Kelsier Kenobi

If Brandon didn’t want us wondering what happened to Dalinar he would have written it differently. He could have simply said Dalinar went to the beyond but he felt the need to point out his soul was claimed by another. That has to mean something. Until I see a WoB slam it shut the door for Dalinars return is open IMO.

If stabbing someone in the face with an honor spear can be considered redemption then I am all for it.

It’s not a very strong opinion but I think we see Dalinar again. I know Brandon has said when someone goes to the beyond they are GONE, but “you cannot have him for he is claimed by another” HAS to mean something. One possibility I’ve come up with is that Valor has been mentioned too many times to not get involved IMO. With Valors vessel being a dragon this passage from Hoid makes me wonder: I know Dalinar isn’t a dragon but what happens if a Shard with a dragon vessel claims his soul? Who knows?

I’m super curious about Valor moving forward. I’d be shocked if she doesn’t play a major role in books 6-10. I’ve seen there are a lot of theories floating around about what happened to Dalinar at the end but I’m 99.9% on Team Valor. As in Valor claimed his soul.

I do not recall ever being more speechless or surprised at the end of an episode. That finale...I can’t believe they went there.

I don't believe for one second we're done with Jezrien. As King of the Heralds he's too important to be gone before we even see him in action. I believe his soul has merely been trapped in the gem. He'll get out eventually.

I definitely think Naln is going to come after Adolin, but I don't expect it in Oathbringer. I think Naln will be with Szeth going after the Shin based on their interaction at the end of WoR.

I'll have to search for Brandon's quote, but I believe it had to do with Szeth simply believing it was necessary like it was with a normal Shardblade. Here it is from Theoryland: MACROS Based on what we know currently about the ten heartbeats, why does Szeth require ten heartbeats to bring forth his Honorblade? BRANDON SANDERSON Perception is a very important part of how these things all work, and remember, the Honorblades work differently from everything else. Everything was based upon them. Why don’t you read and find out what’s going on there, but remember, the characters’ perception is very important. MACROS So then that’s why at one point Shallan requires ten heartbeats and now she doesn’t. BRANDON SANDERSON Right, just like—it’s the exact same reason why Kaladin’s forehead wounds don’t heal, because he views himself as need—as having those, somewhere deep inside of him, and that can’t heal until that goes away. And it’s the same reason why in Warbreaker, when you bring something to life your intention, rather than really what you say, is what matters. It’s all about perception.

Since Dalinar is a Bondsmith we will no doubt find out more about them in Book 3 and I'm very curious. I get bonding the Spren of Honor and Cultivation, but Odium? That really doesn't add up for me. I really want to know why there were only 3.

I don't expect it to take quite that long this time. Didn't Brandon recently say he was sending chapters to his editor as he finished them this time? With the hope of course being able to turn in a more polished 1st draft. I would guess that should help speed up publication. Maybe Summer 2017 rather than Fall 2017?

Isn't Hoid "essentially immortal" though too? He certainly doesn't hold a shard. In Frost's response to Hoid (again, I'm assuming like you are) he writes of Rayse "I suspect that he is now more a force than an individual now" if Frost were holding a Shard himself isn't that something he would know, not suspect? Personally I view Frost and Hoid as non-shardholders that were likely present at the shattering who are now on opposite signs of the coin. Hoid has an agenda and is actively trying to accomplish something. Frost is trying to keep Hoid from interfering.

Taln's blade was just an example. I could have just as easily suggested Kalak's or Shash's. My point was that any Radiant that bonded an Honor Blade other than their Patron's (ie Kaladin bonding Jezrien's) would have four Surge's. Making them incredibly powerful.

Wouldn't Kaladin gain the powers of a Stoneward on top of his Windrunner abilities if he bonded Taln's blade? Seems to me that that would make for an incredibly powerful Knight Radiant if that happened.

Is it possible that Nightblood is a dead Spren Shardblade brought back to life with Breath? Wouldn't that be possible given the way Breath works?