![]() Oathbringer centers around the struggle to unite Roshar’s many countries against Odium, a god-like being with plans to destroy all of human civilization. While the action of the first book is more or less confined to two kingdoms within Roshar, it expands out from there in the subsequent two novels. ![]() The first five books will make up one long story, with the second five books serving as a “sequel” of sorts to that first story, following different main characters. Sanderson plans to have a total of 10 books in the series, separated into two major story arcs. In Oathbringer (2017), we learn about Dalinar’s past. In Words of Radiance (2014), we learn about Shallan’s past. In The Way of Kings, we learn about Kaladin’s past. Most of the action in The Way of the Kings follows three main characters: warrior Kaladin, ruler Dalinar, and scholar Shallan. Each story in The Stormlight Archive gives us a set of flashbacks centered around a different character’s story. These “highstorms” sweep from east to west across the continent, leaving destruction in their wake, and, like all environments, have shaped the respective cultures, religions, and societies that make up this world. These storms are also integral to this world’s magical system, as they imbue Roshar’s gemstones with Stormlight, an energy that powers much of this world’s magic. ![]() ![]() The story starts with The Way of Kings (2010), which introduces us to Roshar, a planet where violent storms shape everything. So I’ve convinced you to dive into Sanderson’s work, but what the heck is The Stormlight Archive even about? I’m glad you asked… While it is in no way necessary to read all of Sanderson’s books in order to understand and enjoy the respective series, it is a pretty rewarding reason to check out Sanderson’s work past his fantasy opus, finding Easter eggs along the way. That’s incredibly ambitious on Sanderson’s part and endlessly fun for readers. Elantris, The Stormlight Archive, and the Mistborn trilogy are all part of the Cosmere, a huge fictional universe that is home to almost every book that Sanderson has ever written.Įach book/series on Sanderson’s resume takes place on a different planet - with its own culture, politics, and magical systems - in the same universe. ![]() From his debut novel, Elantris, back in 2005, Sanderson has been quietly building a shared fictional universe. This is also why Sanderson’s books are such a worthwhile investment of your time and interest. ![]()
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