“When a Radiant says the Words,” Syl agreed, “they don’t just Connect to their spren in the Cognitive Realm, they Connect to the Spiritual Realm. It’s a mini perpendicularity each time. A confluence of power and Intent, and an alignment of self.” “How close are you?” Szeth said, still regarding Kaladin. “I have barely let myself think about the final Words,” Kaladin admitted. “The last set nearly broke me.”

