Elsecaller_17.5

4 minutes ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

actually it is 3 of the four are cosmere. 

That's what I said?

Pretty much in the title. What ideas support it? What ideas knock it out?

We know 3 of the 4 are cosmere TSD certainly is that. 2 of the 4 are cosmere and new chatecters, another potential point in favor. The biggest one is of course the appearance of floating cities on the mockup of the cover. And last but not least the coppermind page for it references Brandon talking about TSD as recently as 2019, right before these secret projects started.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://coppermind.net/wiki/The_Silence_Divine&ved=2ahUKEwjU5_fX5Kf2AhWJJjQIHf2PAMwQFnoECAQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3rxayCEFAW3CIrU3FzcrE0

13 minutes ago, Nameless said:

I think it's a reminder that he, Waxillium, brought them medallions and access to south Scadrial.

But why not use an actual medallion then? It makes sense for himi to keep his coppermind from Hoid secret, but he was given (I believe) a ironmind and brassmind medallion at the end of BoM.

So in case you missed it (you probably didn't), Brandon dropped the Lost Metal chapter 1 and at least part of chapter 2. Here you go just in case. https://wob.coppermind.net/events/479/#e15385 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSMVG7agYjE

Brandon keeps talking about this *silver* medallion. Silver? What is that supposed to be? It could be a capital M Medallion with silvery nicrosil, but why wouldn't he just say nicrosil? Is it a badge of office? A heavy handed reminder that he's a coinshot?
Its important enough to be a "proof" that the bill shouldn't pass. Letters from the outer cities and proof of corruption of Senator Maelstrom (sp?) clearly serve that purpose, but what is the medallion, what is it prooving?

If I had to hazard a guess it's just a matter of scale. Using electrum misting for example, it's just there actions, a few seconds into the future, and only when they're actively burning. That just cant compare to a shards power.

Also what Regals have futuresight?

I've seen that Brandon confirmed he'd be at fanX this year, but I haven't been able to find dates and times for his panels. Has that information even been released yet?

Ambition is calling my name.

On 12/30/2020 at 8:15 PM, AonEne said:

...oh hi? Hey! She, not he, but sure, I can give this a go

Oops. Sorry 

I would do a poor job answering this question so I won't.

But l can do this, @AonEne.

He'll likely have some insight for you.

@Child of Hodor from this point forth I will refer the Taln as "swol Jesus" thank you for this gift.

Going to say what I always say.  Adolin is already a Pseudo-Radient. He summoned Maya without delay in OB that's a big deal.

16 hours ago, Truthwatcher at the Rim said:

Can someone please explain to me the difference(s) between Elsecaller oaths and Dustbringer oaths?  I know there is a difference, but I'm having trouble seeing precisely what it is.  

In short, not really.  We dont have specific oaths for either.  But as honorless said the difference between self control and self improvement is a place to start.

2 hours ago, Halyo_Alex said:

I COULD see him being an Elsecaller.

I mean, Soulcasting metals would be super handy.

Handy certainly, but I dont think he matches the ideals well.

I dont think he'd make a great Radient at all, but if I had to pick I'd go Dustbringer.

As with most questions concerning mixing magic the answer is "probably but it would be really hard."

1 hour ago, likehephaestion said:

I did I caught the tail end of the livestream and I'm so glad I did! And in fact the last sentence of the very paragraph you quoted addresses why I am sticking to "there are no gay main characters." 

I am so incredibly excited for Renarin to be queer. I cried about it to my friends forEVER. Not only do we get a queer character but we get an autistic queer character. But it doesn't count until its in the text, if we let Word of God additions count we'll get more "oh actually that character was gay" and authors won't have to do the actual work of writing marginalized characters. And that's not real representation. 

Ok I see where your coming from now.  I'd argue there still is a big difference between an author announcing that for an ongoing series vs a long finished one *cough* jk Rowling *cough*

Another interesting thought is that if we consider that 10 focus characters to be the 10 "main characters" then we arguably have a 30% queer main cast. Jasnah confirmed in RoW and Renarin and Shallan (I acknowledge some disagree on that one) by WoB. Say what you will bit that is very inclusive group.

(Bonus points: venli is also asexual but that goes with species. One could argue 40% though I would not.)

Edit: @Greywatch I meant that comment to be read facetiously, apologies for any offense.

Scadrial or real world double zinc. Infinite speed if thought plus rioting 

17 hours ago, likehephaestion said:

There are no gay main characters at the moment.

Friend, did you watch the livestream thursday?

Fine. I'll be the one to say it. In addition to all the other amazing points which I agree with.

We be simping. 

At the risk of missing something here's my comment without reading everything. 

Outcasts band together. RenarinXRlain has to be the ship that makes the  most sense.

Also I bet the both get a ton more characterization in the back half where Renarin will be a much bigger deal.

Keeping in mind that tanavast was romantically involved with Cultivation it's likely he was a dragon too. Not for sure, but there is some evidence. 

Just now, Honorless said:

Oh right, the Mink/the Herdazian General! 

Took me a good 3 minutes to figure it out.

Back to the point though, while he is a canadite for several orders I feel like he won't attract a spren at all.

I wouldn't have done it so fast, but yes I would have agreed.

@Honorless your wish is Brandon's command.

My buddy asked the red green parrot question on the livestream.

Thing is he's not on any of the forums or subreddits I am objectively a bigger fan than he. I just want to know if rhysdium have gemhearts and now I am sad.

Edit: said buddy apparently has a lurker account and just gave me reputation to spite me.

I have a friend who pronounces it Em-osh. Drives me crazy.