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*[[Eshonai]] (
*[[Gitgeth]]
*[[Brianlia]]
*[[Gavilar Kholin]]
*[[Meridas Amaram]]
*[[Szeth]]
*[[Klade]] (mentioned only)
*[[Venli]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Six days after arriving in [[Urithiru]], [[Dalinar Kholin]] revisits the very first vision he experienced. Having become a [[Knights Radiant|Knight Radiant]] by bonding the [[Stormfather]] himself, he can enter any of the visions at will and has enough control to not need to be tied down. He is on a cliff with the Almighty, viewing the ruins of [[Kholinar]] below. He asks him to transport him down to the rubble. He sees gouges on the stones as if made from claws. He concludes that Kholinar will not fall to the [[Everstorm]], but to something worse that will come after. The Stormfather agrees. Dalinar is frustrated that the monarchs of the world will not unite with him despite the threat. A final wave of destruction closes the vision, and Dalinar insists on staying to watch. He sees a golden light and a dark figure with nine shadows. Stormfather identifies the shadows as the [[Unmade]], the spren of [[Odium]]. He comes out of the vision with [[Navani Kholin]] standing nearby. He knows he must unite the world before their enemy destroys it. Navani pledges to help despite their current situation, which is already desperate. A messenger comes and reports that [[Torol Sadeas]] had been murdered.
{{anchor|Chapter 2}}
;Characters
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* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (point of view)
* [[Rushu]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Torol Sadeas
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Kalami]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]]
* [[Palona]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[Sigzil]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[May Aladar]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ialai Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teleb]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cael]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ilamar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Perethom]] (mentioned only)
* [[General Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Roion's son]] (mentioned only)
* [[Thanadal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Vamah]] (mentioned only)
* [[
}}
Dalinar rushes to the scene to prevent a fight between Sadeas's officers and the men of [[Bridge Four]], whom they accuse of murdering their highprince. Dalinar examines the body and notes that the blood is dried, so the murder took place some time ago. The soldiers claim that they have been looking for Sadeas and kept getting lost in the confusing corridors.
Dalinar's sons and some scribes arrive at the scene. His officer corps is severely depleted, so other [[Highprince|highprinces]] are there as well, including [[Turinad Sebarial]] and his mistress, [[Palona]]. She's the first to voice the opinion that Sadeas's death was actually beneficial since he was causing so much trouble. Dalinar leads the group outside and warns them of worse things to come and that they must lead the world against them. His ultimate goal is to unite the entire continent, something never done before. He appoints the highprinces that follow him to various positions in the kingdom. He orders [[Shallan]] and [[Renarin Kholin]] to practice their powers so they can lead the other Knights that will eventually come to them.
{{anchor|Chapter 3}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Yezriar]]
* [[Jenin]]
* [[Dym]]
* [[Thakka]]
* [[Teleb]]
* [[Fullnight]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
:''Thirty-four years ago''
Dalinar marches toward the enemy army through a burning field. He emerges from the smoke with his elite guard and ferociously attacks, causing some of the enemy to flee in terror. He drives through the spearmen and laughs as he kills. He feels invigorated but does not yet feel the [[Thrill]], so he seeks out a greater challenge. He sees a brightlord on a horse surrounded by an honor guard and attacks. He makes his way through and orders [[Jenin]] to shoot the horse. As Dalinar engages the crown prince, a strap on his shield breaks. His enemy gains the advantage and is about to finish him off, but the Thrill comes, giving him more strength and dexterity. He stabs his foe in the chest. Nearly dead, the man asks Dalinar why he had come for them. He doesn't know; he just goes where his brother [[Gavilar Kholin]] sends him in order to consolidate his reign. As he orders his men to take hostages in the village, an arrow slams into his shoulder. They see the [[Teleb|assassin]] on a ridge above the town and ride up on horses, capturing him. Dalinar is amazed at his skill and recruits him into his own army by promising not to pillage the town. They ride back to the town, where the local highprince's and his officers' heads are displayed on spears as a result of Sadeas' executions. Sadeas is disappointed that he can't loot the town.
{{anchor|Chapter 4}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[May Aladar]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]]
* [[Palona]]
* [[Kalami]]
* [[Teshav]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ladent]] (mentioned only)
* [[Rushu]] (mentioned only)
* [[Chanada]] (mentioned only)
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
The Everstorm returns two days after Sadeas is found dead. Dalinar learns from the Stormfather that this is a new phenomenon. He gazes into the storm and sees a vision of destruction. The Stormfather confirms that the enemy is with the storm and is watching him. Navani is there and touches his face with her bare safehand. They kiss, but Dalinar won't go further -- he insists on some sort of wedding, but none of the ardents will marry them because of the old taboo that they are related. Navani grows concerned that Dalinar thinks she is trying to replace his late wife, and he reveals that he doesn't even remember her because of the [[Old Magic]]. He does remember a feeling of hatred and having the Thrill on the day of her death. Dalinar suggests that the Stormfather marry them.
Dalinar and Navani's family gather on the roof of the tower along with some other officers and brightlords. Navani has managed to find traditional wedding garb. [[Elhokar Kholin]] gives only a cool blessing to the marriage, but does stay to watch. The Stormfather arrives and has them swear an oath of loyalty to each other, after which he abruptly leaves. The attendees, even Elhokar, cheerfully congratulate the newlyweds. They all leave except for Kadash, who is displeased with the wedding and Dalinar's assertion that the Almighty is dead, with only a remnant spren remaining. Dalinar suddenly remembers the day when Kadash joined the ardentia after he was so disgusted at what he saw on the battlefield. Kadash warns that the ardentia is angry with Dalinar's blasphemies. Dalinar insists he is telling the truth, at least as he sees it. Kadash reminds Dalinar that he can make mistakes; after all, he was with him on 'that day'.
{{anchor|Chapter 5}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[
* [[Aric]]
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Roshone]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
[[Kaladin]] walks toward [[Hearthstone]], having run out of [[Stormlight]] three days prior. The Everstorm had arrived there
The light rain of the [[Weeping]] has resumed. Kaladin waits until nightfall to enter the town. He doesn't see any signs of life. Syl notes the presence of [[gloomspren]], which are uncommon for some unknown reason. He approaches [[Roshone]]'s manor and sees light inside. A guard opens the door and orders him inside.
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Roshone]]
* [[Toravi]]
* [[Aric
* [[
* [[Lirin]]
* [[Hesina]]
* [[Rillir]] (mentioned only)
* [[Laral]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mara (Roshar)|Mara]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hav]] (mentioned only)
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Lirin]]
* [[Roshone]]
* [[
* [[Aric]]
* [[Hesina]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Laral]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Oroden]]
* [[Zeheb]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Rillir]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mara (Roshar)|Mara]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
}}
Roshone orders the guards to attack Kaladin, but they note his obvious ability and hesitate. Kaladin regrets his juvenile action and apologizes, telling the guards to stand down. He then orders them into the library for a meeting, but Roshone asks why he should take orders from him. Kaladin summons his [[Shardblade]], allowing his eyes to turn blue.
