Kalak and the Sons of Honor Explained | Secrets of the Stormlight Archive Episode 1

[@LostinDiscovery]

Notification Squad! This video contains SPOILERS for Rhythm of War! I'm so glad to finally have the first episode of SoSA up. This video went through so many different directions and forms, I wouldn't even know where to begin! A mixture between wanting to top everything I'd done before whilst not having made a video for the better part of a year provided me with multiple setbacks and frustrations but hey, we're here now and I'm very proud of the end result. Thank you again for all the support and I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@Bobbalou]

Really great video, man! Thanks for all your work

[@discostew1374]

I'll be back soon!

[@jazung]

Good stuff bro, keep creating!

[@HesinaStormblessed]

Well done! I hope you are well ❤

[@PringlesCanJohn]

He’s BACK! Love to see it.

[@k-majik]

It's interesting that Kalak's 'madness' is indecision in the moment, but long term he is quite a crafty operator and is single-minded in his desire to get off world. Very good overview!

[@NemisCassander]

I liked this video, particularly the ending. A couple of points: 1) AFAWK, we have no evidence that Gavilar was working with the Ghostbloods, as you suggest. We know that he knew of Thaidakar, but that's about it. From everything we learn in RoW, I think it's pretty clear that Gavilar and the Ghostbloods were rivals racing for the secret that BAM contains. 2) The best thing in this video is how you point out that Kalak's (and by extension all the Heralds') madness could very well stem from the imprisonment of BAM. This is something I hadn't put together. We know (from Oathbringer) that Honor was dying (if not dead) at the time of the Recreance, because he didn't/couldn't intervene when the Radiants of the time learned of the contents of the Eile Stele. Having said that: 3) I don't know if I believe that Honor's Death (or Splintering) was caused by BAM's imprisonment. Having said that, we have to explain SOME reason why the Sibling lost the tone. Everything comes back to BAM. I think we really need to think about Connection, and the way Shards relate to it. Recall that those who follow Honor believe in ten Surges, with Connection being one of them. Whereas those who follow Odium--exemplified by Raboniel's lessons in RoW--state that Connection is not a real Surge. So Connection being something of Honor, but not Odium, is something that can be deduced. If so... how did BAM manage to Connect to the parsh to start the False Desolation? Did she manage to corrupt Honor to gain that power of Connection to do it, starting the Splintering of Honor and causing huge grief because she still had that Connection (to Honor) when she was imprisoned? This seems a possible explanation, but there are others. Book 5 seems to have three main story threads: 1) Szeth's mission to cleanse Shinovar, 2) Shallan's race to BAM's gemstone, and 3) The Contest of Champions. I'm looking forward to more theory.

[@TheRaptorsClaw]

We know that the Sibling fears being unmade, which means Spren can be unmade. What if Mishram was a splinter of Honour before she was unmade into Ba-Ado? If she retained some of her Honour powers, it could explain the connection abilities, as well as how something with Honours surge would serve Odium by bringing about a desolation. Furthermore, Sanderson has never specified that the three bondsmith Spren were always the bondsmith Spren, just that there are three now and there never have been more than three bondsmiths active at the same time. I think the timeline doesn't add up with the Sibling and the Stormfather as there used to be bondsmiths while Honour was alive and as such while the Stormfather didn't exist yet (?) Right? I just think there's definitely something to BAM that's never come together and perhaps this might answer something. But I agree it's all about Connection. If RoW was about learning about light, SA5 will be learning about Connection.

[@ShaunshankRedemption]

@@TheRaptorsClaw the stormfather predates the shattering, he was the spren of the highstorm.

[@Constantineopulos]

BAM? Ba'AlzaMon?

[@ShaunshankRedemption]

@@Constantineopulos I WIN AGAIN LEWS THERIN

[@studynot757]

The SA5 prologue that was just shared says otherwise. It is super new and non-canon officially I suppose though.

[@FrisbeeGorbeh]

The amount of information from the Stormlight Archives can get so overwhelming. I love that this video helps to break it down. Thank you so much! I would love to see an episode on the Ghost Bloods. Wouldn't be surprised if it took 2 videos to talk about them lol

[@lisapt6702]

Wonderful to hear from you! I have to confess that, when reading these novels I get so caught up in the characters and the moments, that I barely notice all the other things going on. Thank you for pulling all this together to explore all the deeper layers.

[@aknightofislamicarabia5543]

You, more than any other KZbinr, deserve an interview with Brandon.

