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- How do the highstorms shape daily life on Roshar?Highstorms in The Way of Kings aren’t just dramatic weather—they’re central to the worldbuilding, ecology, culture, and magic of Roshar. Here's how they shape daily life:Read the public recap answer
- What are Shardblades and why do people risk kingdoms for them?Here’s a breakdown of what Shardblades are in The Way of Kings and why they’re so valuable people will fight whole kingdoms for them:Read the public recap answer
- Who is Kaladin and what drives his journey?Kaladin is one of the book’s main viewpoint characters. He was a medical apprentice who gave up that path to fight as a spearman in the wars on the Shattered Plains, but has since been reduced to slavery. His journey is driven by survival and by a fierce de...Read the public recap answer
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