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Eshonai

6 Years Ago

Eshonai traveled to Kholinar with the council for the treaty signing between Alethi and the Parshendi. When she arrived, Eshonai was shocked to see the parshmen weren't being cared for by the humans, but rather were owned by them. Upon their arrival, the parshmen tried to help Eshonai and the council unload their drums, but she told them to go and enjoy themselves. She wandered through the palace, marveling at the Alethi's way of living, including the art and running water. As Eshonai opened one of the doors, she was surprised to find Gavilar himself sitting behind the table. King Gavilar sent his soldier, Meridas Amaram to welcome her and escort her into the room thinking she was the interpreter.

Gavilar asked the rest to leave so he could talk to Eshonai. She was surprised that he called her by name and that he was offering them such a favorable treaty. Gavilar told her not to be afraid and to sit. He showed her a fabrial and explained how it works. He told her to look more closely and she found a spren, shocked that they were able to do so much with the limitations. Gavilar asked her about her gods, saying that his officers have the Parshendi wrong. He explained that they are not savages, but rather an enclave of memories, a window into the past. Gavilar explained to Eshonai that he wanted to bring her gods back. She objected, saying they abandoned their gods. He countered explaining this was best for his people and hers, that a new danger must bring the Heralds out of hiding so that the old Words can be spoken again. She objected, but became distracted by the huge map Gavilar gestured, too. She was surprised by how large the world was, never realizing that traveling to Kholinar wasn't the edge of the world like she thought. He pulled out a sphere from his pocket and handed it to her. It contained an aura of blackness, a dark light that wasn't light. Gavilar told Eshonai to take the sphere to the Five and explain what he told her. She ran back to where the drums were set up and focused on her playing while watching the Five sit at the high table. She informed them about Gavilar's plan and explained that they had to do something. After some debate, the Five knew what they had to do to maintain their freedom. She didn't watch, but merely wept as Klade's assassin, Szeth, left the room to kill Gavilar.

Gavilar

6 Years Ago

When Eshonai entered the room, Gavilar asked the rest of his officers to leave so that he could talk to her. Sensing her fear, Gavilar told her not to be afraid and to sit. He pulled out a fabrial and explained how it works. He asked her to look more closely and she was surprised to find a spren, a creation of his wife, Navani. Gavilar asked her about her gods, saying that his officers have the Parshendi wrong. He explained that they are not savages, but rather an enclave of memories, a window into the past. Gavilar explained to Eshonai that he wanted to bring her gods back. Despite her objection, he countered, explaining that this was best for his people and hers, that a new danger was required to bring the Heralds out of hiding so that the old Words could be spoken again. He handed her a sphere from his pocket and handed it to her. The sphere contained an aura of blackness, a dark light that wasn't light. Gavilar told Eshonai to take the sphere to the Five and explain what he told her. When Szeth attacked Gavilar, he was surprised that the Parshendi sent him.

The Five

6 Years Ago

The Five traveled to Kholinar to sign the treaty with the Alethi. They sat at the high table eating when Eshonai informed them of Gavilar's plot to bring back their gods. After some debate, the Five knew they had to kill King Gavilar to maintain their freedom. Klade, one of the Five, provided the assassin, Szeth, left the room to kill Gavilar, at her urging.

Klade

6 Years Ago

Klade traveled along with the rest of the Five to Kholinar for the signing of the treaty. There, he purchased a person, just to see if it was possible. He was surprised to find how expensive the parshmen were and that they were considered to be a "high quality slave."

After hearing of Gavilar's plan to bring back the Parshendi gods, Klade provided the assassin, Szeth, to murder the king.

Dalinar

Six days after his forces' arrival in Urithiru, Dalinar stood in a vision he had been visited before. Since bonding with the Stormfather, Dalinar realized he could have the visions replayed for him. Dalinar found himself on the cliff overlooking Kholinar while the Almighty spoke. He asked the Stormfather if he could take him down below into the rubble. The Stormfather told him that he is not supposed to go there, but Dalinar insisted. The Stormfather grumbled, but transported him as he wished. The Stormfather asked him what he expected to learn and Dalinar replied that his knowledge of the world couldn't help but affect the way he made the vision. With the monarchs of Roshar not listening to Dalinar, he wasn't sure how he was supposed to save the world with just a few Radiants and no Heralds to be found. As the vision started to end, Dalinar asked the Stormfather to leave him. He explained that he wanted to feel the destruction that was to come. He saw a golden light appeared and standing before it was a dark figure in black Shardplate. The figure had nine shadows and its eyes glowed brilliant red.

