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I think there's a few points against this theory. First of all, Odium is the void that draws in emotion, according to Syl. As we've seen in Oathbringer, he takes your emotion if you let him, and nothing remains, and through that, he brings the void. Surgebinding, however, seems to be of Honor (at the very least, the spren that are required for the Nahel bond are of Honor and Cultivation), which supposedly means that Surgebinding (at least as we know it) has no connection to Odium. Additionally, there is the seperate "Voidbinding" magic system, which can probably be assumed to be from Odium, also considering Syl's information, and it most likely contains counterparts to Surgebinding. (I personally believe both are systems created by Shards to use an underlying magic system from Adonalsium's time) Second, the Dustbringers have no unique powers, except maybe their resonance (which I would expect to be less important than which Surges they have access to). They share Division with the Skybreakers and Abrasion with the Edgedancers, so if their powers would destroy the world, then at least one of the adjacent orders (most likely Skybreakers, as they share Division) would have the same risk, and there is no real stigma attached to them. And yes, they did join Team Odium in Oathbringer, but I don't think that means they wish to end the world; their reasoning is actually that he rules because there is no one to oppose him, and therefore he makes the law, which means their reasoning is in no way related to Odium's goal. And third, Malata is most likely just referring to the Recreance, where the Dustbringers as well as the other orders (except Skybreakers) killed their spren. It is, at the very least, extremely hard to kill a spren if you don't have a Nahel bond to it, and I wouldn't be surprised if it is impossible without a huge amount of investiture. On top of that, I highly doubt any of the sentient spren would be okay with humans killing other sentient spren, so people would probably kill their own spren by going against ther Ideals once they'd try kiling ashspren.

That's like, the biggest compliment I could dream of. Thank you!

The question is though, why was Kalak the one that was late? Why one that, so far, hasn't made a real appearance? I realize that's a bit meta, but the thing is, the one that was late is decided by which one Brandon wanted to use for the prelude.

When that woman (forgot her name) comes to T with the "intelligence distribution", T remarks, regarding his Diagram day "it should never have happened" or "it should not have been possible" or something along those lines. That could very well be subtle foreshadowing by Brandon that, indeed, it never happened; rather, Cultivation did something else. (also note that we are not actually talking about a boon/curse here, it's Cultivation that gave the power, not the Nightwatcher)

Fan fiction has never attracted me as much as writing my own thing (though I really wanted to get the Kaladin-becomes-highprince scene out of my system), and yeah... what shall I say. Right now I'm attempting to build a new periodic table, mostly to have an anchor for my magic.

No idea about that one

Fanfiction sites.

I'm kind of considering it. Would want to have a bigger story to write first, though.

I can't see the images

Actually, thinking about it, I may be a Lightweaver already. I love writing and I would love to be able to create music though I do not currently play any instrument well. Additionally: Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination. Truth 1: I often say things I should not say, and should think before talking. Truth 2: I engage in physical contact (of all kinds) too easily, and need to be more restrained than I would naturally be. Truth 3: I am very bad at doing what I need to do, and need some degree of support or direction from other people in order to be able to actually work on and finish things. Not sure about the fourth truth though... I guess I will find out in time. Edit: This was actually also my result, Lightweaver first, Elsecaller close second (also fitting, with how much I love science and theorizing about the cosmere) then a gap to Truthwatcher as third. I dismissed Lightweaver in the past because I do not really identify with Shallan, but that's mostly because I'm bad at drawing, and drawing isn't the only artistic activity.

