Kaladin Stormblessed: A Broken Man's Stand (Stormlight Archive)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR RHYTHM OF WAR
Kaladin Stormblessed from the Stormlight Archive is my favorite character of all time. Kaladin is part of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere from the series The Stormlight Archive, which takes place in a world called Roshar. He goes through struggles and trials, facing many obstacles along his way. Even though he becomes a Windrunner of the Fourth Ideal in the Knights Radiant, it isn't enough to solve the many problems he has to deal with. This is a video discussing why I think he's such an amazing character, and what makes him so real and inspiring.
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Brandon Sanderson has no idea how many times he has saved me from the chasm.
I hope you never take that step and find hope every time you are near that chasm
@@musabokmen7681 thanks man, I've become a lot better since i wrote that comment
@@kongspeaks4778 i hope you always do ❤️
@@musabokmen7681 thanks, hope you're doing well too:)
Life before death my friend
Dalinar said it, Kaladin embodied it
"If I must fall, I will rise each time as a better man"
Brandonson Sanderson ftw
As a person struggling with depression most of my adult life, Kaladin is the character I resonate with the most. He is honestly one of the main reasons I am able to still be functional in life.
Love this video and your take on Kaladin. Keep up the great work good sir.
Stormlight is just great. It's helped me out a lot too, so I get you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video dude, it means the world to me :)
I've suffered from depression as well, and so Kaladin really resonates with me. Shallan resonates more, though, I think, because my depression stems from questions about my identity, and that is Shallan's core struggle in the books.
Finished Rhythm of War last week and, man, that vision of Tien during the fall had me tearing up bad. Kal is definitely one of the best characters I've ever read about and your channel is awesome man keep it up
Thanks, I appreciate that! Sanderson the GOAT fr.
I had to read this chapter in 3 sittings cause I kept crying
Am I the only one who wanted Lirin to hit the ground? Hard.
Had me tearing up too that moment was so beautiful and what he had to accept was amazing and very true
@@shawnbutler9888 Tf? Why? Man people on the internet can be strangely dark sometimes.
My son's name is Kaladin. After this character. Because his story is so amazing, and so...inspirational.
He can count himself lucky to have both an epic fantasy name, and a name with great meaning.
Kaladin is my Favorite characher and the one who have make me cry of sadness and Happiness on the same book, when he had a breakdown in his room after Dalinar Relieve him from the charge of being the Windrunner's Leader, and, in the end of Rhythm of War, when he jump from Urithiru with the intention of finally killing himself, and then he had the conversation with Tien and finally Accept that there would be those he can not protect, at that point I was crying on my bed, and then piercing the darkness like a Spear, A Lance of Light, Kaladin Stornbressed, Reborn. That is probably the best and the most exciting moment I have ever experienced in any media
I completely agree with you dude! I was in tears during that fourth ideal moment, Kaladin is just such a beautifully crafted character! That was also my favorite scene in any media! He went thru a lot of stuff, and Brandon really makes you feel for him. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it!
@@HarshReviews No, Thank you for making this video, I feel that The Stormlight Archive doesn't have the media representation that deserves, so I really love any video, art or anything about it
That means the world to me, I’m glad you liked the content! I love stormlight so expect more content!
@@HarshReviews I find this very interesting. While that moment was of course tear-inducing, the most powerful line in the book for me was only two words: "We. Chose." Two words, and over a millenium of history and its effects gets rewritten in your head, and everything changes. I think it took me over an hour to calm down from that line to even continue the scene. I'm tearing up right now just remembering.
@@NemisCassander remind me what scene that was please? I read all books but it's been a while
I just finished Rhythm of War a few hours ago and can finally watch videos like this without fear of spoilers. Great work! You’ve got real talent and I’d love to see a video on Dalinar.
Thank you, I appreciate it so much! Yes, I am definitely thinking about making a Dalinar one, so hopefully that works out!
one of my favorite moments in RoW is when a shanay-im is trying to stop him after he killes the defeted one and the line is just he left the fused on the ground broken then the book just moves on like kal didn't just humiliate an archdemon with the force of pure savagery
14:35 You know the writing is good when it isn't being read by a professional narrator and it still makes you tear up.
