Sanderson has said that the latter half of the series will be written after he finishes writing the upcoming Era Three Mistborn trilogy and the two Elantris sequels and projects a completion date near the end of 2031.

[2] As with Kaladin in The Way of Kings, Shallan in Words of Radiance, Dalinar in Oathbringer and the characters Eshonai and Venli in Rhythm of War, Wind and Truth contains a sequence of flashback chapters, this time from the perspective of Szeth, the Assassin in White.

[6] The synopsis of Wind and Truth that came with the announcement was as follows: Dalinar Kholin has challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions, and the Knights Radiant and the nations of Roshar have a mere 10 days to prepare for the worst.

[7] Sanderson calls writing The Stormlight Archive novels "quite draining" and stated he would take a break from the project for a time while he works on sequels to Mistborn and Elantris.

[8] Seven and a half years ago, King Gavilar revealed his true nature on seeking immortality as he secretly delved into Rosharan history after bonding with Stormfather.

In the first interlude, Odium, with Taravangian as his vessel, arrives at Tu Bayla and becomes devastated upon witnessing the outcome of the battle by his former predecessor and Cultivation's perceived lack of teaching in bearing his Shard.