ZeldaDad

Where might this gem be posted? It sounds good from the comments but I haven't heard of it.

Anyone have information on this? I seem to remember him saying it didn't work out...

Sazed returned Scadrial to its natural state after he ascended; Kelsier destroyed the crystals, but Sazed wiped the Pits off the face of the planet (unless he kept them, but the book didn't even come close to implying that). Besides, there really is no reason for atium to exist anymore. Its entire purpose was to hide Ruin's power from Ati, but now that Sazed holds both Shards, it's an absolutely unnecessary measure.

Exactly what I was thinking. I couldn't recall anything about the Pits being left. It will be interesting to see how Sazed's character is handled. I'm wondering if the Church of the Survivor continued to grow and if it's mainstream now, or if the religion is centered around Sazed, or both, or neither..... I'm ready to find out!

This is all very enlightening. I'm glad I read through this post. I am still wrapping my mind around the Shards and the Cosmere and how it all works. I haven't given myself time to just sit down and read until I grasp it (as much as it can be grasped). My plan is to read all of his books and let it all click as I go. That is, unless I find a really good explanation somewhere or gather enough information while lurking around here.

You should be able to get an RSS feed on leinton's blog, if RSS readers are your thing.

Good plan. Thanks!

I think it is very likely that Sazed made some significant changes which allow Allomancy to continue on. I think, given his intelligence, he would have held off from doing too much, but he did have the most information on how the world used to be in his metal minds if I remember correctly.

Just found this topic and I was going to encourage you to do it. Then I saw you did it. So I'm glad and I'm on my way to read it. Looking forward to this!

Also, newbie question: Is there a way to "watch" this blog so I don't have to come here every time? Or should I just bookmark it? Thanks guys!

It's way more classy than my sig.

I have to say, your sig is super classy. I've liked it from the day I signed up to the forums. Also, this book is all I can think about lately. Scadrial holds a special place in my heart. I am very ready for some more Mistborn. And all this new information (Twinborns, new age, etc.) is making me even more happy. He could have satisfied me by not adding abything beyond extra plotlines but Brandon never fails to better his already amazing ideas.

I'd have to say Copper. I have a terrible memory and to be able to store them in a much more reliable fashion would be welcomed.

I totally agree with pretty much everything said. I really doubt he lost out on anything by doing this, though I've heard "his people" were pretty sceptical of it. I think it worked out amazingly. It's the perfect way to intro someone to a new author that you love. I've done it with two friends of mine who were big WoT fans and didn't know Brandon. They were like, "Who is this Brandon guy taking over?" So I pointed them to free Warbreaker. It worked out nicely. Now at least one of the two is a Brandon fan that I know of.

I would totally be all over an alpha of Nightblood. Or anything of his for that matter. Mr. Sanderson is by far my favorite author. I would love to get my hands on Dragonsteel/any other unpublished works of his. It is hard for me knowing I haven't read all of his books. So on a side topic, if any of you know how I might go about attempting access to such works, please PM me.

In an attempt to bring Warbreaker back to life on the threads, I thought I'd start a new topic. What is your opinion on Brandon's decision to make Warbreaker free, including its progress and final version?

I personally think it was a great plan and I still intend to but the paperback at some point soon. However, I wonder if this has made it less popular in some ways. I'd like to hear your thoughts.

I thought it was rather dark and terrible, actually. In order to use this magic system, you have to accept a portion of another person's soul. And not just a few, but a large number of people have to give you their breath before you can do even rudimentary things with the magic.

I mean, at the very beginning, you find someone being tortured for their Breaths. Not for information, or punishment, or any of the traditional reasons for torture, no: they wanted a piece of his soul.

This is a theme with Warbreaker, actually. It is very light in tone, and if you were to ask me which of Brandon's books is the lightest, I'd pick Warbreaker. In fact, it's so happy and lovely and witty and colorful and charming that you almost don't realize how many truly awful things are happening all the time, right under your nose. That is IMHO the most brilliant aspect of the book, and my favorite by far.

I totally agree with you. When I think about this book, it appears very brightly in my head. I love that aspect of it alongside its darker aspects.

And while I realize this a dangerously close to thread necromancy, I love Warbreaker and it is under-appreciated.

I could see it. It would solve the length issue and would accomidate very well for the visual elements. As for the actual story, I think it would leach some of its seriousness. However, if done right it could be good. Some animes are very serious and do it well (e.i. Death Note).

Sorry but, does anyone know when these will be answered/how we will be notified?

Because every other question I had is already being asked:

"If you could choose to posses one magic system in real life from any of the books you have written (including WoT and any we as fans haven't yet read) which would it be?"

So I noticed the List of Aons page is a bit lacking. I am planning on filling it out, but I am pretty busy with finals. So if anyone wants to help, this is the source I'm using: http://www.brandonsanderson.com/store/4/Jewelry