Editing Summary:Warbreaker

;Plot Summary

;Plot Summary

Lightsong dines while his servants shift anything that moves into the one room, piling up all the riches he has access to. He considers what the people give him, and thinks about what to do about the coming war that seems inevitable. He asks what Llarimar would do, who says that he'd go to war but not attack. Lightsong then decides to investigate why tensions are higher after the wedding of the God King when it should have unified them.

Lightsong dines while his servants shift anything that moves into the one room, piling up all the riches he has access to. He considers what the people give him, and thinks about what to do about the coming war that seems inevitable. He asks what Llarimar would do, who says that he'd go to war but not attack. Lightsong then decides to investigate why tensions are higher after the wedding of the God King when it should have unified them.

Siri sits alone in her bedchamber, contemplating her situation, fearful that she is going to be stuck there for six months. She hopes in Susebron, knowing that she taught him to read and gave him the determination needed to break free from his priest.

Siri sits alone in her bedchamber, contemplating her situation, fearful that she is going to be stuck there for six months. She hopes in Susebron, knowing that she taught him to read and gave him the determination needed to break free from his priest.

Lightsong sneaks into Mercystar's palace with Llarimar. They get spotted by two guards once they are inside, but get to the trapdoor to the tunnels beneath the palaces. Llarimar realizes the tunnels are accessible from the Lifeless barracks, before following a tunnel that is visually newer than the others. They stop when they hear some voices, overhearing Denth talking to another person about capturing Vasher. They then hear Blushweaver scream. Lightsong runs in to help, seeing that she has been captured by servants of the God King. Lightsong knocks one of the guards over with his shoulder and picks up the man's sword. Lightsong then finds out he is a useless swordman, and is subdued quickly, though not before getting stabbed in the thigh by one of the guards.

Lightsong sneaks into Mercystar's palace with Llarimar. They get spotted by two guards once they are inside, but get to the trapdoor to the tunnels beneath the palaces. Llarimar realizes the tunnels are accessible from the Lifeless barracks, before following a tunnel that is visually newer than the others. They stop when they hear some voices, overhearing Denth talking to another person about capturing Vasher. They then hear Blushweaver scream. Lightsong runs in to help, seeing that she has been captured by servants of the God King. Lightsong knocks one of the guards over with his shoulder and picks up the man's sword. Lightsong then finds out he is a useless swordman, and is subdued quickly, though not before getting stabbed in the thigh by one of the guards.

* [[Blushweaver]]

* [[Blushweaver]]

* [[Llarimar]]

* [[Llarimar]]

* [[Arsteel]] (mentioned only)

* [[Arsteel]] (mentioned only)

* [[Shashara]] (mentioned only)

* [[Shashara]] (mentioned only)

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;Plot Summary

;Plot Summary

Vivenna waits up, waiting for Vasher's return. She considers everything that has happened to her and the people she has met.

Vivenna waits up, waiting for Vasher's return. She considers everything that has happened to her and the people she has met.

Siri wakes to shouting, quickly rising to check the door to see if she could escape. The door opens and Treledees comes in, telling her to come with him quickly. Siri protests, but she is grabbed by the priest's soldiers.

Siri wakes to shouting, quickly rising to check the door to see if she could escape. The door opens and Treledees comes in, telling her to come with him quickly. Siri protests, but she is grabbed by the priest's soldiers.

Old Chapps, a fisherman in the bay is fishing in the dark, when he hears a voice in his head, directing him to shift his net. He complies, shifting the net, and then pulling it up when something catches in it. He finds a silvery sword with a black handle tangled in the net.

Old Chapps, a fisherman in the bay is fishing in the dark, when he hears a voice in his head, directing him to shift his net. He complies, shifting the net, and then pulling it up when something catches in it. He finds a silvery sword with a black handle tangled in the net.

Vasher wakes to find himself tied by his wrists to a hook in the ceiling. Denth interrogates him and starts to torture him in retribution for Vasher killing his sister.

Vasher wakes to find himself tied by his wrists to a hook in the ceiling. Denth interrogates him and starts to torture him in retribution for Vasher killing his sister.

Vivenna gets up as dawn approaches, having been unable to sleep, realizing something is wrong as Vasher has not returned. She decides she needs to prove her competence to herself, so she grabs some of Vasher's spare clothing, Awakening various pieces, grabs her sword, and heads out.