Dalinar returned from the vision and found Navani sitting beside him. He asked the Stormfather what the light was, but the Stormfather didn't see it. After Dalinar explained it further, the Stormfather tells him it was Odium, the enemy. He brings up the nine shadows and the Stormfather tells him it was the Unmade, his minions. Dalinar tells Navani that he must unite the world faster than the enemy can destroy it. Navani explains that's a worthy goal, but that they also have to worry about themselves, that food is scarce and things are in disarray. Dalinar tells her they can figure this out together. Their conversation is interrupted by a knock at the door. A scout tells Dalinar and Navani that Highprince Torol Sadeas has been murdered.

When Kaladin contacts Dalinar from Hearthstone, he is informed about the Parshendi and their movements so far. Dalinar encourages him to find out what the enemy is doing without taking any unnecessary risks.

The Stormfather

After bonding with Dalinar, the Stormfather allowed the visions to be replayed for him. When Dalinar asked to be placed in the rubble during the vision, the Stormfather said he is not supposed to, but he transported him anyways. The Stormfather asked him what he expected to learn and Dalinar replied that his knowledge of the world couldn't help but affect the way he made the vision. When the Stormfather told Dalinar it was time to go, he refused.

When Dalinar returns from the vision, the Stormfather explains that the golden light he saw was Odium and the nine shadows was Odium's minions, the Unmade.

Navani

Navani is sitting beside Dalinar when he returns from the vision. He explained that they must unite the world, but Navani expresses her concerns about the disarray and supply issue in Urithiru. She embraced him and said they will find a way to make them listen. Their conversation was cut short when a scout knocks at the door informing them both that Highprince Torol Sadeas has been murdered.

Lirin

Kaladin's Homecoming

Lirin was helping to tend to the wounded when he was surprised to see his son, Kaladin, walk in. He called to his wife, Hesina, and the three shared an emotional reunion. When the soldiers try to take Kaladin to Roshone, Lirin offered to buy Kaladin's writ of slavery as he refused to see his son taken away.

When Kaladin returned from his conversation with Roshone and Laral, Lirin tells Kaladin he is happy that he returned and is well, but he is concerned that his son is caught up in war. Kaladin promised to come back for Lirin, Hesina, and Oroden, but Lirin insists that he must stay if the Desolation is truly upon them.

Hesina

Kaladin's Homecoming

Hesina is helping tend to the wounded with her husband, Lirin, when he called for her at Kaladin's return. The three share an emotional reunion. She introduced Kaladin to his new brother, Oroden, before his departure from Hearthstone.

Roshone

After the Everstorm

Roshone was shocked to see Kaladin still alive. He insisted on seeing his brands, but Kaladin punched him in the face. Roshone ordered his men to attack Kaladin and was not pleased when they refused. When Kaladin apologized and summoned his Shardblade, Roshone stopped his orders and explained that the parshmen fled instead of attacking the city. Roshone was charged by Kaladin to stand up and lead his people. Laral arrived and promised they will.

Laral

After the Everstorm

At Kaladin's charge, Laral promised that she and Roshone will lead their people. When he questioned whether or not she is truly happy with Roshone, she argued that she is quite content with her life in Hearthstone, causing Kaladin to drop the argument. Laral set up the spanreed so Kaladin could speak with Dalinar.

Kaladin

Returning to Hearthstone

Kaladin traveled to Hearthstone to warn his parents about the approaching Everstorm, doing what he could to prepare other villages and towns as he went. However, he was too late as the Everstorm had already struck. Walking through the destruction, Kaladin was surprised to find light emanating from the manor house. Entering the house, Kaladin was stopped by one of Roshone's soldiers.

The guard led Kaladin through the manor where the sounds of wounded led Kaladin to a makeshift triage room. There, he found his father, Lirin, and his mother, Hesina, attending to the wounded. After an emotional reunion, the soldiers insisted that Kaladin be taken to Roshone. Lirin offers to buy his writ of slavery, insisting that they will not take his son, lest they have to find themselves another surgeon. Kaladin observes the wounded, determining they were not signs of battle, but rather of natural disaster. The soldiers sent for Roshone who was surprised to see Kaladin alive and insistent on seeing his brands. Before the conversation went much further, Kaladin punched Roshone for his friend Moash.

