The Stormlight Archive is an epic fantasy series set on the planet Roshar, a world of stone and storms. The story follows several characters, including Kaladin, a former slave who becomes a soldier; Shallan Davar, a young woman who is hiding a secret; and Dalinar Kholin, a highprince who is leading the war against the enemy.
The story begins with the assassination of King Gavilar Kholin, and the subsequent war between the Alethi Empire and the Parshendi people. Kaladin is a slave who is forced to work in the army, but he eventually becomes a leader of his own men. Shallan is a young woman who is pretending to be her brother in order to inherit his fortune. She is also a scholar who is investigating the Voidbringers, a race of creatures that are said to be returning to Roshar. Dalinar is a high prince who is haunted by visions of the Voidbringers. He is also trying to unite the Alethi high princes against the coming threat.
The story follows the characters as they fight for their survival and for the future of Roshar. They must contend with the Storms, which are massive storms that bring chaos and destruction. They must also face the Voidbringers, who are a powerful and mysterious enemy. Here are the previous sequels.
1. The Stormlight Archive: The Ways of Kings (2010)
This was released in 2010. The story follows the characters as they fight for their survival and for the future of Roshar. They must contend with the Storms, which are massive storms that bring chaos and destruction. They must also face the Voidbringers, who are a powerful and mysterious enemy.
2. The Stormlight Archive: Words of Radiance (2014)
“The Stormlight Archive: Words of Radiance” (2014) is the second installment in Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy series. The story continues to follow Kaladin, Shallan, and Dalinar in the world of Roshar as they strive to harness magical powers and protect their kingdom from looming threats. Amid political intrigue, battles, and personal growth, the characters uncover the secrets of their pasts and the true nature of their powers. The novel delves into themes of leadership, honor, and the struggle between light and darkness, building upon the richly detailed world and intricate magic system established in the series’ debut.
3. The Stormlight Archive: Oathbringer (2017)
“The Stormlight Archive: Oathbringer” (2017) by Brandon Sanderson is the third book in the series. It follows the continued struggles of characters like Dalinar, Kaladin, and Shallan as they confront their own personal challenges while facing the escalating threats to Roshar. As ancient secrets resurface, alliances are tested, and new powers emerge, the characters must confront their pasts and make difficult choices to protect their world. The novel delves into themes of redemption, identity, and the complexities of leadership, while expanding the lore of the series and exploring the intricacies of the magical system known as Surgebinding.
4. The Stormlight Archive: Rhythm of War (2020)
The Stormlight Archive is a complex and epic story that explores themes of good vs. evil, duty vs. desire, and redemption. It is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy.
Conclusion
Here are some of the major events that happen in the first four books of the series:
- Kaladin leads his men to victory in the Battle of the Tower, saving the Bridge Four from being killed.
- Shallan discovers that her brother is not dead, and that he is working for the Voidbringers.
- Dalinar has visions of the Voidbringers, and he begins to believe that they are not the enemy that everyone thinks they are.
- The Stormfather, a powerful spren, chooses Kaladin as his champion.
- The Voidbringers attack Kholinar, the capital of the Alethi Empire.
- Dalinar and Kaladin unite the Alethi highprinces against the Voidbringers.
The Stormlight Archive is still ongoing, and the fifth book is scheduled to be published in 2023. I am excited to see what happens next in this epic story.
