{ "format": "dialogue-attribution-labels-v1", "entities": { "1": "Gavilar", "2": "Stormfather", "3": "Tearim", "4": "Dalinar", "5": "Thaidakar", "6": "Other", "7": "Restares", "8": "Nale", "9": "Navani", "10": "Amaram", "11": "Taravangian", "12": "Sadeas" }, "chapters": [ { "file": "/home/j2/tds3p-rsvp-reader/Wind and Truth/Prologue- To Live.txt", "paragraphs": [ { "paragraph_index": 5, "text": "\"They call it Aharietiam,\" he said, trailing around the Blades, letting his hand linger on each one. When he became a Herald, would his Blade become like these, imbued with power and lore? \"The end of the world. Was it a lie?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 6, "text": "Many who name it such believed what they said, the Stormfather replied.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 7, "text": "\"And the owners of these?\" he said, gesturing to the Blades. \"What did the Heralds believe?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 8, "text": "If they had been entirely truthful, the Stormfather said, then I would not be seeking a new champion.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 9, "text": "Gavilar nodded. \"I swear to serve Honor and Roshar as its Herald. Better than these did.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 10, "text": "These words are not accepted, the Stormfather said. You will never find them at random, Gavilar.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 12, "text": "No matter. He would have his prize. He ripped Jezrien's long, curved Blade from the stone and swung it, cutting the air. \"Nohadon met and grew to know the Heralds.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 13, "text": "Yes, the Stormfather admitted.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 14, "text": "\"They are in there, aren't they?\" he said. \"The correct Words are somewhere in The Way of Kings?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 15, "text": "Yes.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 18, "text": "\"Chanaranach was a soldier,\" he said, \"and this is a soldier's Blade. Solid and straight, but with that little impossibility missing from the center.\" He held the Blade in front of him, examining its edge. \"I feel I know them each so well. They are my colleagues, yet I could not pick them out of a crowd.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 19, "text": "Your colleagues? Do not get ahead of yourself, Gavilar. Find the Words.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 21, "text": "Gavilar stabbed the sword back into the stone. \"Let us return.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 23, "text": "This room was technically Navani's, but it was his palace. People rarely looked for him here, and he needed a reprieve from little people with little problems. As he had time before his meetings, Gavilar selected a small book that listed the latest surveys of the region around the Shattered Plains. He was increasingly certain that place held an ancient unlocked Oathgate. Through it, Gavilar could find the mythical Urithiru, and there, ancient records.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 24, "text": "He would find the right Words. He was close. So tantalizingly close to what all men secretly desired, but only ten had ever achieved. Eternal life, and a legacy that spanned millennia- because you could live to shape it.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 25, "text": "It is not so grand as you think, the spren said. Which gave Gavilar pause. The Stormfather couldn't read his mind, could it? No. No, he'd tested that. It didn't know his deepest thoughts, his deepest plans. For if it did know his heart, it wouldn't be working with him.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 26, "text": "\"What isn't?\" Gavilar asked, slipping the book back.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 27, "text": "Immortality, the Stormfather said. It wears on men and women, weathering souls and minds. The Heralds are insane- afflicted with unnatural ailments unique to their ancient natures.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 28, "text": "\"How long did it take?\" Gavilar asked. \"For the symptoms to appear?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 29, "text": "Difficult to say. A thousand years, perhaps two.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 30, "text": "\"Then I will have that long to find a solution,\" Gavilar said. \"A much more reasonable timeline than the mere century- with luck- afforded a mortal. Wouldn't you say?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 31, "text": "I have not promised you this boon. You guess it is what I offer, but I seek only a champion. Still, tell me, would you accept the cost of becoming a Herald? Everyone you know would be dust by the time you returned.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 32, "text": "And here, the lie. \"A king's duty is to his people,\" he said. \"By becoming a Herald, I can safeguard Alethkar in a way that no previous monarch ever has. I can endure personal pain to accomplish this. 