[@Yondi1000]

This I s great! We need more stormlight content on KZbin. Some recommendations for future videos that might be good 1. Ghostbloods 2. Radiant orders 3. Different shards 4. Current location of heralds 5. Breakdown of each Unmade 6. Spren and Spren bonds 7. Realmatic Theory 8. The list of worldhoppers in roshar 9. The Diagram

[@mark-breen]

Even as someone who tries to keep up with some of the main theories and the deeper Stormlight lore, I still loved this video and I think it’s great to make videos like these so that newbies and diehard fans alike have a go-to place for some of the really important parts of the story! Already looking forward to the next one.

[@LostinDiscovery]

Glad to hear you say that! Keeping it interesting for people new to the lore and veterans is the line I try to walk.

[@mark-breen]

@@LostinDiscovery I try to do a similar thing with my videos of being interesting to both groups, so I appreciate it being done well! 😁

[@thefantasynuttwork]

The GOAT returns to take his throne.

[@LostinDiscovery]

😂

[@mellon6428]

Welcome back my friend! You've arrived just in time

[@stormblessed178]

Well this notification was a pleasant surprise. Glad to see your quality stuff again!

[@philvogelfilms]

The triumphant return! Great to see you again 😃 (and nice haircut)

[@dookieshoe2905]

This is one of the best videos you've ever done, it actually really helped me get some things straight that I've been thinking about recently. I've only read the four SA books once and I'm about to start them again so this is the kind of stuff I wanted to get straight before the reread. More of this would be awesome since there is so much more to be explored, my mind is jumping to so many things right now. Btw, I've always thought it was at least some of the heralds and possibly one or both of the Ghostbloods and Sons of Honor that were responsible for the shattering of him. I can't wait to get started on my second read to see what details I can find.

[@rexgonzales239]

I’m 14 minutes in and omg this is hands down the best video that has given me any information on anything Brandon Sanderson. Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort for something like this! Keep it up!

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thank you so much!

[@johnbuessing]

I like to think that I'm pretty aware of the background stuff going on in Roshar but this video just combines all the little details in a very dense but viewable package. Very good job and glad to see you back.

[@justincallang6367]

Yes! You're back!!! Your channel pretty much got me interested in Stormlight and I spent almost all of 2021 reading the whole series so far.

[@LostinDiscovery]

Nice! Must've been a great reading year.

[@tommytilburg4613]

Love that you're back! It's been a while since I last read SA and I'm really looking forward to my first reread of the series. Kinda bought a lot of books though so I'm going to read those first and doing a full cosmere reread around the time of The Lost Metal release.

[@Madwaq_DiBoss]

Finally! I’ve been waiting so long for this series. Well researched! Excited for more

[@lucasha9059]

Finished RoW literally moments ago and I seriously went to search for Kalak videos. Just in time.

[@HarshReviews]

Dude I love your editing and visuals so much, glad to have you back!

[@nduduzoblose4355]

For me, what draws me to the stormlight archive the most is the lore, the world, the magic, the secrets and deep history. It the sketches from in-world notebooks. The exploration of fabrials and cosmere science in general. For me, that's the good stuff. Plus, in general I have a hard time connecting to characters in books, but the story and lore always pulls me in and immerses me which is 👌

[@lokeyacolyte2145]

Ahhh this was really illuminating, thank you so much! I would definitely love a video on the Ghostbloods next please!

[@beggon12]

Welcome back, bud! Hope you feel refreshed! Thanks for the content!

[@BenImrye]

Amazing video! Re: Kelek's journal and specifically, his words about capturing Mishram and the "wound to Roshar." I always suspected that the recreance was similar to the plot of Elantris. Without spoiling that plot, I suspect that Spren work for the bond like Geography in Elantris.

[@BeautyInItself]

My husband and I LOVED your video!! I'm a huge Cosemere fan! I've read the books about the three or four times now. I loved your editing, loved your presentation, loved the music, and pretty much everything that you did! I'm very excited to watch more of your videos. My husband noticed a lot of the different editing shots you did and was very impressed with what you did without any computer graphics. Shots of the books to form a back drop, shots of a candle with quotes etc. Your view should have another zero added to them, at least!

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thank you guys so much! This made my day.

[@mercurydylan899]

Wooohooo! This has always been a topic that intrigued me.

[@thegr8309]

Thank you. I would not otherwise know these things. Your videos mean a lot to me.

[@mechannelidkwhy]

Awesome, happy to watch another of your videos!

[@saabirsaleh5924]

Great to see you back, best stormlight archive theories out there!

[@jertlemiah]

Nice to see you again Christian! :)

[@Protose2021]

Happy you’re back! Fantastic video

[@liamdegnan5949]

This video is brilliant and I have subbed. I've read all of the cosmere books at least twice, some of them three or four times, and I still learned new things watching this. Thank you!!!

