Contest of champions
The Contest of Champions
| Contest of champions | |
|---|---|
| Related to | Dalinar, Honor, Odium |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Contest of Champions is the result of a contract agreed between Odium and Dalinar acting in his capacity as Honor.[1]
History
The terms of the agreement were reached after Urithiru was liberated and Dalinar had met with Ishar. These events as well as Rayse's deteriorating control over his Shard seems to have encouraged him to reach a compromise with Dalinar. Dalinar had terms of a contract written by Wit in advance of his meeting with Odium. The terms as written by Wit were that if Odium's champion won the contest then all of Roshar would be his. If Odium's champion lost, then he and his forces would have to withdraw from the planet for a millennium. Odium flatly rejected these terms due to his inability to control the Fused and Singers without destroying himself in the process.[1]
Contract
The exact terms agreed upon are as follows:
“"A willing champion from each of us and a fight to the death. They will meet on the top of Urithiru. No tricks, no lies.” ... “If your champion wins, I will step away for a thousand years,” [Odium] said. “I will retreat to Braize, and I will no longer speak to, contact, or influence the Fused or Voidspren. But I cannot contain them."...“In exchange for you giving up one thing you wanted, I will give up one in turn. If I win, I will give up my grand plans for Roshar. I will leave this planet for a thousand years, and abandon all I’ve worked for here. I give you and the singers freedom to make your own peace. Freedom for you, and freedom for me."
"Odium reigns", the voice said more softly.”
Test
Due to the contract holders' natures, the spirit of the deal is as binding as the words of the deal. If either party breaks the terms of the contract then they will be in the other's power. Further, if Odium breaks his word then Cultivation would be able to kill him due to the hole created in his soul. If Dalinar breaks his word, then the restrictions placed on Odium by Honor -- chaining him to the Rosharan system and preventing him from using his powers on most individuals -- would be void.[1]