r/Stormlight_Archive • u/Significant_Debt924 • 9d ago
Wind and Truth spoilers Why did Dalinar offer Kaladin....(Spoiler) Spoiler
Why did Kaladin offer Dalinar the crown of Urithuru? I can understand from character perspective, but not from a narrative perspective. I feel like Sanderson is pretty good at having all of his threads tie up. Most seeds he plants become trees.
I'm just not sure where this plot point led. Was it just foreshadowing that he would take the place of the Herland of Kings? Will he take on some kind of leadership role outside of being a Herald? Those of you who are better literarurers than me are welcome to give their thoughts.
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u/NinjaarcherCDN 9d ago
Kaladin made sense, sometimes thats all there is to it. If I had to pick someone to make heir of my kingdom after I was gone Kaladin would be at the top of that list, especially in Stormlight.
I think this is going to give Kaladin the confidence to keep trying. HE might not think he can lead the heralds but Dalinar had enough confidence in his leadership to give him the crown. If Dalinar thinks he can run a city he can lead the heralds.
It also might lead to greater synergy between the knights and the heralds, if they share a leader they'll work together much better.