In the library, Kaladin finds out that the Parshmen transformed and then just left town. Kaladin wants to figure out where they went, so he asks for maps and a [[spanreed]] to communicate with Dalinar, giving Roshone several spheres for the "rental" of some horses since he's out of Stormlight. The soldiers go to the lady of the house ([[Laral]]) to ask for the maps. Kaladin warns Syl that he might need her again as a weapon, and she reassures him that it doesn't bother her. All of his weapons were "people" anyway. Kaladin brandishes his sword again for Roshone to emphasize that he's in charge. Despite Roshone's faults, he needs to help the people of [[Hearthstone]]. Roshone just slumps in his chair, but Laral arrives and pledges to lead the people. She looks quite different, more mature and practical. He says he wanted to come back to save her, but she says that she is happy with Roshone and resents Kaladin's judgment of him. She goes to set up the
{{anchor|Chapter 8}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lin Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hatham]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yanagawn]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tezim]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Vedekar Perel]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Peet]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Rlain]]
* [[Colot]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tallan]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Niter]] (mentioned only)
* [[Malan]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (point of view)
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Gallant]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Glys]]
* [[Hav]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hesina]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sot]] (mentioned only)
* [[Khem]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth|A guy in White Clothing]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kelek]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Bashin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sureblood]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Adolin'''
Adolin goes to visit [[Gallant]]. They mourn the death of [[Sureblood]] as Adolin gives him treats. Renarin appears; he has been looking for Adolin. He suggests having Shallan draw Sureblood. He also says that he must give back the
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Torol Sadeas]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]]
* [[Tanalan's father]]
* [[Thakka]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Febin]]
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sadees]] (mentioned only)
}}
''Thirty-three years ago''
Dalinar impatiently awaits for the battle to begin, wearing his new shardplate. Gavilar and Sadeas are with him. Their efforts at quelling the other princedoms have only resulted in most of them uniting against Gavilar's rule. Sadeas discusses a political marriage with Dalinar, but he is not interested. The only woman he loves (Navani) is already married, with a daughter. The fog finally rises from the city, and they discuss the lord of the city, [[Tanalan's father|Tanalan]], who has a
Hours later, Dalinar rests with his new
{{anchor|Chapter 12}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Kalami]]
* [[
* [[Aladar]]
* [[May Aladar]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Teshav Khal]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aesudan Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Palona]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan's mother]] (mentioned only)
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[
* [[Sah]]
* [[Khen]]
* [[Yixli]]
* [[Rlain]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Vedekar Perel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[May Aladar]] (mentioned only)
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Kaladin]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Rial]]
* [[Kelerand]]
* [[Zahel]]
* [[Aratin Khal]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Rembrinor]]
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adonalsium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ivis]] (mentioned only)
* [[General Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Halam Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Taravangian]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Harth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Khen]]
* [[Ton (singer)|Ton]]
* [[
* [[Sah]]
* [[Vai]]
* [[
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Jor]]
* [[Sullik]]
* [[Betha]]
* [[Ur (character)|Ur]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tyn]] (mentioned only)
* [[Balat Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ned]] (mentioned only)
* [[Rem]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Gavilar Kholin]]
* [[Toh]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]]
* [[Teleb]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Sadees]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shubreth-son-Mashalan]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Khen]]
* [[Sah]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Yixli]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]]
* [[Palona]]
* [[Gaz]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Mraize]]
* [[Deeli]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cultivation]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hatham]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Marri]] (mentioned only)
* [[Thanadal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lorador Vamah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Mraize]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Helaran Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Khen]]
* [[Hesh]]
* [[Yixli]]
* [[Lorador Vamah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cadilar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sylphrena]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Malata]]
* [[Spark]]
* [[Mrall]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Teshav]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yanagawn]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Re-Shephir]]
* [[Lunamor]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Vathah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gaz]] (mentioned only)
* [[Palona]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lopen]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan's mother]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ur (character)|Ur]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]]
* [[Tearim]]
* [[Kalanor]]
* [[Rien]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Jezrien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kalak]] (mentioned only)
* [[Toh]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Loradar Vamah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ruthar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gallam]] (mentioned only)
* [[Relis Ruthar
* [[Talanor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
;Plot Summary
:''Twenty-nine years ago''
Dalinar prepares for battle, in prayer with his betrothed, Evi. She encourages him to not kill in anger, to "be a man and not a beast." He leaves to fight in what should be a decisive battle for the kingdom. Gavilar notes that Sebarial hasn't shown up, ostensibly due to supply line problems, but Dalinar believes he's just waiting to join the winning side. A small number of Ryshadium gallop by, musicspren trailing behind. Gavilar tells Dalinar to kill
{{anchor|Chapter 27}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Kalami]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[Ruthar]]
* [[Malata]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[Gaz]]
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]]
* [[Shob]]
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Perel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Spark]] (mentioned only)
* [[Helaran Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Teshav]]
* [[
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[Peet]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Yanagawn]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hatham]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adrotagia]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nohadon]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Dalinar is frustrated that Azir has refused to open the Oathgate. Azir is planning to destroy their Oathgate. He asks Teshav to contact Queen Fen again. While the spanreed writes back, Dalinar experiments with Adhesion, climbing up to an apparent ventilation shaft on the wall near the ceiling. Queen Fen replies and refuses to enter into a treaty because she thinks that Dalinar, the Blackthorn, is not sincere. Dalinar wanders the halls. After an hour, Lyn finds him and tells him that Bridge Four wants him. They show him Oathbringer. Dalinar picks it up, hearing the scream of the dead spren. He asks the Stormfather if it can be healed, but he knows of no way to do it. He takes it to Ialai and puts
{{anchor|Chapter 29}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Gaz]]
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Re-Shephir]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Eth]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Lunamor]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Taravangian]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ruthar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Perel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dilid]] (mentioned only)
* [[Glys]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Palona]] (mentioned only)
* [[Halad]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dandos Heraldin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Re-Shephir]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Eth]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Shallan's mother]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tyn]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Shallan comes to know the Unmade. It is fascinated by humans and drawn to violence. The spren begins to know Shallan and tries to bond
{{anchor|Chapter 31}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Sah]]
* [[
* [[Khen]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Vai]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yixli]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tanavast]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Kaladin and the parshmen reach a city. He sees thousands of
{{anchor|Chapter 32}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Palona]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
*[[Puuli]] (
*[[Sakin]] (mentioned only)
*[[Kelek]] (mentioned only)
*[[Au-lam]] (mentioned only)
*[[Hema-Dak]] (mentioned only)
*[[Drummer brothers]] (mentioned only)
*[[Stormfather|The Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Ellista]] (
* [[Bettam]]
* [[Urv]]
* [[Bendthel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Fiksin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Venli]] (
* [[Demid]]
* [[Ulim]]
* [[Eshonai]]
* [[Timbre]]
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[Dalinar Kholin]](mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Re-Shephir]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Shallan is still resting from her encounter with Re-Shephir. Her drawing has a more scholarly focus now that Jasnah is back. She's impatient to know how she survived, so she leaves her rooms to find her. She
{{anchor|Chapter 34}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[
* [[Starfalls Windrunner]]
* [[Taffa]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Seeli]]
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Harkaylain]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Heb]] (mentioned only)
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sadees]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Dalinar enters the vision. He asks the Stormfather to put Queen Fen in the role of [[Heb]], the father in the house attacked by the Midnight Essence. He comes as one of the Radiants, flying with the aid of a Windrunner. He asks him questions to try to figure out why Shardplate from this time is glowing, but he can't get a straight answer. They arrive at the town, and Dalinar is ordered to help the villagers while the Windrunners engage the creatures. He sneaks to the house and finds [[Taffa]]'s body. He makes his way back to the town and finds that Queen Fen has organized the townspeople to fight. She is incredulous that a tyrant such as Dalinar has been chosen to lead the Knights Radiant, if their return is even true. Dalinar argues that she has little option but to let him go to Thaylen City; she is more convinced by his passionate plea
{{anchor|Chapter 35}}
;Characters
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* [[Sigzil]] (
* [[Lopen]]
* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Vevidar]]
* [[Teft]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Bisig]] (mentioned only)
* [[Punio]] (mentioned only)
* [[Drehy]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dru]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hobber]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hoid]] (mentioned only)
* [[Huio]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Hathan]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]]
* [[Shishi (Roshar)|Shishi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]]. (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tanalan]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Sigzil]]
* [[Peet]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[Dabbid]]
* [[Huio]]
* [[Hobber]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Bisig]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Rlain]]
* [[Phendorana]]
* [[Tuaka]]
* [[Gift]]
* [[Cord]]
* [[Star]]
* [[Kuma'tiki]]
* [[Beautiful Song]]
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teft]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Glys]] (mentioned only)
* [[Skar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kef'ha]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tifi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sinaku'a]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Kaladin flies off to investigate. Rock and Bridge Four grab their bridge and start marching. With Stormlight, the task is quite easy. They reach the caravan and see a dead Voidbringer, brought down by an Unkalaki arrow. A makeshift fortification of piled up furniture is nearby. A woman peeks out and Rock realizes it's his family.
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Malad-son-Zent]]
* [[Teshav]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kalami]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cultivation]] (mentioned only)
* [[Talenel]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Dalinar enters the vision fighting with a spear among poorly equipped men. He charges forward toward a company of savage men, but his untrained allies fail to support him; his arm is cut off. Dalinar merely wraps it and continues fighting, thinking that it's "cheating" to heal with Stormlight. A Voidbringer joins the enemy. A Radiant (Stoneward) appears and creates handholds down the cliff so they can escape. The Stormfather says that though Dalinar shares one of the two Surges of the Stonewards, it is not the one that he sees. Dalinar realizes that humans were fighting with the Voidbringers.
The Stormfather then brings in Jasnah and Navani into the vision at Dalinar's request. They see a Radiant using a device to stimulate Regrowth and Navani rushes off to watch. Jasnah marvels that the civilization is more primitive than that of a previous vision. She worries about how Dalinar will react to being accused as a heretic. She tells him not to let others define who he is.
They decide to split up and see as much of the vision as possible. Navani returns, dictating her observations to Teshav who is in the same room outside the vision. She hasn't figured out how the healing fabrial works. They run up a hill to see thousands of bodies and other terrible signs of the Desolation. Dalinar is startled to find that the boulder at the top of the hill was actually a slain creature made of stone. They continue on past the corpses to a place with nine Honorblades rammed into stone. They recognize the one that killed Gavilar, the Honorblade that Szeth carried.
The Stormfather explains that the Voidbringers were given power by Odium, and when they were killed, they were simply reborn into the bodies of parshmen. Humans could never defeat them if they kept reincarnating, so Honor created the Oathpact with five men and five women. After each Desolation they would return to Damnation to hold back the spirits of the dead until a Herald, under torture, broke their oath. The Desolations came more often because it would take a shorter time for one to break. In this "last" Desolation, when nine of them survived, they hoped that the only Herald to never break, Talenelat, would be enough. 4500 years later, another desolation starts.
Dalinar realizes that the "madman" from Kholinar is really Talenelat, though the blade he had when he arrived at the Shattered Plains was not his Honorblade. He asks the Stormfather if the breaking of the Oathpact caused the Recreance, but he refuses to reveal that deeper secret, assuming that it would cause Dalinar to break his oath as well.
{{anchor|Chapter 39}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Teshav Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Taravangian]] (mentioned only)
* [[Malata]] (mentioned only)
* [[Helaran Davar]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Shallan attends a meeting with Dalinar, Jasnah, Navani, Kaladin, and Renarin in the tower basements. Shallan is again perturbed by Jasnah's treatment of her when the latter announces that Shallan will scribe notes for the meeting. They discuss the new information regarding the sacrifices of the Heralds and their role in keeping the Desolations and Fused at bay in the past. Kaladin and Jasnah swap insults regarding their opposing views on how to deal with the ordinary parshmen; Kaladin seeks to spare the innocent while Jasnah sees them as surplus vessels for the immortal Fused to inhabit. Dalinar agrees to attempt negotiations, much to Jasnah's chagrin. Jasnah shocks them all when she suggests they concentrate on finding the Heralds and killing them in order to reseal the Fused. Since spanreeds have become unreliable, Jasnah convinces Kaladin to at least use his windrunners to monitor the movement of Voidbringer troops.
Jasnah glances at Shallan's notes and notices a sketch of Kaladin, so she calls for a short break. She confronts Shallan's passive-aggressive rebelliousness (and reminding her she is betrothed to her cousin) and Shallan asserts that her wardship is complete. Jasnah offers Shallan high compliments and respect for what she has accomplished on her own, but states that she will remain her ward until she demonstrates minimum requirements for a scholar. Pattern indicates to Shallan that the room they are in has memories, prompting Shallan to tell Jasnah that there may be something in Shadesmar. Jasnah reviews Shallan's notes and commands her to write them out in long hand before submitting them to her brother and mother. She goes back to her room so she can change to Veil and notices a letter pinned to her coat.
