Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast Mysteries in Wind and Truth
Mar 16, 2025
Dive into the fascinating mysteries of Wind and Truth with discussions on a whimsical fourth moon and the implications of celestial events on a fictional planet. The hosts explore legendary figures, the intricacies of character lineages, and the enigmatic Well of Control. They discuss the dynamics between magical shards and the consequential moral dilemmas faced by characters. Engage in a light-hearted guessing game about Cosmere characters, showcasing their extensive lore knowledge while connecting profound themes of power and destiny.
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The Fourth Moon
- Roshar has a fourth moon that is now shattered.
- The shattering predates Honor and Cultivation's arrival.
Alien Stone
- The fourth moon's material is described as "stone that is not quite stone".
- It reacted to the clash between Honor and Odium, liquefying the ground.
Dragonsteel Theory
- The fourth moon's material might be Dragonsteel, Adonalsium's god metal.
- This is suggested by its interaction with Investiture and Tanavast describing it as greater than aluminum.