Vivenna gets up as dawn approaches, having been unable to sleep, realizing something is wrong as Vasher has not returned. She decides she needs to prove her competence to herself, so she grabs some of Vasher's spare clothing, Awakening various pieces, grabs her sword, and heads out.

Lightsong, Blushweaver, and Llarimar have each been caged separately. Blushweaver is crying. She reveals she's been working with the God King's priesthood the whole time, that she had been tasked with getting the Command phrases. Lightsong decides to try to break out of his cell, asking Llarimar what is used to pick a lock. At this point Llarimar reveals Lightsong had been a scribe, an accountant for a local moneylender. Llarimar describes him as having always having been a fool, with Llarimar always ending up in trouble with him. The God King's priests ask Lightsong for his Command phrases, which he refuses to give. He gives them up after Blushweaver is killed and Llarimar is threatened.

Lightsong, Blushweaver, and Llarimar have each been caged separately. Blushweaver is crying. She reveals she's been working with the God King's priesthood the whole time, that she had been tasked with getting the Command phrases. Lightsong decides to try to break out of his cell, asking Llarimar what is used to pick a lock. At this point Llarimar reveals Lightsong had been a scribe, an accountant for a local moneylender. Llarimar describes him as having always having been a fool, with Llarimar always ending up in trouble with him. The God King's priests ask Lightsong for his Command phrases, which he refuses to give. He gives them up after Blushweaver is killed and Llarimar is threatened.

== Chapter 54 ==

== Chapter 54 ==

Vivenna asks Tuft what the word on the street was. He doesn't volunteer anything until she gives him a bright handkerchief. She asks specifically about disturbances that could be related to Awakeners, and is directed to the Third Dock slums, and the buildings near the wharf.

Vivenna asks Tuft what the word on the street was. He doesn't volunteer anything until she gives him a bright handkerchief. She asks specifically about disturbances that could be related to Awakeners, and is directed to the Third Dock slums, and the buildings near the wharf.

Vasher is surprised to find it was already morning. Denth has taken a brief pause from the torture. Vasher observes that Denth still had some good in him. Denth resumes the torture.

Vasher is surprised to find it was already morning. Denth has taken a brief pause from the torture. Vasher observes that Denth still had some good in him. Denth resumes the torture.

Siri is being pulled through the palace. She realises someone is attacking the palace and hopes they are coming to save her. In the last room they enter, she sees Susebron, who is surrounded by guards. Siri asks Treledees what is going on. He doesn't know. They plan to get the group out by a back exit when Bluefingers appears. He starts to take Siri and Susebron, aiming to get to the docks while the other priests give them time to escape. Siri feels like something is wrong, and then remembers Lightsong's comments about being average, and realizes that it is the Pahn Kahl who are attacking, seeking revenge on those who had conquered their land years before. She confronts Bluefingers about this, who runs away. They change their plans to now try and fight their way out the front entrance.

Siri is being pulled through the palace. She realises someone is attacking the palace and hopes they are coming to save her. In the last room they enter, she sees Susebron, who is surrounded by guards. Siri asks Treledees what is going on. He doesn't know. They plan to get the group out by a back exit when Bluefingers appears. He starts to take Siri and Susebron, aiming to get to the docks while the other priests give them time to escape. Siri feels like something is wrong, and then remembers Lightsong's comments about being average, and realizes that it is the Pahn Kahl who are attacking, seeking revenge on those who had conquered their land years before. She confronts Bluefingers about this, who runs away. They change their plans to now try and fight their way out the front entrance.

Vivenna quickly finds the location the beggar mentioned. She soon hears Nightblood, and retrieves him. Nightblood tells her that Vasher had gone to try rescue Siri, but had been stopped by Denth, who then threw Nightblood into the water. She takes Nightblood and heads for the Court of Gods.

Vivenna quickly finds the location the beggar mentioned. She soon hears Nightblood, and retrieves him. Nightblood tells her that Vasher had gone to try rescue Siri, but had been stopped by Denth, who then threw Nightblood into the water. She takes Nightblood and heads for the Court of Gods.