{{anchor|Chapter 40}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[Shob]]
* [[Glurv]]
* [[Zendid]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nale]] (mentioned only)
* [[Helaran Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hamaradin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tyn]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Shallan reads the letter. It tells of two groups "which presaged the return of the Voidbringers." The [[Sons of Honor]], led by Gavilar and Amaram, worked to bring about the Desolations in order to draw out the [[Herald]]s and restore power to the Vorin church. The [[Skybreaker]]s, an order of Radiants whose members had not broken their oaths, led by Nale, hunted down and killed anyone who had, or were about to form a bond to
Veil enters the common room and finds Shallan's soldiers playing a game. She complains about Shallan a bit, then joins the game, betting some spheres. She wins, astounding the others with her skill. They ask Veil if Shallan will give them something else to do and advise her to tell Shallan that they aren't good men. Veil recognizes a laundry girl and grabs her: it's Ishnah. She claims to have been a spy for another Brightlady, so she has useful skills. Veil tells her she can prove herself if she trains her men well. Otherwise, she has to leave her alone. Ishnah agrees.
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{{epigraph|
Regardless, this is not your concern. You turned your back on divinity. If Rayse becomes an issue, he will be
And so will you.}}
;Characters
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* [[Teft]] (
* [[Phendorana|A spren]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Teft wakes up in an alleyway after a night of indulging in [[firemoss]]. He stumbles to a well for water and contemplates suicide. He sees the reflection of a spren in the water and angrily tells it to find someone who cares. He wanders away from the well and realizes it's morning. He can't bring himself to return to the barracks. The spren appears again, but he just turns aside into the firemoss den from the night before, indulging in three more bowls. He no longer uses for euphoria -- just to be able to function. He wakes up with his head on the table in a puddle of drool. Kaladin and Rock have found him. Kaladin asks him where his coat is, and Teft admits that he has sold it.
They carry him back to the barracks and give him some stew. He apologizes and promises to let them help him. He knows he won't have any moss for a few days and is ashamed that that is his most pressing concern.
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Yanagawn]]
* [[Jezrien]]
* [[Lift]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sadees]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Moash]] (
* [[Febrth]]
* [[
* [[Leshwi]]
* [[Fia]]
* [[Lunamor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lopen]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Moash sits by a fire eating some stew that doesn't compare at all to Rock's. [[Graves]] and [[Febrth]] are arguing about what direction they should be heading. Graves tells Moash to get rid of the patch on his coat, so he cuts it off, but he doesn't throw it away. He wonders what Bridge Four is doing. He imagines Kaladin telling them what he had done. His regret and shame lead to thoughts of suicide. The camp is suddenly attacked by four Fused, and they quickly kill his companions. Moash manages to avoid the initial attack and squares off with a Fused that moves like
{{anchor|Chapter 44}}
=== Chapter 44: The Bright Side ===
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{{epigraph|We are indeed intrigued, for we thought it well hidden. Insignificant among our many realms.}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[Gaz]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Teshav]]
* [[May Aladar]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Elthebar]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dandos Heraldin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Galid]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Moash]] (
* [[Guff]]
* [[Paladar]]
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Graves]] (mentioned only)
* [[Bru]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jam (caravaneer)|Jam]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Skar]] (
* [[Sigzil]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[
* [[Teft]]
* [[Bisig]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Ristina]]
* [[Rlain]]
* [[Colot]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Dabbid]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Eth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hobber]] (mentioned only)
* [[Huio]] (mentioned only)
* [[Punio]] (mentioned only)
* [[Koen]] (mentioned only)
* [[Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sylphrena]] (mentioned only)
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (
* [[Ivory]]
* [[
* [[Kalak]] (mentioned only)
* [[Vedel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jezrien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ishar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Wit]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Moash]] (
* [[
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Bashin]]
* [[Havar]]
* [[Makh]]
* [[Toh]]
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Ishal]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]]
* [[
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sadees]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jezrien]] (mentioned only)
}}
[[File: Kholin_Crest.svg|125px|center]]
{{epigraph|
We also instruct that you should not return to [[Obrodai]]. We have claimed that world, and a new avatar of our being is beginning to manifest there.
She is young yet, and -- as a precaution -- she has been instilled with an intense and overpowering dislike of you.}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Rushu]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Jasalai]]
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Falilar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Fen Rnamdi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Insah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Moash]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (point of view)
* [[Sah]]
* [[
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Mraize]] (
* [[Ishnah]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Shallan'''
Shallan reads another letter from Mraize. He tells her that Ishnah was an assistant to real spies, but not a threat and may continue to work for Shallan. While she waits for a meeting with Elhokar she examines the illusion she has placed on her pouch that makes it
Shallan tucks the formal request to help into her safepouch next to Mraize's letter. She tries to convince herself that she's not just running away from Jasnah. Pattern is humming, and Shallan hums with him.
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ialai Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
:''Eighteen and a half years ago''
Dalinar returns to his camp exhausted. He has spent the last four years on campaign, first crushing the Herdazians and now fighting the Vedens at Alethkar's western border. Kadash enters and reports on the battle. Dalinar thinks on battlefield tactics and logistics and senses the Thrill still within him. He realizes that he is glad the fighting has gone on for so long so he can continue feeling the Thrill. As he finally drifts off to sleep, he
;Characters
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* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[Jochi]]
* [[Ethid]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[
* [[
* [[NanHar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Re-Shephir]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nale]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yanagawn]] (mentioned only)
* [[Axies]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
* [[Wit]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Jasnah ponders her recent readings about the history of Jah Keved. She is disturbed by the account of an ancient king slaughtering his entire family and court after many assassination attempts. She peeks into the library, now full of scholars. The hallway in which the Unmade had fled had been discovered to lead to an alternate exit into the mountains. Renarin is there, watching the scholars in his Bridge Four uniform. Jasnah worries about rebellion within the family, like the story about the king who ruled for only three months. She sees her spanreed light up, and she speaks to some fellow colleagues,
{{anchor|Chapter 54}}
;Characters
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* [[Moash]] (
* [[Khen]]
* [[Sah]]
* [[Leshwi]]
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Vai]] (mentioned only)
* [[Da]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Moash works on the ladders for the siege. Sah and Khen are resentful at their treatment, but don't know what to do about it. Their own gods have set them up to die in the first assault. Moash is also frustrated at their plight, knowing what it's like to be sent in to absorb arrows, and walks off into the town, demanding to talk to someone in charge. One of the flying Fused approaches and says he can talk to [[Leshwi|Lady Leshwi]]. It tows him up to the sky and leaves him hanging there. He floats over to Leshwi, and she asks him how he got his name, because "Moash" is a Parshendi name of old. She says that she is one of the "sane" Fused, so is the one in charge. He was spared because he showed such passion in fighting her (she was the one he had killed during his capture) and in helping the lesser Singers. He admits that he doesn't deserve the Shards that were taken from him, and also opines that the humans don't deserve to rule. He only wants vengeance.
Later, he wanders the streets, set free by Leshwi. He ponders on the Fused, being reborn for thousands of years and never giving up. He goes back to the lumberyard and finds his forlorn crew. He offers to teach them the spear.
