Includes MAJOR SPOILERS for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and Truth and minor spoilers for The Sunlit Man
The Stormlight Archivebook 5’s story directly sets up another Cosmere novel that was released before it, making it even more powerful in retrospect.Wind and Truth’sendingis filled with emotional moments for a variety of characters whom audiences have followed since 2010’sThe Way of Kings, including Dalinar’s death, Kaladin leaving to become a Herald, and Shallan being separated from Adolin. On top of that,Wind and Truthis packed with numerousCosmere referencesand ties to other stories, including 2023’sThe Sunlit Man.
The Sunlit Manwas released as one ofBrandon Sanderson’s Secret Project books, being delivered to readers who supported the author’s record-breaking Kickstarter before hitting shelves. If the Kickstarter was indicative of anything, it’s the immense growth of the Cosmere among contemporary fantasy readers. Sanderson’s novels are some of the most widely beloved and popular for fans of the genre, andThe Sunlit Manwas truly one for those dedicated readers, offering more connections than ever to other books, particularlyThe Stormlight Archiveseries.
Wind And Truth Directly Connects To The Sunlit Man
Sigzil’s Story Continues In The Sunlit Man
It’s fairly obvious after just a few chapters ofThe Sunlit Manthat the protagonist,Nomad, is Rosharan, and by chapter 6, a keen reader could recognize that he’s Sigzil, the member of Bridge Four fromThe Stormlight Archive. In the story, Sigzil is shown in the Cosmere’s space-age future, accompanied by a spren named Auxiliary, withWind and Truthshowing how the pair initially meet. Sigzil plays a crucial role in the recent volume, defending Narak from Odium’s forces and eventually taking the Dawnshard from Hoid, causing him to depart Roshar.
The Stormlight Archive Has Finally Set Up The Cosmere’s Darth Vader Equivalent (& It’s Terrifying)
The Stormlight Archive has introduced a new character who could be the Cosmere’s equivalent of Darth Vader. It’s terrifying, but I can’t wait.
Upon arriving in Shadesmar,Sigzil meets the spren who was previously bonded to Szeth, 12124, who would eventually become Auxiliary. The book’s ending sets Sigzil on his path, which will eventually lead toThe Sunlit Man.Witheverything that happens in mind, it’s fascinating to reconsider the standalone with the added context ofWind and Truth. The knowledge ofThe Stormlight Archive’stimeline, even with the dilation, likely confirms thatThe Sunlit Manhappens after arc 2, allowing for speculation about what Sigzil knows.
12124 is a code for “AUX,” representing each letter’s place in the alphabet (A-1, U-21, X-24).
The Sunlit Man Is Even Better After The Stormlight Archive Arc 1
Wind And Truth Adds Emotional Stakes To The Sunlit Man
he might not know anything about what’s happened on Roshar since, leaving him with a terrifying uncertaintyabout his friends
Sigzil’s journey inThe Sunlit Manis about his character constantly being in a state of peril while having to reckon with past events, constantly being discomforted by his environment while being so far from home. Now,readers know that Sigzil had to sacrifice Vienta, making her a deadeye in order to save her life, adding a sense of tragedy to his story. Not to mention, he might not know anything about what’s happened on Roshar since, leaving him with a terrifying uncertaintyabout his friends and the events ofThe Stormlight Archive.