Lightsong mourns Blushweaver, asking what the point of godhood is. Llarimar interrupts him when Lightsong describes himself as a coward. He goes on to tell Lightsong about who he had been before he Returned. He had been a scribe, and Llarimar's brother. Llarimar had been a priest back then too, but then Lightsong had died saving the girl in Lightsong's visions. She had been Llarimar's daughter, Lightsong's favorite niece. When Lightsong had returned, it had restored Llarimar's waning faith in the Iridescent Tones, and this was the reason why Llarimar viewed Lightsong as god.

Lightsong mourns Blushweaver, asking what the point of godhood is. Llarimar interrupts him when Lightsong describes himself as a coward. He goes on to tell Lightsong about who he had been before he Returned. He had been a scribe, and Llarimar's brother. Llarimar had been a priest back then too, but then Lightsong had died saving the girl in Lightsong's visions. She had been Llarimar's daughter, Lightsong's favorite niece. When Lightsong had returned, it had restored Llarimar's waning faith in the Iridescent Tones, and this was the reason why Llarimar viewed Lightsong as god.

== Chapter 55 ==

== Chapter 55 ==

Siri, Susebron, and their party of priests have a chance of getting out into the city. Treledees comes clean on the process of how the God King's succession works, but is surprised to find out Siri already knows. However he is shocked to hear that she believes they were planning to kill the God King, telling her that it is possible for the God King to pass on only the Treasure of Peacegiver and retain his divine Breath, but before he can tell her they are attacked by Lifefless. Siri and Susebron flee right into Bluefinger's hands. The Lifeless kill Treledees and the priests.

Siri, Susebron, and their party of priests have a chance of getting out into the city. Treledees comes clean on the process of how the God King's succession works, but is surprised to find out Siri already knows. However he is shocked to hear that she believes they were planning to kill the God King, telling her that it is possible for the God King to pass on only the Treasure of Peacegiver and retain his divine Breath, but before he can tell her they are attacked by Lifefless. Siri and Susebron flee right into Bluefinger's hands. The Lifeless kill Treledees and the priests.

Vivenna asks the guards at the entrance to the Court of Gods to let her in, but is refused. Nightblood directs her to sneak in from the side. She does so, but is spotted. Nightblood asks her to draw him, but instead she throws him at the guards. She uses this as distraction to run past as Nightblood starts killing people. He continues to give Vivenna advice, directing her to climb out a window and scale the wall, until she gets out of range of his telepathy.

Vivenna asks the guards at the entrance to the Court of Gods to let her in, but is refused. Nightblood directs her to sneak in from the side. She does so, but is spotted. Nightblood asks her to draw him, but instead she throws him at the guards. She uses this as distraction to run past as Nightblood starts killing people. He continues to give Vivenna advice, directing her to climb out a window and scale the wall, until she gets out of range of his telepathy.

Lightsong tries to absorb everything that has just happened. He realizes that the 'priests' are actually Pahn Kahl.

Lightsong tries to absorb everything that has just happened. He realizes that the 'priests' are actually Pahn Kahl.

Siri tries to get information out of Bluefingers as he leads them captive through the hallways. Susebron tries to break them free by punching one of the lifeless, but the pair are quickly subdued. Bluefingers orders the attack on Idris when he is notified that they had received Lightsong's Command phrase. Bluefingers tells Siri about how he plans to enrage both Idris and Hallandren to commit to war. Siri realizes that Bluefingers plans to kill her.

Siri tries to get information out of Bluefingers as he leads them captive through the hallways. Susebron tries to break them free by punching one of the lifeless, but the pair are quickly subdued. Bluefingers orders the attack on Idris when he is notified that they had received Lightsong's Command phrase. Bluefingers tells Siri about how he plans to enrage both Idris and Hallandren to commit to war. Siri realizes that Bluefingers plans to kill her.

