I-9 Zahel
How has Zahel managed to survive his captor's torture for weeks?
He has been periodically erasing his own memories to neutralize the psychological effects of the torture.
"He saw the truth within himself, one he would never admit to any other being. Why conquer? "
why?
He saw the truth within himself, one he would never admit to any other being. Why conquer? Because someday, someone would do it. And he wanted to be that one.
According to Nale, how did the Heralds originally find Roshar?
They followed the "sacred tones" of the planet and used the power of Elsecalling (at which Ishar was a master) to travel there from their old world.
Why did Szeth dislike Lightweavers?
He hated how they made comedy out of truth and seemed to worship lies.
Why didn’t Odium’s attack on Thaylen City make sense strategically?
The city wasn’t worth the extreme losses required, and even then he would likely fail.
Why does Zahel's captor, Axindweth, always ensure he is kept naked?
Zahel is an Awakener; he needs organic material (like the cloth of his clothing) to "bring it to life" and use his powers to escape.
What defensive measures did the Stonewards and artifabrians prepare for Thaylen City?
The Stonewards planned to hide stone spikes in the bay to sink ships, while artifabrians created fabrials to detect Fused (Deepest Ones) moving through the stone.
Who is "Thundercloud," and why is he significant?
He is the leader of a group of five chasmfiends . he was the first who had decided not to fight any longer—and when the largest and most dangerous of them decided the little things on the Shattered Plains had defeated him, the others had followed.
What emotional explanation did Emotional Core Theory suggest for Odiums attack on Thaylen City ?
Odium might be acting out of vengeance for failing to take the city a year earlier.
What trade does Axindweth offer Zahel for his freedom?
She offered to release him if he gave her half of his Breaths.
What "special package" arrived to help the fight against the Fused
Gemstones containing anti-Voidlight.
What was the population concern regarding the listeners and chasmfiends?
The listeners numbered only about a thousand adults, and the chasmfiends had barely over a hundred individuals, making further losses dangerous for their ability to reproduce.
What did economic theory suggest Jasnah consider about Odium's attack on Thaylen City?
Whether Odium was diverting their forces away from more important battles.
In the previous books, what was the connection between Axindweth and Venil.
Axindweth met with Venli and gave her the blood-red gemstone containing the voidspren Ulim, which directly led to the return of the Everstorm and the Fused.
How did the inkspren’s mindset differ from Jasnah’s?
The inkspren fixates on the present reality to solve problems, whereas Jasnah focuses on how the past informs the future.
What flaw did Jasnah find in the diversion theory regarding Odium's attack on Thaylen City?
Odium was also diverting his own forces, which made no strategic sense.
What realization does Jasnah reach regarding "Premise Three"?
She realizes that just because ships are coming toward the city doesn't mean they are actually carrying troops; the entire assault might be a feint or a massive mistake in their assumptions.