History Funny / WordsOfRadiance

* A bit of meta-humour- this book is [[{{Doorstopper}} so huge]] that the publisher very nearly / actually did create a new binding system just to get it to print. What's funny about this is that Creator/BrandonSanderson had to split the GrandFinale of ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime'' into 3 books to avoid this very problem; although, since Robert Jordan mused that his final book might have been over ''2000'' pages and [=WoR=] is pushing the limit at "only" 1088, the [=WoT=] likely would have been split up anyway.

* Adolin's first official duel. He beings the duel formally, then recalls that the point is to beat everyone into line like a bunch of disobedient recruits. The crowd expects an elegant spectacle, but Adolin proceeds to unceremoniously beat the shit out of his opponent, much to the horror of the spectators.

** Shallan tries to pull societal rank in him, her being a light eyes and all, and asks how he’s going to stop her. He tells her straight that he’s captain of Dalinar’s guard.

* When Shallan approaches the meeting of Highprinces with Gaz in tow, they come across Kaladin blocking the door. Gaz [[OhCrap immediately tries to hide]], but Kaladin catches him. "Um, Kaladin. You're, ah, an officer? So things have been going well for you..."

** Renarin's entire training regime is great. Having never used Shardplate before, most of Zahels training is just about getting used to moving in it. First Zahel has him jump off the balcony (and fall on his head) to get used to the idea that the plate will protect him. Afterwards he makes him eat a meal while wearing the plate to practice fine control with it. He gladly follows the instruction without hesitation.

** That last bit is even more amusing because apparently Wit/Hoid has [[Literature/{{Warbreaker}} the Second Heightening]], which grants an understanding of the perfect pitch.

** Made even more amusing after ''Dawnshard,'' which reveals just how loose Lopan's definition of a "cousin" is...

* The reveal of where Elkohar got stashed after an assassination attempt on him that nearly succeeded: He's been hiding out with Lopen's AmbiguouslyJewish mother in the "Little Herdazia" settlement in the warcamps. Watching the king of all Alethkar get bossed around and fed like a recalcitrant child is ''hilarious''.

--> '''Lopen''': Everyboy, give the Lopen your spheres! I have glowing that needs to be done!

-->'''Kaladin:''' Does the king know you're back? \\

** one particularly funny moment is when Shallan tries to pull societal rank in him, her being a light eyes and all, and asks how he’s going to stop her. He tells her straight that he’s captain of Dalinar’s guard.

* Dalinar and Kaladin after the latter [[spoiler:is imprisoned for calling Amaram out]]:

* After Kaladin is released from prison for [[spoiler:accusing Amaram of murder and theft]], he finds out Adolin insisted on staying imprisoned for the same length of time. It's a beautiful, heartwarming moment...and then Kaladin gets a whiff of his smell.

* Sebariel in the final battle, as [[spoiler:a highstorm and an everstorm are closing in]], threatening to wipe out everyone on the battlefield.

* The reveal of where Elkohar got stashed after an assassination attempt on him that nearly succeeded: [[spoiler: He's been hiding out with Lopen's AmbiguouslyJewish mother in the "Little Herdazia" settlement in the warcamps. Watching the king of all Alethkar get bossed around and fed like a recalcitrant child is ''hilarious''.]]

* [[spoiler:Szeth]] gets a new sword. [[spoiler:[[Literature/{{Warbreaker}} A rather familiar one]].]]

* Most of Wit's conversation with [[spoiler: Jasnah]] at the end of the book.
-->'''[[spoiler: Jasnah]]:''' I don't have time for you. A storm is coming, a terrible storm. It will bring the Voidbringers to-\\

'''[[spoiler: Jasnah]]:''' Damnation. We need to find Urithiru and-\\

'''[[spoiler: Jasnah]]:''' ''(hesitates)'' The Knights-\\

'''[[spoiler: Jasnah]]:''' You're lying.\\

'''[[spoiler: Jasnah]]:''' About the ''other'' things.\\
'''Wit:''' I don't tell those kinds of lies, [[spoiler: Jasnah]]. You know that. It's what you find so annoying about me.

