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As has been said this one was written by the sleepless. We have no indication of where they get their future information from(future seeing in the cosmere is generally unreliable if not actually evil).

I wonder if Slammer can pull it off a second time...

Just the thrill actually.

I think they are both mature enough to keep it from escalating. Adolin certainly is. That is more soap opera then brandon usually goes for. It is also, in my view, not really believable for such realistic characters. Can you honestly see a couple you know yelling at each other over this? The only ones that come close in my mind are people who have never thought of their relationship as permanent(IE the cause of the breakup is not this it is just the excuse). I think a confrontation over Shallan's unconscious lying may happen but Shallan is not overtly hostile about her issues she really does want help she is just scared about Adolin's reaction. Assuming he remains supportive(and he is a people pleaser he likes it when he can make the people around him happy) Shallan may admit the truth to herself. Again. I give both of them more credit then that. They both have issues but neither is particularly prone to sulking. If they have a problem they will talk and work it out. If they need space they will take it probably by finding plausible excuses to be away from each other for a while. If that happens they will both work out how they feel and if the marriage really is a lost cause they will tone it down from lovers to "married friends," something I absolutely could see them being without issue. Is it? Shallan may have not been her "full self" but what she said and felt was still real. To clarify. By feeling you don't necessarily mean just romantic ones. Kaladin is a hotty. Nothing wrong with being attracted. He claims as well, I think with a fair degree of authenticity, that his feelings for her were never exactly or purely romantic. I think the two of them finally untangling that knot would be good for both of them. Talking about their loved ones could also lead to some great plot development on what the GB are doing so I definitely do think something along these lines are going to happen. I have trouble believing two such vital people are set on a mission exclusively to sort out their relationship drama during the apocalypse.

Yep. They have emigrated to a place their ancestors considered hell. Giving puritanical names makes sense in this context. A bulwark against evil.

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^^Exactly^^ Dalinar doesn't have anyone else who can replace Taravangian. Also since Szeth now takes orders from Dalinar now accusing him publicly is a can of worms that can't be opened without severe consequences. I personally think that this will start as a only the monarchs know under an oath of secrecy if Dalinar decides that they have a right to.

I agree. They went on a few dates(highstorms, ancient mythical cities, world capitals under siege from demonic forces, previously unexplored magical dimensions, the usual) and now the have decided that they like each other and are committed to making it work. They still have to figure out some stuff but they have plenty of time for that and the fact that they still have growing to do is not a sign of weakness it is a sign that they have work ahead. This one is a bit tougher. I agree that Adolin's insecurities(like Shallan's) could pose a problem for them in the future. He has had trouble with relationships in the past and that gives him issues with his emotional confidence(especially in regards to romance). Shallan being so dependent may have helped Adolin with the confidence he needed to actually get to know her. However I also think he is actually committed to dealing with them and I don't think they are just from Shallan. The majority seem to be from his father and the problems of their relationship.

What tends to happen to most people is they ask about 20 questions that one of the more experienced sharders answers (for me it was cal) and that gets them mostly up to speed.

I have some issues with your theorizing. I admit I am biased but I still would like to bring up a couple points. Firstly we saw Veil and Radiant disappear at the end of OB as Shallan admits to herself that it is OK for her to be happy(I personally see this as a truth). She is getting better. Secondly Adolin never asked Shallan to suppress her alter egos nor did Shallan promise never to use them. OB also states that he treats Veil like a drinking buddy but wont be intimate with her so even if Shallan still keeps using her alter egos Adolin knows how to deal with them and wait for his wife to come back. Thirdly I don't believe in perfect marriages. I marriage is a relationship it requires work and upkeep. It is not going to get to a perfect place and just stay there. Shallan and Adolin are going to have to find a way to make sure it stays a healthy one that they both can rely on. As such I am personally nixing either of your scenarios(at least until I read RoW). I do think that the trip will force them to do a lot of work on their relationship(hopefully with Pattern acting as their couples councilor because that would be awesome) with both of them figuring out the limits of their relationship, what they want to require from each other, how honest Shallan has to be with Adolin, and what that honesty actually consists of. My inner Jasnah dictates I state that passionate love is overrated. In all seriousness I actually kind of agree with her. My favorite relationships both in fiction and in the real world are between people who seem to enjoy themselves without all of the extreme emotions that seem to go with your typical male and female star crossed lovers. I personally saw it as a sign of emotional maturity. He knows better then to try and force things with someone who is not interested so he gives her the freedom to make her own choices without fear of embarrassment or political fallout. Does he? I think that is just the general inadequacy he feels in this new world.

It works either way.

You don't have to start era two immediately. I actually did not appreciate it as much because I read it too soon. 300 years is a bit of a jump. Also secret history can now be read with a minimum of spoilers.

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That really depends. Renarin for example would probably have turned out more or less the same. In fact his determination to help others despite all odds could easily have been strengthened and he could have become a Truthwatcher faster as a result. When has Jasnah ever costed?

We have the RoW prologue which is from her perspective and it definitely implies that he was not a good husband. Why do they have to be marriage level? They could be something else. Notice he does not say yes which implies it is not a HUGE deal(or is just trolling us because he is Brandon but I still think the first is more probable).

That is a very Lightweaver thing to do. I have a hard time imagining Jasnah who "was born in her thirties" not being Jasnah. Why not?

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You would know better then me but that is definitely the kind of thing I am looking for. If you happen to know any good histories of that era I would be interested. I was thinking that their symbology would be based on navigational things like cloud and planetary movements.

Taravangain has changed considerably since then. The Stormfather says third sibling in reference to the Nightwatcher and himself. Exactly she has to be careful. Extending herself is dangerous.

I don't think anything magical is happening with the flare ups of pain. I think it is psychological.

Not really. Spren can do it theoretically but not even Hoid knows how yet.

Cultivation can't do much most of the time either. She is in hiding.

Sure but all 10 kingdoms were supposed to work together for the common good. At least the legends put it that way. The different governments were supposed to aid each other with expertise, security, and joint diplomatic efforts. How can she do that? Just one shards interest in you is noticeable. Remember how Cultivation could tell Odium was interested in Dalinar?

When he was around. The 10 silver kingdoms functioned at all times not just during the desolations. Bondsmith candidates are super important. You can't hide your potential picks very well from people with future seeing capabilities and of course every shard would try and weigh the outcome. Rosharan shards don't seem to get the prime directive.