'If I should die,'\" Gavilar added, quoting The Way of Kings, \"'then I would do so having lived my life right. It is not the destination that matters, but how one arrives there.'\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 33, "text": "These words are not accepted, the spren said. Guessing will not bring you to the Words, Gavilar.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 34, "text": "Yes, well, the Words were in that volume somewhere. Sheltered among the self-righteous moralizing like a whitespine in the brambles. Gavilar Kholin was not a man accustomed to losing. People got what they expected. And he expected not just victory, but divinity.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 36, "text": "\"Sire,\" Tearim said, \"your brother is here.\"", "entity": "Tearim" }, { "paragraph_index": 37, "text": "\"What? Not Restares? How did Dalinar find me?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 38, "text": "\"Spotted us standing watch, I suspect, Your Majesty.\"", "entity": "Tearim" }, { "paragraph_index": 39, "text": "Bother. \"Let him in.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 40, "text": "The guard withdrew. A second later Dalinar burst in, graceful as a three-legged chull. He slammed the door and bellowed, \"Gavilar! I want to go talk to the Parshendi.\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 41, "text": "Gavilar took a long, deep breath. \"Brother, this is a very delicate situation, and we don't want to offend them.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 42, "text": "\"I won't offend them,\" Dalinar grumbled. He wore his takama, the robe of the old-fashioned warrior's garb open to show his powerful chest- with some grey hairs. He pushed past Gavilar and threw himself into the seat by the desk.", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 44, "text": "\"Why do you even care about them, Dalinar?\" Gavilar said, right hand to his forehead.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 45, "text": "\"Why do you?\" Dalinar demanded. \"This treaty, this sudden interest in their lands. What are you planning? Tell me.\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 47, "text": "\"Tell me straight,\" Dalinar continued. \"Are you planning to conquer them?\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 48, "text": "\"Why would I be signing a treaty if that were my intent?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 49, "text": "\"I don't know,\" Dalinar said. \"I just ... I don't want to see anything happen to them. I like them.\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 50, "text": "\"They're parshmen.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 51, "text": "\"I like parshmen.\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 52, "text": "\"You've never noticed a parshman unless he was too slow to bring your drink.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 53, "text": "\"There's something about these ones,\" Dalinar said. \"I feel a ... a kinship.\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 54, "text": "\"That's foolish.\" Gavilar walked to the desk and leaned down beside his brother. \"Dalinar, what's happening to you? Where is the Blackthorn?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 55, "text": "\"Maybe he's tired,\" Dalinar said. \"Or blinded. By the soot and ashes of the dead, constantly in his face ...\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 57, "text": "\"Brother,\" Gavilar said, \"what would Evi say if she saw you like this?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 59, "text": "\"She would want you to stand as a warrior,\" Gavilar said softly. \"And protect Alethkar.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 60, "text": "\"I ...\" Dalinar whispered. \"She ...\"", "entity": "Dalinar" }, { "paragraph_index": 61, "text": "Gavilar offered a hand and heaved his brother to his feet, then led him to the door. \"Stand up straight.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 63, "text": "\"Oh,\" Gavilar said. \"And Brother? Follow the Codes tonight. There is something strange upon the winds.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 67, "text": "\"Follow my brother,\" Gavilar said. \"Subtly ensure that he gets something to drink; maybe lead him to my wife's secret stores.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 68, "text": "\"You had me do that a few months ago, sire,\" Tearim whispered back. \"There's not much left, I'm afraid. He likes to share with his soldiers.\"", "entity": "Tearim" }, { "paragraph_index": 69, "text": "\"Well, find him something,\" Gavilar replied. \"I can let Restares and the others in when they arrive. Go.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 71, "text": "He has potential you do not see, that one.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 72, "text": "\"Dalinar? Of course he does. If I can keep him pointed the right direction, he will burn down entire nations.\" Gavilar simply had to ply him with alcohol the rest of the time, so that he didn't burn down this nation.