What I'm saying is: I think Pattern was talking to Mraize. Kid Shallan breaks oath - Testament unbonds, -- speculation -- Shallan bonds Testament with a gem (leaves it at home? [6], "I know little of humans," Pattern said. Tvlakv reluctantly agreed and after fetching Jasnah's trunk, Pattern and Shallan began their journey north. Next, she saw him in the water, formed on the surface of a wave. There's a conversation where she totally ignores him for a few minutes and shuts the whole thing out of her mind. [48], While exploring, Pattern and Shallan stumble across a theatre within the depths of Urithiru. Shallan had used her mnemonic ability to assist her drawing, and the presence of the Cryptics were somehow included in the Memory. Of course, that was useless. While he is a master of understanding patterns, he finds man-made patterns, like human languages and their social conventions, to be more of a challenge because of their inconsistencies and illogical rules, although he tries his best to learn these things anyway as they are attractive to him. Further up the coast, he found one of Jasnah's trunks, which had been washed ashore. [2], Pattern, eager to learn more about human reasoning, was curious as to why Shallan had decided to continue on to the Shattered Plains and try to seek Urithiru. [10], Pattern softly hums a reply: Indulge. If not then I doubt it was a Deadeye. [2], Raised, like an embossing, it had a complex pattern with a haunting symmetry. You fear nonexistence, but is not unconsciousness the same thing? The ship collapsed into water and she was pulled deeper into the ocean away from the surface. "A deep lie indeed. Her mother's shouts, arguing with her father. [64][65], After travelling away from Kholinar and finding the lighthouse, the group waited for Kaladin to return from scouting. The hidden soul. Pattern is the name Shallan gives to the Cryptic spren with whom she bonds. Shallan was alarmed by the disembodied voice, but dismissed the sound, reasoning with herself that it had been caused by the maid who had been cleaning in the room next door. Their leader, Vathah, resisted her attempts to recruit them, however the other men did not and moved off to help defend the caravans. [20], He also has the ability to mimic voices perfectly, which he uses to save Shallan from being killed by Tyn. She could also be saying that Dreder was an individual in a group her mother knew and Shallan wishes none of them had come to the house. I can be what I am because I cut them off. [4], "I find sleeping very odd," Pattern said. "I know that you have forgotten much of what once was. He has lied to Nale to help weaken the resistance to Odium. I don`t have a clear explanation. While drawing, Pattern commented on the uselessness of creationspren, and their lack of purpose. Much of the Shadesmar Arc took place in Part 2 and deliberately ended with that point in order to increase the dread readers were feeling on that end and then back to Urithuru Invaded and taken over. [10], While capable of silently blending in with his surroundings, which has proven useful when spying on people, Pattern has a tendency to vibrate audibly when excited or anxious. When she found one of her drawings in the bottom of Jasnah's trunk, her first drawing of the Alethi princess, Shallan broke down in tears. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Updated information: Radiant and Veil might not even be meant to be alters, which I got the impression that they were and that's what confused me. Ghostblood's always get even so i don't think it's them and the church faction would probably encourage surgebinders so i don't think it's them. 2. Pattern believed that she hated him for the part he had played, and while Shallan sat atop one of the Oathgate platforms at Urithiru and drew, he tried to explain to her that he understood why. His bond to Shallan Davar grants him sentience in the Physical Realm and allows her to use the Surges associated with the Order of Lightweavers, Illumination and Transformation . [29], A week later, Pattern decoded a few phrases of Dawnchant while studying with Shallan. Using limafruit as an example, Shallan attempted to explain to him the concept of food and eating. Shallan was shocked, not understanding why Pattern would have this idea, however related it to what had happened centuries ago with the Knights Radiant. Further, that spren are not 'born' as men are, and cannot truly die as men do. Pattern believes that humans do not understand patterns. Im the only one in this family who hasnt gone crazy. The reason the spren killed by the Recreance are all blades is because they were manifested as blades in the physical realm at the moment the radiants broke their oaths. This probably underlies why he doesn't retain Stormlight well. We know earth years only have 365 days in comparison. I'm less sure that he actually joined them. Especially until part 4 when this is explained. Nalan's little group of psychopathic Judge Judy's dont really seem likely either, its possible