing people when they open his sheath, which happens often, usually foreshadowed by a greedy glint in their eye, and than them stealing it. My question was, is this need to have Nightblood magical, or just a side effect of poor people, and a sword that looks like it could turn a profit? We see Vasher saying...
Which could go either way. It could imply that he amplifies greed, to some extent, or that people who don't believe in stealing won't steal. We also see Szeth on Roshar who doesn't feel a need to unsheathe it, but that might have to do with something about his life experiences, or the fact that he's a Truthless. I have no idea, because any evidence I've seen could go two ways.
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