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 73, "text": "He could be more than you think.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 74, "text": "\"Dalinar is a big, dumb, blunt instrument you apply to problems until they break,\" Gavilar said, then shivered, remembering seeing his brother approach across a battlefield. Soaked in blood. Eyes appearing to glow red within his helm, hungry for the life Gavilar lived ...", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 78, "text": "\"I was made promises,\" Thaidakar said, hood shadowing his face. \"I've given you information, Gavilar, of the most valuable nature. In payment I requested a single man. When will you deliver Restares to me?\"", "entity": "Thaidakar" }, { "paragraph_index": 79, "text": "\"Soon,\" Gavilar said. \"I am gaining his confidence first.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 80, "text": "\"It seems to me,\" Thaidakar said, \"that you're less interested in our bargain, and more interested in your own motives. It seems to me that I directed you toward something valuable you've decided to keep. It seems to me that you play games.\"", "entity": "Thaidakar" }, { "paragraph_index": 81, "text": "\"It seems to me,\" Gavilar said, stepping closer to the cloaked figure, \"that you're not in a position to make demands. You need me. So why don't we just ... keep playing.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 84, "text": "\"Gavilar,\" Thaidakar said, \"take care. You're not immortal yet, but you've begun to play with forces that rip mortals apart by their very axi.\"", "entity": "Thaidakar" }, { "paragraph_index": 85, "text": "\"Do you know what they are?\" Gavilar demanded, hungry. \"The most important Words I'll ever speak?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 86, "text": "\"No,\" Thaidakar said. \"But listen: none of this is what you think it is. Deliver Restares to my agents, and I will help you recover the ancient powers.\"", "entity": "Thaidakar" }, { "paragraph_index": 87, "text": "\"I've grown beyond that,\" Gavilar said.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 88, "text": "\"You can't 'grow beyond' the tide, Gavilar,\" Thaidakar replied. \"You swim with it or get swept away. Our plans are already in motion. Though to be honest, I don't know that we did much. That tide was coming regardless.\"", "entity": "Thaidakar" }, { "paragraph_index": 89, "text": "Gavilar grunted. \"Well, I intend to- \"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 90, "text": "He was cut off as Thaidakar transformed. His face melted into a simple floating sphere with some kind of arcane rune at the center. The cloak, body, and gloves vanished into wisps of smoke that evaporated away.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 92, "text": "\"I know you're meeting Restares today,\" the sphere said, vibrating- it had no mouth. \"Prepare him, then deliver him to my agents for questioning. Or else. That is my ultimatum, Gavilar. You would not like to be my enemy.\"", "entity": "Other" }, { "paragraph_index": 94, "text": "\"What was that?\" Gavilar demanded of the Stormfather, unnerved.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 95, "text": "Something dangerous, the spren replied in his mind.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 96, "text": "\"Radiant?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 97, "text": "No. Similar, but no.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 98, "text": "Gavilar found himself trembling. Which was stupid. He was a storming king, soon to be a demigod. He had a destiny; he would not be unsettled by cheap tricks and vague threats. Still, he rested his hand against the desk and breathed deeply, his fingers disturbing scattered notes and diagrams from his wife's latest mechanical obsession. Not for the first time he wondered if Navani could crack this problem. He missed the way they'd once schemed. How long had it been since they'd all laughed together? He, Ialai, Navani, and Torol?", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 99, "text": "Unfortunately, this wasn't the kind of secret you shared. Ialai or Sadeas would seize the prize from him if they could- and Gavilar wouldn't blame them. Navani though ... would she try to take immortality for herself? Would she even see its value? She was so clever, so crafty in some ways. Yet when he spoke of his goals for a greater legacy, she got lost in the details. Refusing to think of the mountain because she worried about the placement of the foothills.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 100, "text": "He regretted the distance between them. That coldness growing over- well, grown over- their relationship. Thinking of her sent a stab of pain into his heart. He should ...", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 101, "text": "Everyone you know will be dust by the time you return ...", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 106, "text": "\"Gavilar Kholin,\" the man said, offering neither a hand nor a bow. They locked stares. Impressive. Gavilar had expected ... well, someone more like Restares.", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 107, "text": "\"Have a drink,\" Gavilar said, gesturing toward the bar.