Rhythm of War - Surrender (Stormlight Archive Short Animatic)

SPOILER warnings from Rythm of War.
Song used is Thath (Justice) by The Black Piper: • Thath (Justice)
(Fucking disgusting that they use AI-made avatars on their website, by the way)
Voice by Michael Kramer, from the Rhythm of War Audiobook: • Chapter Eight-Rhythm o...
Animation by Marc Black
This is based on Chapter Eight from Rhythm of War, from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. All characters bellongs to him
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[@oscarsandoval9011]

It looks like Kaladin hasn’t slept for days and is on the verge of a mental breakdown. So in other world this perfectly sums up what Kaladin is going through at this point of the series.

[@johannaplockl463]

*every point of the series lol I cant really remember a moment where he is fully well

[@thibaultl1956]

Wow, this is really well put together. I'm glad the KZbin algorithm gods decided to let me stumble upon this today.

[@kennethhondl1589]

I've always said Stormlight Archive would work best as an animated tv series

[@Grunik1618]

Disagree, but to each their own. I see Roshar in live action through my mind's eye.

[@IcarusRizen]

@@Grunik1618 but do you think that can be recreated better than a well done animated project?

[@Grunik1618]

@@IcarusRizen With enough time and money the technology is definitely there. MCU proves that. Ultimately I'm going to watch any Cosmere media given to us. Live action is just my preference.

[@Mis7ina]

Arcane type of animation style would fit Mistborn (at least era 1) perfectly, but I do think Stormlight benefits more being a Live Action, and Brandon himself has stated that with the budgets he has been offered, it wouldn't be a problem to make things like spren in cgi

[@the_well-known_stranger2275]

Definitely

[@dirtb0ycod]

awesome. wish it was longer! I really think an anime adaptation of Stormlight would be better than live action.

[@mateodoris6856]

It would be. Live action would be terrible it just wouldn’t work.

[@KyleHerbert13]

Animation would be terrible. It HAS to be live action.

[@I5g58]

Why

[@alexisern5815]

​@@KyleHerbert13I think you havnt seen a proper animated series

[@KyleHerbert13]

@@alexisern5815 I have

[@serbsi2922]

All hail stormlight animated!

[@paul1ca]

Wow wow wow wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Arkhkalos]

I was left wanting so much more😭😭😭🙏

[@zakcake]

Love this, I didn’t know the scene at first, but when the tears started. Awesome job

[@arlopaden9794]

Beautiful animatic, great work

[@Grimm-A]

Holy shit ghis is insane

[@hernandoariel880]

I saw and listen, and my skin to become a Chicken remember that page. Storm you and your to Greatest Talent dude, awesome. BRIDGE FOURT

[@xsqrewfacex]

Instant subscription.this is great

[@franciscofferreira]

More please 🥺

[@alexthorntonfilms2148]

Woah! That's incredible

[@emanuelestellano3412]

just one thing, Kaladin is holding Syl-Spear so, his eyes should be blue

[@marcblacks]

I preferred to make his eyes dark to represent that he had run out of stormlight.

[@samuelleask1132]

This is amazing

[@brandonsandoval4649]

wow bro, you are amazing :0

[@CosmereConnections]

This is wonderful nice work!

[@sanadafox1182]

MORE PLEASE ILY THANK YOU

[@mediocritysbest6220]

Moash was a baki character this entire time

[@artbzd]

Oh wow. Literal chills.

[@sam3895]

goosebumps

[@Feherlof1a]

MORE PLS

[@davidchs2821]

Tan curt! Però igualment increïble

[@alezeia]

Woooooow 😱😍

[@zoberraz]

To people into audiobooks, I'd recommend looking into the Graphicaudio versions of Brandon Sanderson's work. Michael Kramer is a great narrator, but that doesn't beat actually having different actors for any of the major characters. I don't want to undermine Marc for an atmospheric animatic, but perhaps you'd like to take a look at these samples: kzbin.info/aero/PL4HLhgRbAKAAzcpUhPNjFbRJuUMPjSS1W

[@Starguardianbard]

Their great up until they randomly replace voice actors several books deep. I spent the last year listening to their version of the Lightbringer Saga only to get to the **final** book and they replaced 80% of the cast with brand new voices, some of them having clearly never even listened to the previous books to make sure the personality still matched. The very main character for example was completely flipped from a growing hero into a zany punk purely from the acting alone despite no major chances in characterization. I just can't in good faith recommend anyone to listen to any of their series unless the series is done and you know for sure they won't butcher it in the end. That being said, they have thus far been good for Sandersons other books that have been shorter so they didn't run into the possibility of this issue. Highly recommend their version of Warbreaker and Mistborn. Elantris even had some of my favorite voice actor work so far with how they did Hrathen. But since SA won't be done until 2030s it's just a huge possibility that you'll listen to the same voice for Navani, Dalinar, Jasnah, etc and then come book 7 you suddenly have a nice VA.

