Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast The True History of Roshar (Part 2)
Feb 16, 2025
Dive deep into the tumultuous history of Roshar as the hosts explore the founding of the Oathpact and the formation of the Knights Radiant. Discover the catastrophic consequences of the Recreance and the mysterious Fourth Moon's influence on magic. The conversation touches on the complex dynamics between humans and singers, the evolution of Vorin religion, and the burden of war on characters like Kalak. Delve into the aftermath of monumental events and the enigma of the Sleepless, while reflecting on the ongoing struggle against Odium.
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Singers' Power-Up
- The Singers, not humans, first received a power-up from a Shard.
- This is surprising, given their existing advantages in the conflict.
Heralds' Reluctance to Use Surges
- Humans struggled in Shinovar, and surges could have helped.
- Perhaps the Heralds avoided surges due to past experiences on Ashyn.
Shards' Indifference to Roshar's Fate
- Honor seeks help from other Shards regarding Odium.
- They reject him, content with Odium being bound to Roshar.