StormingTexan

Elhokar's shardplate had 10 sapphires. Not sure if this disproves the theory but it is obvious it was in more pieces than just his boots. Sanderson, Brandon (2010-08-31). The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, Book 1) (p. 758). Tom Doherty Associates. Kindle Edition.

This is why I love Brandon's books so much. Without reading all the cosmere books Shallan's observations would have been just another couple sentences in a book. Instead it's a fun Easter egg hunt for fans. I think I know them all now and agree with what everyone speculates only one a little questionable is the crystal but the Liar guess makes sense.

Storming amazing!

I thought this was an entertaining quick read. As someone mentioned earlier I like the idea of an Inn Keeper being a secret bounty hunter. Also as mentioned this was very dark compared to anything else I've read from Brandon. I'll be interested to see if we ever learn anything else about this seemingly minor world. From what I gathered the story takes place in a very small part of this world so there is bound to be more. I just kinda had the feeling that this was tied in to the cosmere simple for marketing reasons as much as I hate to say that. Hopefully we learn more because I kind of liked that there was not the typical "good guy" in this story. I really wouldn't call Silence a "good guy" she is killing bad people but it's purely for monetary reasons unlike the typical moral reasons we usually see. This world (at least the small slice we see) seems pretty dammed. One small thing I wonder if anyone else thought. This is a stretch but I couldn't help notice the similarities between what happens when the shade touches you and what happens when you are cut by a shard blade. Silence mentions that William's flesh will turn gray eventually. Hmm..

On thing that slightly bothered me in the audio version is Kate and Michael pronounce Sadeas name different but that is the only one I can remember so pretty consistent none the less.

The swears are very catchy in SA. I like to say "Storms, but she's hot" in my head when I see a pretty lady

You guys have convinced me Adolin will be an Edgedancer IF he becomes a Radiant.

I read the other thread about this same topic where a few people mentioned how Syl is portrayed in this scene. The more I think about it the more I feel like it is actually Syl's character that is addressed more with the new scene. I should say her change of character. In the original scene it felt like to me that something really changed in Syl after Kalidin said the third oath. Obviously Kalidin's ability to use her as a shardblade but also her demeanor as well. She congratulated him after killing Szeth and recovering the blade. It seemed against her character up to this point. Then with the new scene she tells Kalidin to get Szeth's blade BEFORE he dies telling Kalidin he is no longer a threat. There was some discussion on the other thread if it was out of character for Kalidin to not try and save Szeth. Especially since at that point Kalidin knew from Syl he was no longer a threat. Effectively it was Syl's command that Kalidin followed that prevented Kalidin from attempting to save Szeth. I felt like in the original scene there was some foreshadowing of Syl's character development but it is emphasized more with the new scene. Edit: I hate to say it because it has been discussed so much in the other thread but I do feel like Kalidin not trying to save (protect if you will) Szeth is more out of character. In the original scene Kalidin kills Szeth in the heat of battle not unlike any of the other deaths he delt in battle. I do not think anyone (well excluding Brandon) thought this was against his oath of protection when it was originally read. Now he basically lets Szeth die because Syl tells him the blade is more important. Wouldn't saving Szeth who Kalidin knows is no longer a threat be more inline with the 3rd oath to protect even those you hate? I know some say Kalidin couldnt have saved him and get the blade as well which may be true but he didn't even try. /rant

I thought this was referring to Rysn.

Ok just read the new scene thanks for posting that earlier! As far as Szeth's hand goes the fact it is NOT mentioned in Szeth's POV leads me to believe it was also "restored" by Nale when he brought him back to life. I guess we will just have to wait until book 3 for confirmation.

I haven't read the new ending yet just what was posted on Brandon's blog. My problem with changing this scene is I don't really understand why... The way I read this is Brandon felt like Kalidin acted out of character killing Szeth. First off I think killing Szeth IS an act of protection. Szeth was trying to kill Dalinar and for all Kalidin knew more people. In killing Szeth Kalidin is in fact protecting others I mean he is an assassin and all. Second before becoming a radiant Kalidin was a surgeons apprentice. There are several mentions in the books about how surgeons have to make tough choices. A few times "Cut the leg off" is used literally and metaphorically. So I see ending someone who is so upset with all the evil things they have done under false pretenses and clearly wants to die as an act of mercy not vengeance. It seemed perfectly in character to me both as an act of protection and being true to his upbringing. In the end this is Brandon's story we are just enjoying reading and discussing it. I defer to his judgement but this seems like a major change to make after the fact. I can accept and appreciate Brandon's motives to make this change but still not like it.

Thanks! I have not but have them on the list. Planning on reading Steelheart although it doesn't sound exactly like something I would like I want to give it a try.

I had Brandon's books on my TBR list for a while and finally this year read one. I started out with Mistborn all the way to AOL (crazy excited about the two new AOL books). I absolutely loved the trilogy and was skeptical about reading AOL thinking I wouldn't like it. I usually hate spin offs especially set in a different time but I was completely wrong and loved it just as much as the original trilogy. Then I moved on to the SA books which I have to say the first one didn't grab me right away but I was so curious about the world of Roshar and some of the characters from WOK I quickly moved on to WOD. Mind=Blown! I felt like the pace was so much better in WOD than WOK or maybe I just became more involved in the story by the second book. I think I am going to re-read WOK I bet I will enjoy it a lot more without the anticipation of "What will happen next". One big thing that bothered me in WOK was all of Shallan parts which were really hard to get through and then turned into some of my favorite parts in WOR. Just like everyone else eagerly awaiting the third book. I am currently reading Elantris which i have to admit I am not enjoying as much so I have been switching back and forth to Warbreaker which I like a lot (kinda wish I read this before WOD with the tie-ins). Needless to say I am a huge fan. I have lurked here for a while and love the cosmere bits Brandon has added into the books. Hoping to learn more. This site is great for answering all the questions I come up with. Thanks to all those that contribute.