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 108, "text": "\"No,\" the man said. Without a thank-you or compliment. Interesting. Intriguing.", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 110, "text": "\"Sorry,\" Restares said, wringing his hands as he hovered over the drinks. \"Sorry. Not ... not thirsty today, Gavilar. Sorry.\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 111, "text": "Gavilar was close to tossing him aside and seizing control of the Sons of Honor. Except some of the others, like Amaram, respected him. Plus ... why was Thaidakar so interested in Restares? Surely he couldn't actually be someone important. Perhaps his tall friend was the true power. Could Gavilar have been kept in the dark for two years about something that vital?", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 112, "text": "\"I'm glad you were willing to meet,\" Restares said. \"Yes, um. Because, um. So ... Announcement. I have an announcement.\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 113, "text": "Gavilar frowned. \"What is this?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 114, "text": "\"I hear,\" Restares said, \"that you're looking to, um, restore the Voidbringers?\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 115, "text": "\"You founded the Sons of Honor, Restares,\" Gavilar said, \"to recover the ancient oaths and restore the Knights Radiant. Well, they vanished when the Voidbringers did. So if we bring back the Voidbringers, the powers should return.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 116, "text": "More importantly, he thought, the Heralds will return from the land of the dead to lead us again.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 117, "text": "Letting me usurp the position of one of them.", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 118, "text": "\"No, no, no,\" Restares said, uncharacteristically firm. \"I wanted the honor of men to return! I wanted us to explore what made those Radiants so grand. Before things went wrong.\" He ran his hand through his thinning hair. \"Before ... I made them ... go wrong ...\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 119, "text": "Restares wouldn't meet Gavilar's eyes. \"We ... we should stop trying to restore the powers,\" Restares said, his voice wilting, and glanced to his stern friend- as if for support. \"We can't ... afford another Return ...\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 120, "text": "\"Restares,\" Gavilar said, advancing on the little man. \"What is wrong with you? You're talking about betraying everything we believe?\" Or at least pretend to believe. Gavilar subtly placed himself so he loomed over Restares. \"Have you heard of a man named Thaidakar?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 122, "text": "\"He wants to find you,\" Gavilar said. \"I have protected you thus far. What is it he wants from you, Restares?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 123, "text": "\"Secrets,\" Restares whispered. \"The man ... can't abide ... anyone having secrets.\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 124, "text": "\"What secrets?\" Gavilar said firmly, making Restares cringe. \"I've put up with your lies long enough. What is going on? What does Thaidakar want?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 125, "text": "\"I know where she is hidden,\" Restares whispered. \"Where her soul is. Ba-Ado-Mishram. Granter of Forms. The one who could rival Him. The one ... we betrayed.\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 127, "text": "\"What have you done?\" the man asked, his voice icy. \"Gavilar Kholin. What actions have you taken to achieve this goal of yours, the one that my friend mistakenly set you upon?\"", "entity": "Nale" }, { "paragraph_index": 128, "text": "\"You have no idea,\" Gavilar said, meeting the stranger's eyes until the man finally released his grip.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 129, "text": "Gavilar took a pouch from his pocket, then casually spilled a selection of spheres and gemstones onto the table. \"I'm close. Restares, you must not lose your nerve now!\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 131, "text": "\"You are a fool,\" the man said. \"A terrible fool charging toward the highstorm with a stick, thinking to fight it. What have you done? Where did you get Voidlight?\"", "entity": "Nale" }, { "paragraph_index": 134, "text": "\"It is set in motion,\" Gavilar said, glancing at Restares. \"And the project was a success.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 135, "text": "Restares perked up. \"It ... it was? Is that Light ...\" He turned to his friend. \"This could work, Nale! We could bring them back, then destroy them. It could work.\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 139, "text": "The stranger tried to stare Gavilar down. Motionless, his expression cold. A monolith instead of a man. \"This is far too dangerous.