;Characters
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* [[Rlain]] (
* [[
* [[Yake]]
* [[Eth]]
* [[
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[Sigzil]]
* [[Natam]]
* [[Huio]]
* [[Torfin]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Eshonai]] (mentioned only)
* [[Varanis]] (mentioned only)
* [[Thude]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Yanagawn]]
* The [[
* [[
* [[Odium]]
* [[Masha-daughter-Shaliv]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dovcanti]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
}}
=== Chapter 57: Passion ===
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{{epigraph|If you would speak to me
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Odium]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Lift]]
* [[Honor]] (
* [[Cultivation]] (
* [[
* [[Nale]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Kaza]] (
* [[Vazrmeb]]
* [[Droz]]
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Taravangian]] (
* [[Dukar]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Malata]]
* [[Mrall]]
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (
* [[Golombi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Venli]] (
* [[Ulim]]
* [[Melu]]
* [[Demid]]
* [[Aharat]]
* [[Mrun]]
* [[Altoki]]
* [[Odium]]
* [[Hariel]]
* [[Timbre]]
* [[Eshonai]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Malata]]
* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Spark]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Kmakl]]
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Relis Ruthar]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Kmakl]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Kdralk]]
* [[Rial]]
* [[
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Talenel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teleb]] (mentioned only)
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yanagawn]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Sigzil]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lunamor]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Kaladin flies above the highstorm with Elhokar's team. Shallan uses Stormlight to keep warm, but the others are bundled up. Skar and Drehy are flying below the team in case anyone falls. They pass the [[Windrunner River]], so Kaladin knows they are close to Kholinar. He gives the team half lashings so they can slow down and talk. Kaladin drops down below the clouds to scout the city. He
{{anchor|Chapter 61}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Yokska]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aesudan Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavinor Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tarah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Azure]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gaz]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Yokska]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[
* [[Aesudan Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Navani Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Azure]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Shallan tries to draw out some painspren by punching herself, but she can't bring herself to do it hard enough. The others are sitting in the showroom, [[Yokska]] updating the king on the erratic behavior of his wife. Shallan spies some scissors and stabs herself, bringing the painspren. They are twisted, monster-like, and green instead of orange. Elhokar blames his wife's behavior on the "dark spren" that came after the Everstorm. Shallan continues to sketch as she listens. She draws a hungerspren she'd seen earlier, but it had looked normal. The tailor tells them that the queen had ordered the execution of the parshmen, but the order was blocked by important lighteyes in the city. They were eventually exiled outside the city by the Wall Guard. Meanwhile, Shallan tries to think of something really embarrassing, and she unbuttons her safehand sleeve. During a pause in the conversation, she trips and sprawls out on the floor, showing her legs
{{anchor|Chapter 63}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Colot]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aesudan Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Rust Elthal]]
* [[Serugiadis]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[
* [[Jezrien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kalak]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ishar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cultivation]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Noura]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Lift]]
* [[
* [[Ivory]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Aqqu]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kasimarlix]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ishar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Snoxil]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ashno]] (mentioned only)
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Teleb]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (
* [[Tanalan]] (
* The [[
* [[Toh]] (
}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Wit]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Velalant]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaves Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tsa]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Wit]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ashertmarn]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
He leads her to an inn and they are admitted to a private dining area. Wit compliments Shallan on her disguise. She probes him for information on who he is, suspecting that he's a Herald. He claims to be much older than
{{anchor|Chapter 69}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Yokska]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Noromin]]
* [[
* [[Meleran Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teshav Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Pattern]] (mentioned only)
* [[Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Zahel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Azure]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[
* [[Noromin]]
* [[Beard]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Khen]] (mentioned only)
* [[Drehy]] (mentioned only)
* [[Skar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Teleb]]
* [[Tanalan]]
* [[Horinar]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tanalan's father]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
:''Eleven years ago''
Dalinar marches toward the Rift from the west while Sadeas's forces march in from the east. He rides behind Evi's wagon, where she continually burns incense and glyphs. He regrets their earlier exchange and decides to join her. She begs him to try to avoid bloodshed. She sees a great man, but he becomes a bloodthirsty monster in battle with a terrible empty look in his eyes (i.e. when he's taken with the Thrill). The carriage stops and he receives Teleb's report. A caravan was observed leaving the city, but they did not engage it. He commands the troops to form up and goes alone toward the city wall. Tanalan eventually comes out to talk to him. Dalinar tries to convince him to surrender, or at least try to reduce bloodshed by having a duel decide the battle. Tanalan declines, knowing he'd probably lose, but does propose the idea that they can pretend that they were allies in secret so that disloyal highprinces could be rooted out (because they would join Tanalan's supposed rebellion). He says that Sadeas was the one in the caravan. Dalinar rides back, and Teleb reports that someone with Shardplate is in the caravan. Dalinar decides that he can't risk sending conventional troops against someone with shards, so he must go with them. He
{{anchor|Chapter 72}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Vathah]]
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[Nananav]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Grund]]
* [[Wit]] (mentioned only)
* [[Muri]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jom]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Ved (Stormlight)|Ved]]
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Vaceslv]]
* [[Alaward]]
* [[
* [[Noromin]]
* [[Hid]]
* [[
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Azure]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Velalant]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lunamor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Deedanor]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Kaladin is on patrol along the inside of the wall. He's been assigned to Noro's squad. The men chat amiably; Kaladin has been easily accepted into the group by the others. They see some noble dressed in a ridiculous outfit and make jokes about him. It turns out to be Adolin, who gives a subtle signal to Kaladin to stay with the guard. As they talk, Kaladin learns that even among lighteyes there are distinct castes. Those of the lower dahns call those of the higher dahns "middlers" and do not associate with them. They eventually meet up with some other squads to guard Velalant's food wagon. The starving refugees get increasingly hostile, but fortunately Velalant's guards show up and push back the crowds. Noro's squad is assigned to the wall in half an hour, and Kaladin and [[Beard]] climb to the station. Kaladin asks him how they are getting food. The only clue is that Azure had them attack a monastery that has a soulcaster, but they don't know why the screamers don't give it away. They reach the top of the wall, and Kaladin notices that the portion near the palace is lightly patrolled. Beard says that they hear whispers to join the palace guard when they go near there; Azure has told them to not listen, and they won't get sucked in. As the rest of the squad arrives, alarm drums sound. Kaladin starts giving orders, then feels stupid because he's not in command. They form a pike block and see the Fused engaging other troops some distance away. Some men start to break out of formation to go help, and Kaladin has to hold his tongue until Noro finally says something. The assault is very brief and never gets to them. Kaladin apologizes to Noro, but Noro doesn't seem to mind.
{{anchor|Chapter 74}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Grund]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Ishnah]]
* [[Ma]] (mentioned only)
* [[Seland]] (mentioned only)
* [[Muri]] (mentioned only)
* [[Vathah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Wit]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaladin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Veil makes her usual rounds, giving food to Grund and Muri. She is gaining a reputation as a "Swiftspren," a spren robbing the rich and giving the food to the poor. She enhances this reputation by sending Ishnah and Vathah, wearing illusions, to look like Veil. She notices a Cult of Moments procession and joins them, creating an illusion shaped like the one she saw on the
She struggles to return as Shallan because Veil wants to go flirt with Kaladin. She finds Elhokar sipping wine in the kitchen. He recognizes the pattern on her dress and idly asks about it. He confides that he also desires to be a hero. Shallan sketches an image of what Elhokar could be, noble and regal, which nearly brings him to tears. As she goes upstairs, Ishnah hands her a note securing her access to a feast at the palace.
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Torol Sadeas]]
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Kalami]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Teleb]]
* [[
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (
* [[
}}
Dalinar leads a group of archers to ambush the Caravan carrying the traitor. He spots men in Sadeas's uniforms and charges down the canyon towards the caravan. Right into a trap. A landslide wipes out his troops and nearly shatters his shardplate. He crawls from the rubble, the Thrill engulfing him. The eyes of the soldiers surrounding him seem to glow with the Thrill, and they attack.
The battle consumes
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Torol Sadeas]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[Teleb]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Tanalan]]
* [[Evi Kholin]]
* [[Kalami]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (
* [[Perethom]] (mentioned only)
}}
:''Eleven years ago''
Dalinar can't sleep, being consumed with the Thrill. He hardly even feels pain, or anything else besides a burning deep down. Messengers emerge from the city bearing a flag of truce. He orders that they be shot by the archers. Sadeas and Dalinar keep back messengers from the king so they can go forward with their plan and give Gavilar plausible deniability. Sadeas assures Dalinar that he does not want to be king and questions why Dalinar thought he had betrayed him. Dalinar admits that he once wanted to rule but realized that the man needed for this atrocity and the man to rule could not be the same person. They attack at night and secure a foothold on the wall. Dalinar orders the city to be burned. Teleb tries to convince him that innocents would die, but Sadeas retorts that this would eventually save lives in the future because there would be no more rebellion. Oil is dumped on the already flammable city and set ablaze. He leads Kadash to a saferoom on the outside of the city where he assumes Tanalan is hiding and sets it ablaze with barrels of oil. Walking away from the screaming within, he spots Tanalan trying to reach the palace instead. He pleads to Dalinar to let him save his family, but Dalinar (still bothered by the screams earlier in the saferoom) admits he is an animal and he will not be so foolish as to allow survivors again. As the palace collapses, Tanalan's family dead, Dalinar decides it is enough and allows the remaining people to flee. As he moves to execute Tanalan, he comments that at least Tanalan didn't hide in that hole but he had set afire the people who were there. Tanalan laughs. The messengers that Dalinar killed at the start of the day were to tell him they had imprisoned his wife in the safehouse, which was now a prison since everyone knew about it. Dalinar strangles him to death in a fury. Kadash vomits at the realization of what they've done. Dalinar orders soldiers back to the hole, but the heat is too much. They are forced back, and Dalinar goes limp.
Evi's burned corpse is brought back to camp. She had drugged her guard and sneaked away in the night, leading people to suspect that she was a traitor. He swears the scribes to secrecy and instead has them hide her burned body. They lie that she was assassinated in the night and the city was burned as retribution. As Dalinar leaves, he hears the screams of the innocent the night before and thinks he even hears Evi.
{{anchor|Chapter 77}}
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Vathah]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Hessi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sja-anat]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ashertmarn]] (mentioned only)
* [[Wit]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gaz]] (mentioned only)
* [[Drehy]] (mentioned only)
* [[Skar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lunamor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ishnah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin rushes to a stormshelter for rich folk before the Everstorm hits. He meets with Shallan and Adolin to share information. Adolin shares that Elhokar is doing better than expected at convincing lighteyes to join him. Kaladin states that he thinks Captain Azure might have an honorblade. They definitely have a soulcaster and seized emerald stones in the city. Judging the state of Kaladin's issued sword, Adolin is impressed by her. Shallan has found information on the Unmade and believes there are two in the city: Sja-anat, the Taker of Secrets, and Ashertmarn, the Heart of Revel. The former corrupting spren and the latter
'''Shallan'''
Shallan and Adolin leave the wine house and walk through the streets arm in arm. Adolin complains that he hasn't seen any of her sketches for a while, so she hands him one of her sketchbooks. He is impressed with her drawings of the various refugees. He studies a sketch of himself in his new suit
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Beard]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Ved (Stormlight)|Ved]]
* [[
* [[Noromin]]
* [[Ashertmarn]]
* [[Sja-anat]]
* [[Iyatil]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Wit]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sigzil]] (mentioned only)
* [[Re-Shephir]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Azure]]
* [[
* [[Deedanor]]
* [[Vardinar]]
* [[Noromin]]
* [[Beard]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
}}
;Characters
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Grund]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Muri]]
* [[Vathah]] (
* [[Ishnah]] (
* [[Tai]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Veil goes to distribute the remaining food to Grund and the others, too shaken from the experience at the Oathgate to go back to the shop. She
{{anchor|Chapter 81}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Azure]]
* [[Beard]]
* [[Hadinar]]
* [[Ithi]]
* [[
* [[
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Wit]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Lin Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan's mother]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tyn]] (mentioned only)
* [[Pattern]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kabsal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yalb]] (mentioned only)
* [[Grund]] (mentioned only)
* [[Muri]] (mentioned only)
* [[Helaran Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Vathah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yokska]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Yokska]]
* [[Shaday]]
* [[Sidin]]
* [[
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[Aesudan Kholin]] (
* [[Urimil]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kaves Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
=== Chapter 84: The One You Can Save ===
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{{epigraph|The enemy makes another push toward
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (point of view)
* [[
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Beard]]
* [[
* [[Ved (Stormlight)|Ved]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Aesudan Kholin]]
* [[Gavinor Kholin]]
* [[Yelig-nar]]
* [[Wit]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Sja-anat]]
* [[Sah]]
* [[Jali]]
* [[Moash]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
}}
'''Kaladin'''
The queen acts normally at first and says that Gavinor is off playing with friends. Syl tells Kaladin where he really is, in the room, and he heads that way. Elhokar tries to get the queen to come away with him from the evil influence in the palace, but she just calls him a fool. Meanwhile, Kaladin finds Gav huddling in a corner being attacked by strange red spren. He summons Syl and stabs one of them, seemingly killing it. Syl is
'''Shallan'''
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin glows fiercely to try to hold back the queen's troops. It halts them momentarily, but they go forward again. Kaladin rushes down the steps and hears Parshendi singing. One of them is Sah, his friend.