"Right now?" Kaladin asked, standing on the practise field outside Urithiru. "I believe so," the messenger replied. "The highprince seemed to be in a hurry about this." "Teft," Kaladin said, "you will now lead the training, Lopen and Rock will assist. I'll see you this evening." Teft saluted and barked the squires to get back to practise. "Where is Dalinar?" Kaladin asked the messenger, who gave him instructions. Kaladin took to the air and landed on the balcony of the meeting room a short flight later. Inside, many people were already gathered; Dalinar stood next to the table, Navani just behind him. Just next to them, Adolin and Shallan sat next to one another, talking softly. Jasnah was sitting at the head of the table, wearing her crown, looking composed as always. To Kaladin's surprise, all highprinces that had taken up residence in Urithiru, as well as most of their wives - and of course Sebarial's mistress - were present. "Ah, Kaladin," Dalinar said. "It is good to see you have arrived. Please, sit down." He gestured to a seat at the table. Hesistantly, Kaladin sat down between the highprinces. "I feel like we have already waited with this too long," Dalinar said. Jasnah gave him a look. "Apologies." "Thanks," the queen said. "I do agree with you, however, we really do need to deal with this. So let's get to the point. As you are, without doubt, all aware, Ialai has fled Urithiru after the battle at Thaylen City. Though the royal succession has already been taken care of, with me reigning queen until Gavinor comes of age, the princedom that formerly belonged to house Sadeas has no highprince right now, as Amaram has been killed at Thaylen City after it turned out he had been working with the enemy. "Therefore," she continued, "the princedom is in need of a new highprince. By tradition, when there is no heir a highprince is chosen by the highlords of the princedom. However, after the battle the remaining highlords are in no position to do so, and some of them are not even in Urithiru. On top of that, the tradition may be ripe for a change, as Alethkar is no longer a kingdom divided into ten princedoms, but now has a single ruler. Lastly, the crown does not trust the judgement of those who formerly served under highprince Torol Sadeas, considering his attempts to undermine the kingdom in recent years. "Taking this all in consideration, I believe it best to personally appoint the new highprince, though I will take into account your thoughts regarding the matter as we cannot continue to be divided, like house Sadeas has, in the past, been a dividing factor. My proposal for the new highprince is a person who originates from the Sadeas princedom, and who has been one of our most trustworthy and dependable people in these recent times, as well as being one of our first Radiants. If there are no objections, I would name Kaladin Stormblessed as highprince of the former Sadeas princedom." Kaladin sat, stunned. Everything remained silent for several seconds, though Shallan looked stupified. Highprince Aladar was the first who recovered. "Your Grace, while I have the deepest respect for Radiant Kaladin," he said, carefully choosing his words, "I have to object him becoming a highprince. Though I mean no offense by this, he is still a darkeyed man, while a highprince is expected to be a lighteyes." "Is it not time for change, though?" Jasnah asked. "We are in a Desolation, and Kaladin is not only a good fit, but additionally he is a Radiant, which means that darkeyes or lighteyes does not matter as much to him. After all, if he were to summon his Shardblade, his eyes would turn blue." "Your Grace," Aladar continued, "if Radiants would be exempt from the traditions of lighteyes and darkeyes, should they not also be exempt from direct positions of nobility?" "I second that, Your Grace," Ruthar said. "We cannot ignore two thousand years of custom just like this. Let us leave this matter to the princedom's highlords, like we have always done. I do not see why we would need to change this." "Do not try to tell me they are even in a position to do so," Jasnah said. "Both you and I know that, even if they were able to get together and choose a new highprince, that highprince would be considered suspect by everyone, considering house Sadeas' recent track record. No, we will choose a new highprince here and now. If you have a suggestion other than Kaladin, please say so now." Ruthar sputtered a bit more, but a stern look from Jasnah made him stop. A few seconds of silence followed. "Your Grace," Kaladin said, "I do not wish anything of the sort. I believe you are aware of my... views on lighteyes." "I am," Jasnah said. "And I hope that my uncle, at the very least, has proven you wrong. Additionally, you yourself get a chance to do so. I know you can do better than those who wronged you." "What's wrong with it?" Sebarial asked in a loud voice, adressing everyone. "He's a good storming man, we all know that, he's shown leadership as a Radiant, and he'll without doubt be a good man for those living under his rule. What more can one wish for in a leader?" "Experience," Hatham countered immediately. "Kaladin is a natural leader," Dalinar said. "I have seen him daily when he was head of my guard, and he commands respect not through eye colour or strength, but through being himself. The only flaw that Kaladin has in his leadership, as far as I have been able to observe, is that he cares too much about his subjects. I would argue there are worse flaws a highprince could have. "Kaladin," he continued, "I, too, have to ask this of you. We need to stand united as Alethkar, and we are in a position to mend the chasm between the Sadeas princedom and Alethkar. On top of that, the Sadeas soldiers are a disorganized, trouble-making lot, and I do not believe anyone would be better suited to turn that into a real, dependable army than you." "But they would never accept me," Kaladin said. "I'm a former slave in their army." "Former," Dalinar said. "Now, you are a Knight Radiant, and a symbol to everyone. They cannot just ignore that. Remember that all men look up to who leads them, and follow him in everything. Even though the Sadeas soldiers have followed Torol and later Amaram, that does not mean they actually do share their ideals and opinions. When they see you, even though they have been told in the past to dislike or even hate you, they will still see the Radiant, the symbol. And with your leadership abilities, I do not believe it will take long before they come to respect not only the symbol, but also you yourself, Stormblessed." "I don't have a choice, do I?" "You storming always have a choice," Sebarial said. "If you don't like it, just walk away, they can't very well force it upon you!" "Storm it," Kaladin said. "Storm it. You knew, didn't you? I'd think about all the people, and you knew I couldn't say no then, didn't you?" No one replied. "I'll do it," Kaladin said. "I'll make the best storming soldiers out of them you've ever seen. But once all this is over, if there's still a princedom to rule, it goes to someone else."

