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| − | '''''Nightblood''''' is the working title for the sequel to [[Warbreaker]]. |
+ | '''''Nightblood''''' is the working title for the sequel to [[Warbreaker]]. It is currently on hold, and probably the [[cosmere]] book most in jeopardy of not being written.{{wob ref|11904}} It definitely will not be written until [[Stormlight Archive]] 5 and [[Mistborn (series)#Era 2|Mistborn Era 2]] are done, and may have to wait for the [[Elantris trilogy]], [[Mistborn (series)#Era 3|Mistborn Era 3]], and possibly Stormlight Archive 6 to be written, as those projects are consuming much of Brandon's time.{{wob ref|12276}} |
| + | At one point, Brandon was planning on publicly releasing drafts as he wrote, as he did with Warbreaker, though it is unclear if that is still the case.{{wob ref|4011}} |
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| − | This project is still on hold, with no definite plans to be worked on.{{sots ref|2016}} |
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| + | It will not feature all the characters from Warbreaker; the original plan was to center the story on [[Vasher]], [[Vivenna]], [[Nightblood]] and further develop their characters.{{wob ref|8535}}{{wob ref|4406}} Characters like [[Susebron]] and [[Sisirinah|Siri]] may get some updates, but would not be the focus of the book.{{wob ref|8535}} Brandon also plans to introduce new characters; a recent outline also includes a married couple that, for political reasons, acts like they hate each other.{{wob ref|8535}}{{wob ref|5853}} |
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| − | It will be set closer to the events of Warbreaker, but an exact timeline doesn't exist yet.{{qa ref|1108|2|If you write Nightblood, will it come before or after Stormlight?|date=2014-3-14}} It may include the history of the [[Five Scholars]] and flashbacks to the [[Manywar]].{{qa ref|428|38|I've got a few Warbreaker questions.|date=2009-7}} It may also explain how [[Vasher]] and [[Nightblood]] became separated.{{qa ref|1107|7|Would you be able to tell me anything about how Vasher lost Nightblood to Nin?|date=2014-3-8}} |
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| + | The book would focus heavily on story of the [[Five Scholars]],{{wob ref|11904}}{{wob ref|4815}} including how Vasher became cosmere aware and travelled to Roshar,{{wob ref|12665}} as well as his history with Denth.{{wob ref|7467}}{{wob ref|2910}} Vasher and Vivenna would be attempting to stop [[Yesteel]],{{wob ref|10143}}{{wob ref|7403}} who recently learned how to create [[Awakening|Awakened]] [[Shardblade]]s and attempted to start a second [[Manywar]].{{wob ref|7407}} [[Jewels]] and [[Clod]] might join him, while [[Tonk Fah]] could feature, but would likely go in his own direction.{{wob ref|7471}} |
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| + | There are several questions about Nalthis and its magic that Brandon has mentioned addressing in the book, including the origin of the [[Idrian]] royal family,{{wob ref|4406}} how other regions of Nalthis interact with Returned,{{wob ref|6700}} and how Vasher suppressed his [[BioChromatic Breath#Type_I|divine Breath]].{{wob ref|7481}} |
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| + | Chronologically, it should be the cosmere book that immediately precedes [[The Way of Kings]]{{wob ref|5657}} and should help explain how Nightblood got to [[Roshar]],{{wob ref|6056}} though Vasher's arrival on Roshar will occur between this book and The Way of Kings.{{wob ref|966}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 05:14, 12 October 2019
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Nightblood is the working title for the sequel to Warbreaker. It is currently on hold, and probably the cosmere book most in jeopardy of not being written.[1] It definitely will not be written until Stormlight Archive 5 and Mistborn Era 2 are done, and may have to wait for the Elantris trilogy, Mistborn Era 3, and possibly Stormlight Archive 6 to be written, as those projects are consuming much of Brandon's time.[2]
At one point, Brandon was planning on publicly releasing drafts as he wrote, as he did with Warbreaker, though it is unclear if that is still the case.[3]
It will not feature all the characters from Warbreaker; the original plan was to center the story on Vasher, Vivenna, Nightblood and further develop their characters.[4][5] Characters like Susebron and Siri may get some updates, but would not be the focus of the book.[4] Brandon also plans to introduce new characters; a recent outline also includes a married couple that, for political reasons, acts like they hate each other.[4][6]
The book would focus heavily on story of the Five Scholars,[1][7] including how Vasher became cosmere aware and travelled to Roshar,[8] as well as his history with Denth.[9][10] Vasher and Vivenna would be attempting to stop Yesteel,[11][12] who recently learned how to create Awakened Shardblades and attempted to start a second Manywar.[13] Jewels and Clod might join him, while Tonk Fah could feature, but would likely go in his own direction.[14]
There are several questions about Nalthis and its magic that Brandon has mentioned addressing in the book, including the origin of the Idrian royal family,[5] how other regions of Nalthis interact with Returned,[15] and how Vasher suppressed his divine Breath.[16]
Chronologically, it should be the cosmere book that immediately precedes The Way of Kings[17] and should help explain how Nightblood got to Roshar,[18] though Vasher's arrival on Roshar will occur between this book and The Way of Kings.[19]
Notes
- ↑ a b Skyward Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-10# - ↑ Skyward Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-19# - ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-08-31# - ↑ a b c Oathbringer Portland signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-16# - ↑ a b #tweettheauthor 2009
— Arcanum - 2009-07-08# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
— Arcanum - 2016-06-28# - ↑ Firefight Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-23# - ↑ FanX Spring 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-04-19# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-07-18# - ↑ Shadows of Self Edinburgh UK signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-21# - ↑ Idaho Falls Signing
— Arcanum - 2009-06-20# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-06-22# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-06-22# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-07-18# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-08-10# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-08-01# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
— Arcanum - 2016-06-28# - ↑ Words of Radiance Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-08# - ↑ Goodreads: Ask the Author Q&A
— Arcanum - 2014-08-13#