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.
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.
The Night Brigade's involvement with shades and their ability to raise planets creates intrigue and questions about their connection to other events in the Cosmere.
Sigzil officially abandons his oaths and radiant powers after the death of Ox, raising questions about the consequences for his future.
A conflict is brewing between the cultures of Skadrial and Roshar, with Skadrial potentially having negative characteristics and Roshar being seen as a more magical and honorable society.
The future Cosmere is expected to have space battles, conflicts between different cultures, and potentially even battles between shards, with the outcome having far-reaching consequences.
Deep dives
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.
The Mystery of Hoid's Involvement
Hoid gives Sigsaw the Donshard, but it is unclear if Hoid still possesses it in the present time of the Stormlight Archive. The reasons for the exchange of the Donshard between Hoid and Sigsaw remain mysterious, but could be related to their trust in one another and the potential threats they face.
The Complexities of the Night Brigade
The Night Brigade is a powerful and dangerous group that Sixxle joins after leaving the windrunners. Their involvement with the shades and their ability to raise planets creates intrigue and leads to questions about their connection to other events in the Cosmere.
The Uncertainty Surrounding Sigzil's Oaths
The exact details of Sigzil's decision to abandon his oaths are unclear, but it appears that he officially abandons them after the death of Ox. The implications of giving up his oaths and his radiant powers raise questions about the consequences for Sigzil's future.
The Conflict between Skadrial and Roshar
There is a conflict brewing between the cultures of Skadrial and Roshar in the future Cosmere. Skadrial is portrayed as potentially having negative characteristics, including colonial influence and a disregard for other cultures. Roshar, on the other hand, is seen as a more magical and honorable society. It is unclear what specifically causes the conflict between the two cultures, but it may involve the Radiance and their exclusive nature. Additionally, the role of the Night Brigade, a mercenary group, in the conflict is unclear but could be significant.
Space Age Cosmere
The future Cosmere is expected to have space battles, conflicts between different cultures, and potentially even battles between shards. Skadrial and Roshar are two significant planetary powers with different technological and magical abilities. The outcome of the conflict could have far-reaching consequences for the Cosmere. The presence of radiance and their relationship with Roshar is expected to play a major role in the conflict. The future Cosmere is also anticipated to explore themes of colonialism, democratization of power, and societal conflicts.
The final Brandon Sanderson Secret Project, The Sunlit Man, is out! In this episode of Shardcast, we talk about our thoughts on the book some, but we just can't help ourselves getting into the implications of it all. And this was us trying to not get into "the lore," uh oh!
This episode we have Eric (Chaos), David (Windrunner), Evgeni (Argent), and Verónica (Cheyenne Sedai)!
Next episode (coming October 22nd) will have us cover more WoBs from our interview with him, and then we will have episodes on lore from this book!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
3:10 Spoiler-free Thoughts
13:11 Is This a Good Starting point?
18:44 General Spoilery Thoughts
34:07 Sigzil Timeline & the Dawnshard
1:08:03 More Fav Moments
1:21:22 Chorus, Night Brigade, Threnody
1:36:28 Space Age Cosmere (Includes Sixth of the Dusk 2 stuff, and anti-Scadrian propaganda)
2:11:58 More Book Comments
2:18:06 What's Next for Sigzil?
2:29:27 Art and Final Thoughts
2:42:40:17 Who's That Cosmere Character
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