The Way of Kings

On Roshar, a world perpetually scoured by devastating storms, civilization clings to existence, shaped by the harsh environment. Centuries ago, the legendary Knights Radiant vanished, leaving behind their mystical Shardblades and Shardplate—weapons and armor that turn ordinary men into god-like warriors. Now, these relics are coveted, fueling a relentless war on the Shattered Plains, where ten armies clash against a single, enigmatic foe. Kaladin, once a promising surgeon, is now a enslaved bridgeman, struggling to protect his men and comprehend the senseless conflict. Meanwhile, Highprince Dalinar Kholin, haunted by ancient visions, seeks to understand a cryptic text known as 'The Way of Kings,' questioning his sanity and the war's true purpose. Far across the ocean, the young scholar Shallan seeks to apprentice under the infamous Jasnah Kholin, harboring a secret agenda that intertwines with the lost secrets of the Knights Radiant and the looming truth behind Roshar's troubled history.