A sweeping saga immerses the reader in an astonishing world no less impressive than the realms of R. R. Tolkien, R. Jordan, and R. Salvatore. Unique flora and fauna, a carefully designed political system, and a rich spiritual culture—here nothing is accidental. Roshar is a world ruled by great storms that sweep away all living things in their path. But there is something far more terrifying than any great storm—true devastation. Even its anticipation changes the fates of entire peoples. Will people be able to unite in the face of a terrible threat? Will there be someone for whom an ancient vow—life before death, strength before weakness, the path before the goal—becomes more than just words?