Stormlight Archive

A collection of 32 posts

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Comparing the blurbs on The Way of Kings

Let’s dive into each of the blurbs, assess how well they set up the reader for The Way of Kings, then compare the two versions to see what’s different.

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Everything we know about the first campaign of the Cosmere RPG

While many fans are eagerly awaiting the fall release of Isles of Emberdark, those well Invested in the Cosmere will know that it’s not the only canonical Cosmere story we’re getting this year. To be released alongside the world books and players guide, the Cosmere RPG will see

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The Life and Travels of Teft

Teft is one of the most important Windrunners of this age in Roshar, and one of the best characters in the entire Cosmere. This video will examine the effect Teft had on the world of Roshar, and explore his contributions to the Stormlight Archive.

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Nohadon in Wind and Truth

If you read my article about the many names of Hoid from a week back, you saw that I had been working on the mystery of Nohadon in Wind and Truth. During one of his visions within the spiritual realm, Dalinar ends up encountering a very lucid version of Nohadon.

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2025 Cosmere Reread Order

Now that Wind and Truth is out and behind us, those well Invested in the Cosmere may find themselves ready to dive into the backlog of books they’ve been holding off on while waiting for the conclusion of the first era of the Stormlight Archive.

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Story Deck box card distribution

Now that I've opened an entire box of Story Deck, I can share my pull rates and share the data for those interested in starting their collection. Those Invested in the Cosmere may want to see the raw data, below you'll find a link the Google

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Should You Buy Story Deck: Stormlight Lost Tales?

Now that it is officially released for public sale, those well invested in the Cosmere may be wondering: should I buy Story deck?  The answer is, it depends. First, let’s cover what Story Deck is, and what it is not. Stormlight Lost Tales is the first installment of a

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Adolin Kholin and the Unoathed

Major spoilers for Wind and Truth and the Sunlit Man. You have been warned.

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Ranking the interludes in Wind and Truth

We have at last come to the journey’s end on ranking the interludes in the Stormlight Archive, at least for this era.

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Who is the narrator telling the story to in Tress and Yumi?

Two of Sanderson’s 2023 secret project books, Tress and Yumi share an interesting trait: the narrator occasionally breaks the fourth wall and speaks to an unnamed audience.

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What I want to see out of Horneater

While we’ll have to wait until 2031 to get the next mainline book, the next in story from the Stormlight Archive that we’ll get is 2026’s Horneater.

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When will Stormlight 10 come out?

Now that Wind and Truth has been published, those well invested in the Cosmere will start to look towards the destination of their journey. But how long will it take for us to arrive?

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Wind and Truth content poll (updated link)

Apologies for the first email with the broken link, this one should work. No Wind and Truth spoilers here. I am looking to understand when my readers would be OK seeing Wind and Truth content begin to work its way in to my articles. I am concerned about ramping up

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What is Stormlight Lost Tales Story Deck

Many of you may have heard about the Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 craze surrounding the Stormlight Lost Tales trading card story, but what even is that? Notice: I won’t be spoiling the full art or stories for any of the series. Gotta collect em’ all!  ‘Stormlight Lost Tales Story Deck,

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Ranking the interludes in Rhythm of War

Of all of the books I've ranked thus far, this has been the most surprising by far. At this stage in the Stormlight Archive, we've moved fairly far from the original goal of the interlude chapters, and our rankings will reflect that.

Making Radiants

Making Radiants: Edgedancer

Edgedancers generally subscribe to a philosophy of remembering the ordinary people of the world. The order considers it their solemn duty to remember that the people are the ones they truly serve. They even aspire to remember and hear their enemies, as their stories could provide insight. Edgedancers see it

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Ranking the interludes in Oathbringer

In Oathbringer, we see a major change of the role of interludes in a way that makes reviewing them under the light of their original purpose incredibly challenging.

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Making Radiants: Stoneward

Those who join the Stonewards generally subscribe to a philosophy of team dynamics, on learning to work with others, and on being there for those who need them. The core tenet of the order is be there when needed. They seek to take a difficult situation with few resources and

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Ranking the interludes in Words of Radiance

We are back to ranking interludes, this time with the Words of Radiance.

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Making Radiants: Willshaper

Use this resource as inspiration to start a potential Willshaper on their path to swearing the ideals of an order of the Knights Radiant.

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Making Radiants: Windrunner

My guess is that many Cosmere RPG parties will have at least one Windrunner since they are so prominent in the first era of the Stormlight Archive.

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When to set your homebrew campaign in the Cosmere RPG

Building your own campaign for the Cosmere RPG? Your first step will be determining which book you want your story to start from.

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Making Radiants: Elsecaller

This resource is designed for game masters looking for inspiration to start their players on their path to swearing the ideals of an order of the Knights Radiant.

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Making Radiants: Skybreaker

This resource is designed for game masters looking for inspiration to start their players on their path to swearing the ideals of an order of the Knights Radiant.

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Stormlight playing cards from the Words of Radiance Leatherbound Backerkit

You wouldn't know it from the current state of my home office, but I don't like the swag and nicknacks one acquires over years of preorders, conventions, and giveaways.