Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4)

by Brandon Sanderson

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I have discovered the entrance to the realm of gods and legends, and once I join them, my kingdom will never end. I will never end.”

That said, the most worrying thing I discovered in this was the wound upon the Spiritual Realm where Ambition, Mercy, and Odium clashed—and Ambition was destroyed. The effects on the planet Threnody have been … disturbing.

“Hint,” Design whispered to Kaladin, “that’s impossible. A dog can’t become a dragon.” “Design!” Wit said, turning on her. “What did I tell you about spoiling the ending of stories!” “Something stupid, so I forgot it!” she said, her pattern bursting outward like a blooming flower. “Don’t spoil stories!” Wit said.

“I am an artist,” Wit said. “I should thank you not to demean me by insisting my art must be trying to accomplish something. In fact, you shouldn’t enjoy art. You should simply admit that it exists, then move on. Anything else is patronizing.”

“I accept it, Stormfather! I accept that there will be those I cannot protect!”