Kaladin apologizes for his actions and promises not to hit the brightlord again, but rather that they need to talk. Roshone refused at first and insisted that his soldiers attack Kaladin, but they refuse after Kaladin summons Syl. The brightlord tells Kaladin that the parshmen escaped, but they fled instead of attacking the city. Kaladin asks what direction they went, but Roshone's soldiers do not know. Kaladin promises to tell Elhokar about the city's destroyed food supply. In return, he requests a horse to go hunt the parshmen and tells Roshone that he can't stay. He warns the brightlord that he must stand up and lead his people. Laral promises they will do it and arranges for Kaladin to use a spanreed. Kaladin questions whether or not she is truly happy and he is surprised to find she is content with her life in Hearthstone. Kaladin dropped the argument and returned to see his father. Lirin is happy that he returned and is well, but is concerned that he is caught up in war. Kaladin tells him that he is a “watcher at the rim” and must do what he can to protect others. His father understands and asks him to see his mother before he leaves. On his way, he runs into Laral who has the spanreed set up for Kaladin. He gives an update to Dalinar, who encourages him to find out what the enemy is doing without taking any unnecessary risks. After their conversation, Kaladin goes to see Hesina who introduces him to his new brother, Oroden. Before leaving, Kaladin promises he will come back for Lirin, Hesina, and Oroden, but Lirin insists that he must stay if the Desolation is upon them. He assures them he will return and that Dalinar has refounded the Knights Radiant and this time, they will not fail them.

Finding the Parshmen

Hornhollow

Upon his departure from Hearthstone, Kaladin pursued the Voidbringers. After two days, he arrived in the village of Hornhollow. There, the townspeople had gathered for a town meeting. Syl transformed herself into the shape of a Shardblade and he was welcomed by the crowd. A lighteyed man asked Kaladin if he'd rather rest and eat or attack the rogue parshmen. Kaladin ordered the man to take him to them.

An ardent informs him that the parshmen, about fifty in number and presumably in warform, sought the grain out specifically. Two men were hurt during the attack, Khem and another man. Kaladin then seeks out the citylord who tells him that his scouts know which direction the parshmen went, towards Kholinar. The citylord offers to have his men escort Kaladin, but he departs alone, saying they would only slow him down.

Traveling with the Parshmen

When Kaladin finally caught up to the Voidbringers, he was surprised to find they not only were playing cards, but that they looked very different than what he expected. Rather than being red and black marbled like Rlain, the parshmen's skin was marbled white and red. They were not wearing warform, nor did they have red eyes. Kaladin observed them for awhile and tells Syl they had been wrong. These parshmen weren't the destroyers they had been told about. One of their number noticed him, sounding the alarm. As they took up their cudgels, Kaladin hesitated. Though he knew he could easily defeat them, it didn't set right, so he surrendered instead.

The parshmen bound Kaladin to a tree while they debated what to do with him. Against Khen's wishes, they didn't kill him, but yet pulled him by a rope as they traveled. Kaladin talked up Sah, his captor, explaining card game strategies to him. As they walked, Kaladin realized that the parshmen weren't monsters, they were just slaves, like him. Sah argued that Kaladin couldn't possibly understand what they had been through, but Kaladin felt he did understand a little. Continuing on, Syl panicked, worried that the parshmen could see her or at least the spren could. Syl explained that the spren leading the parshmen must be from him, a Voidspren. Syl stayed close to Kaladin, just in case he needed to summon her.

Kaladin eventually spoke up, complimenting the parshmen and offering them assistance in their travels. Sah refuses and they continue their pace until they stop for a break. Sah's little girl, Vai, brings Kaladin some water and she asks him why his people won't leave them alone. He struggles to figure out how to explain the war and her ancestors to a seven-year-old. She retreats as the parshmen make camp and Kaladin asks Syl to help cut his rope. Rather than summoning her as a blade, he dropped a rock alerting the parshmen to his freedom. He asked for his knife so he can build a fire and after a short conference, they allowed him to do just that.

