ShadowsFell

Since revenge doesn't necessarily preclude redemption, I'm going to say "yes" to the question of "revenge or redemption". I can foresee the possibility that Dalinar thinks his friend Amaram the Hero can help him out by founding the KR again, but gets his position usurped by Kaladin the Awesome. If I were Kaladin, I would take a lot of satisfaction from showing up Amaram in that manner. I think Amaram could also do a lot of good by helping Dalinar, maybe even giving up his Shards.

Like others have said, I agree that the Third ideal will not come out of the battle with Szeth, and that the Third Ideal will be somehow relating to leadership of some sort. I am going to go out on a limb, however, and say that Kaladin will likely get his 4th or 5th ideal during the battle with Szeth. If you think about it, Kaladin really got two ideals out of the first book, so it only stands to reason he might get more than one out of this book. I think there is so much that BS wants to get to in the books that the Ideal thing won't be dragged out too much longer, so the others books can focus on other parts of the plot. I think the 4th will be relating to forgiveness in some way, and the 5th will be related to honor. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks, thats exactly where I had originally found it

Thanks; or, if thats the case, that Eshonai, or any Parshendi for that matter, use a spear in the battle. Eshonai's cape is described as red, and her helm is intact after the battle of the Tower, unlike Dalinar's, but Dalinar doesn't use a spear either.... So ... I guess I'm just going to stop thinking too much about it Does anyone have the link to where Brandon talks about the cover, by any chance?

Hi! So ... can someone please explain the cover of WoK to me? Its been bothering me to no end. I remembered reading something about it recently, where Brandon commented on it, but I couldn't for the life of me find the reference again. So, the cover of WoK. Is it Eshonai on the cover in the foreground saluting with a Shardblade? If so, who is in the background? It can't be Dalinar, because the figure in the background appears to be holding a spear. Is it Kaladin in the background? If so, who is in the foreground? Dalinar? I don't remember Dalinar saluting Kaladin when he was holding a spear. If anyone can shed some light on it, I'd appreciate it. Maybe I'm thinking about it too much, while I'm trying to waste away my time waiting on WoR to come out.... Thanks