Dalinar prepares to launch his expedition during the Weeping while Amaram urges him to mend ties with Sadeas, warning of looming disaster. Horns announce a distant chrysalis, but Dalinar cancels the run to focus on the campaign. News arrives that Kaladin has returned from the chasms.

At the triage pavilion, a battered Kaladin salutes and reports he escorted Shallan back. He presents a massive gemheart, implying they slew the chasmfiend before Shallan downplays the feat. Navani sweeps Shallan into care, while Dalinar lauds Kaladin as a hero and notes Bridge Four’s unwavering faith in him.

Cleaned and resting, Shallan debates Pattern about Radiants and the Recreance. Pattern explains most mindful spren died when the Knights broke their oaths; he says Shallan spoke Words long ago but must confront truth to progress. Adolin arrives, embracing and kissing Shallan; his vow to protect her triggers her refusal to be sheltered.

Dalinar, Navani, Adolin, and Shallan confer. Shallan requests to join the expedition to complete a comprehensive map and seek ancient ruins Jasnah pursued. Dalinar agrees, impressed by her work, and asks for a full map of the Plains.

Shallan urges Dalinar to leave parshmen behind, citing Jasnah’s warnings. After brief consideration and Navani’s practical assent, Dalinar accepts. He orders immediate departure within the hour, committing to the expedition without parshmen.