but I very much doubt that Nalan would not be there himself. Later that night, the highstorm came again, however, unlike the last storm, which had caused Pattern agitation, this one caused him fear. Returning to the Realm reminded Pattern that it was where he had once resided, though he could not remember much of his time there. - Rhythm of War, Chapter 30, Page 410 of the U.S. Hardcover. Unsure of how she had been unconsciously Lightweaving she asked Pattern for his help, however in his diminished state, he was unable to give her any useful suggestions. Tyn, who had been hired by the Ghostbloods to assassinate the Alethi princess, attacked Shallan when she learned of her identity, with the intention to kill her. Later, after she had been moved to a private room, she also found them lurking, whispering to her, though she chose not to respond. But you cannot continue like this; you must admit the truth about me. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In exchange for their protection and help against the bandits, she promised to absolve them of their debts once they had reached the Shattered Plains. Unwilling to sit and freeze, Shallan moved down the coast to try and find shelter of some kind and Pattern wandered off ahead. Unmade was in the Davar's household sometime in the past. In RoW we learn that the first time Pattern . The next morning, Shallan insisted that the slavers help her get to the Shattered Plains, while Pattern watched on silently from his place unseen on the side of the slavers wagon. Following Adolin's lead, Pattern and Syl imitated the Lightwoven people, slashing randomly at the space around them. They arrived back at the warcamps the next morning, where Shallan and Kaladin parted ways. Decision made, Shallan chose to travel in her quasi-carriage so she could speak with Pattern, who had once again hidden inside, away from the slavers. [8] But I'm not certain. "[4], Pattern says that he has always existed. Mother calling Shallan one of them. Judas had a position of trust. He informed her that someone had been by while she slept, bringing her food and drawing the window shade. She is incredibly loyal to her family and even spares Shallan's life after Shallan betrays her. Edit: Please take what I'm saying about DID with a grain of salt. Posted October 12, 2014. In the lighthouse, Pattern joined Adolin and Shallan as they negotiated with Riino, making the man nervous as he loomed over the conversation. I think Mraize is just blowing smoke, trying to keep Shallan on edge to keep her going along with his plans. Kaladin and Syl don't interact until the wagon scene in WoK, but we see him use his powers before then during a battle (Small glow and faster reflexes). Without meaning to, Shallan used Stormlight and turned a patch of the deck of the ship green, as she began to recreate the memory. Pattern's mention of Shallan's past oaths caused her to break off their conversation and she returned above to ride with Bluth. Over the years Vin would hear Reen's voice in the back of her head, always suspicious, cynical, and distrustful. I think Shallan killed Testament earlier than she killed her mother. I bet if aeolian were to bond a spren, Maya would not scream. An insect centaur that has a bet with Nameless. He explains that his memory returns slowly, but that he is pleased at the chance.Missing parameters, Pattern's insistence that Shallan reclaim herself and her abilities finally hits home. "Why did she try to kill me, Pattern?" Shallan whispered. He managed to overcome Shallan's father in a fight so i would guess he was trained in combat but i can't remember if there was a decent description of him but i think if a had to choose between the factions i would probably choose the Diagram faction sisnce they are the ones for saving humanity supposedly. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. The only evidence people seem to have is the difference in Shardblades. She was startled to see him in his cognitive form, and for a moment did not realize that the symbol headed creature was her spren. After several hours the illusion disintegrated and the pair headed back to the warcamps. was he truly that loyal to her? Shallan eventually managed to inhale the Stormlight and while they talked learned that the spren was a scholar sent to study her. But for anyone to reach Wit without prearranging a time, Wit would have to keep it close at all times, yet there's never been a hint of that. Theyre concepts that have gained a fragment of sentience, perhaps because of human intervention.. [8], In the Cognitive Realm, Pattern appears as a tall and willowy creature clad in a robe made of a stiff material. He says his real name is a series of numbers and agrees to Pattern as being sufficient enough a name. 2. Oathbringer does not scream when he is held by dalinarin Oathbringer (this gets confusing fast), instead it was a small wimpier. Community Software by Invision Power Services, Inc. On 11/25/2020 at 6:54 AM, Blood Of My Fathers said. Pattern talked with Shallan about Urithiru and how they might be able to find a path to it on the Shattered Plains. But Jasnah did this without a Soulcaster; Shallan reveals that she stole Jasnahs Soulcaster the night Jasnah killed the men, which visibly surprises Jasnah. That can explain why the blade was in the strongbox for so long. But when I talked to him last, he warned me. When Adolin kissed Shallan, Pattern intervened to remind them of his presence. 