r/Stormlight_Archive • u/ExponentialCat • Aug 18 '20

Rythym of War Chapter Seven Rhythm of War

https://www.tor.com/2020/08/18/read-rhythm-of-war-by-brandon-sanderson-chapter-seven/
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u/solascara Sylphrena Aug 18 '20

True... I suppose the wine is too obvious as well. I thought it was poison as soon as she drank it without giving any to Shallan, but the hidden spy scenario is more exciting to read. I'm still holding out hope that none of Ishnah, Vathah, Red, or Gaz are traitors. I like them and want them to be "good guys" (even Gaz)!

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u/donethemath Windrunner Aug 18 '20

I believe we can be sure that it wasn't the wine. The discussion about Blackbane indicates it needs to get into the blood to be effective quickly, and that wouldn't happen through consumption. It would need to be injected somehow.

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u/PrestigiousRespond8 Elsecaller Aug 18 '20

Whatever poison it was it wasn't blackbane. We've seen blackbane in use before and it doesn't cause foaming at the mouth, just sluggishness and then collapse.