\"", "entity": "Nale" }, { "paragraph_index": 141, "text": "\"But you are,\" the man eventually said, stepping back, \"the king. Your will ... is law ... in this land.\"", "entity": "Nale" }, { "paragraph_index": 142, "text": "\"Yes,\" Gavilar said. \"That is correct. Restares, I have more good news. We can move Voidlight from the storm to the Physical Realm. We can even carry it between here and Damnation, as you wanted.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 143, "text": "\"That's a way,\" Restares said, looking to Nale. \"A way ... maybe to escape ...\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 144, "text": "Nale waved to the spheres. \"Being able to bring them back and forth from Braize doesn't mean anything. It's too close to be a relevant distance.\"", "entity": "Nale" }, { "paragraph_index": 145, "text": "\"It was impossible only a few short years ago,\" Gavilar said. \"This is proof. The Connection is not severed, and the box allows for travel. Not yet as far as you'd like, but we must start the journey somewhere.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 148, "text": "\"Husband,\" she said, immediately pushing into the room. \"There are guests missing you at the gathering. You seem to have lost track of time.\"", "entity": "Navani" }, { "paragraph_index": 149, "text": "He smothered his anger at her spying, turning to Restares and his friend. \"Gentlemen, I will need to excuse myself.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 150, "text": "Restares again ran his hand through his wispy hair. \"I want to know more of the project, Gavilar. Plus, you need to know that another of us is here tonight. I spotted her handiwork earlier.\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 153, "text": "\"I have a meeting shortly with Meridas and the others,\" Gavilar said, calmly soothing Restares. \"They should have more information for me. We can speak again after that.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 154, "text": "\"No,\" the Makabaki man growled. \"I doubt we shall.\"", "entity": "Nale" }, { "paragraph_index": 155, "text": "\"There's more here, Nale!\" Restares said, though he followed as Gavilar ushered the two of them from the room. \"This is important! I want out. This is the only way ...\"", "entity": "Restares" }, { "paragraph_index": 162, "text": "\"Tell me,\" he said, walking across the springy carpet to regard the tabletop map of Roshar. \"Why is Thaidakar so interested in Ba-Ado-Mishram?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 164, "text": "She created your parshmen by accident, he said. Long ago, just before the Recreance, Mishram tried to rise up and replace Odium, giving the Voidbringers powers.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 165, "text": "\"Curious,\" Gavilar said. \"And then?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 166, "text": "And then ... she fell. She was too small a being to uphold an entire people. It all came crashing down, and so some brave Radiants trapped Mishram in a gemstone to prevent her from destroying all of Roshar. A side effect created the parshmen.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 170, "text": "\"You've never challenged what I'm doing,\" Gavilar said. \"I would have thought that returning the Voidbringers would be opposed to your very nature.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 171, "text": "Opposition is sometimes needed, the Stormfather said. You will need someone to fight, should you become champion.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 172, "text": "\"Give it to me,\" Gavilar said. \"Now. Make me a Herald. I need it.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 173, "text": "The Stormfather turned a shimmering head in his direction. That was almost them.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 174, "text": "\"What, those?\" Gavilar said. \"A demand?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 175, "text": "So close. And so far.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 178, "text": "Gavilar met each guest in turn, and as he reached the older man, something clicked. This was Taravangian, the king of Kharbranth. Famously a man of little consequence or aptitude. Gavilar glanced at Amaram. Surely they weren't going to invite him into their confidence- they should find the power who secretly ruled Kharbranth. Likely to be one of two women, per Gavilar's spy reports.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 180, "text": "\"Meridas,\" Gavilar whispered, pulling Amaram aside. \"These meetings are growing onerous. My experiment was a success. I have the weapon.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 181, "text": "Amaram started, then spoke softly. \"You mean ...\"", "entity": "Amaram" }, { "paragraph_index": 182, "text": "\"Yes, once we bring back the Voidbringers, we will have a new way to fight them.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 183, "text": "\"Or a new way to control them,\" Amaram whispered.", "entity": "Amaram" }, { "paragraph_index": 184, "text": "Well, that was new. Gavilar considered his friend, and the ambition those words implied. Good for you, Amaram.