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I didn't cry, but the emotion was particularly strong at several points, especially at the end- namely, Dalinar's oath/denying Odium, Jasnah not killing Renarin, Teft's oath, and Dalinar sealing the Thrill. Oh, and Bridge 4's final time carrying the bridge made me a bit misty-eyed.

Kaladin-Jasnah, huh? Hmm... I- actually like it. Huh. However- what about Kaladin-Venli? It's a bit of a crack pairing, yeah, but I wonder if it might work (provided they meet each other in the near future). To be honest, though, I'm kinda hoping Kaladin doesn't end up in a relationship, if only so he can join the Greater Cosmere as a whole after the series ends without leaving someone behind. Crazy theory, yeah, but a fella can dream, right?

I came into this book expecting Kaladin to be my favorite. I was- shocked, to say the least, when I found that I didn't like his character as much as the previous two books. I did NOT expect Adolin to become one of my favorites, but seeing him throughout the book act as an INCREDIBLE force of- gosh, I dunno. Pure goodness? That was cool. REALLY cool. Him managing to talk to his blade was pretty great. Shallan also got a lot better for me this book. Also- Elhokar. I've always liked him, but he got even better in this book. But Dalinar, though. He was BRILLIANT. I especially loved his scenes near the end of the book. 'You cannot have my pain'- absolutely beautiful. EDIT: I forgot! Nightblood and Szeth are my new favorite power duo. And I hate Hate HATE Moash. Screw that guy, he's beyond redemption- and it takes a lot for me to say that.

Here we go! BOOKS Lord of the Rings + Silmarillion (Basically, Tolkien's Legendarium): Aragorn and Fingolfin. Aragorn, because he is one of the best examples I have ever seen of the 'Lost King' trope, and a fascinating character overall, and Fingolfin because he FOUGHT AND SERIOUSLY CRIPPLED THE MASTER OF ALL EVIL ON MIDDLE EARTH. Wheel of Time: Androl, Rodel, Mat, Rand. Inheritance Cycle: Roran. He's- really the only character from those books I fondly remember. MOVIES It's a Wonderful Life: George Bailey. Proof that man, though far from infallible, is still overwhelmingly 'good'. Star Wars: Han Solo, and Ewan McGregor's Obi Wan. Marvel: Captain America, full-stop. TV SHOWS FMA: Roy Mustang! Alphonse is good too. Firefly: Wash, Mal, Simon... basically everyone. The Flash: Barry Allen is pretty great. VIDEO GAMES Skyrim: The Dragonborn (FUS RO DAH!), and Paarthurnax. Also have a strange fondness for Alvor. Halo: John-117, tied with Thel Vadam. Kurt Ambrose is pretty great too (Though, he's from an EU book). Destiny: Cayde-6, probably because he's Nathan Fillion

I was just thinking about this! I think it'd be pretty great. We all need a bit more Kelsier in our life.

HO BOY!! Okay, here we go. These all come from the last three books, so- sorry. - Rand's revelation on top of the Dragonmount, book 12. One of the singular most beautiful pieces of fiction I have ever read. The revelation, coupled with his redemption- gah, gets me every time. - Rand walking through the orchards, book 13. A simpler scene, but it really sets up his 'new character' nicely. Very touching, very heartwarming. - Mat killing the Gholam, book 13. Complete. Unadulterated. AWESOME. - Mat one-upping himself and escaping the Finn, book 13. EVEN. MORE. AWESOME. - The council of the leaders in book 14, coupled with Moiraine's reappearance. - Most of the battle in book 14, but specifically: The Seanchan joining the fray Lan killing Demandred (FRICK YEAH) The Horn of Valere being sounded Egwene wrecking M'Hael Androl and Pevara Logain's glory Rand absolutely shutting down Shai'Tan Bao the Wyld The Dragons in the caves - The very ending, book 14. Rand walking off into the world. A conclusion to a series nearly two decades (and then some) in the making. In my mind, utter perfection.

To SOME people, it IS very wishy-washy. However, isn't that the point? There are different orders of the Knights Radiant for a reason- the orders encompass various values and beliefs of the Knights themselves. They all have their own beliefs regarding right and wrong. For example, at the end of Words of Radiance: Which, of course, is very much against the law- something the Skybreakers wouldn't like. Some people, though, would argue that he was right to do it- I believe Sanderson said that some of the orders of the Knights Radiant would agree with his choice. It's all about perspective. Kaladin thinks the oath fits, and so does the Stormfather. [OB SPOILERS AHEAD]

Can I make a list? -Something with Rysn. I have zero idea why I like her so much, but I do, and there's no point in denying it. -Nohadon and his life/journey to Urithiru. -A Bridge Four Novella. Nothing but Bridge Four. -Jasnah, prior to Way of Kings, focusing on her research and interaction with the Ghostbloods. -Adolin winning his Shardblade/becoming the honorable fella that he is. And Finally: -I Am a Stick: The Novel

