True Desolation

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The True Desolation, the Everstorm, or the Night of Sorrows may have been a major cataclysm on Roshar.

Both Kaladin and Dalinar Kholin received visions prior to the True Desolation, warning of its coming.

“...”
—Kaladin's storm vision^{[citation needed]}

“...”
—Dalinar's vision^{[citation needed]}

One of the Heralds, Talenel, appeared and claimed that he had failed to uphold the Oathpact. He then fell to the ground, apparently dead.

“...”
—Talanel's reappearance^{[citation needed]}

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