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== Setting == |
== Setting == |
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''Warbreaker'' takes place on the planet [[Nalthis]], a [[Shardworld]] in [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon Sanderson's]] [[Cosmere]].{{ |
''Warbreaker'' takes place on the planet [[Nalthis]], a [[Shardworld]] in [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon Sanderson's]] [[Cosmere]].{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=4-2}} The story occurs mostly in the city of [[T'Telir]], capital of [[Hallandren]], with some early scenes set in Bevalis, capital of [[Idris]]. |
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*''Brief summary of setting (alternate Earth or Shardworld? Where on?)'' |
*''Brief summary of setting (alternate Earth or Shardworld? Where on?)'' |
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===Inspirations=== |
===Inspirations=== |
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*The theme of reversals within the novel came about from Brandon wanting to write a book where reversals happen often,{{ |
*The theme of reversals within the novel came about from Brandon wanting to write a book where reversals happen often,{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=2}} as well as Brandon doing similar yet different concepts as his earlier works [[Elantris]] and the [[Mistborn series#Era 1: The First Trilogy|Era 1 Mistborn trilogy]].{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=20}} |
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*Siri and Vivenna were inspired by the fiary tale archetype of the peasant/royalty swap.{{ |
*Siri and Vivenna were inspired by the fiary tale archetype of the peasant/royalty swap.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=1}} |
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*The Idrian monks came to be because Brandon wanted to write about monks that are not very religious.{{ |
*The Idrian monks came to be because Brandon wanted to write about monks that are not very religious.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=2-2}} |
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*Lightsong was inspired by Brandon's desire to write a story about what it is like to live as a member of a pantheon of gods.{{ |
*Lightsong was inspired by Brandon's desire to write a story about what it is like to live as a member of a pantheon of gods.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3}} |
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*Llarimar is based off of Scott Franson, a man who attends Brandon's church.{{ |
*Llarimar is based off of Scott Franson, a man who attends Brandon's church.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3-2}} |
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*T'Telir was inspired by Hawaii.{{ |
*T'Telir was inspired by Hawaii.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=4-2}} |
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*Lifeless were inspired by Brandon wanting to make an undead creature that was not the zombie or vampire trope.{{ |
*Lifeless were inspired by Brandon wanting to make an undead creature that was not the zombie or vampire trope.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=4-2}} |
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*Nightblood came about because Brandon wanted a talking sword in one of his books.{{ |
*Nightblood came about because Brandon wanted a talking sword in one of his books.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=5}} |
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*Blushweaver was created to be a foil to Lightsong.{{ |
*Blushweaver was created to be a foil to Lightsong.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=7}} |
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*Denth formed from Brandon's desire to have a bad guy who was likeable and funny.{{ |
*Denth formed from Brandon's desire to have a bad guy who was likeable and funny.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=10}} |
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*Bluefingers originated from Brandon's desire to tell a story about a scribe in a palace who was looked down upon for his simple birth, but ended up being the hero. Though Bluefingers wound up not being the hero, he is a hero in his own mind. {{ |
*Bluefingers originated from Brandon's desire to tell a story about a scribe in a palace who was looked down upon for his simple birth, but ended up being the hero. Though Bluefingers wound up not being the hero, he is a hero in his own mind. {{annotation ref|wb|chapter=11}} |
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*[[Heightening#Tenth Heightening|Color Distortion]] was added halfway through the first draft to allow stronger visual indication of someone who had reached the top Heightenings.{{ |
*[[Heightening#Tenth Heightening|Color Distortion]] was added halfway through the first draft to allow stronger visual indication of someone who had reached the top Heightenings.{{annotation ref |wb|chapter=20}} |
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*Vivenna's actions when living on the streets are very similar to the character Fantine from ''Les Misérables'' by Victor Hugo.{{ |
*Vivenna's actions when living on the streets are very similar to the character Fantine from ''Les Misérables'' by Victor Hugo.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=39}} |
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*When creating Vasher, Brandon wanted a hero ho was different from his standard; someone who wasn't glib, who wasn't good with people, who had trouble expressing himself and let anger get the best of him.{{ |
*When creating Vasher, Brandon wanted a hero ho was different from his standard; someone who wasn't glib, who wasn't good with people, who had trouble expressing himself and let anger get the best of him.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=43}} |
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*Warbreaker was inspired by [[Dadradah]], one of the religions that [[Sazed]] preached about, which focused on worshipping art.{{wob ref|5429}} |
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===Cannibalizations=== |
===Cannibalizations=== |
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*Vasher was originally in the [[The Way of Kings Prime|2002 version of The Way of Kings]].{{qa ref|1076|12|When you were planning Zahel being Vasher, how long did you do that?|date=Mar 6th, 2014}} |
*Vasher was originally in the [[The Way of Kings Prime|2002 version of The Way of Kings]].{{qa ref|1076|12|When you were planning Zahel being Vasher, how long did you do that?|date=Mar 6th, 2014}} |
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*Siri and Vivenna were originally side characters in the book [[Mythwalker]], which Brandon never finished.{{ |
*Siri and Vivenna were originally side characters in the book [[Mythwalker]], which Brandon never finished.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=1}} |
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*The Royal Locks, or hair that changes color based on the individual's emotions, was a concept Brandon had tried in other unpublished works.{{ |
*The Royal Locks, or hair that changes color based on the individual's emotions, was a concept Brandon had tried in other unpublished works.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=6}} |
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*The ability for Returned to heal someone at the cost of their Divine Breath and their life was originally in Elantris, and involved Seons sacrificing themselves and the Aon in their center. Brandon removed this from Elantris because he felt it was too contrived.{{ |
*The ability for Returned to heal someone at the cost of their Divine Breath and their life was originally in Elantris, and involved Seons sacrificing themselves and the Aon in their center. Brandon removed this from Elantris because he felt it was too contrived.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=12}} |
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*The God King being a pawn was a concept originally used in Mythwalker.{{ |
*The God King being a pawn was a concept originally used in Mythwalker.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=20}} |
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*The term Awakening was originally used in The Way of Kings, but was pulled due to not accurately describing the magic, like it does in Warbreaker.{{ |
*The term Awakening was originally used in The Way of Kings, but was pulled due to not accurately describing the magic, like it does in Warbreaker.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=33}} |
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