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The Oathpact (Wind and Truth Edition)

Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast

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Exploring the Oath Pact and Immortality

This chapter discusses the cyclical nature of storytelling in fantasy literature, focusing on the Oath Pact and its implications for character dynamics and mythology. It delves into the complexities of immortality, the relationships between the Heralds and the Shards, and the challenges posed by the Oath Pact's design flaws. Through this exploration, the chapter reveals the historical context and unintended consequences that affect the characters' experiences in their narrative universe.

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