'''Shallan'''
;Characters
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* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (point of view)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Skar]]
* [[Drehy]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Sja-anat]]
* [[
}}
{{anchor|Chapter 86}}
=== Chapter 86:
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{{epigraph|My spren claims that recording this will be good for me, so here I go. Everyone says I will swear the Fourth Ideal soon, and in so doing, earn my armor. I simply don't think that I can. Am I not supposed to want to help people?}}
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[
* [[General Khal]]
* [[Teshav Khal]]
* [[May Aladar]]
* [[Evi Kholin]] (
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Dalinar waits for news from Kholinar while he tries to deal with the returned memories. It's been four hours since the last communication, and the platform is packed with soldiers ready to join the fight. After even more waiting, word finally comes via spanreed: the city has fallen.
{{anchor|Chapter 87}}
;Characters
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* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Azure]]
}}
;Plot Summary
The Oathgate control building shakes violently as it activates. Adolin falls onto a hard surface and rolls off into a sea of glass beads. Azure pulls him back up onto the platform. He notices that the sky is different
== Interludes ==
;Characters
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* [[Venli]] (
* [[Rine]]
* [[
* [[Ulim]] (
* [[
}}
;Plot Summary
Venli tells a biased account of the [[War of Reckoning]] to a group of gathered singers, portraying the listeners as a heroic group that fought against the humans who sought to enslave them for years and Venli as a brave leader who discovered the secrets of stormform. She finishes her story by telling about the listeners sacrificing themselves for the singers' freedom and encouraging them to fight for Odium. When her speech is over, a
{{Anchor|Interlude 8}}
;Characters
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* [[Mem]] (
* [[Shalash]]
* [[Mraize]]
* [[Talenelat]] (mentioned only)
* [[Iyatil]] (mentioned only)
* [[Condwish]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
[[Mem]] expertly launders some clothes for her employer, Mraize. She has to work particularly hard on an odd stain of something plus blood. She finishes her work and goes to check on her beautiful washgirl, [[Shalash|Pom]]. She marvels that no one has married her yet. They gather the wash and go to Mraize's residence, entering through the front door. Mem admires Mraize's collection of artifacts and paintings. "Pom" starts destroying one of the paintings of the Heralds with a knife. Mraize returns and offers Pom a drink, calling her "Ancient One." She starts to leave, but stops when Mraize claims to know where Talenelat is. He gives Mem a bonus for getting the [[aether]] stain out and dismisses her, advising her to find a new washgirl.
{{Anchor|Interlude 9}}
;Characters
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* [[Venli]] (
* [[Rine]]
* [[Eshonai]] (
* [[
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Sheler]] (
* A [[Dieno|Herdazian general]]
* [[Jerono]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Venli]] (
* [[Timbre]]
* [[Odium]]
* [[Ulim]] (
* [[Rine]] (
* [[
* [[
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[Tenathar]] (
* [[Dai-gonarthis]] (mentioned only)
* [[Re-Shephir]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moelach]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
:''Eight years ago''
Dalinar attends a meeting with Gavilar and the heirs of the highprinces, acting as intimidation. He is still struggling with the events that occurred at the Rift three years ago. Since then, Gavilar (and Sadeas) have used the burning of the Rift as leverage to convince others to follow Gavilar's lead, with the implication that he can't control the Blackthorn and needs them to give him safer options by cooperating. Gavilar suggests that they light a fire in the hearth for warmth, which is a signal to Dalinar that he can leave since he can't stand the sight and sound of fire. He leaves the room, looking for alcohol to drive out the screaming he hears. As he walks down a corridor, he smells the incense Renarin is burning, reminding him of Evi. As he searches for wine in various places in the palace, Dalinar encounters Adolin with a group of soldiers, wearing a specifically tailored uniform. Adolin proudly tells him about setting up a bout with [[Tenathar]] and getting closer to winning a Shardblade. Dalinar scolds him for being too familiar with him while in uniform, but Adolin is not insulted; he merely tries harder and responds with a formal invitation to watch the duel. Adolin runs off, and Dalinar eventually must resort to the [[Beggars' Porch]] where he meets up with [[Ahu]], a crazy beggar who always seems to have something to drink. As they drink, Ahu (who is actually Jezrien) says strange things relating to various Desolations and being tortured. Afterwards, Dalinar drunkenly stumbles back to the wrong room and overhears a discussion between Gavilar, Elhokar, and Adolin about Dalinar's drinking. They're aware of all his attempts to find booze that evening and his visit to the Beggars' Porch. Their conversation brings memories of Evi back, so he stumbles off to his room and collapses on a couch.
{{anchor|Chapter 89}}
;Characters
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* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (point of view)
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Drehy]] (mentioned only)
* [[Skar]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[
* [[Red (Roshar)|Red]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ishnah]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sja-anat]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavinor Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Nightblood
* [[Ki]]
* [[
* [[
}}
;Plot Summary
Szeth is talking with sword-nimi at the [[Skybreaker]] fortress at the [[Purelake]]. It encourages Szeth to draw it more often, but Szeth has been warned only to draw in extreme
{{anchor|Chapter 91}}
=== Chapter 91: Why He Froze ===
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{{epigraph|I should point out that although many personalities and motives are ascribed to them, I'm convinced that the Unmade were still spren. As such, they were as much manifestations of
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Tukks]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* The [[
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moash]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Kaladin remembers back to when he
Back to the present, Kaladin broods while the others sleep. Syl comes over and sits next to him, resting her head on his arm. He asks her if she can get a message to Dalinar in the physical realm, but she doesn't think she can because her bond is to him, and he's in Shadesmar. Syl is very concerned about his mood and clings to him with both arms. The others start to awake.
;Characters
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* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Ki]]
* [[Nightblood
* [[Kwati]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Vasher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shalash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Winnow]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[Zahel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cultivation]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
{{columns|
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Evi Kholin]] (
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (
}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[
* [[
* The [[
}}
;Plot Summary
Kaladin marches as quickly as possible; the spren still pursue. Pattern tells the humans to quell their emotions. Angerspren follow, and everyone claims to not be angry except for Kaladin. He feels like they are abandoning Kholinar, even though he knows it's not rational to try to go back. He keeps the anger more as an antidote to the darkness, the depression he feels when he fails. He tries to forget by examining the landscape as they walk. While doing so, he notices mostly black fernlike plants. The angerspren retreat.
They camp and walk for a couple of days. As they walk, Kaladin asks Syl where she lived. She lived in a grand city ruled by
{{anchor|Chapter 96}}
;Characters
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* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Yanagawn]]
* [[
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]]
* [[Palona]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Kmakl]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Malata]]
* [[Au-nak]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Noura]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Ashno]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Characters
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (point of view)
* [[Nalma]]
* [[Riino]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
* [[Azure]]
* [[Sja-anat]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
}}
Kaladin remembers back to when he was hiding in the underbrush with some other runaway slaves. They were safe for the moment, but the hunters were closing in, so they had to move. As they begin to walk, Nalma is caught in a steel trap and screams with pain. The hunters are alerted and they kill the scattering slaves. Kaladin stays with Nalma and vainly tries to treat her wounds. She dies, and the hunters arrive, sparing Kaladin so he can spread the word to other slaves that escaping is futile.
Kaladin uses his experience in scouting to sneak up on the lighthouse. He settles down to watch it for a bit, and anticipationspren crawl up from the beads and start waving their tongues like banners. Kaladin tries to kick them away, but they won't budge, so he merely continues forward. He
'''Shallan'''
'''Shallan'''
The corrupted spren lands on Shallan's arm, and she hears the voice of Sja-anat. She warns
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin sees swirling colors and racing clouds. He sees a vision of Dalinar in grave danger, surrounded by nine figures. Kaladin asks where he is, and he sees a vision of a city by the ocean. The vision fades. The fortune teller is amazed that he saw something and figures out that he is a Surgebinder.
Adolin and Shallan bargain with Riino for rations. They get some canned food and dig in. A ship will be coming soon that will take them to Celebrant, a city near the location of Rathalas in the Physical Realm. Kaladin asks Shallan for paper, and he draws the city he had seen in the vision. They all agree that
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* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Warren]]
* [[Nightblood
* [[Joret]]
* [[Cali]]
* [[Zedzil]]
* [[Fari]]
* [[Ty]]
* [[Ki]]
* [[
* [[Vasher]] (
* [[VaraTreledees]] (mentioned only)
}}
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* [[
* [[
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Skar]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Pattern]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Laral Roshone]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Lightspren, known as Reachers, crew the ship captained by [[Ico]]. He unpacks a crate with a device that will provide water for the humans. Ico places the soul of ice from a high altitude that never melts, and the steel contraption gathers the condensation. After a half hour, there is enough for Kaladin to try a cup of water. He goes over to Syl, who is wearing a lightweaving so she won't be recognized as an
{{anchor|Chapter 100}}
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Taravangian]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Geved]]
* [[Rial]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* The [[
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sadees]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nalanar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
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* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (
* [[Cultivation]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
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* [[
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Ico]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nenefra]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Kaladin'''
The stall merchant, a Reacher, tells him that the painting was from the Court of Gods and that it is rare for one to escape being burned at the Court. It is a painting designed for those with divinity to see, and everyone who looks at it sees something different. Kaladin sees the nine unmade and knows that he must reach Dalinar. He hears a disturbance behind him and sees Adolin rushing up.
