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|released=December 6th, 2024{{tor ref|brandon-sandersons-fifth-stormlight-archive-book-gets-publishing-date|Brandon Sanderson's Fifth Stormlight Archive Book Gets Publishing Date|date=2023-12-18|name=release-date}} |
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'''''Wind and Truth''''' is the fifth book of ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'',{{sots ref|2023}} which is the planned ending to the front half of the series.{{wob ref|3714}} It is currently planned to be released on December 6th, 2024, coinciding with the 2024 [[Dragonsteel Entertainment|Dragonsteel]] convention.{{wob ref|16050}}{{ref|name=release-date}} The book was previously known as ''Knights of Wind and Truth''.{{wob ref|16038}} The titles of the first arc of the series thus parallels the [[Ketek]] structure ('''TWoK,WoR,O,RoW,KoW'''(a)'''T'''), but is not a true Ketek. |
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== Development == |
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The [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/x7h8vo/stormlight_five_update_one/ first progress update] was published on Reddit on September 6th, 2022, when the first draft was about 15% complete. The [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/11qnpnm/stormlight_five_update_2/ second progress update] was published on Reddit on March 13th, 2023, when the first draft was roughly 33% complete. The first draft was finished sometime between December 21 and 26, 2023 and the second and third drafts have been completed. This was made easier because Brandon made revisions while working on the first draft.{{url ref|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU9UjiywCFA|text=Stormlight 5 Finished! + Weekly Update|site=Brandon's YouTube channel|date=2023-12-26}} According to [https://www.brandonsanderson.com Brandon's website], the fourth and last revision is completed as of June 4 2024. |
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=== Pre-Publication Content === |
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* In March 2022, Brandon did a reading of the first draft of the prologue on his YouTube channel. It can be read and listened to [[wob:15580|here on Arcanum]]. |
* In March 2022, Brandon did a reading of the first draft of the prologue on his YouTube channel. It can be read and listened to [[wob:15580|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* At FanX in 2022, Brandon did a reading of |
* At FanX in 2022, Brandon did a reading of part of the first Kaladin chapter from the first draft, which can be read and listened to [[wob:15780|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* At New York Comic Con in 2022, Brandon did a reading of the first draft of Szeth's first |
* At New York Comic Con in 2022, Brandon did a reading of the first draft of Szeth's first and second flashbacks, which can be read and listened to [[wob:15784|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* During Dragonsteel 2022, Brandon did a reading of the remainder of Kaladin's first chapter as well as his second chapter, which can be read [[wob:15921|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* The [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/x7h8vo/stormlight_five_update_one/ first progress update] was published on Reddit on September 6th, 2022, and featured a piece of concept art created by {{a|Randy Vargas}}. |
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* During Dragonsteel 2022, Brandon did a reading of |
* During Dragonsteel 2022, Brandon also did a reading of Szeth's third flashback, which can be read and listened to [[wob:15913|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* At Tampa Bay Comic Con in 2023, Brandon read from a Jasnah chapter, which can be read and listened to [[wob:16162|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* During Dragonsteel 2023, Brandon did a reading of an interlude, which can be read [[wob:16257|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* At C2E2 in 2024, Brandon did a reading of the first two Shallan chapters, which can be read [[wob:16576|here on Arcanum]]. |
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* Szeth will be the focus character.{{wob ref|11994}}{{wob ref|9119}}{{wob ref|11620}}{{wob ref|8680}} |
* Szeth will be the focus character.{{wob ref|11994}}{{wob ref|9119}}{{wob ref|11620}}{{wob ref|8680}} |
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== Trivia == |
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* More of Roshar's queer characters will be canonized in the book,{{wob ref|14472}} including Renarin{{wob ref|14549}}{{wob ref|14647}}{{wob ref|15274}} and Rlain.{{wob ref|14549}}{{wob ref|14647}}{{wob ref|14751}} |
* More of Roshar's queer characters will be canonized in the book,{{wob ref|14472}} including Renarin{{wob ref|14549}}{{wob ref|14647}}{{wob ref|15274}} and Rlain.{{wob ref|14549}}{{wob ref|14647}}{{wob ref|14751}} |
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* The planned ending was based upon the ending he planned out for an RPG in 1999, and has been in the outline from the start. Brandon hopes that it will land right with people and recontextualize many important moments in the series.{{wob ref|15963}} |
* The planned ending was based upon the ending he planned out for an RPG in 1999, and has been in the outline from the start. Brandon hopes that it will land right with people and recontextualize many important moments in the series.{{wob ref|15963}} |
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It is likely that [[Michael Whelan]] will create the cover art, similar to the previous books in the series.{{url ref|url=https://x.com/whelanmichael/status/1736821359089496502|text=Michael Whelan repost of Wind and Truth announcement|site=Michael Whelan's Twitter account|date=2023-12-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618202131/https://x.com/whelanmichael/status/1736821359089496502}} |
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=== Concept art === |
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A couple of pieces of concept art were commissioned by Dragonsteel for the book. |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=300px caption="Concept art"> |
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SA5 Concept Art by Randy Vargas.jpg | by {{a|Randy Vargas}} |
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SA5 Concept Art by Petar Penev.jpg | by {{a|Petar Penev}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Setting | Roshar, Cosmere | ||||
Released | December 6th, 2024[1] | ||||
Publisher | Tor Books |
Wind and Truth is the fifth book of The Stormlight Archive,[2] which is the planned ending to the front half of the series.[3] It is currently planned to be released on December 6th, 2024, coinciding with the 2024 Dragonsteel convention.[4][1] The book was previously known as Knights of Wind and Truth.[5] The titles of the first arc of the series thus parallels the Ketek structure (TWoK,WoR,O,RoW,KoW(a)T), but is not a true Ketek.