Yes, Kaladin is the whole reason I became so invested with this series. Being diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder, I know those endless wells of destructive depression intimately. But it was Teft that caught me off guard. Didn't think Brandon would accurately portray addiction and chemical dependency so we'll. It's like Teft was copying the thoughts I had from being in the throws of the addiction to being free of it for the first few months. Never felt much of a connection with Teft. Not until tht very scene. He is definitely a very close second to Kaladins first place position.
Yes more stormlight content. I want to see the day the cosmere goes mainstream
Yes! The cosmere will be an absolute phenomenon and will take the world by storm when it goes mainstream. More Stormlight content is on the way! Thanks for the comment!
@@HarshReviews you could've said "and take the world by Highstorm" and you didn't. Damnation man!
I suspect it'll happen when Mistborn gets movied.
@@mathnerd97 As long as they are good yes but it can always end like Avatar the last airbender or other book adaptations.
It will happen pretty soon i think
I have to thank you and and Ms. Merphy Naiper both for introducing me to Stormlight archives. I recently started the books and there's this one Kaladin moment in Way of the Kings that resonated with me. It's when Kaladin almost commits suciede in the beggining of way of kings, almost throwing himself off a cliff. I have been there, in that metaphosrical cliff, alone with only my demons to torment me. I saw myself in how utterly broken and desperate the man feels after failing. But what made me cry... It was Syl's innocence when she brought Kaladin a poisonous leaf. It was her small voice filled with hope and knowledge of who Kaladin was, pushing him into giving one last try that made me cry for the character. Mind you, I haven't cried for a protagonist character in a long time, but something about Kaladin standing up to fight another day, even when he wants to give up, resonated with me. It is this small relationship and this small push, that made me eager to read Kaladin's story and see if this struggler gets to live a better life.
Syl is the GOAT, her innocence and how she tries so desperately to understand, to know, Kaladin's pain is just...
so good.
I love Kaladin and all the epic moments he has. But he also has one of my favorite funny moments as well. Spoilers for Oathbringer:
When Kaladin all but recruited Azure's guards and Adolin was like "*sigh... Of course. He's probably their leader now!"
One of the funniest moments in Sanderson's books for me 😂
Man that interlude from Lirin's perspective is a maelstrom of emotion. I was never fond of Lirin, partly due to his intense passivity, but mainly due to his bull-headed refusal to see things from other's point of view. Sure, as a surgeon he has an appropriate level of empathy. But his absolute refusal to deviate from his own point of view is infuriating.
This is the chapter where his stubbornness begins to subside, giving was to a more realistic approach to his situation. Later on, we see Lirin with the shash brand painted on his forehead. Beautiful payoff by Sanderson.
And Noro.... There's not much I can say that you didn't in this video. He is the embodiment of the morale boost Kaladin has provided people for most of his life, whether Kal knew it or not.
It's such an amazing chapter, Brandon Sanderson continues to blow my mind.
Right? That interlude is so underrated imo and makes Kaladin’s arc sooo much better.
That part was so meaningful to me. When Noril says that Kaladin is the reason he gets up everyday, because he sees that Kaladin is struggling with his own issues but still keeps fighting... That hit really close to home.
Great video. Stormlight has taken the number one spot over the dark tower series. It's resonate with me due to also being a bridge crew member, and having severe PTSD from afg/Iraq.
Two cosmere characters I think make interesting parallels are Kaladin and Kelsier. (spoilers for Mistborn and Secret History) Both are natural leaders, both were slaves at one point, both were royally screwed over by the ruling class, and both are considered by many to be living legends who have to live with the weight of their reputation. However, I think one thing most of all connects these two: whether by their own choice or not, both of these men are SURVIVORS, when everyone else around them falls, they survive, they keep going and they don't fall, not completely. They may have scars, both metaphorical and literal, but they always survive, they always continue. In fact, they are often defined by their scars, Kaladin with his Shash brand and Kelsier with his scars on his arms. Even though they may lose everyone around them, Kaladin lost Tien and some of his closest friends, while Kelsier lost Mare and then almost everyone he ever loved, including nearly his whole crew and Vin, the daughter he never had.