'''Shallan'''
'''Kaladin'''
Multiple spren appear to recognize Syl, who is disguised by both Shallan's lightweaving and clothing that Adolin bought at the market. Syl admits to Kaladin that she has been trying to hide her identity because there is a bounty on her capture/return to the
'''Shallan'''
The Fused heads toward the registrar's office, and Shallan hurriedly
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin senses trouble and pulls the others with him into a tent. A Fused flies past. They head to the docks and run into Shallan's group, still disguised as the crew from the Reacher ship. With no other available options, Syl reveals herself to a white ship with gold accents -- the ship of
;Characters
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Nohadon]]
* The [[
* [[
* [[Lani]] (mentioned only)
* [[Taravangian]] (mentioned only)
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Dalinar wakes up on a stone floor where there is light streaming in from a balcony. He recognizes the room and realizes he is in the vision where he met Nohadon, believing there must be a highstorm outside while he sleeps. He is surprised since the Stormfather, following Dalinar's encounter with Odium, had agreed the visions were now dangerous. Once again, the vision is not playing out like it did before. Instead of joining a young, morose Nohadon on the balcony overlooking the Desolation, he finds an aged Nohadon sitting in another room at a desk writing what he assumes is the Way of Kings, but the king cheerfully tells him that it is a shopping list and invites Dalinar to go shopping. A large shadow passes in front of the sun outside. Dalinar accompanies Nohadon to the market, contemplating how the old man reminds him of Taravangian. The enormous shadow
Dalinar wakes up in Urithiru next to a mostly-empty bottle of wine. There was no storm, and he is uncertain what happened. Suddenly something blooms inside of him; not a new memory but a sudden crisp recollection –- the night of Gavilar's funeral.
=== Chapter 104: Strength ===
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{{epigraph|Ashertmarn, the Heart of the Revel, is the final of the three great mindless Unmade. His gift to men is not prophecy or battle focus, but a lust for indulgence. Indeed, the great debauchery recorded from the court of Bayala in 480 -- which led to dynastic collapse -- might be attributable to the influence of
;Characters
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* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[Aladar]]
* [[Hatham]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[Hobber]]
* [[
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Teft]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
}}
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Gavilar Kholin]]
* [[Jevena]]
* [[
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]]
* [[Aesudan Kholin]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Turinad Sebarial]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]]
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
:''Six years ago''
Dalinar attends Gavilar's funeral in the royal catacombs of Kholinar. He is pained by the sight of his brother's body lying dead on a slab. [[Jevena]], a wizened ardent, preaches about how Gavilar was a good ruler who will fight on in the Tranquiline Halls. He asks Jevena what will happen after the Tranquiline Halls are retaken, hoping for peace and rest, but she instead comfortingly tells him that he will get another fight. The [[ketek]]s are read, and Dalinar realizes that one of them is Navani's. He spots her with her arm around Elhokar and trying to comfort Jasnah, who stalks off into the palace. A Soulcaster comes and turns Gavilar's body into stone, and Dalinar forces himself to watch. Elhokar swears vengeance on the Parshendi and asks the highprinces to join in his vow. Sadeas is the first to pledge. Dalinar heads back into the palace; Adolin catches up to him, concerned. Dalinar tells Adolin to pledge support for their house and runs into the palace. He fumbles with his keys, trying to enter his chambers to get some wine. He hears a feminine voice speaking, and is attracted by the words. He follows the sound and finds Jasnah reading from ''The Way of Kings''. Dalinar asks her to read to him, and she reads the entire text over the next several hours. When they are done, they cry a bit and embrace before going their separate ways. Dalinar talks to Adolin, apologizing for being a poor father to him and Renarin, then tells him that he will travel to the Shattered Plains by water. He plans to cause a delay, during which he can follow Evi's advice to seek the Old Magic.
{{anchor|Chapter 106}}
=== Chapter 106: Law Is Light ===
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{{epigraph|I find Ba-Ado-Mishram to be the most interesting of the Unmade. She is said to have been keen of mind, a highprincess among enemy forces, their
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* [[Szeth]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[Nightblood]]
* [[Ishar]] (
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Szeth flies southward with the Skybreakers and Nin for three days, stopping several times to recover hidden stockpiles that had been left alone for centuries. They reach Marat on their fourth day. Nin dismisses Ki and the others but keeps Szeth with him. They fly to another small town and enter the ruins of a courthouse. Nin admits to Szeth that he has failed in preventing the next Desolation. Ishar had warned him that Surgebinders of other orders might upset the balance and cause another Desolation. Nin looks at his hand; a simple but elegant honorblade appears.
{{anchor|Chapter 107}}
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Taravangian]] (point of view)
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Ruthar]]
* [[Hatham]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Urian]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Kdralk]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Mrall]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Maben]]
* [[Malata]]
* [[
* The [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Moelach]] (mentioned only)
* [[Joshor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Graves]] (mentioned only)
* [[Spark]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Battar]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar wakes up and bathes, ready to come out of seclusion, at least for now. He meets Taravangian on the way to the latest meeting. He has been excluded, but Dalinar brings him along. As they walk, Dalinar asks if there has been any news, but Taravangian reports that there has been none. The Stormfather says he sensed Kaladin in the last highstorm, but he still can't find them. They arrive at the meeting, run by Aladar, and Dalinar asks to be updated. Fen doesn't allow his disappearance to be dismissed so easily, and Dalinar apologizes for hiding away. They discuss tactics for defending Jah Keved. The plan looks good, but Dalinar feels like they are missing something. He realizes that the enemy wants to gain another Oathgate, in a place hardest hit by the
'''Taravangian'''
=== Chapter 108: Honor's Path ===
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{{epigraph|Chemoarish, the Dustmother, has some of the most varied lore surrounding her. The wealth of it makes sorting lies from truths extremely difficult. I do believe she is
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (point of view)
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[
* [[Borea]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Stormfather]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
}}
After spending a week locked up, Shallan and Kaladin are now on deck trying to figure out where they're headed. Kaladin is insistent that they get to Thaylen City somehow. Shallan briefly turns into Veil and suggests instigating a mutiny. Kaladin asks her to find a bead that would let them jump overboard and get to shore like before. She asks the captain if she can get some beads to practice with, and he agrees as long as she doesn't manifest anything. He expresses regret that the Radiants have returned.
Shallan spends the days on the ship studying various beads. Veil occasionally takes over, almost randomly. She sees the first mate returning Azure's
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin has walked up to the forbidden deck and is looking through a spyglass. The captain comes and asks him to not upset his crew. Kaladin again demands the release of Syl. The captain explains that she is too young to have a bond and he could just kill him to break it. Kaladin asks him if that is honorable, and the captain doesn't answer, ashamed. But he still won't release Syl. Kaladin moves off and contemplates the ideals that he has sworn, wondering how difficult the fourth one will be. Lights begin to appear around him, causing quite a stir amongst the crew, who gasp and scurry away. Syl speaks in his mind -- he is close to finding the fourth ideal. The captain comes over, amazed at the windspren around Kaladin. They're almost always in the Physical Realm and he has never seen them before. Kaladin once again appeals to him; he is a Windrunner sworn to protect, and the Bondsmith who leads them is in danger. The captain is astonished that there is a
'''Adolin'''
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* [[
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Creer]]
* [[Nohadon]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[
* [[Odium]]
* [[
* [[Elthebar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teshav Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Fen Rnamdi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Karm]] (mentioned only)
* [[Rine]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar awaits the next highstorm, minutes away. Navani is nervous for him
'''Venli'''
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* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Azure]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[
}}
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Huio]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Kdralk]]
* The [[
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Noura]]
* [[Yanagawn]]
* [[
* [[Teshav Khal]]
* [[Halam Khal]]
* [[Ialai Sadeas]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[
* The [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (
}}
Dalinar washes up and talks with the Stormfather. He reveals that Cultivation is still alive and in hiding, and that's why Odium didn't splinter him in the last vision, for fear of exposing himself to her. He mentions another god-spren -- a "third sibling" who is slumbering -- but refuses to say more. He heads to the meeting and runs into Navani and "Vargo" (Taravangian) on the way, acting strangely. They go to the meeting.
The meeting is going very well with everyone encouraged about the defenses. Renarin starts to look uncomfortable and excuses himself from the room. Dalinar feels something wrong. The Stormfather says a storm is coming. All the spanreeds in the room light up; there are reports of an early
{{anchor|Chapter 112}}
=== Chapter 112: For the Living ===
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{{epigraph|I am certain there are nine Unmade.
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Tarah]]
* [[
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Tien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sylphrena]] (mentioned only)
}}
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Sigzil]]
* [[Leyten]]
* [[Yanagawn]]
* [[Noura]]
* [[
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Honor]] (
* [[Odium]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
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* [[Venli]] (
* [[Rine]]
* [[
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
Venli tells her story to Thaylen parshmen. She speaks more of emotions and Passion to them, as instructed. She turns and leaves at the end of her speech, as she is no longer allowed to stay and answer questions about the listeners. Venli wonders if it is because Odium and the Fused are afraid of her people's history, despite their use of it as propaganda. As she walks back to her cave, Venli encounters an insane Fused who grabs her and flies them over to the ships in the harbor. She is dumped onto one of hundreds of ships waiting in harbor, where Rine is waiting for her. He informs her that she is to accompany them as they sail for an assault. Venli is surprised that they are leaving so soon, expressing reservations on needing to fight. Rine tells her that the Everstorm will arrive soon, and that it is the singers' war they are fighting -- that the Fused are merely there to help give them their home back. After that is accomplished, they can finally sleep.