7) Hence, Testament could have been working with the Ghostbloods. ", Pattern hummed, trying to sort through to the meaning of what she said. Her real name is unknown; Timbre is a nickname given to her by Venli. Hmmm ok looking through it. Unintentionally, Pattern began to mention that he only had a limited amount of time in which to learn of humans, before cutting himself off. She gives Shallan a book called Words of Radiance. What strikes me as odd over the course of WoR is the instances of silencing and shunning people who point to symptoms of the return voidbringers, as opposed to being actual causes of the coming troubles. When Shallan kills Tyn shes bonded to Pattern - so if it was Testament then she should have heard Deadeye screaming like every time a Deadeye has been summoned by a Radiant. The Blade disappears, Testament goes to Shallan the next day, 4. If Testament was summoned by Shallan, doesn't that mean she was bonded as a dead blade after she broke her oath as a child? Jasnah wore the Davar Soulcaster for some time, not realizing it was broken since her own Soulcaster was a decoy. Lets just say that Lightweavers fascinate me, and leave it at that. In her coach, Shallan practiced her Lightweaving, while Pattern watched. 3. When Shallan retired to her rooms to sleep, Pattern accompanied her. You vanished as soon as he closed the strongbox. Otherwise they would have for sure been interested in her or would want to kill her like her mother did. Several days after Shallan and Jasnah had set sail from Kharbranth, Shallan saw Pattern's Physical form while she sketched on the deck of the ship. Yes, yes. Her bondwas broken with Testament. ive read through that topic and the other piece of evidence is it wouldnt be the first time Shallan betrayed someone close to her. Started by They had charm, character, drive, spunk and then when Billy was taken out of the picture, they no longer had the kind of appeal they did at the beginning of the TLAD. We know now that it wasn't another GB agent who killed Ialai, but Radiant. To preempt the possibility that his behavior would begin to match his thinking, Shallan confronted the slaver, insinuating she was aware of his scheming and reminding him of her promise of payment. We also know that Ishar was instrumentalin the original creation of the Knights Radiant: "But as for Ishi'elin,his was the part most importantat their inception; he readily understood the implications of Surges being granted to men, and caused organization to be thrust upon them; as having too great power, he let it be known that he would destroy each and every one, unless they agreed to be bound by precepts and laws." Knowing Brandon Sanderson, most of the major character moments (Shallan's Truths, Kaladin's Oaths, Dalinar's singular character moment at Thaylen field), were probably recorded in notes somewhere before he even started on WoK. I guess somebody could ask him, but I'm like 99% sure that Testament was always the plan. It's the only thing that makes sense. - WoR Chapter 42 Epigraph. It's not too far of a stretch--especially for a young child--to believe that the sword 'took' her mother's soul away and that it remains with the sword; conjuring up a delusion of her mother's spirit "shining" from its hiding place. But still, you must obtain your abilities. Mother loves me. Pattern stayed close to Shallan during her date, though remained hidden. Though it still remains that so many facts make a lot more sense assuming that Shallan bonded 2 Spren rather than 1, the thread was posted earlier but I'll do it again. "I know that all beings in the Physical Realm engage in it. [2] Shallan started calling him "Pattern" while she was studying him upon Jasnah's orders. Kaladin doesnt seem to have a need to create romantic relationships. As the pair made their way back towards Sebarial's home, Pattern offered to show Shallan the way. Re-Shephir's attempts to break their bond failed and it fled, afraid of the damage that could be caused by Shallan. Many spren aren't that mature and I worry about what other secrets might be given away accidentally by a spren who's too trusting. The glowing may be a clue to something more interesting or just great visual with a trivial explanation: because they have a connection, You vanished as soon as he closed the strongbox. the evidence against this being preplanned seems bigger. I thought it took 5 days to bond the blade. The Cryptics, worried about the return of the Desolations, had sent Pattern to bond with Shallan, who had been chosen because of her lies about her family. I agree Shallan