On my first read through The Way of Kings I didn't think too deep into what each character was doing or saying. I was reading what was written and enjoyed it for the story it was. However, on my reread I began to think deeper about what was really going on. One thing in particular that struck my interest was the ending. Hoid was expecting Taln, one of the Heralds, to show up and then he calls him his old friend. This could just be Hoid's way of addressing him or it could be something deeper. How did Hoid know that Taln would be showing up? How did he know who he was? And finally, who is Sigzil? We know he was an old apprentice to Hoid but what did that entail? Is Sigzil more than what we think? What do you guys think?
To make things clear to those who may know about Hoid than I, the only books I have read by Brandon are the Mistborn books and Way of Kings. If there is more to Hoid that you can add to this conversation then please do.