I feel like Kaladin was written when Sanderson had more experience and so came out much better written. Also their stories diverge. Speaking in Ideals terms, my opinion is that Kelsier as we see him could never swear the Third Ideal, "I will protect even those I hate." For me, this was the moment when Kaladin surpassed Kelsier, completely and totally.
I finally finished RoW and immediately came to this video. My book hangover is way too strong rn I cannot wait for SA 5
near the end of RoW is the saddest moment for me, with him seeing tien again. the first time through the series though i just read kaladins parts and that really messed up the story for me so i just listened to the whole seiries again and i loved it. 10000000000000000000/10 rating for the books.
How did you even do that? You missed most of the plot of the book.
@@christianrapper yes i know but i reread it so its fine
Ive started the way of the kings a week ago and Im already hooked. This has put my video gaming on hiatus lol.! I know I barely scratched the surface but I am already loving Kaladin. I had to stop watching the video on the 7 min mark though, you know spoilers.. but yeah Great video!
That’s so awesome dude, you’re in for a wild ride! Stormlight just keeps getting better and better, and I assure you Kaladin won’t disappoint! I completely understand, I wouldn’t want you to spoil yourself...after all, journey before destination! Thanks for the watch I appreciate it!
If you ever get the chance try to get the graphic audio book it adds a entirely new energy to it
"Kaladin Stormblessed.
Reborn."
Im excties for the 5th book just to finally see proper interactions with Kaladin ans Szeth.
Kaladin blaming himself for all the men he couldnt save. And Szeth blaming himself for all the lives he couldnt spare.
Thank you so much for this video. I just finished reading the stormlight archive for the first time. Kaladin has touched me in a way a character never had done before, amazing magic aside I felt so comforting how realistic and crude are his reactions and I can identify with his thoughts and that insecurity against one's mind, and somehow just walking alongside his journey has helped me a lot.
Glad to have stumbled here! I cherish this series and some of the characters are best characters ever written, one being Kaladin. Thanks for the video:)
Thanks so much it means the world to me that you enjoyed :)))
This is the best video about Kaladin that I've ever seen💗💗💗💗
Thank you so much! It means the world to me :))
I love kaladin so much you really understand his struggle and being hard on himself especially when it seems like you fail all the time. I definitely feel like that a lot, I always wishing that things getting better for him. Cause he been through so much
This is exactly what I think when I'm at the Gym and feel tired.
I do it for my health so I am able to enjoy my life and be there for my love ones and when I think I can't continue I remember the Knights radiant, specially Kaladin and Dalinar and continue.
I trully belive that Brandon Sanderson throug his books have made me a better man.
I am so exited for Wind and Truth.
Just finished ROW and this had me in tears again. Great video... Kaladin's journey is inspiring beyond words.
The Chapter with Norill talkin got Kaladins dad straight up brought me to a fountain of tears. God Brandon has made some of they most impactful stories I've ever experienced in my life. Kaladins arc has always hit me in the feels and damn did book 4 ever hit the hardest. (Spoilers ahead )From this scene to Kaladins vision of his brother giving Him the little wooden horse, that whole scene made me cry. Tien saying "Its alright, Im here.. to help you feel brave-". That moment felt so beautiful. Kaladin always helped others, and this time His little brother Tien was there to help him. 😭🥺
dude i love this videos i cry every time you read the interlude.
really great work.
Please do one of dalinar
Taln is who i think is the coolest. #Talndidentbreak
Taln is such a chad, dude. #hedidntbreak
I would say I agree, if only we knew more about him. I mean I do agree he is one of the coolest(plus, I always get placed in either Stormward or Windrunner which kinda makes me biased I guess) characters. Being the only Herald who was "lowborn" makes him even more interesting. But, how cool he is to us may change in the back 5, so be prepared lol
this. this is the content i've been looking for, my friend. thank you.
