Elsecaller_17.5 he/him Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) Is any one else really upset that Malata is representing the Dustbringers instead of Ash? The most recent update. Quote You’ve seen the Kaladin with chibi Syl before, but here we’d like to reveal Dalinar with chibi Navani, Szeth, Malata, and Venli. I hope you agree that these have turned out amazing! I mean I'm irritated and wont be getting dustbringer stuff anyways. I'd be pissed if it was my order. Edited July 22, 2020 by Elsecaller_17.5
Darkfinder she/her Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Elsecaller_17.5 said: Is any one else really upset that Malata is representing the Dustbringers instead of Ash? The most recent update. There is no confirmation that Ash is going to be a Dustbringer as that is just a theory, so why should she be the represent of the Dustbringer's 3
Pagerunner he/him Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 How so? Since Ash is a the Lightweaver Herald, of course. What possible association would she have with Dustbringers? But in all seriousness, if the theory is correct (and I do think it is), then there's no need for Team Dragonsteel to throw more clues our way. Not every fan is going to follow the Q&A's and know that Ash is lined up for a flashback book; no need to clue in the more casual audience until it's time for the reveal itself. So no, it doesn't surprise me, because otherwise that's be a confirmation of a major Stormlight theory in a stinking cartoon sticker sheet. Save the reveal for when it would mean something. 4
Elsecaller_17.5 he/him Posted July 22, 2020 Author Posted July 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Darkfinder said: There is no confirmation that Ash is going to be a Dustbringer as that is just a theory, so why should she be the represent of the Dustbringer's 12 minutes ago, Pagerunner said: How so? Since Ash is a the Lightweaver Herald, of course. What possible association would she have with Dustbringers? That's a technicality. Ash is a confirmed flashback character and it has been confirmed many times that each order will have a book. 13 minutes ago, Pagerunner said: But in all seriousness, if the theory is correct (and I do think it is), then there's no need for Team Dragonsteel to throw more clues our way. Not every fan is going to follow the Q&A's and know that Ash is lined up for a flashback book; no need to clue in the more casual audience until it's time for the reveal itself. So no, it doesn't surprise me, because otherwise that's be a confirmation of a major Stormlight theory in a stinking cartoon sticker sheet. Save the reveal for when it would mean something. I would much rather them confirm the theory, then use a traitor as the literal poster child of the order.
Darkfinder she/her Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, Elsecaller_17.5 said: That's a technicality. Ash is a confirmed flashback character and it has been confirmed many times that each order will have a book. I would much rather them confirm the theory, then use a traitor as the literal poster child of the order. I agree that the theory is very likely but there has still been no confirmation and I would much rather have it confirmed in book than in the kickstarter even if they used Malata as the representation. 1
Andy92 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 Do we really know that the flashback character of each book has to apply to the specific order? I know it makes the most sense, but it’s also possible that say, Adolin becomes a Dustbringer in the book that has Ash flashbacks. But having a book with Adolin flashbacks isn’t as needed since we’ll already have one with Renarin flashbacks and Oathbringer is already Dalinar flashbacks. 1
Hen she/her Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Elsecaller_17.5 said: I would much rather them confirm the theory, then use a traitor as the literal poster child of the order. Traitor? I wouldn’t say she’s a traitor. Taravangian is doing what he thinks is the only way to win, and as the diagram says Dustbringers are the most likely to believe in it. (True, she’s with the diagram for the fun of it, but it’s not like she went and joined forces with odium. Oh wait...) Yeah okay, maybe a traitor. Edited July 22, 2020 by Hentient 1
Weltall Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Elsecaller_17.5 said: That's a technicality. Ash is a confirmed flashback character and it has been confirmed many times that each order will have a book. See the responses about how confirming a fan theory in a sticker would be a really stupid way to go about things, especially considering that most of Brandon's fans aren't into things to the degree the Sharders are and are unlikely to be aware that the idea even exists. And it's a huge theory to be casually going about confirming if it were true (which I'm inclined to agree is likely) so even if there was a ton of evidence for the casual fan I couldn't see them spoiling something likely to be from the back half of the series in something so mundane. Quote I would much rather them confirm the theory, then use a traitor as the literal poster child of the order. First, she's literally the only confirmed Dustbringer in existence right now so it's not like there are any other options. Second, you're assuming that either 1) she can't change her mind when she finds out the terms Taravangian just agreed to with Odium or 2) that just because she's currently supporting the side that's supporting Odium that means she's not a legitimate representation of the Dustbringers in general. It's more a mindset than who you're fighting for and we have no reason to assume Malata is not generally what we should expect from members of that Order.
GriffinMaze Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 You are taking this a bit to seriously. Remember, they are just books meant to entertain. I know we are all passionate about the works but remember, just books. 3 hours ago, Elsecaller_17.5 said: Is any one else really upset that Malata is representing the Dustbringers instead of Ash? The most recent update. I mean I'm irritated and wont be getting dustbringer stuff anyways. I'd be pissed if it was my order. 1
Elsecaller_17.5 he/him Posted July 22, 2020 Author Posted July 22, 2020 Welp, guess I'm on my own here. For what its worth I'm not crazy upset with the situation, conveying tone with text is a pain.
Pathfinder Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Elsecaller_17.5 said: Welp, guess I'm on my own here. For what its worth I'm not crazy upset with the situation, conveying tone with text is a pain. I have a very loose, with nothing to support it theory that Malata might be a double agent and turn out to be a good guy. If thats the case would you feel better about her representing dustbringers? Further, lets say thats not the case. Lets say she still remains on team taravangian. There could be still some events that take place that make her sympathetic or reasons to cheer her on despite being on the wrong side. Take szeth for instance. As of words of radiance there were a lot of people that didnt like that he was representative of the skybreakers. Same with Nale. But after oathbringer with szeth, and edgedancer and oathbringer with Nale, that did change some people's views on the characters. Some people had a very negative view of Jasnah from what we saw in Way of Kings and Words of Radiance but Oathbringer changed that view for them. So maybe the same could occur with Malata? Or she could be fully a villian through and through but a villian you love to hate or one you understand. In which case having an image of her would be enjoyable. Or maybe she remains exactly as she is, but does something so utterly epic and cool with division, we are left stunned and in awe. So i guess what i am saying is just because you feel a negative connotation with her now doesn't mean you always will.
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