Difference between revisions of "Summary:Rhythm of War"

Dalinar and the Mink are in a flying platform overseeing the battle between the Alethi and the Vedenar. The Vedens are accompanied by some infused and Skybreakers. A scribe comes with news from Urithiru. The report says that those at the tower accidentally deployed a device that interferes with both Radiant powers and the Oathgates, and that they were only able to deliver this message by hiking out of range. Dalinar and the Mink both suspect that that this was intentionally caused by Taravangian as a way to isolate them during his betrayal, though they both believe that there is more to this.▼

As they continue to survey the battle, Szeth, in disguise at Dalinar's side, grabs and pulls him away as a Skybreaker appears. The Skybreaker turns out to be Nalan, the Herald, who tells Dalinar that he has to submit because his war is unjust. He asks how he has access to the surges of Honor, that this should not be possible. Nalan attacks and Dalinar touches him at the Stormfather's urge. In doing so, he forges a connection with him and sees flashes of his past, along with eight lines of light extending from him into the distance. He realizes that the lines are the Oathpact; most of them are weak, one is broken, and another is still vibrant and powerful. Nalan breaks away and leaves, and Dalinar is left considering the importance of his powers and the kind of work that it would enable him to do--specifically that of reforging the Oathpact.▼