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Does anyone else feel that Stormfather's behavior, goals, and motives with Gavilar seem odd compared to the Stormfather that we've seen interact with Dalinar?  I really feel like this is an imposter... Stormfaker.  The list of suspects is pretty short; they'd have to have a lot of information, the ability to fool Gavilar and steer clear of Heralds.  I'm leaning towards one of the Heralds (probably Paliah) for this.  It's within the realm of possibility she became a Truthwatcher like Nale became a Skybreaker.  We don't have examples of what a full-fledged Truthwatcher can do with Illumination, and while I agree that "trickery" with light and sound would fall under the province of Lightweavers, visions could be a Truthwatcher's domain.  As for motive, perhaps the plan was to get substitute Heralds to free up the originals from the Oathpact.  Perhaps it was something more in line with Truthwatcher beliefs.

Also, the way Stormfather is depicted as a shimmering form.  That's new?

And lastly this:

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A Herald... A Herald has died... No. I am not ready... The Oathpact... No. They mustn’t see. They mustn’t know...

We know that Heralds can feel when one of their number dies.  In his conversations with Dalinar, Stormfather has said he doesn't really keep tabs on Heralds (other than knowing about Ishar).  That Stormfaker immediately knew when a Herald (probably Chanarach) died, makes this theory more likely.  I think whoever this Stormfaker was, their initial plans went up in smoke with this.

Here I was minding my own business, questing Suramar and I happen upon this NPC.... hhehehehehe I think it's a Nod, but maybe not, what do you guys think?

I'm a healer, not graceful so probably a Truthwatcher instead of Edgedancer.

Page 1010 (Kindle version)... Azure/Vivenna is taking about her sword to the Honor Spren on the ship.  I think she created a new sword.  I don't if Vasher helped or not though.  

Any thoughts?
 

I have mixed feelings about Shallan.  As a woman, I identify with her being insecure, but she does pull it together (mostly) and deals with what needs to be done.  But it infuriates me that she has to create persona to deal with her baggage, it's like she has multiple personality disorder... or PTSD. But I think Adolin will help her and she will help him and I think she'll continue to get better.  It's like group therapy or couples therapy.

Great suggestions above, I'd also like to see a spren novella!

Hello, I am new to 17th Shard, but not to Sanderson.  I've been reading his works for the past 5-6 years. I was introduced to him by a Barnes and Noble employee after he noticed that I had both a WoT and SoT book. Since picking up Elantris, I've loved all the books I've read with my favorites being Stormlight Archives. I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to everyone! I look forward to perusing the forums and debating.