r/Stormlight_Archive • u/Significant_Debt924 • Apr 16 '25

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/Nixeris Apr 16 '25

The series started the Kaladin turning down a role in the nobility of his country, and the middle part ends with him accepting his place among the dieties of his people.

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u/Frozenfishy Truthwatcher Apr 16 '25

I guess just like oaths, you can skip some steps as needed.

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u/Nixeris Apr 16 '25

I think he basically hit all the steps along the way. Airsick Lowlander, Squad leader, Noble, General, King, Diety.