Difference between revisions of "Old Magic"
Added information on gifts of the Nightwatcher gained in Words of Radiance. Please edit as needed. Written myself after reading the book.
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Little is known about the Old Magic. It is mentioned only in passing in '''[[The Way of Kings]]''' as [[Dalinar]] explains how he gained something but lost all memories of his wife by striking a deal with a powerful [[spren]] known as the [[Nightwatcher]].
In one of the Interludes in tWoK, Baxil speaks about the boon and curse of the Old Magic, as well as the residency of the [[Nightwatcher]] in the Valley. Av says "It's not a game, no matter how the stories try to put it. The Nightwatcher doesn't trick you or twist your words. You ask a boon. She gives what she feels you deserve, then gives you a curse to go along with it. Sometimes related, sometimes not."
In Words of Radiance, it is indicated that Taravangean, king of Kharbranth, asked a boon of the Nightwatcher: 'The capacity to save this world from destruction.' It claims he was given that capacity and, with it, created the Pattern. The Pattern is a combination augury and plan written in a language created by Taravangean himself for the purpose which laid out how he could save Roshar. The curse that came with his boon is indicated to be that he is not always in possession of such capacity. Some days he is as dull-minded as a Parshman, while on others he is more intelligent and able-minded than the greatest scholar. As yet, he has had only one day of perfect mental capacity and he constantly wishes for just one more chance with such capability. (Citation needed)
==Speculation ==
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