Over the next few days, Kaladin spent his time showing the parshmen how to cook food, bind wounds, and build equipment. Sah becomes frustrated though that he needs Kaladin's help at all, that he fled one master just to have to listen to him explain things that he should already know. Kaladin explained that "freedom" is a strange word and that despite serving another brightlord, he feels more free now than ever. Once Sah finished the hatchet, he asked Kaladin why he isn't afraid to show them these things. Kaladin explained that he has a choice and that it doesn't have to come to war. Despite his own words, Kaladin fears that the war is inevitable, so Syl encourages him to find the middle ground.

Revolar

Kaladin secured a private storm bunker for the growing group of parshmen in the Vamah city of Revolar after Syl warned him of an approaching highstorm. Khen was pleased with Kaladin's work and the group hunkered down for the storm. While it raged outside and Kaladin debated how much longer he could delay returning to Urithiru, the yellow Voidspren appeared beside him. Kaladin told her he could see her and she replied that she wanted him to. She asked Kaladin why he was still there and after a lie, he admitted that the world is changing and he wanted to see which way it went. She asked Kaladin if he would fight them and he questioned if he would be allowed. She admitted that the final decision isn't with her, as she is just a messenger, but that he will find out once they reach their destination. She finally asked Kaladin how he knew of the approaching highstorm. He said he felt it in his bones and she said humans can't feel storms. She gave him a knowing smile and then disappeared.

While in Revolar, the number of parshmen camping around the city continued to grow exponentially reaching at least 40,000-50,000 in number. Sah told Kaladin that the number was amazing, that he always imagined the parshmen having their own city and now they do. As they walked through the city, Kaladin saw not only signs of the Everstorm, but also of looting. He asked Sah is this what he wanted, to conquer a kingdom and destroy humankind. Sah confessed that he didn't know, but that he couldn't be a slave again. Kaladin countered that they are his people and that a war to exterminate one side or the other can't be the answer. Sah offered that maybe it doesn't have to be that way, but that he could fight alongside them in something bigger, oppressed against the oppressors. Once he passed where Syl was, she told him that there are a lot of yellow spren around and another highstorm is coming. As Khen's group approached the Parshendi leaders of the small town, the scribe evaluated them and asked about Kaladin's presence. Yixli spoke highly of him, but the scribe said that the Fused would have to label him free. He stepped out of line and saw a tall parshwoman with red eyes, like those of the Shattered Plains. Seeing the Fused, Kaladin knew it was time to go. He sucked in the Stormlight from Khen's pouch and took the pouch from her. He thanked Khen for her kindness, warned her of the impending storm, and said that no matter what she is told, he didn't wish to be her enemy.

He launched himself into the air as the Fused began to scream. Once in the air, Kaladin looked over the scores of parshmen and he told Syl he can't help but feel a kinship to them. She argued that they're Voidbringers and they conquered the city, but Kaladin explained that they are people who are angry and have good reason to be. He reminds her of how he felt about Elhokar, but she countered that he changed his mind. They continue to argue and Kaladin confessed that he just wanted an absolute right on this, not a moral code with exceptions. Kaladin looked down at the city once more and they both realized the parshmen guarding the humans had not done any preparations for the impending storm. Kaladin Lashed himself down to them and shouted warning of the highstorm. They just stared at him, so Kaladin summoned his blade and warned the people to take refuge wherever they did during the last storms. He charged the parshmen guards to do better and that if they wanted to claim moral superiority over the humans, they have to treat them better than they were treated.

During the exchange with the guards, something crashed into Kaladin, tossing him backwards. As they grasped for his throat, Kaladin kicked them off and he Lashed himself into the air. The red-eyed parshman that attacked Kaladin glowed with what looked like dark Stormlight. Another creature appeared and Kaladin Lashed himself straight toward the stormwall. He pleaded with the Stormfather to show mercy and spare the people below. The Stormfather seemed to consider his request, but said it was something that could not be done. Kaladin zoomed to the ground hoping to find the people safe, but it was all for naught. He hit the ground and dropped Syl, seizing a young father, his son, and another woman. He led them to a group of two dozen people and walked with them. Consumed with pain, Kaladin sucked in Stormlight and deflected the storm while the battered people huddled behind him. He provided them with cover, diverting the storm long enough for the people to reach the bunker. Syl was impressed with what he had done, but Kaladin was dissatisfied that it wasn't enough. Kaladin pushed himself out of the stormwall and then rode in front of the storm for a good hour. Syl instructed Kaladin to follow the wind's nudging as the Stormfather's way of apologizing. He allowed the winds to channel him for hours and by the time the storm passed, he found himself outside of Urithiru.