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Two points here, 1. I agree that to the nation, Evi is probably considered a traitor. That being said, I don’t think anyone in the Kholin family and adjacent, actually thought that. 2. I wasn’t suggesting that Adolin would try to kill Dalinar, and I’m sorry I put it badly, but in this vain I said Adolin would likely not be making it back to urithiru in time? Timelines are frustrating but I think it took the Shadesmar team more than ten days to get to lasting integrity, so how can we assume they’ll make it back so much faster? I think Adolin would spend the trip back, while under pressure to move as quickly as possible, thinking about how the mission went and what they actually achieved. Obviously it’s quite a bit, but it’s natural for someone to be nervous that they aren’t meeting expectations. It’s part of the human mentality, especially in such stressful situations. IF that were the case, it goes essentially two ways (in my eyes). Either Adolin gets overly stressed about the situation and his inability to help (something brought up multiple times in the books, especially in regards to being a non-radiant) and he needs to be supported by Shallan, something that happens infrequently as he’s the one always supporting others through their crisis. Or Adolin gets more and more frustrated that what he does won’t be enough for Dalinar, despite his efforts and the amazing work he’s doing to revive maya. Then if he DOES get back, I’m not sure how they’d move that fast but book logic I guess, he’s already worked up and angry about a conversation that hasn’t even happened yet. Thats good grounds for a large fight, and regarding this I honestly think it’s perfectly possible for Odium to attempt manipulating Adolin, but I think he’d have to refuse in the end, and solidify his character. It’s not a traditional character arc, in the sense that he isn’t really learning anything and changing fundamentally from who he was in earlier books, but it’s solidifying who he is and ultimately what his values are. I think if this WERE to happen, it would be best after they fight, and after the battle Dalinar and Adolin can have some effective communication. again, sorry if I’m forgetting something, I’m currently rereading oathbringer and maybe there were details in RoW that I missed.

Thanks, I’d put it in the stormlight section but, as I said, I’m new here and I’m not really sure what I’m doing? sorry.

I accept this honour, thank you very much. i am glad that others can relate to being relatable, it’s very relatable.

No, but I’m getting close. I just have to read The Sunlit Man, Elantris, and White sand then I’m good! Ah, That’s great! Mistborn was my introductory series, holds a special place in my heart.

Oooo….. that’s tough. Personally Words or Radiance is up there… but all of the stormlight archive is great. I think Yumi and the nightmare painter is amazing too, honestly all of the books I could make an argument for. just for simplicity I’ll say Words of Radiance. thanks for asking! Do you have a favourite book/series?

Hello I’m a human ( I think), and I’m here now I guess. uhhhhhh….. not sure what else to say.

Also sorry if this is jumbled and I’m missing information, I’m currently rereading and also this is my first post! I’m new here, literally started today, but I’ve been reading through this site for months now and I just wanted to participate a bit. Sorry if this is an odd question.

Hey! I was just wondering if anyone else is thinking about the Kholins and their family dynamics. one of the great things about them, at least in my opinion, is that none of them really look down on each other despite their differences. that being said- there’s a lot of tension going around during the final ten days, would it be possible for the kholins to begin arguing, as all families do at some point? My reasoning (very shaky): 1. Adolin and Shallan are still in shadesmar, realistically for all of the final ten days. While Adolin has been stirring up trouble with Dalinar as of late, he’s still a big advocate for everyone getting along, and is quick to defend his family (Karma, Sadeas.) Shallan was also the peacemaker for YEARS in her house, and while we don’t see much of her role in the Kholin family during RoW, I’d assume she’d fill a similar role too. Not passive, she could never be passive again, but she wouldn’t go out of her way to destabilise the family for any petty reasons. Now that those two are largely out of the picture- we have Two parental dynamics with a bit of a rocky foundation (Renarin and Dalinar, not negative but Renarin is STILL being underestimated. And Jasnah and Navani, who love each other but Jasnah is honestly pretty dismissive of her mother.). 2. Secrets! So truthwatchers are all about secrets and the truth, right? And while Renarin isn’t a STANDARD truthwatcher, we know he does align with those ideas and ideals, at least to some extent. I’m not sure if he’s hiding much more RIGHT NOW, but he’s a far more active character than people seem to be giving him credit for, he gets rust done. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has visions he doesn’t tell his family of, as he thinks they would only harm them. I know they addressed the relationship between his visions and the rest of the war effort a little in his RoW chapter, but that can’t be the end of it- surely. WoB spoilers, Sorry I don’t know exactly how to put it, I’m new to this. Only slight spoilers