Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #165: The Oathpact - "Nightblood isn't a bug! He's a feature!"

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For thousands of years, Roshar has been protected by the mysterious Oathpact. But what do we know about this arcane agreement? How does it protect Roshar? What oaths were involved? And what do we know of the ancient Heralds who made those oaths?

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This episode's show notes can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tpm7X8656e4bSsZj6n48myHE7xDhu58ePqv-9C7uWw/edit?usp=sharing

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This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": "The Worldhopper Ball?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vWLxPDdL2w&ab_channel=BrandonSanderson

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Michael Whelan - Words of Radiance and Oathbringer - http://www.michaelwhelan.com/

David Palumbo - Arcanum Unbounded - http://www.dvpalumbo.com/

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