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I was thinking about the powers Nale uses against Kaladin which aren't connected to the oathpact I think their status as cognitive shadows means they're more susceptible to the effects of perception Because most of Roshar see the Heralds as such incredible and heroic warriors, and have done for thousands of years, I think this has had a direct influence on their battle prowess and increasing their natural skills beyond what would be achievable by pure experience This could also have interesting permutations for other cognitive shadows who have been around for extended periods of time

Is it possible the planet could be some kind of incubating thing? Lots remains unclear about how the planet functions and that its very odd- I kept expecting a reveal that it would be a dragon egg or something similar I don't have much to support this theory but something at the centre of the planet drawing in all the sunlight and warmth got me thinking along these lines

Since secret project 4 is about a worldhopper, and I think its long overdue that we see somebody go through the process, wouldn't it be a great way to tie all the secret projects together to have Nomad visit the world's from secret projects 1 + 3? Is this something you'd like to see or prefer it be separate?

Since Taravangian took up the power of Odium, do you think that Odium is now corrupted in some part with Honor? We are repeatedly told that Honor lives on in the hearts of men, men including Taravangian and Cultivation says she chose him because he could wield the power with honor This could potentially be the plan all along, to link the shattered power of honor with the intact power of Odium Interested to hear your thoughts!

Ive always (and still do) considered that Kaladin would be a central character all the way through, just potentially with less focus on development in the back half. His trials and tribulations are making him who he needs to be as a central character so he can be a more believable version of that classic fantasy character who is awesome all of the time; Aragorn, Lan, The Bloody Nine (Dalinar could more fit this bill) Or i could envision him more changing the role of the wind runners from basically sky infantry and scouts into some sort of humanitarian red cross type organisation, using their powers to protect all peoples of Roshar (singers included) who need

Great theory! I can't think of anything that specifically goes against it and the quotes youve found add a lot of weight for me!

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I like this but i think it overlooks that Wit thinks he is dealing with Rayse, a known entity to him. We know this not to be the case so we finally know something Hoid does not, and that is truly terrifying My take on the storyteller analogy was that its in reference to Brandon himself, and how he has always said not to expect big crossovers with main characters but the recent Odium development and that Thaidakar reveal leave me thinking otherwise

My view was almost certainly he is referencing Kelsier, one of my favourite reveals of the whole book I also got the impression that the epilogue with Wit talking about the need to sometimes lie to your audience for the story to work was analogous to this exact reveal, he's been saying previously not to expect an 'avengers style team up' but it certainly seems to be heading that way now, and I'm all for it Kelsier is my absolute favourite so can't wait for more!

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Fair! Let's hope book four changes your mind!

Very possibly it will! I'm hoping that Shallans arc will be similar to Kaladin in book one, just over a longer period so with a hopefully even bigger pay off! I hope

I do find it strange the anmount of hate Shallan gets, i can see the problem people have in that she's not particularly action packed but she's such a fascinating character!