== Chapter 56 ==

== Chapter 56 ==

Vivenna is just outside the window of the room in which Vasher is being held by Denth and Tonk Fah. She manages to disable Tonk Fah by throwing an awakened rope at him. Drawing her sword surprises Denth long enough for her to cut the rope keeping Vasher upright, but then Denth stabs her in the shoulder. When Denth goes to free Tonk Fah, she withdraws the Breaths she kept in the hand tassels, and then passes on all her Breath to Vasher. As she backs away towards the window, she's stopped by Tonk Fah, but when his cloak touches her, she realizes she still has Breath stored in the cloak from when she had used a bad command. She withdraws it, and then awakens the cloak with the command 'Attack and grab Denth'. Tonk Fah crashes into Denth, catching Vasher by surprise and causing him to be knocked out the window. Denth orders a squad of Lifeless to be sent, knowing Vasher will have survived the fall.

Vivenna is just outside the window of the room in which Vasher is being held by Denth and Tonk Fah. She manages to disable Tonk Fah by throwing an awakened rope at him. Drawing her sword surprises Denth long enough for her to cut the rope keeping Vasher upright, but then Denth stabs her in the shoulder. When Denth goes to free Tonk Fah, she withdraws the Breaths she kept in the hand tassels, and then passes on all her Breath to Vasher. As she backs away towards the window, she's stopped by Tonk Fah, but when his cloak touches her, she realizes she still has Breath stored in the cloak from when she had used a bad command. She withdraws it, and then awakens the cloak with the command 'Attack and grab Denth'. Tonk Fah crashes into Denth, catching Vasher by surprise and causing him to be knocked out the window. Denth orders a squad of Lifeless to be sent, knowing Vasher will have survived the fall.

Vasher uses his rope belt with the Breath he recieved from Vivenna to catch the wall, slowing his fall, before re-purposing it to support his legs as he approaches the ground. He picks up a sword and engages the men seeking to kill him, awaking the clothes of two of the fallen soldiers to help him fight. When fifty Lifeless come around the corner, Vasher hears Nightblood. He withdrew the breath from the two awakened allies he'd made, making a run for Nightblood, who is just inside. He pulls the sword entirely free of its sheath, using it to slay all 50 Lifeless in a matter of minutes, though at the cost of the over half the Breath he had. Vasher then uses Nightblood to cut through walls and ceilings as he rushed back to the room he'd fallen from. Reaching it, he tossed Nightblood aside, barely having Breath enough to reach the First Heightening. A dueling blade gets dropped in front of him. Denth challenges Vasher to a duel.

Vasher uses his rope belt with the Breath he recieved from Vivenna to catch the wall, slowing his fall, before re-purposing it to support his legs as he approaches the ground. He picks up a sword and engages the men seeking to kill him, awaking the clothes of two of the fallen soldiers to help him fight. When fifty Lifeless come around the corner, Vasher hears Nightblood. He withdrew the breath from the two awakened allies he'd made, making a run for Nightblood, who is just inside. He pulls the sword entirely free of its sheath, using it to slay all 50 Lifeless in a matter of minutes, though at the cost of the over half the Breath he had. Vasher then uses Nightblood to cut through walls and ceilings as he rushed back to the room he'd fallen from. Reaching it, he tossed Nightblood aside, barely having Breath enough to reach the First Heightening. A dueling blade gets dropped in front of him. Denth challenges Vasher to a duel.

== Chapter 57 ==

== Chapter 57 ==

Bluefingers leads Siri to the top floor of the palace, where she sees a black stone altar. The bodies of dead priests are brought into the room, including Treledee's.

Bluefingers leads Siri to the top floor of the palace, where she sees a black stone altar. The bodies of dead priests are brought into the room, including Treledee's.

Lightsong looks up to see the God King thrown into the cell next to him. He no longer cares, having failed Blushweaver and everyone else.

Lightsong looks up to see the God King thrown into the cell next to him. He no longer cares, having failed Blushweaver and everyone else.

Vasher stands up, holding the duelling blade weakly. Denth asks him how he beat Arsteel, and when Vasher says nothing, attacks, stabbing Vasher in the left shoulder.

Vasher stands up, holding the duelling blade weakly. Denth asks him how he beat Arsteel, and when Vasher says nothing, attacks, stabbing Vasher in the left shoulder.

Siri seeks to understand why Bluefingers needs to kill her. Bluefingers explains why and apologizes for what he is about to do.

Siri seeks to understand why Bluefingers needs to kill her. Bluefingers explains why and apologizes for what he is about to do.