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 185, "text": "\"We must restore the Desolations,\" Gavilar said. \"Whatever the cost. It's the only way.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 186, "text": "\"I agree,\" Amaram said. \"Now more than ever.\" He hesitated. \"My efforts with your daughter did not go well earlier. I thought we had an understanding.\"", "entity": "Amaram" }, { "paragraph_index": 187, "text": "\"You simply need more time, my friend. To win her over.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 188, "text": "Amaram hungered for the throne like Gavilar hungered for immortality. And perhaps Gavilar would reward Amaram with it. Elhokar certainly did not deserve to be king. He was exactly the opposite of the legacy Gavilar wanted.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 190, "text": "Gavilar strode over, but before he could speak, Taravangian whispered, \"Do you ever wonder about the lives we're giving them? The people we rule?\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 192, "text": "\"I worry less about their lives now,\" Gavilar said, \"and more about what is to come.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 193, "text": "Taravangian nodded, appearing thoughtful. \"That was an inspiring speech. Do you actually believe it?\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 194, "text": "\"Would I say it if I didn't?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 195, "text": "\"Of course you would; a king will say whatever needs to be said. Wouldn't it be grand if that were always what he believed?\" He looked to Gavilar, smiling. \"Do you truly believe the Radiants can return?\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 196, "text": "\"Yes,\" Gavilar said. \"I do.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 197, "text": "\"And you are not a fool,\" Taravangian said, musing. \"So you must have good reasons.\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 199, "text": "\"A danger is coming,\" Gavilar said softly, shocked at his own sincerity. \"To this land. This world. An ancient danger.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 201, "text": "\"It's not just a Desolation we must fear,\" Gavilar said. \"They come. The Everstorm. The Night of Sorrows.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 204, "text": "\"Where,\" Taravangian asked, \"did you hear those words?\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 205, "text": "\"I don't know that you'd believe me if I told you.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 206, "text": "\"Will you believe me?\" Taravangian asked. \"Ten years ago, my mother died of her tumors. Frail, lying on her bed, with too many perfumes struggling to smother the stench of death. She gazed at me in her last moments ...\" He met Gavilar's eyes. \"And she whispered: 'I stand before him, above the world itself, and he speaks the truth. The Desolation is near ... The Everstorm. The Night of Sorrows.' Then she was gone.\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 207, "text": "\"I've ... heard of this,\" Gavilar admitted. \"The prophetic words of the dying ...\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 208, "text": "\"Where did you hear those words?\" Taravangian asked, practically begging. \"Please.\"", "entity": "Taravangian" }, { "paragraph_index": 209, "text": "\"I see visions,\" Gavilar said, frank. \"Given me by the Almighty. So that we may prepare.\" He looked toward the map. \"Heralds send that I may become the person I need to be to stop what is coming ...\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 210, "text": "Let the Stormfather see sincerity in Gavilar. Storms ... suddenly Gavilar felt it. Standing there with this little king, he felt it. Never before- in all of this- had Gavilar ever suspected he might be inadequate to the task.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 211, "text": "Perhaps, he thought, I should encourage Dalinar to resume his training. Remind him that he is a soldier. Gavilar had the distinct impression that before too long, he would need the Blackthorn again.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 212, "text": "Someone is approaching your door outside, the Stormfather warned. One of the listeners. Eshonai. There is something about this one ...", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 218, "text": "\"A full day,\" Gavilar said.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 219, "text": "Yes.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 220, "text": "\"The first of many such,\" Gavilar continued. \"I will be mounting an expedition back to the Shattered Plains soon. We can leverage my new treaty to obtain guides, have them lead us inward to the center. Toward Urithiru.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 222, "text": "\"Do you regret choosing me?\" Gavilar asked.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 223, "text": "I regret the way I have treated you, the Stormfather said. I should not have been so accommodating. It has made you lazy.