Probably even more interesting, that would probably naturally make Unity (with Dalinar being the Vessel) inclined to take up other Shards; creating Unity. Maybe that's Adonalsiums play all along; if he gets shattered, he'll just reassemble over time.

We really need Brandon to just write the scene even if it's non-canon. ...Then again, he'd probably turn it into a draw.

I think the real question is how much the artifabrians can figure out now that they have Radiants whose Surges they can analyze.

That's not developed by Brandon tbh... I do kinda think it's been updated with Oathbringer though, I've taken it before OB's release, but there are new questions and I also got a very different result.

That sounds like a resonance between the Truthwatcher and Lightweaver resonances. I like it.

Graves is dead. Sorry.

I have no idea. Sometime before the release of Oathbringer I took a test which told me I was a Skybreaker, but it was only a relatively low correlation with my answers and I highly doubt it myself, as I cannot stand it when laws interfere with what is right or good. I was just thinking about it this morning and I figured, yes I'd be a Skybreaker, but only if I was the one writing the law. Otherwise... I don't know. Maybe a Truthwatcher? I'm pretty alike to Renarin, I think (not to mention a pretty similar name). Or maybe an Elsecaller, though I'm more about applicating known knowledge than neccisarily figuring out stuff on my own. I'm also stubborn though. Eh, I don't know. Maybe I should just go find a perpendicularity somewhere and then travel to Roshar and see if I can attract a spren.

Aren't they only confirmed to be shorter than Alethi? https://wob.coppermind.net/events/240-ben-mcsweeney-ama/#e6411

We have WoBs though, that the "looking Shin" is not actually because they're related, but just because they've got 'standard' human eyes, contrary to the smaller eyes that most Rosharans have. Can't find the WoB that directly says it (pretty sure it was mentioned in one of the Oathbringer signings though), but I did get this one with confirmation about the eyes: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/190-rfantasy-ama-2013/#e4079

Some WoBs.

That's because the Shin are the only Rosharans without 'Asian' eyes; the same reason why their eyes are called big.

Probably important in this context, one of the epigraphs in part 3 (from Urithiru's library) mentions a person with a Shin-style name. That implies there were KR Shin as well.

From late page 2/early page 3 on I can't see the pictures anymore... Anyone who can help me out? Or are they just gone? (same also with everything Kobold King posted in the Sanderson memes thread... I have a hard life)

Let's also not forget that the Nahel bond actually changes the colour of the eyes when the spren is fully in the physical realm (= in shardblade form). Might be related to this as well.