Words of Radiance

Book 2 of The Stormlight Archive in reading order · published 2014

What happens, where and who spoilers for this book

The second Stormlight Archive novel, with Shallan as the focal character. Kaladin guards the king and Dalinar while mastering new powers. Shallan seeks the Shattered Plains to find how to prevent the Voidbringers' return. The Parshendi, led by Eshonai, gamble on forces they once fled, and an assassin kills rulers across the world.

Lands in it

Shattered Plains, Urithiru, Alethkar, Reshi Isles, Azir, Horneater Peaks, Iri, Shadesmar, Unclaimed Hills, Marabethia, Narak, New Natanan, Frostlands, Sesemalex Dar, Emul, Tukar, Vedenar, Kharbranth, The Purelake, Jah Keved, Tashikk

Characters in it

Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Dalinar Kholin, Sylphrena, Eshonai, Taravangian, Rysn Ftori, Ym, Lift, Adolin Kholin, Szeth, Torol Sadeas, Aesudan Kholin, Aladar, Axies the Collector, Gawx, Chiri-Chiri, Elhokar Kholin, Meridas Amaram, Stormfather, Drehy, Skar, Jakamav, Moash, Elit Ruthar, Relis Ruthar, Venli, Nale, Gaz, Glys, Renarin Kholin, Graves, Jasnah Kholin, Helaran Davar, Mraize, Hobber, Sigzil, Rock, Hoid, Lopen, Ialai Sadeas, Vstim, Ishar, Talenel, Ivory, Iyatil, Navani Kholin, Pattern, Kadash, Wyndle, Turinad Sebarial, Tyn, Balat Davar, Wikim Davar, Jushu Davar, Nazh, Khriss, Zahel, Rlain, Roion, Shalash, Sja-anat, Almighty, Teft, Teleb, Timbre, Tozbek, Tvlakv, Vathah, Nightwatcher, Yalb

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