Hmm... Evidently, I don't know many actors outside of the Firefly cast. S Kelsier- I think Lee Pace could work fairly well here, actually. Alan Tudyk kinda fits the look as well. Vin- Summer Glau and Ellen Page have both been suggested, but I think an unknown would be preferable. Actually, I think this for most of the characters, but it's fantasy casting so... Hammond- Chiwetel Ejiofor or Adam Baldwin. For some reason, Chiwetel strikes me as very 'Hammond'. I blame his philosophizing whilst killing in Serenity Breeze- Oddly enough, I think Sean Astin would be a good pick. Spook- Finn Wolfhard, once he gets older. Or maybe Noah Schnapp. Hooray 'Stranger Things'! Elend- Drawing a complete blank. Will update later hopefully. The Lord Ruler- Sean Maher. Hoid- Somebody mentioned Tennant and quite frankly nothing else works for me now.

All praise the stick? Wait should stick be capitalized? Ah gee darn, who knows. We are all sticks!

Double zinc would be neat. Not only would I gain the ability to emotionally manipulate people (MWAHAHAHA), I could compound mental speed. Math would be a breeze! Also, I think allomantic pewter and feruchemical bendalloy would be great- strong as a horse, and able to eat as much as possible.

AY! Welcome mate!

Here we go! More to come (eventually) WARBREAKER: '"Make a note to have my imagination flogged for its insolence in showing me that particular sight."'- Lightsong, page 58 '"I try to avoid having thoughts. They lead to other thoughts, and- if you're not careful- those lead to actions. Actions make you tired. I have this on rather good authority from someone who once read it in a book."'- Lightsong, page 84 '"My dear Lifeblesser," Lightsong replied, "please trust me when I say that I have no desire to know any secrets which involve you and a privy."'- Lightsong, page 228 'Yet she was beginning to think that she- along with many others- had taken this belief too far, letting her desire to seem humble become a form of pride itself. She now saw that when her faith had become about clothing instead of people, it had taken a wrong turn.'-Vivenna, page 501 WAY OF KINGS 'But wine was the great assassin of both tradition and propriety'- Szeth, page 21 'But expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.'- Shallan, page 61 '"Strength does not make one capable of rule; it makes one capable of service."'- Teft, page 831 '"Death is the end of all men!" Dalinar bellowed. "What is the measure of him once he is gone? The wealth he accumulated and left for his heirs to squabble over? The glory he obtained, only to be passed on to those who slew him? The lofty positions he held through happenstance? No. We fight here because we understand. The end is the same. It is the path that separates men. When we taste the end, we will do so with our heads held high, eyes to the sun." He held out a hand, summoning Oathbringer. "I am not ashamed of what I have become," he shouted, and found it to be true. It felt so strange to be free of guilt. "Other men may debase themselves to destroy me. Let them have their glory. For I will retain mine?"'- Dalinar, page 908 ALLOY OF LAW '"It is lucky. I ain't never died while wearing that hat."'- Wayne, page 125 '"That's the smell of incredibleness," Wayne called from the inside.'- Wayne, page 176 '"The ways of Wayne are mysterious and incomprehensible," Wayne said. "What he giveth, he can draw back unto himself. And lo, let it be written, and pondered."'- Wayne, page 225 SHADOWS OF SELF '... you should know better than to assume everyone dangerous to be a male.'- Harmony, page 131 '"Owning things of value is secondary to creating things of value where none once existed."'- Wax, page 143 '"You put dynamite in the oven, Wayne.""Gotta hide a gift where nobody'll look for it."'- Wax and Wayne, page 271 BANDS OF MOURNING 'Holding you brain hostage against your own stupidity- that was how to get stuff done.'- Wayne, page 45 'If you had to shoot a man, society had already failed.'- Marasi, page 95 '"What kind of eldritch device," Steris said,"has an on switch?"'- Steris, page 219

Umm, hi. Evidently there's a thread where we can introduce ourselves, so... This is me. I've been a lurker on these forums for- dang, three, maybe four years now? I've been here a lil while, but I'd never made an account. Oathbringer finally got me to cave, though. SO- here I am. A little about myself, I've been a Sanderfan since the age of 10, when a cousin introduced me to Mistborn. Since then I've fallen off the deep end- excepting the Alcatraz series, I have read all of his books, many multiple times. I deeply enjoy reading, but my other hobbies include gaming, music (trombone, piano, and vocal), drawing (hence the profile pic), and writing. Looking forward to interacting with this community! Y'all seem pretty neat.

Y'know, the entire 17th Shard seems to have a fascination with Firefly... I am 100% okay with that. I feel in this case, though, the casting ACTUALLY WORKS for the most part. I'm not sure if I agree with Adam Baldwin as Vasher or Nathan Fillion as Lightsong, but everything else is a 'STORMS YES' for me. For consideration, though: -Sean Maher as Lightsong -Alan Tudyk as Nightblood instead -Adam Bladwin as Tonk Fah -Liam Neeson or Nathan Fillion as VaraTreledees/Denth