122. A Debt Repaid
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Kaladin locates Bridge Four survivors who have saved Gavinor. Taravangian, on a dull-witted day, secretly bargains with Odium to spare Kharbranth, surrendering Jezrien’s Honorblade and agreeing to spy on Urithiru. Adolin declines the Alethi throne, leading to Jasnah’s coronation. Moash accepts the Honorblade and a new name, Vyre. Shallan weds Adolin, receives a Ghostblood assignment, and Dalinar begins writing Oathbringer.
Summary
Kaladin, flying on Stormlight and Kharbranthian gemstones, follows directions to a refugee camp marked with Bridge Four’s symbol. There he reunites with Drehy and Skar, who reveal they have saved Elhokar’s young son, Gavinor. Kaladin affirms their creed to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
In Urithiru, a mentally dull Taravangian debates the faltering Diagram with Adrotagia, Dukar, and Mrall as the Everstorm arrives. A compelling voice draws him to open a window; Odium pulls him into a vision, praises the Diagram’s ingenuity, and reveals Renarin as a blind spot that disrupted plans. Taravangian reads a message from his smarter self, realizes Odium must avoid a forced contest of champions, and bargains: in exchange for service—and surrendering Jezrien’s Honorblade—Odium will spare Kharbranth and its native-born, plus spouses. Odium accepts and orders intelligence on Urithiru.
Shallan projects a living map as Dalinar and the coalition assess shifting control across Roshar; Iri expands while Azir hesitates. Dalinar raises Alethkar’s succession: Adolin confesses killing Sadeas and refuses the crown. Dalinar seeks a monarch who can inspire and negotiate; later, court gossip is silenced when Jasnah arrives wearing a crown, signaling her selection as queen.
In occupied Kholinar, Moash labors clearing rubble until Leshwi and other Fused arrive. They present Jezrien’s Honorblade, warning that accepting it will end “Moash.” Embracing a new identity, Vyre (“He Who Quiets”) takes in Stormlight and Lashed, joining the Fused in the sky.
On her wedding day, Shallan endures ceremony, centers herself with Veil and Radiant, and accepts joy. Navani brings her brothers—Balat, Wikim, and Jushu—as a surprise. A note from Mraize credits the reunion as payment and assigns a new task: locate and win over (or capture) an Unmade willing to defect. After the celebrations, Dalinar, tutored by Navani, practices reading and writing, pens a preface to his account, and titles his work “Oathbringer, My Glory and My Shame.”
Who Appears
- Taravangian
On a dull day, secretly bargains with Odium to spare Kharbranth, yielding Jezrien’s Honorblade and agreeing to spy on Urithiru.
- Odium
Confronts Taravangian, reveals Renarin as a blind spot, refuses broad mercy, and secures a pact to spare Kharbranth.
- Dalinar Kholin
Leads coalition planning; seeks Alethkar’s monarch; accepts Adolin’s refusal; later begins writing his memoir, Oathbringer.
- Shallan Davar
Projects a continent map, reflects with Veil and Radiant, marries Adolin, and receives a Ghostblood mission about an Unmade.
- Adolin Kholin
Confesses killing Sadeas, refuses the crown, marries Shallan, and supports selecting a different Alethi monarch.
- Moash (Vyre)
Accepts Jezrien’s Honorblade from the Fused, takes the name Vyre, and joins them in the sky.
- Jasnah Kholin
Arrives wearing a crown, signaling her selection as Queen of Alethkar.
- Kaladin Stormblessed
Finds Drehy and Skar with refugees and rescues Gavinor, affirming Bridge Four’s creed.
- Leshwi
Fused leader who presents Jezrien’s Honorblade and warns Moash he must become Vyre.
- Navani Kholin
Supports Shallan, reunites her with her brothers, and tutors Dalinar in reading and writing.
- Drehy
Bridge Four scout who, with Skar, protects Gavinor among refugees.
- Skar
Bridge Four veteran, exhausted but steadfast, safeguarding Gavinor.
- Gavinor Kholin
Elhokar’s young son, rescued and sheltered by Drehy and Skar.
- Adrotagia
Taravangian’s aide; debates the Diagram’s failures and the risk of exposure.
- Mrall
Taravangian’s bodyguard; questions the Diagram’s growing flaws.
- Dukar
Stormwarden who evaluates Taravangian’s mental state and discusses strategy.
- Khen
Singer ally who joins Moash at the rubble and witnesses his transformation.
- Mraize
Ghostblood contact; gifts Shallan her brothers’ arrival and tasks her to secure a defecting Unmade.
- Nan Balat Davar
Shallan’s eldest brother, arrives for the wedding and delivers Mraize’s note.
- Wikim Davar
Shallan’s scholarly brother, reunited with her before the ceremony.
- Jushu Davar
Shallan’s brother, thinner but safe; attends the wedding.
- Pattern
Cryptic spren who reassures Shallan during her pre-wedding reflection.
- Veil
Shallan’s persona, offering pragmatic support as she embraces happiness.
- Radiant
Shallan’s persona, urging tradition and affirming the union with Adolin.
- Szeth-son-Neturo
Stands guard for Dalinar after the wedding as his new bodyguard.