Zeldan

If you read the Oathbringer installments posted on TOR.com, particularly the one with Gavilar and Eshonai, some light is shed on the matter.

Shallan, Kaladin, and Adolin work together to revive the dead spren in Adolin's Shardblade. Adolin has a rather intimate connection with his Shardblade compared to others who possess them, so perhaps he may be able to take up the oaths of the original owner. He'll need assistance from Kaladin(or rather Syl) to learn how the deaths of spren work, and Shallan to enter into Shadesmar to communicate with the dead spren in his Shardblade, but I think it's possible.

She's one of my personal favorites, as I like her sarcastic remarks. That being said, to each their own, you're allow to dislike a character, even a fan favorite one from time to time. For instance, I hate Luke Skywalker. He's one of the lamest heroes, who gets one good shot in during his first movie, bumbles through the second, then at the end of the trilogy, his whole confrontation with his father is made pointless by the fact that the Death Star II is destroyed, in a far more dangerous way than he did before by the way, which means that the Emperor and Darth Vader would have died anyways. LAAAAME! Still, I'm a big fan of Star Wars.

While Nightblood is insanely more powerful/invested than a shardblade, I don't really know if it will be useful in a duel at the moment, because its powers are too chaotic, and we already know that it harms the wielder when drawn. If it keeps this trend with whatever other powers Nightblood has at it's disposal, then it won't matter how powerful it is because it will always destroy whoever holds it. It would become Martyr's weapon of choice, but to dangerous for a typical fight, and in a duel, it doesn't matter if you kill your opponent when you die in the end.

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At the moment, I'm going with Kaladin, just because I know what he can do, and the way Nightblood works is going to be very different, and may not be very effective. We can assume that it will still cut through anything not living, but beyond that, we have no idea what other powers it may grant, if they will even be useful in combat, or if they may even be harmful to the wielder. Also, if it were more useful than a Shardblade with a Nahel Bond, I don't see why Naln would have given it to Szeth rather than keep it for himself, unless it conflicts with his own abilities/bond. Still, until the book comes out it's going to be very difficult to say for certain. I'm fully willing to admit that it might be so powerful that Kaladin won't even stand a chance against it. We shall see.

well...there goes my argument lol

During an interview with Brandon, he said that Nightblood was exactly the same as a shardblade, just that there was something wrong with Nightblood due to the nature in which he was created. I wouldn't say Nightblood is the most powerful sword on Roshar, as Honorblades also gives the wielder the ability to surgebind(Nightblood may be able to do this too, but we've had nothing to suggest it so far). Most "Cosmere" characters probably can't, however I'm guessing that on Roshar, Nightblood can be fed by Stormlight directly from spheres, rather than a persons lifeforce, which would make it/him wield-able by practically anyone. Roshar might just be a better home for Nightblood.

The heart of the argument lies in what most people infer about the meaning of the word "normal". Normal, is what is commonplace within any given environment, so yes there is such a thing as "normal", however "normal" does not automatically imply "healthy", "correct", or "moral" in any sense. For instance(using an extreme here, that I think everyone will agree with, just to evade dispute), in ancient Egypt, it was "normal" for the Pharaoh to marry his sister, in order to conserve the family bloodline, and this practice is commonplace within many ancient societies. We now know that this is an incredibly unhealthy choice(not to mention gross), as it greatly increases the chance for genetic defects, and illnesses, however it was still "normal", albeit not "healthy", "correct", or "moral"(an argument can be made that it was moral at the time, since morality fluctuates over time, and it greatly influenced by the culture).

Sounds fairly normal to me, at least nowadays lol. Myself, I always felt like the normal person, in a world full of weirdos, which made me the weirdo, because being weird was normal...lol

That's quite a drastic change in personality lol. What was it that drew you to your new conclusion? Took the test and got Kaladin. Guess it makes sense in a way, maaaybe?

Upvotes are just the equivalent of a like button. You can also downvote someone, but it's not common from what I've seen so far, except once by accident when I saw someone missed the up arrow and hit the down arrow instead, but they apologized and corrected it lol. You do get ranks based on how many upvotes you get. Underneath your name where it says Darkeyes, that's your rank. They're all based on the books lol. It's just fun.