{{Anchor|Interlude 13}}
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* [[Rysn]] (
* [[Vstim]]
* [[Wmlak]]
* [[Tlik]]
* [[Fladm]]
* [[Fen]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hmalka]] (mentioned only)
}}
Rysn prepares for an audit of the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]], where she now works. Her pet [[Larkin]], Chiri-Chiri, wants to feed off of her diamond mark, but Rysn needs it for light. A porter knocks, admitting Vstim, who has accepted an appointment as Queen Fen's minister of trade. Chiri-Chiri is suspicious of him, so he pulls out a ruby that she can feed on. She sucks in the Stormlight and nestles in the pot of Shin grass. Vstim has heard from her boss that she is unhappy. He offers her the captain's cord to ''[[Wandersail (1174 ship)|The Wandersail]]'', an expensive and majestic frigate. She hesitates at accepting such a grand gift, and he urges her to at least just consider it for now. He reveals that he is doing this audit personally. He has always wanted to visit the vault.
Rysn enters her combination to the first door, then they pass two more doors that are opened by guards, one of whom is unfamiliar to her. Rysn is taken through to an alcove that Fladm is waiting in, and she's transferred to a palanquin that Tlik and another guard carry her in, to her embarrassment. Chiri-Chiri follows her
{{anchor|Interlude 14}}
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* [[Teft]] (
* [[
* [[Lunamor]]
* [[Bisig]]
* [[Eth]]
* [[Peet]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[Huio]]
* [[Lyn]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
}}
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Felt]]
* The [[Nightwatcher]]
* [[Cultivation]]
* [[Malli]]
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Odium]] (mentioned only)
}}
;Plot Summary
:''Five and a half years ago''
Dalinar awakes in the cabin of a stormwagon, not remembering what happened earlier due to his heavy drinking. Felt informs him that the caravan they were traveling with will be departing early, despite the rain. Dalinar tells Felt to pay the caravan master extra to buy his silence. The men continue traveling on their own. Along the way, Felt gives some advice for visiting the Nightwatcher, telling him to go in alone after sunset and warning him that the curse could be bad. They arrive at the Valley in an otherwise barren landscape, but here, plant life almost frantically grows. Felt tells Dalinar that there are paths through the thick foliage if he looks hard enough. After the sun sets, Dalinar decides to go in a day early and pushes his way into the forest. As he trudges forward, Dalinar begins to doubt himself, but then hears noises, the sound of people pleading for their lives and weeping. Dalinar summons his Shardblade, Oathbringer, and starts slashing at the undergrowth, trying to clear a path for himself. Suddenly, he sees himself smiling and killing parshmen in the Unclaimed Hills, then strangling Elhokar and taking the throne for himself, followed by conquering other kingdoms and building an empire over half the continent. Then he sees a thousand villages being burned like the Rift for resisting. Dalinar realizes that this could be his future. Just then, the Nightwatcher shows up, asking him what he wants for his boon. Dalinar asks for forgiveness, but the Nightwatcher does not understand the concept very well and becomes agitated, offering things like material possessions, including [[Nightblood]], and enhanced skills. She is interrupted by a [[Cultivation|strange woman]] who appears in the grove, who she addresses as "Mother." She speaks with Dalinar, and he realizes that she is Cultivation. Cultivation offers him a "pruning" to let him grow by blocking his memories of Evi. Dalinar accepts the offer and has those memories removed. The next morning, he crawls out of the woods, feeling very tired. Dalinar realizes that he is now unable to remember anything about his wife, including her name, other than the fact that he had a wife who was assassinated. He orders his men to prepare to travel to the Shattered Plains for the war and asks for the sailors to get a copy of ''The Way of Kings'' while in port.
{{anchor|Chapter 115}}
=== Chapter 115: The Wrong Passion ===
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{{epigraph|They came from another world, using powers that we have been forbidden to touch. Dangerous powers,
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (
* [[Venli]] (
* [[Teft]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Glys]]
* [[Timbre]]
* [[Turash]]
* [[Nergaoul]]
* [[
* [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Azure]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lunamor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Bisig]] (mentioned only)
* [[Eth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lopen]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sigzil]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar watches the Everstorm approach and
'''Shallan'''
'''Jasnah'''
Jasnah watches troops head to the oathgate, but she knows Thaylen City is lost. There is something else she must do first. She finds Renarin in a temple, kneeling alone. With him is a spren, its form different than the spren of a Truthwatcher. She summons her
'''Venli'''
'''Venli'''
Venli watches as the souls of the thunderclasts meld into the ground. She sees, in the Cognitive Realm, another force
'''Kaladin'''
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Venli]] (
* [[Yanagawn]] (
* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* The [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Glys]]
* [[Renarin Kholin]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Yelig-nar]]
* [[Odium]]
* [[Noura]]
* [[Unoqua]]
* [[Dalksi]]
* [[Vono]]
* [[
* [[Nightblood]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar feels the ground shaking, realizing that there is probably a second thunderclast now. He sees civilians running and panicking, heading towards the Oathgate. Dalinar continues running toward the wall, holding ''The Way of Kings'' close. Suddenly, he feels the Thrill, but he resists the temptation to embrace it. He is hit by a falling boulder from the thunderclast destroying a building nearby. Dalinar uses stormlight to heal himself. The thunderclast is furiously attacking the Thaylen Gemstone Reserve. He is confused by this odd behavior and asks the Stormfather about it, but he doesn't know why either. Two Fused,
'''Jasnah'''
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* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Lift]] (
* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* [[Shalash]] (
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[Odium]]
* [[
* [[Yelig-nar]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Wyndle]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Glys]]
* [[Talenel]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Jakamav]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Adolin'''
Adolin and Pattern continue their charade, blending in with the illusions. One of the Fused cuts her hand with a knife and sprays the blood toward them. The blood passes through the illusions but hits Adolin. Now they know who is real, and the Fused attack Adolin, disarming him of his harpoon. He draws his only weapon left, his knife, and tries to apply his training with Zahel -- knife vs. spear. He successfully dodges the attack, but the Fused can fly, negating his skill. He runs Adolin through with his lance. He draws a sword to finish him off,
'''Shallan'''
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (
* [[Shalash]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Lift]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Odium]]
* [[Nightblood]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Kmakl]]
* [[
* [[Nergaoul]]
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Turash]]
* [[Meridas Amaram]]
* [[
* [[Sylphrena]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kalak]] (mentioned only)
* [[Malop]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jaks]] (mentioned only)
* [[Beld]] (mentioned only)
* [[Pedin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Rod (Roshar)|Rod]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mart]] (mentioned only)
* [[Goshel]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nalma]] (mentioned only)
* [[Cultivation]] (mentioned only)
* [[Dallet]] (mentioned only)
* [[Shallan Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Tien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Nale]] (mentioned only)
* [[Timbre]] (mentioned only)
* [[Yelig-nar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aesudan Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Glys]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar seems to literally relive the moment he sets Rathalas afire, hearing Evi's screams and crying. Odium banishes the Stormfather, leaving Dalinar utterly alone. Odium pleads with Dalinar to give him his pain. Dalinar realizes he has been a fraud.
'''Szeth'''
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin cannot
'''Jasnah'''
Jasnah raises her
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar rejects Odium's offer to take his pain. He needs to take
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Shalash]] (
* [[Teft]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[Odium]]
* [[
* The [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Shallan Davar]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Talenel]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[Glys]]
* [[
* [[Kmakl]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Wyndle]]
* [[Szeth]]
* [[Nightblood]]
* [[Yelig-nar]]
* [[Nergaoul]]
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Elhokar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar reaches his left hand into the Cognitive Realm and his right into the Spiritual Realm as his enemies stumble backward -- all but Venli, who asks what he is in a whisper. He hears Evi's voice; she forgives him. The pain of his role in her death begins to fade. Dalinar turns his head to Venli and states "I am unity." He
'''Kaladin'''
'''Ash'''
Taln asks Ash how long it has been since the last Desolation. He's overjoyed to hear that it's been four thousand years. Humans have a chance this time because they were able to advance. He goes to meet
'''Teft'''
'''Renarin'''
Jasnah and Renarin reach the possessed troops. She uses soulcasting and her
'''Navani'''
Navani
'''Dalinar'''
Odium orders his minions to attack Dalinar. Amaram steps up, and Dalinar tries to persuade him to follow his lead. But Amaram cannot forgive himself, and he attacks with Oathbringer. Kaladin parries with a
'''Lift'''
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar realizes that Elhokar has not emerged from the column with the others, and knows that this means Elhokar has been killed. The power fades, the gloryspren disperse, and Dalinar is left feeling exhausted. The Stormfather is unsure what has happened. Dalinar says they have a [[Connection]] different from what was possible when Honor was alive. The Knights Radiant gather around Dalinar. The Stormfather recognizes Taln and Ash as they arrive. Kaladin asks for orders. They are still impossibly outnumbered by Amaram's troops, who are recovering their composure and are still consumed with the Thrill. He orders Renarin to secure the Oathgate, Shallan to conjure up an army, Jasnah to defend the hole in the wall, and Kaladin to engage Amaram. He reiterates his previous order to Lift and Szeth. He walks toward the water for his own task.
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Adolin Kholin]] (
* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (
* [[Venli]] (
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Mayalaran]]
* [[Lift]]
* [[Nightblood]]
* [[Yelig-nar]]
* [[Kdralk]]
* [[Ivory]]
* [[
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[
* [[Kmakl]]
* [[Timbre]]
* [[Hrdalm]]
* [[Glys]]
* [[Teshav Khal]]
* [[Kadash]]
* [[Teft]]
* [[Lopen]]
* [[
* [[Lyn]]
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Evi Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* The [[Nightwatcher]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gaval]] (mentioned only)
* [[Skar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Drehy]] (mentioned only)
* [[Helaran Davar]] (mentioned only)
* [[General Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Turinad Sebarial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Aladar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kara]] (mentioned only)
* [[Malata]] (mentioned only)
* [[Taravangian]] (mentioned only)
* [[Coreb]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hab]] (mentioned only)
* [[Hamadin]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Adolin'''
Adolin feels the part of his soft new flesh that was once his wound. He reflects on the feeling of being fragile, and being drawn through the Perpendicularity created by Dalinar. Shallan checks on Adolin's wound, and he tells her to go and save the city and to "be radiant." Shallan leaves Adolin, draws Pattern as a Shardblade and Lightweaves an army. Without a specific task, Adolin goes into the city to find Jasnah standing amidst a previous battlefield. Adolin summons his Shardblade, and after it doesn't scream in his hands, apologizes and thanks it, then rushes to join a nearby battle.
