With considerable effort, Dalinar Kholin creates a coalition of monarchs capable of withstanding the war of the Harms and treachery of the Voidbringers for Roshar. But victory remains only a fragile dream, because a powerful deity helps the enemy, and traitors are hidden among the friends. Adolin and Shallan go into the world of spren to secure allies’ help, risking—if they fail—doom for all of humanity. They do not yet know that the main battle will soon unfold in the city-tower of Urithiru, and its outcome will depend not on the military might of the opposing sides, but on their resilience, determination, and insight.