Heroes of presents: The Stormpod (A Stormlight Archive podcast) Stormpod- S4E19-Chapters 27 & 28- Book 4- Rhythm of War
Sep 17, 2025
The hosts dive deep into the intricacies of war banners and their symbolism within Alethi culture. Navani's family dynamics are explored, highlighting her relationship with Dalinar and Jasnah. Tensions rise as Dalinar suspects Taravangian's threats and employs hidden safeguards. Zeth's cunning disguise as a guard and Dalinar’s regrets about parenting add layers to the discussion. A mysterious spanread message warns about trapped spren, escalating urgency as Navani takes decisive action. Humor and character insights are sprinkled throughout.
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Banners: Rallying Points And Targets
- Banners act both as rallying points and as beacons that make leaders targets on the battlefield.
- Navani and Jack discuss that the benefits of visible symbols often outweigh the risks of being targeted.
Preempting Trevanian's Schemes
- Dalinar expects Trevanian to scheme and preemptively arranges extra troops and placements.
- Shawn Q praises Sanderson's structure where characters often know threats before the reader does.
Zeth Hidden In Plain Sight
- Zeth is hidden among Dalinar's servants using a Lightweaver disguise and an illusion in his jail cell.
- Jack and Shawn highlight the cleverness of hiding a killer-turned-guard and the reminder that some items resist lightweaving.