Riftwise

I always thought (once the translation was available) that the number of prongs had to do with the Stormlight pattern cast and the power of the gem. Certain patterns grant certain powers. In this case, each gem uses a different pattern to detect a certain emotion. Put all ten fabrials together to get a mood bracelet. I have no idea if the double eye pattern the fabrials are arranged in is significant though.

I imagine this glimpse from Kaladin's POV as he is learning to "RIDE THE STORMS" again!

I have thought about this off and on since first reading WoK. On my current re-read I ran across them again and did a search here in the forum but found no reference to any theories on them. I also looked in the Wiki, but did not find any hints to indicate some have found ways to access hidden power in them. Is it possible that glyphwards are just missing some component that would release a more perceptible effect? We know that glyphwards are prayers to the Almighty, but never see a manifestation of that power. We read of glyphs on the Honorblades and Shardblades, on weapons the Parshendi have access to, and on the Knights Radiant shardplate. It is my theory that glyphs were a way to access or focus Stormlight in the past and has since been lost. My hope is that in Words of Radiance we will see this lost art regained. Though I know there are plenty of books to come where this could be covered. In truth, part of this came to mind because Shallan mentioned in her interview with Jasnah that her glyphwards are regarded as quite impressive and the fact that she can now infuse, or at least access stormlight. Perhaps Shallan will find a way to use them together to create new alternatives to fabrials. Any thoughts, ideas, or holes where this just can't be possible?

Thanks FingerstyleFunk! That makes perfect sense. Now back to waiting for the reveal...

I am wondering why nobody (in world) has thought to find out where Kaladin was made a slave. He doesn't hide his slave brands, does he? Maybe it is impolite to look? Although, we never read specifically which glyphpair it is. Maybe Amaram had him branded under another district. You would think Kaladin would notice what the glyphpair was. Tvlakv knew he was from Amaram. I realize that Dalinar and Adolin may not be able to read glyphpairs, but Navani would and clerks in Dalinar's household could. He is around them by virtue of being around Dalinar. They must have looked at the brands. Someone should make a connection between Kaladin being made a slave in Amaram's district and the fact that Amaram is a House friend. Then they should wonder if there could be bad blood between them!

Here's the quote from Chapter 47 "Stormblessings" on the knife throw: This doesn't rule out a use of a surge, but a good knife thrower could do it too.

Taravangian also knows a lot about the Shin. From his conversion with Szeth in Chapter 71: Perhaps what he learned from the Shin influenced the hospitals he built and the "secret" work that he does. Although, after re-reading the chapter, Taravangian says this: Szeth doesn't seem to have a reaction that indicates he has a deeper understanding of the death quotes. It occurs to me that maybe the Shin sailor was just observant of their work with the other "patients".