Cosmere Conversations Episode 153: Flashbacks and the Feast
Sep 17, 2024
Brooke and Tyler dive into the intricate timeline leading up to Gavilar's Feast. They explore ancient communication hints between Roshar and Scadrial. Discussions include Gavilar's ambitions and the political maneuvers surrounding his rise to power. Mysterious events spark debates about potential desolation triggers and the implications of anti-voidlight gemstones. The podcast concludes with a dramatic recounting of Gavilar's assassination and the enigma of his final words, leaving listeners eager for the connections to unravel.
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Parshendi Spark Gavilar’s Obsession
- Gavilar's interest in the Parshendi and old artifacts fuels a scholarly obsession that reshapes his goals.
- This obsession leads him to pursue returning ancient powers rather than simple conquest.
Worldhopper Reveals Lost Interplanetary Knowledge
- Axandweth's knowledge implies preexisting interplanetary information networks or coppermind records.
- This suggests far-reaching worldhopping and preserved knowledge that Rashar's scholars lack.
Gavilar's Box Suggests A New Bridge
- Gavilar claims he can transport invested entities between Braize and Roshar using a box, hinting at a Connection-based method.
- This discovery threatens the status quo and alarms the Heralds and invested parties.