[@Goen3211]

O man, que escena.

[@franciscofferreira]

Have you sent this to /r/Sanderson ?

[@marcblacks]

To be honest, I didn't even think I would get so much feedback just by uploading it on youtube. I made this animation based on a commission from youtuber Alexelcapo for his book club (the cover of the video is the commission, the rest is personal work). When the book club launches, I'm going to twitter this and tag Brandon Sanderson. But I have no idea if he pays much attention to twitter notifications.

[@zacstoker4554]

I need more, use his voice more

[@venom0921]

Great Job, personally prefer graphic audio over the normal audiobook performers, but your editing made it as good!

[@Stormbless3d]

That was way too short ♥️

[@svnwukong]

Shame, if only Kaladin could've killed him there and then that world would have been a better place.

[@marcblacks]

Syl doesn't like this.

[@svnwukong]

@@marcblacks Kholins and Teft dare to disagree. Moash has it coming.

[@viniciusdemoraes3495]

But that's the point. He could not. For him, it would be like pointing a spear to Teft or Rock. Kaladin has always felt guilty for the people who he failed to save. Seeing an old friend go stray and knowing deep down that he could have done the same simply shattered him inside. Moash knew that and tried to manipulate Kal bc of that.

[@cosmicflare_]

Lol

[@Aliraldd992]

I didn't expect Moash to be such a chad

[@marcblacks]

He's a friendkiller enjoyer

[@TaylorHodgsonScott]

...fuck Moash?

[@longshot9757]

Dear god. Outside of the audiobook format, Michael Kramer's voice is an entirely different beast. With the backdrop of this masterpiece of color choice and character design, it's absolutely haunting, emotionless as stone, but still rich and smooth.

[@marcblacks]

Thanks for all your kind words! Right now I'm working on another animatic of a scene from Words of Radiance, less detailed but longer. Journy before destination, yes. But holy shit, what a longer journey.

[@TheDiabeticGameMaster]

hey, that is the problem with any creative endeavor, amirite? for all us authors he inspired, at least, we know your pain. Idk if you are a fellow Lightweaver, but, from one Radiant (and aspiring creator) to another, Lb4D,Sb4W,Jb4D! Stay strong! We eagerly await your inevitable release!

[@mish_mash109]

This is breathtaking, you have further convinced me that an anime adaption of stormlight is the way to go

[@henrywong7607]

This is awesome! I like the more Asian-inspired architecture you went with. It's not how I imagined Roshar but it's a cool interpretation and fits well.

[@nothappening5510]

the alethi at least are described as wearing very asian inspired clothing and ornaments along with the physical description of them their height being the only thing that isn't very typical for many asain country that however is due to many of those countries suffering from very poor nutrition because of a long history of droughts and flooding in the region problems the Alethi do not suffer from

[@mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844]

Really? That was actually exactly how i imagined it lol

[@henrywong7607]

@@nothappening5510 Yeah I know that's why I said it fits well. But cause of the Highstorms I imagined the buildings as mostly being very bunker-like stone structures. Like a WW1 fortification but built with mideval level technology.

[@CritAcademy]

I must have more!!!!!

[@otamacourek4706]

Your animations of the Storm Light Archive are great!!! Unfortunately, they are generally few, and there are a lot of epic moments that haven't been animated yet. Are you going to make some more?

[@marcblacks]

I don't have time right now or as we say in my country: "la vida no me da para más" (Life doesn't give me more) I'm looking for a job as an animator but it's difficult. I wish I could send all your messages as a letter of recommendation :_)

[@ItsNickster]

i need more im beggin

[@laughsingay]

I love Cosmere fan creations so much because I really don't see a lot of them. This is awesome!

[@TheSingingBUn]

youtube!! WHY grace us this video in my recomendations WEEKS after its post?! But for real, this is nice 😁

[@afrozalam5389]

This is 10/10. Put a longer version out

[@tordurhansen333]

Storm it this made me feel things! Good job on this!