I should be thanking you! Yeah, I put a lot of effort into this, so you're comment means the world to me!
Dude, i just finished Rhythm of war and fuck, was Amazing, kaladin really touch me in the Say Say that You say, really good video bro
I have never been a reader pf fantasy novel, i started reading stormlight archive after your video, all i want to say is thank you, i really meant it
This is a really underrated video.
Really well done!
Thanks so much!
Yeah, I needed this. Thanks!!!
Thank you
No, thank you :)))
Stormblessed.
Stormblessed.
Stormblessed.
GREAT video
thank you for the great content. that being said i dont think any video ive ever seen about the first book and specifically kaladin really even comes close to the impact it will have on you if you go read it my only suggestion is if you dont think youd like it after listening to this or reviews on the book you will its prob one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written just an absolute banger.
This is a great video essay!
Thank you! It means a lot!
Dam, 2 minutes in and you already have me in my feels. Shallan is broken but trying to put pieces back together enough to save her family. Kaladin is broken and cant forgive himself because Tien will never come back to life. If he decides to protect someone and they die anyway it just shatters him even more. Weak. Failure. I bet he can't speak the 4th Ideal because it would involve him forgiving himself for his past failures either completely or partially. I doubt he ever gets there without Tien and probably his father too. He even almost failed his bond with Syl. Sando is the G.O.A.T. Kaladin is my spirit animal. #emotionaldamage
14:52 “He gets up. ”
Holy shit man. In the gym bouta cry
I was thinking, Hoid said to Kaladin that Fleets story was his story, Fleet dies in Shinovar,
I’m really looking forward to Kaladin and Szeth’s journey …we get to learn more about the heralds and oathpacts as well as other secrets hidden there ….there’s also an unmade
I've liked this video and I see you are good at expressing yourself at a level that make me want to listen but just one thing would increase this: please, use more images at your video. Is hard to because there aren't many but if you somehow manage to increase the feeling of what you are saying with a image that accompany it, would improve the video a lot. i don't know how to do it but make sure to watch videos of other reviewers and keep getting better, you have so much potencial!
Thanks for the comment! I get your point completely and I really want to do this as well! If you watch my anime analysis videos you’ll see that this is present because the clips and images are available for anime quite easily. But with books, I have to contact artists and the such, and theres just not that many images available for me to use. I will keep this advice in mind though, and try to find more in the future :)
Here is an honest review of your video. The visuals were quite good, very clean transitions, awesome artwork. Loved the printing words to really drive home major points.
Your voice over wasn't bad. Easy to listen too, but you did go a bit fast. I found myself being tugged along to the next point before I could fully digest the previous point.
Now for some constructive critism. I think you missed a very big conclusion about Kaladin. He isn't a man that's failed time after time after time. He's a man that succeeds in everything he does, does it right, the right way, and still loses. He feels that he is cursed. He does everything right, but no matter how hard he tries, how right he is, he loses. He believes he is cursed. That no matter how many things he does correctly, in the end, it doesn't matter because it will always be taken from him. Its one thing to fail to someone else being better, faster, stronger, or even luckier. Its quite another to straight up beat your opponent only to have the ref declare him the victor over you. And that is a much bigger difference than failing
Hey, thanks for the advice! I’ll keep it mind! But I do kinda disagree with you. I see your point, but the thing is at the end of the day he does believe he failed. If you do everything right but get the wrong result, you will still believe it to be a failure. Well maybe not you, but I think Kaladin perceived it that way. As a reader we don’t think he failed because he did everything right, but thinking from his perspective, I would say otherwise. But I see your point! I’ll make sure to work on the pacing as you said!
I think I disagree with that. That was his arc in the first book. Kaladin believed he was cursed to fail by fate, because everything he did failed even when he tried his best. Wit helped him realize he was running from responsibility. He had made himself believe the curse to absolve him of the guilt of the past, and the possibility he could do something now. It gave him an excuse to not try.
