Episode 07 - Mistborn: The Final Empire - Chapters 12 and 13

Words of Radiance is the second novel in The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson. Published on March 4, 2014, it continues the story of Roshar, focusing on characters such as Dalinar Kholin, Shallan Davar, and Kaladin Stormblessed. The novel explores the return of the spren and the resurgence of the Knights Radiant, an ancient order of Stormlight wielders. It delves into the political and magical struggles of the world, introducing key characters like Eshonai, a Parshendi Shardbearer, and expanding on the lore of the Voidbringers and the Cosmere universe.

In the world of the Final Empire, the Lord Ruler has ruled with absolute power for a thousand years, maintaining control through a strict social hierarchy and powerful magical beings known as Inquisitors. The story centers around Kelsier, a half-Skaa thief who discovers he is a Mistborn, capable of using allomancy to gain enhanced senses and control over supernatural forces. Kelsier leads a group of rebels in a plan to overthrow the Final Empire by destabilizing its economy and sparking a war among the nobility. Despite setbacks and losses, Kelsier's ultimate goal is to create a symbol of hope for the oppressed Skaa people.

The Way of Kings is an epic fantasy novel that introduces the world of Roshar, where powerful magical forces known as Surgebinding and Shardwielding shape the destiny of its inhabitants. The story primarily follows three characters: Kaladin, a former surgeon turned soldier who is now a slave; Shallan, a young woman seeking to apprentice under the scholar Jasnah Kholin; and Dalinar Kholin, a highprince troubled by visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant. The novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a world torn apart by war and the looming threat of the Desolation and the Voidbringers. The book is known for its detailed worldbuilding, complex characters, and the slow but intense build-up to a dramatic climax.

Elantris is Brandon Sanderson's debut novel, set in the world of Arelon and Teod. The story follows Prince Raoden, who is transformed into an Elantrian by the mysterious curse known as the Shaod. Elantrians, once godlike beings with magical abilities, are now cursed to live in a state of perpetual pain and decay within the city of Elantris. Raoden, along with Princess Sarene of Teod, who arrives in Arelon for a marriage of state, works to uncover the secrets of Elantris and restore its magic. The novel also involves Gyorn Hrathen, a high-ranking priest of the Derethi religion, who seeks to convert Arelon to his faith. The story explores themes of redemption, power, and the struggle against oppressive forces, culminating in a dramatic resolution that restores the city's magic and saves the kingdoms from destruction.