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thank you! It's very cool that you still got some new info here!

[@liamdegnan5949]

@@LostinDiscovery please for the love of GOD keep making these!

[@TheTyrial86]

Oh you're back? Thanks for making this video.

[@alexwaldron6639]

Love your stuff man and your love for the series. Love being able to hear from other passionate fans

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thanks man!

[@themookseandthegripes2269]

Thank you so much for your hard work on this video! I can’t wait for the next one. I can’t seem to get enough Stormlight content, and yours is top notch!

[@AmanGupta-zr6rd]

Look who's BACKKK!!!¡!!!!

[@mayormars5135]

Awesome to have you back bro. Would Love it if you did a deep dive on the ghost bloods, feels like there is alot to uncover there

[@kpa7013]

Finallyyy I missed ur stormlight videos so much!

[@aaronprahst9938]

Great video! Glad to have you back!

[@channelnamepending8329]

Yes!!!!! the wait is finally over.

[@DavisGB84]

Excellent production and super informative. Earned a sub

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thanks very much!

[@Darrel_B]

Love it! I've read the series 3 times over and RoW once, and STILL I missed half the stuff you mentioned. Great stuff

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thanks mate!

[@ElGageO]

Let's go!!! Welcome back mate. Great to see you again.

[@havewissmart9602]

Yesssssssssssss. I love your videos 😂

[@fantasymagic97]

I haven’t really watched any lore videos since I first got into the Cosmere years ago and was figuring out who the Shards and Andonalsium were, but this was well made. I liked your balance between explanation and your own theories. I’ve read/listened to the whole series at least five times and still learned several things!

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.

[@johanjoseph4802]

My Boy is back 🔥🔥🔥💚💚💚

[@ASMRTalks1]

So happy you’re back! I always learn so much from each video you put out. Really appreciate all the effort you put into Stormlight research and video production! Keep up the great work!!

[@lisavictoria5628]

I loved this video. Well, I love all of your videos about the Cosmere. I did have a hard time understanding what you were saying sometimes over the music though. I can't wait for the next one.

[@aj2563]

You’re back!!! So happy Edit: your videos are so well done and informative, your hard work does not go unappreciated

[@calvinclimbs1798]

This one blew me away by how accurate it sounds, great work

[@bennewman4627]

Recently discovered your channel and I'm TOTALLY HOOKED! Incredible content that is a great addition to the collected research of the Cosmere! Keep it up and thank you so much for the great explanations!

[@chinhoewong]

Glad You'r back mate. Very happy you're back. Miss Your voice.👍

[@Raven_Konaim]

Welcome back!

[@skippss01]

I'm SO IMPATIENT waiting for Stormlight 5!!!

[@Pallet_Town_woodworks]

Finally, it's my day off! I've been waiting since the video came out so I can sit down and really get into it.

[@HG-ze5wq]

I've read the Stormlight Archive books many times each and some of these points and paragraphs you bring up are still not ones I've focused on. This was really great insight into the future of the Stormlight Archive books and in some ways the Cosmere as a whole. Keep up the great work! This was interesting and thought provoking.

[@derka5938]

Missed ya bro! Good to see u

[@tannersturgeon2448]

Stoked to have you back man! Super interesting video

[@salmansayem9204]

Welcome back brother. I was eagerly waiting for your new content on Stormlight. I stopped everything and started to watching your video. I hope you be someone like Daniel Green who has been a go to source for Wheel of Time, you will be the king of Stormlight Archive. Then you will prosper from there i hope.

[@jamesclifford6429]

Welcome back! Genuinely made my day seeing an upload notification!

[@dillonrogers1812]

Nice to see you again.

[@vidardanielsen3477]

Missed your videos, looking forward to more:)

[@kayvayyeah]

Dude I'm so happy you are back! This video had so many things I didn't put together on past rereads. Thank you!

[@benjaminh.5690]

A minute in and the video is already fantastic! This is well worth the wait! I hope you're doing well!

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thank you so much!

[@toddhutson2657]

So glad you're back to KZbin! I freaking love your Stormlight content!

[@dinocollins720]

I've been waiting sooooo long!!! Glad you're back!

[@milom5030]

Amazing video, you've done your research well! The editing and art is on point too. Good job, Christian👏

[@LaurenEflake]

So glad to see you back. This video was awesome. You've really outdone yourself. Thank you for the level of effort that you put into this. The way that you laid all of this information out was seamless and very easy to follow. You pointed out things that I never realized and probably wouldn't have ever picked up on. I look forward to episode 2 but definitely take your time. We aren't going anywhere.

