GriffinMaze

I think the answer is "probably not" but it is a fun theory

1. I think Tien was at least being followed by the sleepless. I don't think he was 'working with' them in any capacity. They were just keeping an eye on him like the apparently do many radiants 2. I think Tien really is dead. Remember we are talking about a child. No child is going to be going to be involved in world changing plots because they sucked in a little stormlight and they definitely aren't faking their death

Also, magic.

That's fine, it still was never her decision to make or her sentence to execute. We are all going to die one day, so it's ok for someone to kill someone because they are going to die regardess?

She could have apprehended them

Nope. There were many other options that didn't involve killing them with Jasnah's power level. But if people aren't clear on this, we as readers aren't generally supposed to agree with Jasnah, we are supposed to be conflicted by her, She's a radiant but she's pretty evil but she's on the good guys side. Her opinion on how to deal with the Heralds/Fused/Parshmen in OB is evidence of this

The food bringing them out of the depression definitely is very lightweaver-y. I will admit. I Can you elaborate why Edgedancer seems like an obvious choice? I don't see it at all personally but i might just be looking at things the wrong way Edit: Went back and read the ED blurb, this: "The Edgedancers are known as being caring and graceful. Among the Knights Radiant, they see it as their duty to care for the people and are often less interested in war than they are about trying to improve the daily lives of the common folk. " and "During wartime, they often act as the mobile medics, eschewing actual combat to heal or pull out the wounded or those trapped in terrible situations" Are both very Rock like

I think you are missing my point a bit. I don't think the Truthwatchers are secretive. I think that in-text description is a bad description of their order and the following recently provided by Brandon is probably more accurate and fits Sigzil very well Truthwatcher I will seek truth Truthwatcher oaths are themed around seeking to find ultimate truth and sharing it. They are very concerned with knowledge and the proper exploitation of it. Note that this should not be confused with the Lightweavers, whose oaths are themed toward personal truths about themselves, said for reasons of self-actualization. Truthwatchers are more concerned with the fundamental truths of the universe, and whether or not those in power are being truthful with the people they lead. The Truthwatchers are seen as quiet, largely known as the most scholarly Order of Knights Radiant. They tend to attract scientists primarily, but also scholars or thinkers of all types. This extends to some who might not normally be known as scholarly but instead as someone often consumed by their own thoughts. In general, they tend to be reserved, particularly in person, though a small minority of Truthwatchers are greatly concerned with the actions of the powerful and might be likened to investigative reporters. These make their opinions known loudly and forcefully, particularly if they think someone in power is abusing that power or lying about fundamental truths. Note that, as with all Knights Radiant, there is great disagreement within the Order about what is the truth. However, Truthwatchers tend to approach these discussions with enthusiasm, even if they generally prefer to write their opinions rather than speak them. Among the Knights Radiant, the Truthwatchers tend to be those who hold the knowledge and secrets of Surgebinding and are the ones to discover many of the newer advances in things like fabrial technology. Sigzil is rather reserved among Bridge Four. Sigzil was VERY scientific about how he wanted to investigate Kaladin's powers. Sigzil has shown no real inclination to personal truths (lightweaver) nor has he ever seemed to care much about personal perfection (elsecaller)

I do not believe that is an accurate statement. "The Ideals of the Order of Truthwatchers all focus on seeking and sharing truth, as well as making sure it is not improperly exploited. However, unlike the Lightweavers, who pursue personal truths, the Truthwatchers are concerned more with uncovering the greater secrets of the universe"

Any guesses about Sigzil? Truthwatcher seems pretty reasonable/natural to me

Him paying extra attention to them never really stood out to me in any meaningful way. I feel like anything he did, Kaladin did more

Great call, that completely slipped my mind. I'm not there yet in my relisten of OB and that squireship didnt have much impact on me at any point (leading to me not remembering)

Storm Cellar Do squires always bond the spren of their Knight's order? Or can they attract a different type of spren? Also, was it normal for someone to serve their whole life as a squire? Brandon Sanderson They can attract a different spren. It was indeed normal, depending on the order and the person. Also there is this comment from Brandon as well about squires of one order attracting a different spren. Currently ONLY the Windrunners have squires. So while not a direct implication that one of the windrunner squires will attract a different spren, it's not the craziest logical leap

Hi all, I'm currently working through all the books via audio right now and my brain has doing what I'm sure everyone's does and grasp at any bit of info to try to glean some extra details. I'm thinking about Bridge 4 and I have a theory that Rock will not become a Windrunner but a Stonewarden. Reasons I believe this 1. All through the B4 training sequences he is staunchly against fighting. He does some training but he has no interest in being a fighter. 2. He is part of the nobility of the Horneater peaks but "too important" to be a fighter. He views it as the lowest status. 3. The narrative will eventually take us to the Horneater peaks and there is some foreshadowing that Rock will lead his people. Currently our main characters are filling in slots of the orders, Kaladin - Windrunners, Shallan - Lightweaver ....etc. Rock occupying a slot as one of the first of an order makes a lot of sense. 4. Rock already has incredible physical skills and martial training. He is extremely broad and EXCESSIVELY strong. He is trained in grappling and archery for sure. 5. The Horneaters in general are known for their fighting prowess. 6. Something is going wrong at the Horneater peaks. An assumption is the fused are up to no good and they will need to be fought off I think Rock will 'Stand Where Others Have Fallen' (honestly I'm not in love with this being the second ideal of the Stonewardens. I'm hoping it has something else to do with "fighting evil no matter the cost") and go against his internal strife and become the soldier he never wanted to be but was always meant to be. 7. Horneaters fit with being the "tanks" of the army Feel free to rip this apart.This is my first theory post on here I know its thin on specifics and I should have been taking notes as a went along but here we are regardless. Also feel free to throw in any other bridgemen that might become something different other than a windrunner or a windrunner squire