DevelopmentEdit
The first progress update was published on Reddit on September 6th, 2022, when the first draft was about 15% complete. The second progress update was published on Reddit on March 13th, 2023, when the first draft was roughly 33% complete. The first draft was finished sometime between December 21 and 26, 2023 and the second and third drafts have been completed. This was made easier because Brandon made revisions while working on the first draft.[6] According to Brandon's website, the fourth and last revision is completed as of June 4 2024.
Pre-Publication ContentEdit
- In March 2022, Brandon did a reading of the first draft of the prologue on his YouTube channel. It can be read and listened to here on Arcanum.
- At FanX in 2022, Brandon did a reading of part of the first Kaladin chapter from the first draft, which can be read and listened to here on Arcanum.
- At New York Comic Con in 2022, Brandon did a reading of the first draft of Szeth's first and second flashbacks, which can be read and listened to here on Arcanum.
- During Dragonsteel 2022, Brandon did a reading of the remainder of Kaladin's first chapter as well as his second chapter, which can be read here on Arcanum.
- During Dragonsteel 2022, Brandon also did a reading of Szeth's third flashback, which can be read and listened to here on Arcanum.
- At Tampa Bay Comic Con in 2023, Brandon read from a Jasnah chapter, which can be read and listened to here on Arcanum.
- During Dragonsteel 2023, Brandon did a reading of an interlude, which can be read here on Arcanum.
- At C2E2 in 2024, Brandon did a reading of the first two Shallan chapters, which can be read here on Arcanum.
- Dalinar will play a larger role than in Rhythm of War.[7][8]
- Szeth will be the focus character.[9][10][11][12]
- More of Roshar's queer characters will be canonized in the book,[13] including Renarin[14][15][16] and Rlain.[14][15][17]
- The planned ending was based upon the ending he planned out for an RPG in 1999, and has been in the outline from the start. Brandon hopes that it will land right with people and recontextualize many important moments in the series.[18]
It is likely that Michael Whelan will create the cover art, similar to the previous books in the series.[19]
Concept artEdit
A couple of pieces of concept art were commissioned by Dragonsteel for the book.
by Randy Vargas
by Petar Penev
NotesEdit
- ↑ a b Brandon Sanderson's Fifth Stormlight Archive Book Gets Publishing Date
— Tor.com - 2023-12-18# - ↑ State of the Sanderson 2023
— Brandon's website - 2023-12-19# - ↑ Stormlight Three Update #1
— Arcanum - 2015-07-17# - ↑ State of the Sanderson 2022
— Arcanum - 2022-12-22# - ↑ State of the Sanderson 2022
— Arcanum - 2022-12-22# - ↑ Stormlight 5 Finished! + Weekly Update
— Brandon's YouTube channel - 2023-12-26# - ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
— Arcanum - 2018-10-15# - ↑ YouTube Live Fan Mail Opening 1
— Arcanum - 2021-10-30# - ↑ Skyward Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-16# - ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-08-19# - ↑ Skyward release party
— Arcanum - 2018-11-06# - ↑ Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ Tor Instagram Livestream
— Arcanum - 2020-11-25# - ↑ a b YouTube Livestream 23
— Arcanum - 2020-12-17# - ↑ a b Shardcast Interview
— Arcanum - 2021-01-23# - ↑ YouTube Spoiler Stream 3
— Arcanum - 2021-12-16# - ↑ YouTube Livestream 32
— Arcanum - 2021-06-03# - ↑ Miscellaneous 2022
— Arcanum - 2022-08-03# - ↑ Michael Whelan repost of Wind and Truth announcement
— Michael Whelan's Twitter account - 2023-12-18#