WoB

[Hoid the Former Drifter he/him]

the Herald Nale will have accepted that his work of many centuries (watching and making sure the Radiants don't return) is no longer relevant.

 

Why does he want to do that?

[Eternal Khol he/him]

he thought that if the Radiants started returning, then the Voidbringers would too, which he couldnt let happen at all costs.

then he realizes that the Voidbringers are back and stops killing Radiants

Edited July 27, 2020 by Eternal Khol

[+Harrycrapper]

I'm not precisely sure what you're asking, but I'm guessing it's one of two things and I'll try to answer both.

Why did he try to make sure Radiants didn't return? Multiple reasons. One, there seems to be some notion that if all the orders returned to power and prominence that it would somehow trigger another Desolation. The reasoning behind that isn't exactly straightforward, however when the Parshendi encountered Kaladin it kinda emboldened them to seek their old Gods' power. Personally, I don't understand that. As far as we know and the Heralds should have known, Taln was the only one holding the Fused back. Second, if any particular order arose, they might challenge the Skybreakers and prevent them from suppressing other orders and whatever else Skybreakers do. Third, supposedly Honor had a regulating role with how the Knights Radiant used their surges. With him gone, Radiants could do serious permanent damage to the planet if not kept in line. It's worth mentioning that Ishar was the one who advised Nale to take these actions.

Why did he stop trying? That one you'd need to read Edgedancer for, it's answered in there.

 

Edited July 27, 2020 by Harrycrapper

[Karger he/him]

1 hour ago, Harrycrapper said:

. It's worth mentioning that Ishar was the one who advised Nale to take these actions.

And Ishar is completely nuts.

[Honorless he/him]

Sorry mate, couldn't find any WoB on the subject. We know what we know from the novella & Oathbringer.