JPark317

I've been perusing threads about Taln (who he is, where his Honorblade is, etc.) and after reading about the quote mentioned on previous pages concerning "The Gift and Words... Now his." I was curious what "The Gift" may be. Another theory floating around suggests Taln may have actually been on Roshar for 6-7 years and had contacted Shin folk, namely Szeth thus starting his belief in what caused his punishment. If the timing theory is true, and Taln has been around for awhile, what if he encountered Gavilar, and the black sphere he found is The Gift? I'm aware of the WoB that states the light in the sphere is a "different" light, likely some sort of void-light, but perhaps it is some bit of Odium's investiture stolen by Taln as he was returned to Roshar for this Desolation? Maybe every Desolation the Heralds returned with something similar? I couldn't begin to imagine what the use of it could be for if this is the case, I just thought it may be interesting. This is all wildly speculative, but it intrigued me when I thought about it and I figured it may provoke some interesting conversation.

This seems like BS is leading to Kaladin arriving in Kholinar to show the leaders how to lead, given its the secondary attribute of the Windrunners. Seems to be the perfect opportunity for Kaladin to expand this part of his character. In regards to battles in the book overall, I think a showdown between Nalan and Kaladin would be something to see.

I know it's not Kindle, but on iBooks I just discovered my copy downloaded about 20 minutes ago.

My first reaction upon reading this Glimpse was that it was from a Herald. I think the Szeth argument has some merit, but based on what we know about the Heralds' experience, it sounds like one of them is remembering this. So I would say this could be Taln, or this could be a "revelation" for a different Herald, as he remembers what used to happen to them before they abandoned the Oathpact. I like the idea that this is a "corrupted" Herald sort of having an internal battle about what his life used to be about and what it is now. Certainly wild speculation, but I thought it would be a cool way to show Nalan/Darkness or Jezrien or someone debating whether or not they should try to go back to how they used to be.