[@josephmonk7058]

The return of the king! So good to see you back Christian, an excellent video as always! 😁

[@jamesh5495]

Awesome video! Definitely would love a Ghostbloods video, the Thaidakar reveal in RoW was just perfect. These videos will be great to come back to before SA5

[@jasonbrewbaker3932]

Awesome video! Learned so much bout Kalak esp re ROW! Totally forgot that he was a crucial element of Part IV! So glad you’re back but please take it easy and do not feel any type of pressure. Your fans are fans for a reason and will not feel any type of way if you need to pause.

[@RiseeRee]

Awesome video! It’s great to have you back 😊

[@cobleen3982]

I’ve missed you so much!!! So happy to hear your awesome ideas again xoxo

[@angelaciani2110]

i´m so happy you are back... and with such a brilliant as well... i would love to see an episode about the ghostbloods

[@banjotiki3910]

So happy you're back 👏👏👏👏

[@andrewtovey7633]

Great to have you back man. I missed your videos. Take your time with them, enjoy the process, and take care of yourself.

[@LostinDiscovery]

Thanks man, that's the plan!

[@samthompson390]

Glad your back ☺️

[@givex2120]

Great video! I've never really looked into the Sons of Honor so it helped organize my knowledge about them ;)

[@LostinDiscovery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kiddocter13]

This was a GREAT video, very well researched and visually engaging. Looking forward to episode 2!!!

[@callum7081]

The production values of this new series is amazing

[@lewstherinteletubby50]

He's back baby!!!

[@kevinmutch9987]

Welcome back Christian! Really excited for your new uploads and this series in particular

[@aricabaker4339]

Well done. Excited for more to come.

[@drewkorte1]

I love this video! Welcome back, this was so worth the wait! I'm so eager to continue this series!

[@karasikryan4]

Nice to see from you again dude! Hope you’re doing well, and thanks for the awesome content !

[@kylemb1983]

Your music is balanced perfectly with your voice. It creates an awesome vibe

[@Josh-bs3ru]

Man we missed having you here! My brother just started WoR and I can't wait for him to catch up to share your videos with him!

[@LostinDiscovery]

Hope he enjoys book 2!

[@blackcatpirates8134]

OMG you are alive

[@philvogelfilms]

Fantastic video! Lots of juicy details that I forgot or never knew… Looking forward to future chapters in this series. Maybe one on Ishar? His part at the end of RoW still chills me to think about…

[@OntheOtherHandVideos]

Excellent video! Would love to see Ghostbloods in the next episode (assuming it's still a good and fun thing for you to work on). I can tell the time and effort that went into researching and also pulling in all the wonderful artwork and video editing. I think the content was the best part, so I hope it continues to be an enjoyable thing for you to make these! I've actually got to go revisit Mistborn - I want to re-read it all to get ready for the last entry in the new Trilogy (and because the original trilogy is phenomenal). But again, great video!

[@toddw7000]

Really well done video. A lot of Cosmere/Stormlight videos either overreach and theorize or just regurgitate. This was great in both content and presentation. Definitely subscribing and looking forward to a continuation of the series.

[@ProxyGameDev]

This was amazing. The edit fitted perfectly and that shots from your books made me jealous Ghostbloods for episode 2 for sure!

[@kylehenkel]

Cheers! Welcome back! Definitely missed your content. And your hard work and research really does come through. Looking forward to episode 2!

[@erinl7076]

I'm looking forward to getting more backstory and perspectives from the Heralds. I still get overwhelmed sometimes trying to think through what we've already learned, so videos like this are super helpful! Excellent work as always, glad to see you back!

[@jonvalett6708]

Excellent video - thanks for making it

[@codybaumann841]

Great video per usual man! Glad to see you back making videos again. I can’t wait for the next one. This has fueled my desire to go back through Stormlight again and even the rest of the Cosmere books. Brandon kills it and I can’t wait for Wax and Wayne 4 this year and book 5 of Stormlight afterwards. Keep up the great work!

[@kylemb1983]

Best valentine's day ever

[@SampatK164]

I'm loving this channel and your videos!! I do think you need to name your videos better in the future so they seem more appealing. I almost didn't click it because Sons of Honor just turned out to be an ineffective bunch of zealots and I didn't wanna invest time in them. I think a better name could have been "Kelek and the Secrets of Roshar" or something like that. A little sensational, but you deserve a lot more traffic and a lot more viewers!!! Please keep doing these. I love them.

[@markoboychuk]

Top notch quality as always! Glad to have you back!

[@miguelamorb]

Glad to see you making videos again, mate! I hope you're doing better and thank for putting so much effort into your videos, it really shows. Your way of telling things is incredibly relaxing. I love the heralds and this is an amazing piece of information, they really are fascinating.