'''Szeth'''
Szeth and Lift come up with a plan to get the Ruby back, while Nightblood reflects on both Lift's morality and compares Szeth to
'''Kaladin'''
'''Shallan'''
Shallan pulls forth her army of drawings (including ones she had lost, such as Yalb), still holding Pattern as a Shardblade. She Lightweaves her brothers, her mother and father, and the illusions start to falter until she feels someone grab her left hand; Veil. She is startled, and then feels someone take her other hand; Radiant in her glowing
'''Adolin'''
Adolin leads a small group of troops through the city after some enemy troops who are converging on Jasnah's position. He is interrupted by several red-eyed soldiers falling through the air, seemingly thrown. He
'''Jasnah'''
'''Szeth'''
Szeth and Lift approach the Parshmen army. Lift slips into the Parshmen ship, the Parshmen not aggressive. Szeth notes Nin in the sky above the battle. A
'''Adolin'''
Adolin and his men join Navani beyond the wall, where Adolin informs Navani of
'''Jasnah'''
'''Jasnah'''
Jasnah lingers between realms, and Soulcasts air into steps to the top of the wall to meet Navani and Queen Fen. She notices that Shallan is nearly out of Stormlight from
'''Szeth'''
'''Dalinar'''
Dalinar reflects on the Thrill and the points in his life that it had affected him, but he embraces what he was, rejects the Thrill, and thanks it for the strength it had lent him.
'''Venli'''
'''Adolin'''
Adolin is greeted by the Thaylen Shardbearer, Hrdalm. Hrdalm is overtaken by two Fused, and Adolin manages to throw his Shardblade Maya at one, finishing it off while Hrdalm bats the other away. Adolin manages to slice off a finger of the Thunderclast, but is knocked back by a slap, his Shardblade dropping and disappearing. Adolin frantically moves to escape the Thunderclast, counting out heartbeats for his Shardblade. As he reaches the seventh count, he consciously calls to Maya, and she appears in his hand three seconds early. After Adolin is knocked down by the Thunderclast, Renarin appears carrying his Shardblade. Adolin notices the Thunderclast steps back, seemingly afraid of Renarin. Renarin uses Stormlight to heal Adolin, while commanding Adolin to retreat before charging the Thunderclast. Renarin is crushed by the Thunderclast, but heals and slices off the
'''Szeth'''
Szeth chases down a Fused carrying the Ruby. The Fused uses the power of Abrasion, and Szeth feigns ignorance of it until he's in a position to lash the Fused into the sky
'''Kaladin'''
'''Renarin'''
Renarin makes his way to the Oathgate, where he observes a dozen Fused hovering above it. Renarin greets survivors (including Brightness Teshav) who inform him about Urithiru. Renarin replenishes his Stormlight and goes to open the portal, shocked that no one told him to stop. Renarin and Glys as a Shardblade confront Fused at the gate, when he is suddenly struck with one of his fits, showing him a vision, leaving him smiling. Just then, the Oathgate erupts with light, and a Kholin Alethi division marches forth, led by a bearded man holding a large, silver
'''Shallan'''
'''Kaladin'''
Lopen offers Kaladin Stormlight infused spheres, healing his wounds. Lopen points out a weeping Dalinar, who is holding the large Ruby that
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=== Chapter 121: Ideals ===
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{{epigraph|It becomes the
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* [[Moash]] (
* [[Navani Kholin]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Venli]] (
* [[Szeth]] (
* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Lopen]] (
* [[Shalash]] (
* [[Leshwi]]
* [[Hnanan]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[
* [[Devmrh]]
* [[Adolin Kholin]]
* [[Lunamor]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Timbre]]
* [[Vldgen]]
* [[Nightblood
* [[
* [[
* [[Teft]]
* [[
* [[Laran]]
* [[Taravangian]]
* [[Jezrien]]
* [[Rua]]
* [[
* [[Leyten]]
* [[
* The [[Stormfather]]
* [[Talenel]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[Eshonai]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teshav Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
* [[Honor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Beard]] (mentioned only)
* [[Battar|Battah'Elin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ishar]] (mentioned only)
* [[Adonalsium]] (mentioned only)
* [[Midius]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Shallan'''
Shallan is in better spirits after drinking some of Teshav's tea as she meets up with Adolin at the command post atop the city. Kaladin lands on a nearby rooftop, surveying the city, and Shallan glances at him
'''Kaladin'''
'''Lopen'''
Lopen makes banter and jokes with Rua, teaching him a rude gesture in the process,
'''Ash'''
Ash drags Taln through Thaylen City, trying to reach the Oathgate and make it to Azir, where they will be more inconspicuous. Something inside Ash rips as Moash kills Jezrien, her father. Jasnah, nearby, notices
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* [[Kaladin]] (
* [[Taravangian]] (
* [[Shallan Davar]] (
* [[Palona]] (
* [[Moash]] (
* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (
* [[Drehy]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Gavinor Kholin]]
* [[Dukar]]
* [[Mrall]]
* [[Adrotagia]]
* [[Maben]]
* [[Odium]]
* [[Aladar]]
* [[Hatham]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Turinad Sebarial]]
* [[Jasnah Kholin]]
* [[Khen]]
* [[Nam]]
* [[Pal]]
* [[Leshwi]]
* [[Pattern]]
* [[Balat]]
* [[Wikim]]
* [[Jushu]]
* [[Navani Kholin]]
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* [[
* The [[
* [[
* [[
* The [[
* [[Szeth]] (mentioned only)
* [[Torol Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Halam Khal]] (mentioned only)
* [[Jezrien]] (mentioned only)
* [[Noura]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lift]] (mentioned only)
* [[Fen Rnamdi]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ka]] (mentioned only)
* [[Ialai Sadeas]] (mentioned only)
* [[Mraize]] (mentioned only)
* [[Eylita]] (mentioned only)
* [[Sja-anat]] (mentioned only)
* [[Rial]] (mentioned only)
* [[Teft]] (mentioned only)
* [[Kadash]] (mentioned only)
* [[Gavilar Kholin]] (mentioned only)
* [[Lunamor]] (mentioned only)
* [[Meridas Amaram]] (mentioned only)
}}
'''Kaladin'''
Kaladin flies overhead Alethkar, until he sees a very small fire giving off a bit of smoke next to a tarp painted with the symbol of Bridge Four. He lands, and two cloaked figures take off their hoods: Drehy and Skar. They reveal a couple of people they saved from the fighting in Kholinar, as well as Elhokar's son, Gavinor, heir to the Alethi throne. They also reveal that they have both sworn the Second Ideal of the Windrunners.
'''Taravangian'''
Taravangian finishes his
'''Shallan'''
Shallan, Dalinar, and many of Dalinar's generals as well as a few members of the coalition gather in a room in Urithiru. Shallan uses her Lightweaving to make a map of Roshar at Dalinar's request, changing the colors of various countries to depict which ones are members of the coalition, members of Azir's coalition, lands controlled by Odium, and lands that hadn't committed to either side, such as Shinovar and Tukar. The generals argue over what course of action to pursue, and Shallan raises the question of why the humans don't just retreat to Shinovar, the land they were given, to which Dalinar answers that Odium will overrun them even if they give the Parshendi what they deserve. Dalinar and Adolin then argue over who should become the next King of Alethkar, with Dalinar not wanting Gavinor, as he's too young, but Adolin doesn't want himself to be king, so he reveals to Dalinar his murder of Torol Sadeas and his breaking of the Codes of War.
'''Palona'''
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* [[
* [[Kheni]]
* [[Cob (Stormlight)|Cob]]
* [[Vatwha]]
* [[
* [[Rayse]] (mentioned only)
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Wit stands in line behind a big man, speaking about how all great art is hated, since people have varying tastes, but that if something is not hated, then it cannot be great art. He starts insulting the man in front of him in Alethi, but then realizes that he can only speak Thaylen. Unwilling to repeat himself, Wit simply cuts the man in line, causing him to get punched in the jaw and lose a tooth. He thanks the man before walking away into an alley, letting himself take in the sights and sounds of the miserable people nearby. Wit then makes his way to a courtyard near the palace, where he talks to a woman named Kheni sitting by an empty cradle, continuing his speech on the values of art, asking how many people need to enjoy a work to make the hate worthwhile, before turning the conversation towards his appearance. He then picks up some rags from an old spren costume and ties them with a cord from his pocket, before making his way to a group of destroyed buildings. Wit goes to one that he detects life in, and a little girl sticks her head out. Wit speaks with her, and she tells him that she can't leave her mother (who is likely dead). He fashions a small doll from the scraps he is holding, and [[Awakening|Awakens]] it, having it walk down the street away from the building. This finally makes the girl come out, and she chases after the doll. He carries the girl to Kheni and her husband Cob, replying to his earlier question about the number of people needed to enjoy a work of art with that it only takes one person, then telling them that someone needs to take care of the girl, since he himself needs to leave the city.
Wit leaves and heads towards the palace, acting like a crazy beggar. He passes Vatwha, a Fused sentry who he once danced with thousands of years before, but she doesn't notice him. He approaches a section of the fallen palace that the Fused and singers are working particularly hard at clearing the rubble in, wondering if anyone else found it strange that they focused so much on that section. Wit encounters a pair of common singers, and bows several times and tries to sell them trinkets from his pocket, continuing his act. The guards try to shove him away, but Wit pretends to panic and runs deeper into the worksite. He gets shouted at to leave, and continues faking fright, then purposely trips himself against a wall that is still standing. He addresses an unseen entity, telling them that they don't have a lot of options, that he believes he is in the city to find the entity, and promises to give them juicy truths if they come out. A moving pattern slips out of the cracks and onto his hand, which he hides in his rags. The singer guards catch up to him and toss him into the gardens. After they leave, Wit addresses the frightened-seeming Cryptic on his hand with "Life before death, little one".
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