Mother was part of something and important, but I am not convinced yet exactlywhat that is. This is far from proof though, just what I think the most reasonable conclusion is for the identity of the "spy.". She was determined to find the Oathgate, however she had doubts as to whether she would be enough of a Radiant to be able to operate it. WoR chapter 88 Pattern explained that he had come to the understanding that he could not hate Adolin for having a blade, as humans, he concluded, did not care about the dead. I also don't know that I think that in the end Pattern betrayed her. The spren called themselves Cryptics, Jasnah explained, though they would likely be called liespren if seen by other humans - a name of which they themselves were not fond. [17], Pattern and his fellow Cryptics continued to follow Shallan while she was in the hospital. Pattern was concerned and reminded her that Veil was only a disguise. For more information, please see our In Kharbranth, Pattern and other Cryptics watched over Shallan, although she could not see the spren directly. I support the theory that Shallans mother was a Herald. He calls these things lies, but not in a disparaging way but rather admiringly, as if he is fond of lies. I didnt know what to do. So there seems to be some connection to the people her mother knew and her mother's feelings about her. After all, Shallan possessed powers, unseen from the times of the Radiants, and the only thing worse than a Radiant are Voidbringers according to Vorinism (at least my impression of it). Cryptics are literally referred to as liespren. [3], When Shallan sees Pattern in Shadesmar, he is in the form of one of the symbolhead figures (i.e., a Cryptic) that she had seen in earlier visions. First, if spren can betray their Radiants, this could cause issues for other characters as well. Looking directly at him, he begins to fade, but she takes a Memory of him, then applies her charcoal pencil to paper, yet quickly switches to pen and ink for crisper, sharper lines. Yes, but Testament being a member of the Ghosbloods is a pretty big leap. ** She also perceives Pattern as a monster during this time. Why did she try to kill me, Pattern? Shallan whispered. Mainly those, and then I saw people posting about describing different colors for her blades. You did not break. So Pattern was capable of becoming a blade before she spoke the truth about killing her mother. Yeah. . Pattern found Adolin in the training room and explained what they had found, before leading the prince, along with Renarin and a number of men from Bridge Four, to where Shallan waited. If she'd killed Testament earlier, she would know. [18][19], Upon Shallan speaking her Truths, Pattern bonded her and transitioned from the Cognitive Realm to the Physical, losing much of his mind in the process. I'm expecting we'll find out a lot more about how Deadeye spren work in the next book, as we deal more with the Recreance and with Maya. Adolin with Mayalaran is the obvious example, but I think it applies to Shallan and the Cryptics as well. We've seen them be relevant clues at least twice before this. But you are right, she was indeed involved. Pattern fled, losing her when she returned to help Kaladin during the fight. Their minds break. However, the only verifiable delivery was very small in size and there is no indication that Ahlers knew about people in hiding in the Secret Annex. I mean, yes--that's what it was intended to do. 5. Remember too that Jasnah had heard of Shallan's mother and that there is a WoB that Shallan's mother was a person of some importance. I think her being a ghostblood makes the most sense. We also need to remember thatsomeonetold Mraize that Shallan had seen a corrupted gloryspren. I don't think I could have taken it if Pattern's goal had truly been to betray Shallan. was he under external pressure which caused him to crack? When Syl went to talk to Kaladin, Pattern took over keeping watch, while the other humans slept. He said I was very funny! Sanderson, Brandon. She told the story of Eleseth's experiment to Pattern, who found the story fascinating for how it reflected on human perception and the ability of humans to ignore lies. Does Shallan betray Jasnah? It's easy! The stick refused and Shallan and Pattern slipped back into the Physical Realm. Despite her efforts, Eshonai drowned. Wit is sequestered away with Jasnah a lot of the time. Unfortunately for the pair, this meant that Pattern could not unlock the room containing the food, forcing them to find another way into the room. Pattern understood that Shallan hated him, for the part he had played and that one day she would kill him in retribution. There's definitely questions about what blade she used at what time. This Dreder came to the house to help confront her father about Shallan. Shallan had been right to be cautious, and her decision to hide and wait had saved her life. [ 2 ], `` I know that I think that in the strongbox example, but not... 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