After accepting responsibility for his past failures, Kaladin gains the will to believe again that he can succeed if he were good enough, but he is also burdened with the flip side of that, the idea that all failures were because he wasn’t good enough. That is his arc for the next few books. To realize that he is not cursed, he can help, but he is not to blame for everyone who dies.
I find the parallels that the audiobook listeners and the novel readers have peculiarly interesting. Some of your pronunciations are off while my spelling of many words were off too. I had no idea Dallinar was spelled with a D, I thought it was spelled with a G.
I'd suggest you listen to them, hearing their voices and the passion invoked in the characters, the personality each is given... I'm sure you'll love them even more. Rock, Lopen, Teft, and Dallinar have so much more personality and depth to them
Great analysis!!! Thanks for bringing attention to that Lirin chapter it has put it into a new light for me. What's the music called?
"a broken man's stand" speaking the 5th ideal will give Kaladin a JoJo stand ability confirmed
Banger
Thanks dalha
You said "Stormlight is one of the 2 stories that has impacted your life" which is the other one? Haikyu? One Piece?
Yep, Haikyu!
I wish Moash hadn't joined Kaladin and had given up and jumped into the Honor Chasm at the start. Then he wouldn't have done... the thing that I won't spoil, even though the video probably spoils it anyway. If you've read RoW, you know what I'm talking about. If not- read it. Right now. Why are you a still reading this comment when you should be reading the Stormlight Archives? I don't care if you don't have it on hand- drive to a library. Right now. You heard me. And if your nearest library doesn't have it, go to the next one. Come all the way to Utah if you have too. Well? Get up. Go. Shoo.
Bridge four🔥
I been pronounce szeth with the S I so use to it.
i do think kaladin is one of the best if not the best character in all fiction that i ever read , that is why i hate book 4, its the first b sanderson book i hate
in book 1-3 there is some pattern to the story of kaladin always started in the most horrible sad state, yet through his determinations and the help of people around him he always stand back up no matter how devastated he suffer, and that almost bring tear to my eyes, and each book he grow, not only in power but also in character strength, each book his mentality keep getting stronger but suddenly .... he became a completely broken man ... again in book 4. I know i know its very suitable for the 4th oath SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I accept that there will be those I cannot protect" which is admittedly very very veerrryyy stick to the point of the story. But come on, to keep seeing him be a broken man over and over again, despite all his revival from all his depression in previous book just tiresome
it remind me of my most hated harry prostitute book 5 order of porn, the entire book almost consist of harry being rape by delores umbridge and her follower + ministry of magic who suddenly become his mortal enemy despite being his most ardent supporter from book 1-4 . Dont get me wrong its not that i oppose an MC getting hardship, but not too much, harry already have his personal hell in the house of the dursley , that was his character building part, while hogwanker suppose to be where he shine, yet he was torture in that school too, what the fuck? the entire book its just like a torture porn, it should be called 50 shade of griffindor
I mean that’s life. You don’t get to say “I’ve suffered enough, it should never happen again.” Sometimes it gets even worse. Then it gets better. Then it gets even worse than that and you can’t remember ever being happy. That’s how life is, for someone who’s literally in a war to end mankind, who’s best friend told him to kill himself, who is being tormented by a god, who is burdened by being the only man standing when no one else can.
But it’s also like that for normal people, for everyone. Victims in childhood often attract more abusers, those in impoverished families grow up to be poor and uneducated. People who are beaten down are only beaten down further, and you can’t expect it to stop. But does that mean you just give up? Because it never stops? No, you get back up again, because life will not always be good, but it will get better again. That’s the story of book 4. Life will beat you down again and again, but you will be warm again.
:)
You said this is one of 2 stories that impacted your life. Just curious. What's the other story?
An anime called Haikyu :)
@@HarshReviews never heard of it but if it's as important to you as stormlight is that is high praise indeed. I'll have to check it out. I don't particularly watch animation with the exception of Arcane and Vox Machina. But I'll check it out
Brother I need you to pronounce the names better pls
Sad-e-ass not sa-deas
Silly spoilers…