The Way of Kings
Template:BookInfobox The Way of Kings is the first volume of The Stormlight Archive, an epic fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson.
For a detailed chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the book, see the Summary of The Way of Kings.
Major Viewpoints (3rd Person Limited): Kaladin, Shallan, Dalinar
Minor Viewpoints: Szeth, Adolin, Wit, Navani
Epigraphs, The Letter, Jasnah's Notes
Magic System
Windrunner, Soulcast, Old Magic
Ten Essences
Number | Gemstone | Essence | Body Focus | Soulcasting Properties | Primary/Secondary Divine Attributes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.Jes | Sapphire | Zephyr | Inhalation | Translucent gas, air | Protecting/Leading |
2.Nan | Smokestone | Vapor | Exhalation | Opaque gas,smoke, fog | Just/Confident[1] |
3.Chach | Ruby | Spark | The Soul | Fire | Brave/Obedient |
4.Vev | Diamond | Lucentia | The Eyes | Quartz, glass, crystal | Loving/Healing |
5.Palah | Emerald | Pulp | The Hair | Wood, plants, moss | Learned/Giving[2] |
6.Shash | Garnet | Blood | The Blood | Blood, all non-oil liquid | Creative/Honest |
7.Betab | Zircon | Tallow | Oil | All kinds of oil | Wise/Careful |
8.Kak | Amethyst | Foil | The Nails | Metal | Resolute/Builder |
9.Tanat | Topaz | Talus | The Bone | Rock and Stone | Dependable/Resourceful |
10. Ishi | Heliodor | Sinew | Flesh | Meat,flesh | Pious/Guiding |
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