Dawnshard theory

[KandraAllomancer he/him]

20 minutes ago, Karger said:

This still raises the question of why Honor thought they might be of use against Odium.

Technically speaking, Honor only mentioned that the humanity's chance of surviving without Dawnshards are slim... which could mean that they are vital for protecting the population against large-scale destruction, for example (not that I believe it, but the possibility is technically on the table). We also have the (rather probable, I think) possibility that (RoW Syl's Interlude spoilers)

Spoiler

Dawnshards are what made the pre-Nahel Bond Bondsmiths on Ashyn. Their power created the Oathpact, which did hurt Odium, strategically speaking. They might have other, similar applications and Dalinar+Dawnshard seems like a good shot at reforming Honor

 

[Karger he/him]

6 minutes ago, KandraAllomancer said:

Technically speaking, Honor only mentioned that the humanity's chance of surviving without Dawnshards are slim... which could mean that they are vital for protecting the population against large-scale destruction, for example (not that I believe it, but the possibility is technically on the table). We also have the (rather probable, I think) possibility that (RoW Syl's Interlude spoilers)

That makes sense.  I wonder how they work.

[Innovation]

1 hour ago, Karger said:

This still raises the question of why Honor thought they might be of use against Odium.

 

Maybe not directly against Odium, but against his troops. And what if the Dawnshards are used to destroy Braize? What would that do to Odium? In addition, there is a Dawnshard that is said to “Bind all creatures.” This could be used to permanently trap Odium on Braize.  

Edited July 20, 2020 by Innovation

[Karger he/him]

9 minutes ago, Innovation said:

This could be used to permanently trap Odium on Braize.  

He already is.  He can't get free without Honor(or the closest equivalent) freeing him.

[Innovation]

Yes, but a more powerful binding. As in, no Fused coming to Roshar, no Odium manifesting himself. Maybe I should be more specific; binding Odium and his servants to Braize. It is unlikely this will happen, but I think it could be possible. 

Edited July 20, 2020 by Innovation

[Karger he/him]

3 hours ago, Innovation said:

Yes, but a more powerful binding. As in, no Fused coming to Roshar, no Odium manifesting himself. Maybe I should be more specific; binding Odium and his servants to Braize. It is unlikely this will happen, but I think it could be possible. 

That sounds like a truly ridiculous amount of power.

[Halyo_Alex he/him]

9 minutes ago, Karger said:

That sounds like a truly ridiculous amount of power.

Sounds like something that would need the combined strength of Honor and Cultivation, which would probably wreck Roshar's biosphere anyway, so...