Hello, and welcome to the Shard! Also have an Upvote! Still have a lot of material to cover before I can come to a conclusion on your question, since I'm still relatively new myself(and Brandon writes so much, it take a long time to catch up), so I'll have to stick a pin in it for now, but it's a good question! Hope you enjoy the Shard!

For Shallan, I'd say it more like this(after a few key points from WoR): I like your other two though.

Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for, and I like your adaptations with the names. I've always liked how a little bit of study can tell you about the character, or, if the author is ironic, have their name mean the complete opposite of what they actually are.

So, why "Fyutsa". I'm intrigued by names, and hidden meanings within them, although I can't find that this is an actual name anywhere, so I'm curious if this is merely a fabricated name, or if it ties into anything. Guess I'll have to wait for your other articles to be posted for my remaining questions for now. I did read your "Artifice & Infusions" article, and it's beginning to make more sense to me. Still looking for some examples of how it can be used, although the methods are understandable now. At the moment, the only practical use that I can see is bringing inanimate objects to life, however I know you mentioned other uses such as flying, or glowing green, so my question is, how is this accomplished with the use of Artifice?

I'd like to see a full Radiant(shardblade, shardplate, and all oaths made) go head to head with a powerful Mistborn. I think a Radiant would likely win, but Mistborn were know for their ingenuity, so I think it would still be an entertaining battle. Plus, you add Atium to the mix, and it will probably even out.

So, if I'm getting this correctly, Soulfire is kinda like Nen from Hunter X Hunter mixed with breaths from Warbreaker making sentients with an Incantation required(possibly)? I might need a few more detail, or a very specific example of its use. You mentioned that the Soulfire is directly proportional to the size of an individual/being. If this is true, it might cause a problem where people who are already naturally physically powerful(tall, and strong), are now overpowered in comparison to those who are already naturally weak(short, and petite), unless additional components are added, for instance a Soulfire's density/purity/consistency. I'd like to hear more about the cultures, and characters you have planned out as well. Perhaps start with whichever one is the main focal point for now, and we can expand on it later. Also need to learn more about this Empress Witch, like what is it that makes her inherently evil, and what is her ultimate goal? So far, I like the skeleton you have shown, and am looking forward to seeing the rest of it!

Hello Maelstrom, and Welcome to the Shard! Have an Upvote! Based on the title, your comment, and a quick google search, I'm guessing that Artifice Wars is still in progress? If this is the case, I'd love to learn more about the magic system you've developed, as this is one(of many) of my favorite parts of fantasy novels! I'm a big fan of the Marvel movies/tv shows, although I have not really read much of the actual comic books myself.

Gotta agree with Jedal, it was a little hectic. I do think if you are just trying to come up with the most omnipotent being by mashing up powers and capabilities, isn't it better if you can mix the fewest characters together to get the same results? For example: Yoda's power, and knowledge of the Force: telekinesis, mind tricking/guarding, immortality as a force ghost, insane martial arts capabilities, enhanced strength, speed, endurance, and force regeneration, and a Lightsaber. Superman: laser/x-ray vision(can't see through lead), Superspeed, Superstrength, Superhearing, Flight, ability to survive in the void of space, and becomes even more powerful when inside a Sun, not to mention extensive knowledge of the entire universe in which he resides, passed down to him from his father, list goes on, but I'll stop here. Weaknesses: Kryptonite, and Magic. Doctor Strange: He's just here to compensate for Superman's weakness to magic, as Doctor Strange will have counters to every form of magic that will ever come his way, but there is the benefit of all his additional powers as well. Wolverine: Cell Regeneration, adamantium skeleton, and Wolverine Claws. With this, I believe Kryptonite will lose it's power over over him, to a relative degree. By combining these elements, you have an immortal being with immense power, and wisdom, who cannot be destroyed, and if you do somehow manage to injure him, he will repair himself within seconds.