Lightsong is crying again. He notices that the God King, while pounding on the bars of his cage and moaning, doesn't speak. He has a vision of the Red Panther, remembering the events leading to his death. There had been a storm, and he'd been attempting to lash down some barrels when a wave hit the boat and washed his niece, Tatara, overboard. Still holding rope in his hand, he leaps after her, managing to find her in the water and throw the loop of rope around her ankle, pulling it tight before being pulled down into the depths of the ocean. Snapping out of his vision, Lightsong sees the God King yell in fear and realizes that his tongue has been cut out to prevent him from using the Treasure of Peacegiver. Lightsong realizes that the God King loved Siri. As the God King is about to be executed, he reaches out to Lightsong. Lightsong grasps the God King's hand and sacrifices his divine Breath, and his life, to heal his king.

Lightsong is crying again. He notices that the God King, while pounding on the bars of his cage and moaning, doesn't speak. He has a vision of the Red Panther, remembering the events leading to his death. There had been a storm, and he'd been attempting to lash down some barrels when a wave hit the boat and washed his niece, Tatara, overboard. Still holding rope in his hand, he leaps after her, managing to find her in the water and throw the loop of rope around her ankle, pulling it tight before being pulled down into the depths of the ocean. Snapping out of his vision, Lightsong sees the God King yell in fear and realizes that his tongue has been cut out to prevent him from using the Treasure of Peacegiver. Lightsong realizes that the God King loved Siri. As the God King is about to be executed, he reaches out to Lightsong. Lightsong grasps the God King's hand and sacrifices his divine Breath, and his life, to heal his king.

Vasher's fight with Denth goes poorly, with Denth landing blow after blow. As they talk, Vasher offers to make Denth forget the terrible things he'd done, which makes him pause to consider it. Denth decides that neither of them deserved that and raises his blade to finish the fight. Vasher touches Denth's leg and gives him fifty breaths. The surprise makes Denth lose control for just a second, falling to his knees. Vasher uses the opportunity to kill Denth, commenting that now Denth knew how Vasher had defeated Arsteel.

Vasher's fight with Denth goes poorly, with Denth landing blow after blow. As they talk, Vasher offers to make Denth forget the terrible things he'd done, which makes him pause to consider it. Denth decides that neither of them deserved that and raises his blade to finish the fight. Vasher touches Denth's leg and gives him fifty breaths. The surprise makes Denth lose control for just a second, falling to his knees. Vasher uses the opportunity to kill Denth, commenting that now Denth knew how Vasher had defeated Arsteel.

Siri begins to get tied to the altar as Bluefingers prepares to kill her. She demands that he give her the decency to die standing up, which he agrees to do. As he places his blade against her chest, she tries to dissuade him to no avail. As he draws back to deliver the blow, the building begins to shake. First the floor and then the rest of the black stones turn white, then the entire room bursts with color. As Bluefingers tries to ram his knife into Siri's chest, Susebron appears, causing him to stop, before awakened cloth pulls him away from Siri. Siri's bonds are removed and she grabs Susebron as he lifts her into his arms.

Siri begins to get tied to the altar as Bluefingers prepares to kill her. She demands that he give her the decency to die standing up, which he agrees to do. As he places his blade against her chest, she tries to dissuade him to no avail. As he draws back to deliver the blow, the building begins to shake. First the floor and then the rest of the black stones turn white, then the entire room bursts with color. As Bluefingers tries to ram his knife into Siri's chest, Susebron appears, causing him to stop, before awakened cloth pulls him away from Siri. Siri's bonds are removed and she grabs Susebron as he lifts her into his arms.

== Chapter 58 ==

== Chapter 58 ==

Vasher eventually finds Vivenna in a closet and sets her free. He tells her Denth is dead, Tonk Fah and Jewels have escaped, and the Lifeless armies have begun to march on Idris.

Vasher eventually finds Vivenna in a closet and sets her free. He tells her Denth is dead, Tonk Fah and Jewels have escaped, and the Lifeless armies have begun to march on Idris.

