Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast
The Sunlit Man Reactions & Implications!
Oct 11, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their reactions to Brandon Sanderson's final secret project, The Sunlit Man, and delve into its implications. They explore the surprising depth of character development, unravel the mystery surrounding characters like Nomad and Hoid, and discuss intense foreshadowing and sacrifice. The speakers also touch on topics such as the ebook and physical book release, the unique features of the Sender King and the Sunlit One, and the emotional scenes between Hoid and Sigsaw. They speculate on Hoid being a former Dawnshard and debate the pronunciation of character names. Furthermore, they discuss favorite moments in Way of Kings, the concept of shades and reliquaries, the integration of magic and technology in Roshar, and the interference with civilizations and the nature of the Radiance. The speakers also speculate on cyberpunk Misborn stories, ship design, favorite illustrations, erosion and weathering in the lore, and time in the Cosmere.
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Quick takeaways
- Sigzil joins the Night Brigade, a dangerous and mysterious group, after leaving the Windrunners and losing his radiant powers.
- Hoid gives Sigzil the Donshard, but it is unclear if Hoid still possesses it in the present time of the Stormlight Archive.
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Sigsaw's Journey to Becoming a Cosmere Story
Sigsaw leaves the windrunners and eventually acquires the Donshard after bonding ox. He then gives the Donshard back to Hoid and joins the Night Brigade, a dangerous and mysterious group. He abandons his oaths and loses his radiant powers. The timeline spans several decades, suggesting a significant passage of time.
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