From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings begins the epic Stormlight Archive saga. In the world of Roshar, where powerful storms shape both land and life, ancient relics known as Shardblades and Shardplate are the keys to power and conflict. As war rages across the Shattered Plains, Kaladin, a former apprentice now enslaved, struggles to protect his men. Meanwhile, Brightlord Dalinar Kholin is haunted by visions linked to the lost Knights Radiant, and the young Shallan seeks to uncover secrets while training under a renowned scholar. This grand tale of magic, war, and destiny sets the stage for a monumental fantasy series.