Susebron leads Siri into the depths of the palace, to where he had been kept captive. Siri sees the bodies of those who had held him, as well as the bodies of Blushweaver and Lightsong. Susebron explains that Lightsong gave his life to heal his tongue. Siri tells him that Lightsong was a very good person. Llarimar tells the God King that in fact Lightsong had died twice to save the God King. They all leave to gather the rest of the priests to try and work out how to stop the Lifeless

Susebron leads Siri into the depths of the palace, to where he had been kept captive. Siri sees the bodies of those who had held him, as well as the bodies of Blushweaver and Lightsong. Susebron explains that Lightsong gave his life to heal his tongue. Siri tells him that Lightsong was a very good person. Llarimar tells the God King that in fact Lightsong had died twice to save the God King. They all leave to gather the rest of the priests to try and work out how to stop the Lifeless

Vasher explains to Vivenna how hopeless things are, while she insists there has to be a way. She finds out that Vasher was one of the Five Scholars. Nightblood suggests they use Kalad's Phantoms. Vasher is reluctant, but at Vivenna's request, decides to find the God King and then decide.

Vasher explains to Vivenna how hopeless things are, while she insists there has to be a way. She finds out that Vasher was one of the Five Scholars. Nightblood suggests they use Kalad's Phantoms. Vasher is reluctant, but at Vivenna's request, decides to find the God King and then decide.

Siri and Susebron view the Lifeless armies marching. Susebron suggests using his Breath to try and stop them, but those near by explain why it wouldn't work. A guard appears, saying someone is asking to speak with the God King, and that they have the Royal Locks. Vivenna appears, and runs up and hugs Siri. Siri introduces Vivenna to Susebron, and then Vivenna asks for Susebron to meet with someone. Susebron agrees to meet this person.

Siri and Susebron view the Lifeless armies marching. Susebron suggests using his Breath to try and stop them, but those near by explain why it wouldn't work. A guard appears, saying someone is asking to speak with the God King, and that they have the Royal Locks. Vivenna appears, and runs up and hugs Siri. Siri introduces Vivenna to Susebron, and then Vivenna asks for Susebron to meet with someone. Susebron agrees to meet this person.

Vivenna, Siri, and Susebron wait as Vasher is given a garment to change into to ensure he couldn't awaken anything. Vasher talks with Susebron, telling him that he's the reason why the God King's tongue was cut out. He alters his appearence, now appearing as a Returned. Susebron realizes who Vasher is, and drops to his knee. Vasher gives Susebron the command phrase to Kalad's Phantoms - the D'Denir statues in the city which contained awakened human bones.

Vivenna, Siri, and Susebron wait as Vasher is given a garment to change into to ensure he couldn't awaken anything. Vasher talks with Susebron, telling him that he's the reason why the God King's tongue was cut out. He alters his appearence, now appearing as a Returned. Susebron realizes who Vasher is, and drops to his knee. Vasher gives Susebron the command phrase to Kalad's Phantoms - the D'Denir statues in the city which contained awakened human bones.

== Epilogue ==

== Epilogue ==

A thousand stone soldiers leave the city to chase the Lifeless armies. Vivenna and Vasher discuss what happens next. Vasher plans to leave, and Vivenna decides to go with him. She asks Vasher who he is - Kalad or Peacegiver. Vasher says that he was both - he started the war and ended it. He names the Five Scholars - himself, Denth, Shashara, Arsteel, and Yesteel. He's heard that Yesteel, Arsteel's brother, has resurfaced and made a more potent form of ichor-alcohol, and so Vasher plans to do something about it. Vivenna asks him what his real name is, listing the various names he's been given: Peacegiver, Kalad, Vasher, and Talaxin. Vasher tells her he doesn't remember his name from before he Returned, but he was given a name after he Returned - Warbreaker the Peaceful.

A thousand stone soldiers leave the city to chase the Lifeless armies. Vivenna and Vasher discuss what happens next. Vasher plans to leave, and Vivenna decides to go with him. She asks Vasher who he is - Kalad or Peacegiver. Vasher says that he was both - he started the war and ended it. He names the Five Scholars - himself, Denth, Shashara, Arsteel, and Yesteel. He's heard that Yesteel, Arsteel's brother, has resurfaced and made a more potent form of ichor-alcohol, and so Vasher plans to do something about it. Vivenna asks him what his real name is, listing the various names he's been given: Peacegiver, Kalad, Vasher, and Talaxin. Vasher tells her he doesn't remember his name from before he Returned, but he was given a name after he Returned - Warbreaker the Peaceful.