Includes MASSIVE SPOILERS for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and Truth
Wind and Truth, the final book in the first arc ofThe Stormlight Archive, subtly set up its main characters for the next five volumes. Brandon Sanderson’s latest novel is his longest and most expansive yet, fulfilling many key storylines established in 2010’sThe Way of Kings. However, with numerousCosmere referencesandStormlight Archivelore reveals, it can be challenging to keep track of everything. Withfive more books to go in the series, matters will only get more comprehensive, though there are some baseline story beats already established.
Building towardWind and Truth’sending, the main flashback characters inThe Stormlight Archivearc 1, as well as Adolin and Navani, were the most crucial narratives to follow. For books 6-10, Brandon Sanderson has already plotted and revealed who his main flashback characters will be. While anything is subject to change, Sanderson has come to be regarded for his careful attention to detail in planning and overarching structure, so it’s likely he’ll stick toLift, Renarin, Shalash, Talenel, and Jasnah as the five flashback characters, in that order.
Wind And Truth Gives Each Future Flashback Character An Important Moment
Every Crucial Narrative Has Been Set-Up For Arc 2
Considering those five characters,Wind and Truthsets up pivotal moments that are indicative of their future arcs. With Stormlight gone from Roshar,Lift will be even more prominent, given that her power comes from Lifelight. Without Cultivation on the planet, it’ll be interesting to see how that works, though she’s being trained in sword fighting with Zahel regardless. She could be deadly after the planned ten-year time jump. As for Renarin, he has plenty to explore as a Truthwatcher, though his main story will be him and Rlain trying to unite humans and singers, possibly reconnecting them with Ba-Ado-Mishram.
Jasnah will be the final flashback character inThe Stormlight Archive, and her failure to keep Thaylenah from Taravangian will define her going forward
Shalash and Talenel were only inWind and Truthbriefly, but with Kaladin reuniting theHeralds of the Almighty, they’ll hopefully return to Roshar after some time, rejuvenated. Their epic final stand in Azimir was one of the most iconic moments in the novel, andTalenel’s story arc going forward is particularly exciting. Jasnah will be the final flashback character inThe Stormlight Archive, and her failure to keep Thaylenah from Taravangian will define her going forward, setting up a redemption arc for the subsequent five volumes.
10 Lingering Stormlight Archive Questions We Have After Reading Wind And Truth
The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, has answered plenty of questions while also opening up several new ones. Here’s our breakdown.
How Wind And Truth Sets Up Stormlight Archive Book 6
Wind And Truth Changes Roshar Forever
Aside from setting up these main character arcs, Brandon Sanderson has laid out the general basis for what the next books will lay out. With Dalinar technically losing the contest of champions, most of Roshar will belong to the singers, with Adolin, Navani, Jasnah, and the rest trying desperately to maintain what they have. Odium is off-planet for now, but there are still foes on Roshar, andThe Stormlight Archivewill see things become more dire than ever for its heroes. That is until the Heralds make their grand return under new leadership.
The Stormlight Archive
The Stormlight Archive is an epic fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson, set on the storm-ravaged world of Roshar. The series follows multiple characters, each with their unique storylines, as they navigate political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and powerful magic. Central to the story are the Knights Radiant, legendary warriors with magical abilities who must return to save their world from impending destruction. The series explores themes of honor, leadership, and the burden of power.