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 224, "text": "\"This is lazy?\" Gavilar said, forcing amusement into his voice to hide his annoyance.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 225, "text": "You do not reverence the position you seek, the Stormfather said. I feel ... you are not the champion I need. Maybe ... I've been wrong all this time.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 226, "text": "\"You said that you were charged with this task of finding a champion,\" Gavilar said. \"By Honor.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 227, "text": "That is true. I do not speak in human ways. But still, if you become a Herald, you will be tortured between Returns. Why is it this doesn't bother you?", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 228, "text": "Gavilar shrugged. \"I will just give in.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 229, "text": "What?", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 230, "text": "\"Give in,\" Gavilar said, heaving himself out of his seat. \"Why stay to be tortured and potentially lose my mind? I will give up each time and return immediately.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 231, "text": "The Heralds stay in Damnation to seal the Voidbringers away. To prevent them from overrunning the world. They-", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 232, "text": "\"The Heralds are the ten fools for that,\" Gavilar explained, pouring a drink from the carafe near his balcony. \"If I cannot die, I will be the greatest king this world has ever known. Why lock away my knowledge and leadership?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 233, "text": "To stop the war.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 234, "text": "\"Why would I care to stop a war?\" Gavilar asked, genuinely amused. \"War is the path to glory, to training our soldiers to recover the Tranquiline Halls. My troops should be experienced, don't you think?\" He turned back toward the shimmer, taking a sip of orange wine. \"I don't fear these Voidbringers. Let them stay and fight. If they are reborn, then we will never run out of enemies to kill.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 236, "text": "Ah, Gavilar, the Stormfather said. I see my miscalculation. Your entire religious upbringing ... created from the lies of Aharietiam and Honor's own failings ... it pointed you toward this conclusion.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 237, "text": "Damnation. The Stormfather wasn't pleased. It suddenly felt terribly unfair. Here he was drinking this awful excuse for wine to follow the ridiculous Codes- he gave every possible outward show of piety- yet it wasn't enough?", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 238, "text": "\"What should I do to serve?\" Gavilar said.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 239, "text": "You don't understand, the Stormfather said. Those aren't the Words, Gavilar.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 240, "text": "\"Then what are the storming Words!\" he said, slamming the cup down on the table- shattering it, splashing wine across the wall. \"You want me to save this planet? Then help me! Tell me what I'm saying wrong!\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 241, "text": "It's not about what you are saying.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 242, "text": "\"But- \"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 245, "text": "\"What?\" Gavilar said, backing up. \"What happened?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 246, "text": "A Herald ... a Herald has died ... No. I am not ready ... The Oathpact ... No! They mustn't see. They mustn't know ...", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 247, "text": "\"Died?\" Gavilar said. \"Died. You said they were already dead! You said they were in Damnation!\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 248, "text": "The Stormfather rippled, then a face emerged in the shimmering. Two eyes, like holes in a storm, clouds spiraling around them and leading into the depths.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 249, "text": "\"You lied,\" Gavilar said. \"You lied?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 250, "text": "Oh, Gavilar. There is so much you do not know. So much you assume. And the two never do meet. Like paths to opposing cities.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 252, "text": "The Stormfather could lie?", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 253, "text": "\"Restares,\" Gavilar whispered. \"Is he ... actually a Herald?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 254, "text": "Yes.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 256, "text": "\"What are you?\" Gavilar whispered, hoarse.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 257, "text": "The biggest fool of them all, the Stormfather said. Goodbye, Gavilar. I have seen a glimpse of what is coming. I will not prevent it.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 258, "text": "\"What?