[@alanrice6077]

Muck Foash

[@samwise7456]

just got to this part of rhythm of war like an hour ago and had to come back to this video

[@pastor_flash]

This is awesome, fits so much better than live action ever would

[@luxor9910]

Boffffff❤

[@tomasgudmundsson6106]

MORE!

[@warriorpoetforgod]

Dude YES

[@dramalexi]

Now that would be a show to watch.

[@johnoliver4469]

I cannot say f moash enough

[@lord_kingslayer]

Nah I really like him

[@marce6297]

Holy fucking shit man, this is awesome I need more!!

[@smackyfrog6046]

Need MORE

[@lunana1139]

This is so fucking bomb please make more!! I'm am absolutely dead on the ground ❤❤❤

[@pablocau3792]

As you 700th subscriber, I can tell you are going places!!

[@marcblacks]

Thanks!! Well the truth is that I'm still unemployed xD

[@pablocau3792]

If you can keep up doing this and getting better, you won't be anymore

[@IlsaTheArtist]

Holy shit, this is amazing!!!!

[@TheBrosCreed]

Wow, that was awesome, but too short! I want more! Great job!

[@bighouse581]

I think I'm close to this part. It Moash and Kal right?

[@juanperret7044]

send this application straight to Brando Sando lol

[@danielsantacruz320]

bro, this looks amazing. Through all the artwork I've seen, this version of Kaladin is exactly what I have in my head while reading. I'll keep in tune on anything that you'll do, this is gorgeous

[@Nylspider]

Commenting for when the KZbin algorithm decides to bless this masterpiece

[@Sylusander]

Got a sub from me on this one. Life before death, brother.

[@bertopadre78]

lo he visto como 1000 veces y no me canso

[@saffronique]

Holy shit. Just... holy shit.

[@alexandrsasha8040]

That’s never happen xD

[@reflectionsofsound]

This gave me chills… amazing

[@CharlesLanrezac1914]

Dang! This was good. Chills.

[@MarMonkey2606]

You need to review the story since you got some details wrong, but otherwise, well done.

[@marcblacks]

I reread the scene to recreate it. If you say that because there shouldn't be a fire in the basement, I took creative liberty to contrast Vyre's figure for more impact. I'm glad you like the work but calm down with this type of criticism, please. It's just a fanart, not an official adaptation.

[@kamannkri2491]

Bangeeeeer!

[@JohnS-gf4sz]

Stormblessed

[@bookworm8217]

incredible

[@capn_toad]

gah this is so pretty

[@Gear-pp1io]

We need more

[@longshot9757]

That was incredible. Well done!

[@TheHummylipipiClips]

Me encanta lo aterrador que se ve Moash

[@dandinkler6315]

This was amazing I need more!

[@colinclark9963]

Fantastic, especially with those dead eyes that were still full of light and focus.

[@Snow-jd2uo]

THIS IS AMAZING???!!???? WTF??????

[@Seriousbake]

Great job , need more

[@ТемкаАнтонов]

Это же Моаш?

[@metumortis6323]

Very frightening! Good job!

[@kurrankeating7004]

Good stuff! Keep going! Create more!

[@hw_was_taken423]

I remember seing this reccomended on my starting page, 7 Month later I finally cought up and can enjoy it without getting spoilered

[@handlealluppercase]

Æ

[@richiebrad3182]

Great job!

[@brendanfields3691]

Man moash is such a sick character i cant wait to see him and kall go at it agter rythem of war the next book will be crazy

[@elenskye]

Wow, this is great!

[@warriorpoetforgod]

The vacancy in moash’s eyes is perfect

[@reuelabraham6970]

This is dope as hell

[@onizukavongola4777]

Omg so good

[@gecko4878]

Beautiful

[@nitramlee9019]

Great animation!! For everyone saying that they want an animated series... Keep your otaku hands away of stormlight archive.

[@bleach1408]

I still hate the book

[@ZAMAN3705]

You should have use the graphic audio version

[@marcblacks]

I didn't know that version. I just listened to it, the voice sounds too youthful for Moash as I imagine it. But, you can be kinder by making suggestions. It's not about what I "should" or "shouldn't" do. I've created this scene just as I imagine it and I've shared it. This is all, I "should" nothing.

[@ZAMAN3705]

@@marcblacks oh i didn't mean to be disrespectful,you did a fantastic job and English is not my first language so sorry if i offend you, But i myself love the graphic audio version it made the books more amazing for me.

[@marcblacks]

@@ZAMAN3705 Ok, don't worry. English isn't my first language either, but "should" sounded like an imposition.