TheWanderer
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Wishing you the best of luck. My own magic systems are not coming along as well as I would like. Hoping you won't have my writer's block.
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Well I like it, and particularly enjoy the negative effects that come with overuse (so they cannot be spammed)
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Very intriguing magic system you got here, I like it. My question is, would the story using this magic system explore the morality of harvesting ink?
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Still reading through my leatherbound way of kings. Just needed to take a moment and gush about the art. It is breathtakingly gorgeous and I love it even more in color. The new additions are amazing as well (particularly love the one of Jasnah).
On a semi related note, I have since managed to convince one of my players for ttrpgs and my mother to start the series. So I am quite happy about that. -
At their ideal state yes skybreakers should be confident. But Nale is not confident in himself, he has fully surrendered his morality to outside systems. Because he himself has stated he (and by extension other skybreakers) cannot be trusted. Though even he is horrified at what he has become when his insanity subsides. Given that he saw szeth as the perfect candidate for a skybreaker I can only imagine what his average recruit must be like. Granted there is also an interesting pattern in how a lot of insanity from heralds seem to be perversions of the traits they were said to exemplify.
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Would be curious to see what skybreakers were like in their more ideal state. Honestly I can just as easily see windrunners causing a lot of problems same as the current iteration of skybreakers. Much like a paladin convinced of their righteousness can cause havoc, I could see windrunners ending up doing the same doing what they believe to be right.
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That is a fair assessment I suppose. I mostly am looking at it from the perspective of someone on the journey not so much the destination (had to use the pun). Doesn't help that Nale's vision of the order is the version we get the most exposure to.
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I understand, it is not so much a hard rule as a general observation. I would argue Windrunners and Skybreakers have a great deal in common though. Both are concerned with making the "right" choice. They just have a fundamental disagreement on how one makes the right choice. A windrunner will always stand for what they believe confident in their moral compass. A skybreaker doubts their moral compass and thus puts an external set morality as their guide. Both at their best wish to protect the innocent from harm.
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Yet another astute and interesting observation. I figured given their shared surge there would be some crossover in the mindset of edgedancers and truthwatchers. But you brought a new idea to my mind, thank you.
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I actually did not recall that bit about the cobbler honestly. But again, I just felt some minor confusion based upon what we have seen so far and thought to make some observations.
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Astutely put, thanks for adding to the discussion.
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I did in fact read through that. I just feel some of the stuff we see in the books themselves implies there is something...more? After all, the stump or the cobbler don't seem to be doing much of any of the things truthwatchers are known for and yet they are of that order. Will also say those descriptions and the attached quiz confused me all the more on what my order would be.
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So as per usual with me I have been contemplating another order of knights radiant and what qualities their spren look for. This time truthwatchers caught my eye. Now we know the basics from the official description. Truthwatchers are generally quiet introspective and eager to discuss the nature of truth. Yet, from the truthwatchers we have seen so far I cannot recall much active pursuit of said truth. Now renarin being a corrupted truthwatcher could of course play into this. Yet even the regular ones we have seen rarely do much beyond helping children (which is a very kind and wonderful thing to do). One trait thing I think we can look to for further insight may be their herald. Not even going to attempt to spell her name. But her attributes are learned and giving. This I think gives an idea of what truthwatchers may be aligned with. They watch, they listen, and they aid however they can. Might not be as flashy as a skybreaker or windrunner but very important all the same. I think compassion may be a trait mistspren look for along with a shared willingness to see from others' perspectives. As i wrote this i actually found it funny how the edgedancer character (Lift) spent more time seeking answers that we are aware of than the regular truthwatchers (who spent time remembering the forgotten orphans and helping them). Anyway, feel free to comment and discuss below. If yoy disagree I'm happy to chat anyway as I doubt I'm any sort of expert. As always thanks for engaging with the topic.
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I'm new to Cosmere, where do I start?
TheWanderer replied to Ms. Dragon's topic in General Brandon Discussion
Well you should probably continue Stormlight if you have already started. If you want to understand all the references you will want to read warbreaker and mistborn (including secret history). -
Windrunner was my result, though I saw a lot I could empathize with for 3 or 4 orders in the creator's descriptions. Admittedly the offical quiz has baffled me to no end. I have taken just about every radiant quiz there is but this one and the offical quiz are a struggle in part because mood affects them so much. In the surgebinder within Truthwatcher was my top one (windrunner beneath that) Playbuzz one I got windrunner as my top one The official quiz put me in lightweaver (and when a friend who doesn't know the cosmere took it thinking of me, Elsecaller). In short, I am perplexed and annoyed at myself.
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Due in part to boredom and indecisiveness I googled knight radiant quiz and found one I hadn't seen before. Figured I would link it here and let people take and discuss it if they wish. While I'm well aware finding one's order is not nearly as much of a struggle for others as it is me. Thought it could lead to fun discussions. Link is below enjoy. https://www.archetopias.com/test/radiant-order/
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Alright, with way of kings prime finished I think it is time for me to read my leatherbound copy of the published version for the first time. Stormlight reread here I come!
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Afraid I am not personally fond of play by post. I voted simply based upon my preferences. Sorry for any confusion.
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So, I have recently wrapped up my first read of way of kings prime and am eager to discuss with anyone and everyone. What are your thoughts? Things you liked, disliked, found interesting. There are no wrong answers I assure you. Thanks for engaging with the topic in advance.
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Welcome to the 17th shard, I know you will find many interesting discussion (and some mad ramblings) here.
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Well, I have finished the way of kings prime. All in all, not bad. Definitely prefer the published version though.
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So recently while reading way of kings prime I found myself drawn back to the surges of our knights radiant. One that perplexes me a bit on its full application is transportation. I know it allows elsecallers and willshapers to go to the cognitive realm but I wonder if there might be something more. I could be wrong but I believe the pursuer used the same surge (granted he is a cognitive shadow) in a different manner. Which left me wondering if radiants could as well. Anyone else have thoughts or ideas? Please feel free to discuss below and thanks for commenting.
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Can second gentleman bastards. Wheel of time has 14 books so that would be a good way to add some numbers and it is hailed as one of the best fantasy series. I personally greatly enjoyed Enderal dreams of the dying but that is only one book. (Should probably add all those are fantasy series that do touch on dark topics and themes just fair warning.)
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Random Fanfiction ideas that came to me
TheWanderer replied to TheWanderer's topic in Creator's Corner
Either way, was debating maybe writing out some fan fiction for it (would be my first attempt at doing so) or 17th shard anthropologist. Had not decided to go either way as of now. -
Random Fanfiction ideas that came to me
TheWanderer replied to TheWanderer's topic in Creator's Corner
Well thank you kindly, wasn't all fun. I was stabbed by singers several times...granted a fiasco with a shotgun on my part occurred beforehand so you know...eye for eye.