I don't think that Honor is even capable of choosing a champion until he is made whole again(my guess is that the first five books of SA are being focused on Honor's restoration, and the next five will be for the confrontation you have in mind). At the moment, I think if we were to compare any individual with a Nahel bond from SA to a reasonable equivalent in MB, they would be like the Mistings, none of them even capable of fully grasping the entirety of Honor's investiture. Even still, I'm not entirely sure if Honor will choose a single champion the way Preservation did. Since Honor seems closely tied to warriors, the oaths and brotherhood between them, I expect that there will 10 New Heralds, who will then take the fight directly to Odium. So far, I think we've only seen one of each type of Surgebinder(that I can recall), so it could be that they will be the Herald of their respective Order. I'm not counting Szeth as a Windrunner since he gained his powers from the Honorblade, and he's likely to become a Skybreaker anyways. While that would make two Skybreakers counting Nale, I don't think that Honor will allow him to continue in his role since he broke the Oathpact once already.(unless there's more that we don't know about Nale, like maybe he was not a part of Breaking the Oathpact, like maybe he was knocked unconsious, had his honorblade planted along with the rest, and afterwards he's been tracking down the other Heralds, killing them each one by one. He wasn't actually shown to be there in the intro to WoK, there was only Jezrien and Kalak, and it's possible Jezrien lied to Kalak, but this is a long string of maybes, and I'm getting off topic anyways) In any case, Vin wasn't even really chosen as a "Champion" so much as a temporary successor, since Leras had already resigned himself to fading away slowly over time, and needed someone else to carry the torch until his ultimate plan came to fruition. Honor is actually already dead, only fragments of his being/investiture remain, and needs to be pieced back together. The Shards themselves aren't really fully sentient, only an immense driving force with a single intent. Someone who lays claim to any given Shard gains full control over it and its associated powers, however over time, they will become molded to the intent of the Shard, like Ati was.

I do think that we will still see him in physical confrontations in the future, albeit less often, and you may not have to worry too much. The Shardblades are the dead Spren, however Shardplate is not, so the Stormfather might allow him to wear plate, and who knows, maybe the Stormfather will loosen up after a few books lol. I am definitely looking forward to more information on the Honorblades, and I'm sure we'll find out a lot more in Oathbringer. Can't wait for November! I'm not entirely sure if a Spren has a choice about bonding or not. It seemed almost as though the Stormfather was forced into it when Dalinar said the words, even somewhat defiant. This is merely interpretation however, and flimsy at best. As for what they are capable of doing once bonded, I'm pretty sure that they have absolute control over the form that take on, thus the ability to transform into a shardblade, but I'm unsure as to whether or not they can restrict surge usage. Seeing as Kaladin did lose his ability to surgebind temporarily when he wasn't following his oaths, this could either be directly tied to following the Ideals, or it might be directly controlled by the Spren, and their perception of how the Ideals are being followed. We'll have to wait and see I guess.

If there are three storms, then it does raise a small problem, or rather a question. When the Parshendi go out into the highstorms to change their form, they always see the face of the Stormfather. It is mentioned by Eshonai that humans will never see him as they do. So this either means that there is only one highstorm, or that there are three separate faces within each of the respective storms. This could possibly be the three separate Spren who used to be bound to the BondSmiths, since there were usually no more than three at any given time. If this is the case, then I do wonder how all three managed to evade death, and consequently being stuck as Shardblades, when the Oathpact was broken. My though on this: the Stormfather, and by extension Honor, is not the direct cause of the highstorms, rather he follows it, just as other Honorspren(I'm looking at you Syl) are attracted to wind. I'm also basing this on the passage with Eshonai like before, as it mentions there that the highstorm became rather peaceful, albeit not fully abated, when the Stormfather showed himself to her, which makes it seem as though he is not actually a part of the storm itself. I believe a similar situation occurred when Kaladin was left to face the highstorm as well. To conclude, I think you have a very interesting theory, with plausible evidence for support, and I agree that the highstorms were likely present before Honor came to Roshar, and are likely the creation of Adonalsium, and were maintained by him/her/it(which is Adonalsium anyways? LOL). Perhaps they were not always as erratic as they are now, and only became so after the influence of Odium?

I think this mostly depends on the nature of the Honorblades. As we now know, Spren are the Shardblades themselves. What we do not know is if this holds true for the Honorblades. If they are connected directly to a Spren, or Honor himself(before he was "killed"), then I don't think that the Stormfather would permit Dalinar to wield it. Syl might be more yielding, however I doubt she would like it. If they are merely solidified forms of investiture however, then I see no reason why he couldn't keep the weapon, but honestly, I don't really think that we will be seeing nearly as much aggressive action from Dalinar in the future, as he is becoming more of a political leader of the new order, as opposed to a military general, and so he will not have as much need of a weapon of this caliber. For him, it may just become an exceptionally deadly paperweight. Better if it were given to someone on the front line.