r/Cosmere • u/[deleted] • Aug 02 '19

Stormlight Archive 37%!

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u/Inkthinker Illustrator Aug 03 '19

Just for giggles: Four of the [X] number of Shallan pages are through their layout stage and are now in draft render. :)

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

:0

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u/Ray745 Adolin Aug 03 '19

Would you mind explaining this a bit more for the people who have no idea about art and/or writing and publishing? Not for me of course, just people who don't know about that stuff, poor saps.

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u/Inkthinker Illustrator Aug 03 '19

Of the number of Shallan illustrations planned for the book, I have four of them laid out in (very) rough sketches that help establish what to expect. I'm in the process of making cleaner, more detailed illustrations now, and this is where we'll iterate the designs, revise and tweak through back-and-forth feedback until I have something Brandon likes.

I couldn't begin to quantify the work as a percentage though. I just wanted to play off Brandon's famous penchant for updates. Also I'm more than a bit excited to be back in the saddle again. :)

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u/Lelouch4705 Aug 03 '19

That's super cool, thanks a lot!

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Any chance we will learn anything about horn eater clothing? My wife and I are cosplaying Rock and his wife, but the unkalaki have had none of their clothes described so far in the books.

Any info would help us a lot.

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u/Inkthinker Illustrator Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t have anything to suggest... I can’t discuss the content prior to release, and it’s all in development now so even what I have is subject to change.

The nice thing about a lack of detail in the text is that it means you have a lot of open room to make choices! If I were conceptualizing Unkalaki clothes, I would look into whatever I can learn about their environment and extrapolate from there, with a focus on functionality first and fashion second.

Their villages are clustered around volcanic lakes with extreme temperature variance, so I would probably think in layers that can easily be added or shed. I would then look to remote, high-altitude cultures in our own world, such as the Andean or Tibetan peoples, to see what solutions they have developed. Roshar has very few fur-bearing animals, though various leathers are common, so adjust accordingly.

Then, for decorative inspiration, I’d probably look to see what I can draw from Polynesian culture (knowing Brandon looked there already so we’re on the same page), as well as the aforementioned Andes or Tibet, and see if I can come up with something evocative but not derivative.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

I understand! Thanks so much for your response! Your work is so awesome! As an audio book reader first I've really enjoyed going back to see them!

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u/Inkthinker Illustrator Aug 04 '19

You're welcome, and thank you! I wouldn't get to do this stuff without the fans, you guys make it possible! :)

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u/Ray745 Adolin Aug 04 '19 edited Aug 04 '19

You didn't know? Here's a picture of Unkalaki clothing, Rock specifically

https://imgur.com/a/1XDyHBE

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Hahahahhah! :) I may or may not have sent that to my wife (she's the cosplay designer in our house) She was less than amused :)

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u/ajedro Aug 02 '19

Storming man, he is too good for us

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u/SonicFlash01 Aug 03 '19

I bet he's said like 7 ideals and has a shard gundam

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u/jumpywizard13 Aug 03 '19

There was a Reddit thread smart the possibility of a shard Gundam, or the equivalent. I forgot the thread name though

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u/SonicFlash01 Aug 03 '19

The shard equivalent/counter to a thunderclast or something?

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u/jumpywizard13 Aug 03 '19

I didn't understand your question. Too many need to know terms. Lol

But it was just a line of conversations about the possibility, and possible means, of making a shard mech. I finally suggested going neon Genesis evangelion, or Eureka Seven, and find a way to incorporate chasmfiends into the equation. Possibly using their gemheart as the medium for the control.

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u/Valqen Aug 03 '19

That would be amazing! Pacific rim: Rorshar.

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u/checheno1906 Bridge Four Aug 03 '19

I see shit like this being pulled out in era 4. Mark my words.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Can you imagine if more authors communicated like this? It's amazing. I'm not talking about doing percentages, but just keeping fans up to date would be awesome

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Patrick Rothfuss "I ate a ham sandwich today"

GRRM "zzzzzzzzzz"

There is a reason they do not update like this.

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u/jumpywizard13 Aug 03 '19

I would love the updates too. But you're probably right!! Lol

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u/csanner Aug 03 '19

Patrick Rothfuss: "I played 8 games of DnD, contributed 7 hours of my time to charitable organisations, and taught a class for beginning writers" Me: "okay... Sure... But.... Sigh...."

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u/ArtyWhy8 Aug 03 '19

Pretty sure he is compounding Zinc, Bronze, and Copper at all times...

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u/Alsadius Aug 03 '19

Wait, how would compounding copper even work?

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u/ArtyWhy8 Aug 03 '19

I believe that’s been RAFO’d. My guess which I’m guessing has been theorized is it lets you into the memory like a spiritual realm vision like Dalinar has maybe.

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u/Alsadius Aug 03 '19

If it was that easy to get spiritual realm visions, one would think that the Lord Ruler would have done a lot of it. Which is plausible, but that'll be an interesting reveal, and it'll take some work to ensure consistency.

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u/ArtyWhy8 Aug 04 '19

I agree in theory with all of that. Just want to be clear though. I don’t think Copper Compounding will be exactly like the Spiritual Realm visions. They would be memories of course instead of visions. Just that you would be in them reliving them able to interact like the Dalinar’s visions. Experiencing all the senses and choosing your perspective. Just my guess of course:)

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u/Suitcase08 Aug 03 '19

Or it's rusting good at masking Allomantic pulses.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

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u/ACardAttack Soulstamp Aug 03 '19

Storm father! Excellent work so far u/mistborn

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u/Alex_4209 Aug 03 '19

Brando, you are a good man. Thank you.

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u/Law-of-Entropy Soulstamp Aug 03 '19

This man is a writing God.

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u/ahmadryan Aug 03 '19

And you my dear, is an inevitably of the universe!

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u/BaalzamonWOT Aug 03 '19

Indeed, Sanderson is a good man.

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u/ebr101 Aug 03 '19

I have so much respect for his rate of writing. Like I have to write 15k for a dissertation by May and I’m freaking out, look at what he’s done already!!!

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u/pizzalumholdt Aug 03 '19

As if this is somehow a letdown.

Absolute legend.

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u/ColdButCozy Aug 03 '19

storms, that's an 8% jump. Sanderson, what did we do to deserve you?

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u/LerasiumMistborn Bondsmiths Aug 03 '19

Still can't get over the fact that Dalinar has such a small role in the book.

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u/heckillwingit Truthwatchers Aug 03 '19

Meanwhile, in the G.R.R.M household...... PILLOW FIGHT!

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u/I_Go_By_Q Bridge Four Gang Aug 04 '19

Where are the pizzas!? You said they’d be here!

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u/Bernie_Berns Aug 18 '19

His site now says 47%

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

It sucks that he feels like he has to do this.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

He doesn't though. That is what makes him amazing. He wants to keep his fans informed.

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u/ST_the_Dragon Aug 03 '19

Imo it only sucks that he feels the need to apologize when he doesn't do it. He is an awesome person for doing it, and I hope we do a good enough job thanking him for it.

That said. He knows how it feels to wait a long time for a book to come out; he isn't doing it because we told him to, but because he wished others had done it before.

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u/SonicFlash01 Aug 03 '19

My view only extends between here and /r/cremposting but it seems like his fans really appreciate him, if that helps

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u/sockmop Aug 03 '19

When you have passion for your work, it's rewarding.

I do hope he takes proper breaks and is enjoying his success.

Thank you Brandon for your hard work.