Wind and Truthmay have concluded one sequence ofThe Stormlight Archive, but there are still five books to go and one of its major arcs has already been established.Wind and Truth’sclimactic endingsees the coalition defending its turf on multiple fronts, from Dalinar’s contest of champions with Odium to Adolin’s defense of Azimir toJasnah Kholin’s debate with Taravangian. Jasnah is only a supporting character for the most part of the first five volumes, and her loss of Thaylenah is arguably her defining moment so far.
Redemption is a common theme throughoutThe Stormlight Archive’scharacter arcs. Dalinar Kholin’s arc from being the Blackthorn to the leader of the reformedKnights Radiant ordersis the most prominent redemption story Brandon Sanderson has told, but these ideas are common in several characters' narratives, be it Szeth, Venli, or even Shallan. Sanderson’s books pose a hopeful message that any human being can move past their previous wrongdoings and forge a better life for themselves.
Jasnah Kholin’s Failure In Wind And Truth Will Define Her In Arc 2
Losing To Taravangian Will Motivate Her In Arc 2
Jasnah Kholin is still alive at the end ofWind and Truth, meaningshe’s going to have plenty of time ahead of her to ponder the defeat humanity suffered in the True Desolation. Thaylenah was a valuable part of the coalition that she personally defended inOathbringer, and the fact that she failed to protect it inWind and Truthwill remain with her forever, creating a new redemption arc. Jasnah is depicted as being one of the most intelligent characters in the Cosmere, but Taravangian’s character assassination importantly demonstrates that she has growing of her her own to do.
What will sting the most for her is that, in some ways, Taravangian wasn’t wrong.
Jasnah’s redemption arc won’t be one like Dalinar’s, where she has to recover from a reputation of atrocities and villainy. Though Odium did point out some of her lowest moments, Jasnah was never as bad as Dalinar in his earlier days. In her case, the redemption will be more of an internal process. Like Shallan, Kaladin, and other characters,Jasnah will likely spend the next novels learning from these mistakes and defining what makes her a hero. What will sting the most for her is that, in some ways, Taravangian wasn’t wrong.
Jasnah Kholin Is The Stormlight Archive’s Final Flashback POV Character
Sanderson Is Setting Up Jasnah For The Finale
While the fates of many of Brandon Sanderson’sStormlight Archivecharacters are far from clear, Jasnah Kholin is one who’s guaranteed to be around for a while. Unless something drastically changes, Sanderson has already made clear who his POV flashback characters will be for the next five books, and Jasnah Kholin is set for book 10. Given that Jasnah was introduced inThe Way of Kingsbut isn’t going to be the central focus point until book 10, which will probably be released over thirty years after her first appearance,it seems like she’s being saved for something special.
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The fact that Brandon Sanderson would pair Jasnah with Wit indicates that there’s something special about her. She’s an incredibly intelligent character who’s only just beginning to find her potential. If she failed in book 5 of the first sequence, then it would work out perfectly for her to understand her wrongdoings over time, work to better herself, and resolve her storyline in book 10 with a heroic deed worthy of notoriety throughout the Cosmere.
Why Jasnah’s Failure In Stormlight 5 Is So Important
This Defeat Will Stick With Jasnah Forever
Failure isn’t the same for Jasnah Kholin as it might be for another character, especially not a failure of this magnitude. Jasnah is an incredibly formidable figure who isn’t exactly known for being humble. She takes immense pride in being as intelligent and strong-willed as she is, even willing to be ostracized from her family as a heretic rather than conform.Failure for Jasnah Kholin is devastating, especially in the form of an intellectual debatewhere her personal attributes became the reason for her loss.
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Jasnah will not forget about what happened in Thaylenah. She will likely tear herself to pieces for a while, fretting at what she did. But it’s a Brandon Sanderson story, and if Jasnah is to be one of Roshar’s great heroes, then from that fretting will eventually come introspection and improvement. Jasnah will find her way forward, and she’ll eventually be stronger for the defeat she suffered inWind and Truth, helping her be an even more exciting final protagonist forThe Stormlight Archive.
The Stormlight Archive
The Stormlight Archive is an epic fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson, set on the storm-ravaged world of Roshar. The series follows multiple characters, each with their unique storylines, as they navigate political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and powerful magic. Central to the story are the Knights Radiant, legendary warriors with magical abilities who must return to save their world from impending destruction. The series explores themes of honor, leadership, and the burden of power.