\" Gavilar demanded. \"What is coming?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 259, "text": "Your Legacy.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 260, "text": "The door slammed open. Sadeas, his face red from exertion. \"Assassin,\" he said, waving Tearim- in Plate- to tromp in. \"Coming this way, killing guards. We need you to put on your armor. Tearim, get it off. We must protect the king.\"", "entity": "Sadeas" }, { "paragraph_index": 264, "text": "I've been betrayed, he thought, and found that he was not surprised. One of them had been bound to come for him.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 266, "text": "\"Gavilar!\" Sadeas shouted. \"We need you in armor! Assassin on the way.\"", "entity": "Sadeas" }, { "paragraph_index": 267, "text": "\"Tearim can fight him, Torol,\" Gavilar said. \"What is one assassin?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 268, "text": "\"This one has killed dozens already,\" Sadeas said. \"I think we should have you in Plate just in case. You could wear mine, but my armorers are still bringing it.\"", "entity": "Sadeas" }, { "paragraph_index": 269, "text": "\"You brought your armor to the feast?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 270, "text": "\"Of course I did,\" Sadeas said. \"I don't trust those Parshendi. You'd do well to emulate me. Trusting too much could get you killed someday.\"", "entity": "Sadeas" }, { "paragraph_index": 272, "text": "\"Too slow,\" Sadeas said. \"We need to buy time. Give me your robe.\"", "entity": "Sadeas" }, { "paragraph_index": 273, "text": "Gavilar hesitated, then met his friend's eyes. \"You'd do that?\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 274, "text": "\"I worked too hard to put you on that throne, Gavilar,\" Sadeas said, grim. \"I'm not going to let that go to waste.\"", "entity": "Sadeas" }, { "paragraph_index": 275, "text": "\"Thank you,\" Gavilar said.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 278, "text": "Spren couldn't lie. They couldn't. He'd learned that ... from the Stormfather.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 279, "text": "Blood of my fathers, Gavilar thought as the Plate locked onto his legs. What else did it lie to me about?", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 284, "text": "Thaidakar, he thought as a figure rose before him, shadowed in the night air. Only Thaidakar could send an assassin who could do such things.", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 285, "text": "Gavilar coughed as the figure loomed over him. \"I ... expected you ... to come.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 287, "text": "\"You can tell ... Thaidakar,\" Gavilar whispered, \"that he's too late ...\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 288, "text": "\"I don't know who that is,\" the assassin said, the words barely intelligible. The man held his hand to the side. Summoning a Blade.", "entity": "Other" }, { "paragraph_index": 290, "text": "I did not cause this, the Stormfather said in his head. I do not know whether that brings you peace in your last moments, Gavilar.", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 292, "text": "\"Then who ...?\" Gavilar forced out. \"Restares? Sadeas? I never thought ...\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 293, "text": "\"My masters are the Parshendi,\" the assassin said.", "entity": "Other" }, { "paragraph_index": 294, "text": "Gavilar blinked, focusing on the man once more as his Blade formed. Storms ... that was Jezrien's Honorblade, wasn't it? What was happening?", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 295, "text": "\"The Parshendi? That makes no sense.\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 296, "text": "This is my failure as much as yours, the Stormfather said. If I try again, I will do it differently. I thought ... your family ...", "entity": "Stormfather" }, { "paragraph_index": 298, "text": "Storms. He was dying. What did anything matter? He couldn't. He couldn't ...", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 300, "text": "I've invited the enemy back, he realized. The end is coming. And my family, my kingdom, will be destroyed, without a way to fight. Unless ...", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 301, "text": "Hand quivering, he pulled a sphere out of his pocket. The weapon. They needed this. His son ... No, his son could not handle such power ... They needed a warrior. A true warrior. One that Gavilar had been doing his best to suppress, out of a fear he barely dared acknowledge, even as he drew his last ragged breaths.", "entity": null }, { "paragraph_index": 304, "text": "\"You must take this,\" Gavilar whispered to the Stormfather. \"They must not get it. Tell ... tell my brother ... he must find the most important words a man can say ...\"", "entity": "Gavilar" }, { "paragraph_index": 305, "text": "No, the Stormfather said, though a hand took the sphere. Not him. I'm sorry, Gavilar. I made that mistake once. I will never trust your family again.", "entity": "Stormfather" } ] } ] }