Kapin
I have a question about the Shin. Are they originally from Roshar? *laughter*
Brandon Sanderson
Answers are coming.
Kapin
Is there significance in the metal thing relating back to... Scadrial?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes.
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Questioner
When Shallan is telling the story about the girl and the wall, she said that her hair was white. Does that matter in any way?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes.
Questioner
Are the Shinovars-- Shin people hair white?
Brandon Sanderson
They are not all white, but I'll RAFO the further question.
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AhoyMatey (paraphrased)
Why does Urithiru not have hallowed stones?
Brandon Sanderson (paraphrased)
That’ll be answered eventually. It’s cultural, not magical.
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Questioner
He said, "I was reading through *inaudible* Szeth section he mentioned that 'we are all that remains'. Is he saying that the Shin are the lost Order? The one that didn't abandon the oaths? Of course the section *inaudible* alternatives-- *interrupted*
Brandon Sanderson
What they are doing is-- Szeth is saying, "We are all that remains that remembers what happened before." [...] And they may be-- they may not remember accurately. But they consider themselves the only ones who know. Does that make sense? [...] It is not reference to the Orders.
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Questioner
I've seen online, but I haven't been able to find an actual confirmation. In Way of Kings, it describes Shin Warriors as being bought and sold by means of small stones. Are those Oathstones?
Brandon Sanderson
Those are very similar to Oathstones indeed. You will find out a lot more. But yes, you're on the right track.
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Questioner
So Truthless are kind of pretty rare, right, in the Shin society?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes.
Questioner
So how did they come by the [Honorblades] that Szeth's got?
Brandon Sanderson
They, historically, kept all of them.
Auestioner
Oh, ok. I wondered if that was the case. Interesting. Does that have anything to do with why they think stone is sacred?
Brandon Sanderson
You will find out more about that as time progresses.
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theblackthorne
I find the Shin fascinating. Given their reputation for docility and Szeth's internal monologues, am I right in thinking that the Shin do not feel The Thrill?
If so, is this due to the protection of Cultivation or sheer distance from Nergaoul? And finally, is an awareness or fear of the Thrill the reason for the Shin societal disdain for soldiers or is it primarily to discourage use of the honour blades?
Brandon Sanderson
Distance is the big factor here, though there are cultural reasons for things as well. In addition, being very close to something tied to Honor reduces the effects of things like the Thrill. As for the Shin culture, you'll find a great deal in the next three books, so I'd rather not say much now.
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TopRamen713
I think it's probably the remnants of the first agreement between the singers and humans. They were allowed to terraform Shinovar, and rule that area, but anywhere else, they were forbidden from. Eventually, it morphed into the "soil lands are for humans, everywhere else is for singers." Then, over the millennia, it became a religious teaching, "don't walk on stones."
Peter Ahlstrom
Brandon wrote a ton of worldbuilding down before starting to write the first book, and this particular thing is definitely something he planned from the start. He does keep a lot of stuff in his head, but sometimes that shifts over time. Part of our job is to make sure what's in his head now doesn't conflict with what has previously been published.
If the outline doesn't work for something, Brandon will change it while writing. As long as it doesn't conflict with published canon, it's always more awesome than his earlier plans.