Chapter 47 Failure points
Why was Narak Two considered of vital importance?
Of those, Narak Two—the plateau he’d just left—was of vital importance, as it held the Oathgate.
what surprised Rlain about Shallan's actions?
“I wonder if I could do it,” Shallan said, trying to mimic Rlain’s rhythm. “I might have to someday, in the real world.” Rlain halted in place, his eyes wide, humming a tense rhythm. Shallan matched it. “How are you doing that?” he demanded. “That’s a perfect rhythm.”
what was required to maintain the portal?
Well, observation number one: this portal required continued effort to maintain. Ishi’Elin remained standing on the other side, his arms stretched out, palms flat, as if he were physically pushing the portal open.
What strategy did Sigzil propose for defending the plateaus
“I want instead,” Sigzil said, “to spread our defense across these four plateaus, all of which have walls.” He pointed at Narak Prime and Narak Two, but then at Three and Four as well.
“It’s why,” Sigzil said, “we’re going to protect all four of these plateaus—then lure the enemy to spend time hitting one we can lose, by leaving it slightly less protected.
“It will never accept you.”
“Why not?” Dalinar asked.
“Because..."
because what?
“It will never accept you.” “Why not?” Dalinar asked. “Because it cannot stand another who would do what Honor did.”
What bad news did the timid scribe deliver to Adolin in Chapter 50?
As he did, his timid scribe whispered to him some bad news: His worst fears were proving true. The Azish reserve forces had been delayed. An enemy force of some sort had raided them, a mystery troop that baffled their generals. The delay was, they hoped, a short one—and they were already moving again. The current estimate had their reinforcements at least two days out.