Wander89

Welcome to the Shard!

Welcome! Fun theory on the Wayne side of things, it would be a great opposite to Wax.

People have answered this prior so thank you but welcome to the Shard!

The shot of Rey with the double lightsaber sends chills right through me.

I imagine Hoid just put names in a hat and they pulled it out. Seems something the Kings Wit would do!

That would also be pretty awesome and convenient but I can imaging it would freak the hell out of everyone!

So have finished Route A of Nier, what a fantastic game with such a mash-up of genres. Starting Route B which hopefully is a little different but I've heard play through C is like a new game. Replaying Shadow of the Colossus, this is such a beautiful game. I still have the original art booklet from PS2 and it's fascinating. Hoping to move onto Monster World: Hunter soon. It sees like it would be fun and I've never played a MH game before.

Yeah, September 18th

Just got an image of his cousins sitting for dinner, utensils at the ready then suddenly appearing beside Lopen in the Shattered Plains

Someone should maybe move this to the Wheel of Time thread, where other casting threads are already made.

Welcome Ym! That was definitely one of my favourites when reading SA!

It's definitely interesting and I can see why others find it interesting. I just feel bad that I didn't know who it was but I did a bit of research now! Memes are always the answer

I feel quite daft that this seems to be such a well-talked about announcement but I have no idea who this guy is. I know that Sanderson goes to "the experts" for help but it's never usually an announcement anywhere. I get that people are happy that it's happened but I'm just a little confused?

Yeah, I don't think that the Shards power will be defeated but the Avatars might be. I agree with @RShara, we need someone to hold the power. Be it separately, or all together!

I am ever so slowly finishing Oathbringer then moving onto this as my next "project". Might throw a few standalone in between since I've re-read the whole Cosmere.

Currently no idea when but when he does please be sure to head to https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/ where us mods will try our best to keep it civil whilst we all lost our heads It's looking pretty likely we will get a post soon though.

Obviously a lot of different things there (and also my love for Shadow of the Colossus) but I think it has some merit, thanks!

I’ve never really been imaginative enough to come up with my own theory but I thought I’d try my best to at least start a discussion. I’ve recently replayed Shadow of the Colossus (beautiful game but that’s another thread) which has some similarities to the Cosmere. I’ll try and relate them as much as possible but this might just be the musings of a madman so please be gentle in your critiques. If there are any confirmation of any of these then please feel free to debunk these below. The story begins as Wander, our protagonist, enters a forbidden land on his horse, Agro. Prior to entering it is revealed that Wander has stolen an ancient sword capable of slaying 16 Colossi. Wander carries Mono, a beautiful woman who has died prior to the beginning of the game. Here I see Wander as potentially Hoid, traveling to Adonalsium with an agenda in mind, possibly a loss or ulterior motive. We know that Hoid was present at the Shattering however did not take up a Shard. What we do not know is why and how the Shattering occurred and why Hoid was there in the first place. Upon entering the Shrine of Worship, humanoid shadow creatures appear and attack Wander before he dismisses them with the sword. After doing so, the voice of Dormin echoes from above, surprised that Wander wields this weapon. Wander requests Dormin return Mono’s soul to her body which Dormin states may be possible if he defeats the 16 idols lining the temples hall. These colossi are scattered throughout the land and whilst Dormin warns Wander that a price has to be paid for reviving Mono, he searches for these colossi and seeks to destroy them. I’ve viewed Dormin here as Adonalsium; the currently unknown entity with vague aspects that may potentially have been holding too much power that this had to be passed to 16 different Shards. Although we currently do not know the purpose of the Shattering, we are aware of its power. At the Shattering these powers were split into 16 different shards, breaking the power and dispersing this amongst the 16. Dormins intent is to be reunited with all 16 colossi who are currently imprisoning him and Hoid could potentially, and unknowingly, be doing the same. Is Hoid the ultimate antagonist? Is he looking to unite the shards, bringing back a being so powerful that he may be able to selfishly use those powers? Does Adonalsium have an agenda which is what caused this in the first place? What Wander does not know is that each colossus contains a portion of Dormin's own essence, scattered long ago in an attempt to imprison the entity and leave him powerless. As Wander kills each colossus, a fragment of Dormin returns causing Wander to deteriorate. After defeating more colossi, it is revealed that a group of warriors led by Emon is tracking. Wander. After defeating the final colossus, Emon and his company arrive at the Shrine to witness the death of the last colossus idol. Wander appears back in the temple with his corruption readily apparent; a pair of tiny horns visible on his head. Emon orders him killed however a newly whole Dormin has taken control of Wanders body and transforms into a shadowy giant. Lord Emon casts the Ancient Sword into a pool evoking a whirlwind of light consuming both Dormin and Wander, sealing Dormin within the temple once again. If the Shards intent is a part of Adonalsium's "personality" then we can believe that this being held the weight of the world and could also want it back but for what reason? For being the entity of creation or something else? Emon can be referred to any organisation, ala Ghostbloods, trying to stop this from happening because they know the truth. Hoid could see himself being the Wander of this situation, meeting an inevitable end and turning the Wheel of Adonalsium, spurring another Shattering or a Rejoining with different intent. After the temple collapses, isolating the forbidden land from the rest of the world, Emon expresses hope that Wander can be redeemed and atone for his crimes. Mono awakens and leaves the temple with Agro, finding a male infant with tiny horns on his head in the pull. Mono takes the child with her to higher levels of the shrine, arriving at a secret garden as the game ends. As I was saying, these are just things that I caught in my head whilst playing the game. When 16 colossi were mentioned I immediately went to The Cosmere and tried to find some similarities between the 16, Dormin and the landscape. Both are beautiful pieces of work and heavily filled with lore and magic. If anyone can add to this or just shoot me down then please feel free. I know most of these questions will be answered in future books but it's fun to speculate.

Recently bought Monster Hunter World, Nier Automata and Shadow of the Colossus. It's gonna be a thrilling few weeks!

It's probably gonna be a big year for Jordancon with the WoT show, wish I could go!

OMG THAT WAS YOU!?!?!?! Kidding, I'm on a different continent but that's so cool! YKYASFW you get this t shirt and get so storming excited... my better half got me a SA t shirt and she chose the quote that "sums me up well". She obviously thinks I'm as pure as Lift. (It needs a good iron, kinda crumpled in transmit)

Ive never been so happy to see numbers.

Welcome to the rabbit hole! If you haven't already, be sure to request Aether of Night here: Aether of Night Manuscript Requests

We definitely need a definitive WoT TV Show thread I'm happy with the cast announced, just hope they don't leave out Thom and Lan!

I apologise in advance for the sleepless nights you're going to get since you're Cosmere-aware