"I once spent the better part of a year inside of a large stomach, being digested."\\

"That ''is'' a thing that I know. You really should be more specific in your threats." He looked down as she twisted her Shardblade, rotating the tip, still pointed at him. "I'd be surprised if that little knife of yours poses me any real threat, [[spoiler:Kholin]]. You can keep waving it about if you want, though. Perhaps it makes you feel more important."

-->'''Kaladin''': Well, forgive me for not trusting the word of a Horneater princess. Would you like some shells to chew on while my men tow you away to the dungeons?
-->'''Shallan''': The dungeons sound ''wonderful!'' At least there, I'd be away from you, idiot man!
-->'''Kaladin''': Only for a short time. I'd be by to interrogate you.
-->'''Shallan''': What? I couldn't pick a more pleasant option? Like being executed?
-->'''Kaladin''': You're assuming I could find a hangman willing to put up with your blathering long enough to fit the rope.
-->'''Shallan''': Well, if you want to kill me, you could always let your breath do the job.
-->'''Kaladin''': I should envy you. My breath needs to be up close to kill, while that face of yours can kill any man from a distance.
-->'''Shallan''': Any man? Why, it's not working on you. I guess that's proof that you're not much of a man.
-->'''Kaladin''': I misspoke. I didn't mean any man, just males of your own species - But don't worry, I'll take care not to let our chulls get close.
-->'''Shallan''': Oh? Your parents are in the area then?
-->'''Kaladin''': ''[[NotSoStoic (getting legitimately angry)]]'' My parents have nothing to do with this.
-->'''Shallan''': Yes, that makes sense. I'd expect that they want nothing to do with you.
-->'''Kaladin''': At least my ancestors had the sense to not breed with a sponge!

* When Shallan reveals Pattern to the other scholars Brightness Inadara insist that he's a Voidbringer despite Shalland repeatedly telling her he isn't. Pattern eventually decides to tell her off himself.

-->"Tell me what you know, Wit."\\

** Renarian's entire training regime is great. Having never used Shardplate before, most of Zahels training is just about getting used to moving in it. First Zahel has him jump off the balcony (and fall on his head) to get used to the idea that the plate will protect him. Afterwards he makes him eat a meal while wearing the plate to practice fine control with it. He gladly follows the instruction without hesitation.

* Most of the pages of Shallan's sketchbook are pictures of animals and plants with notes about their behavior and biology. However, there's also one that's mostly sketches of people walking, with a rant in the corner about how a Proper Vorin Lady walks, credited to a "Brightness Axeface." [[http://brandonsanderson.com/beta/wp-content/gallery/stormlight-2-maps-and-illustrations-2/WoR_SKETCHBOOK-VEIL_fmt.jpeg Who is drawn as a fire-breathing axehound with a grumpy old woman's head]]. Shallan apparently didn't like her tutors very much.

* When Kaladin and Shallan meet later, formally, they end up pissing each other off so much that they launch into a massive [[SnarkToSnarkCombat insult fight,]] yelling in each other's faces, in the middle of the king's palace while surrounded by dozens of the Highprinces' attendants.

-->'''Shallan''': Well, if you want to kill me, you could always let you breath do the job.

-->'''Shallan''': Oh? your parents are in the area then.
-->'''Kaladin''': My parents have nothing to do with this.

* The fact that, in the face of [[SmugSnakeSadeas]] and his endless scheming and treachery, Adolin just decides he's through with his bullshit and [[CuttingTheKnot stabs Sadeas in the face]].

* Adolin's first official duel. There is something hilarious in the fact that while the crowd expects an elegant spectacle, Adolin unceremoniously beats the shit out of his opponent, scandalizing everone present.

* Adolin's first official duel. He shocks everyone by not dueling in a traditional, elegant manner and instead unceremonially beats the shit out of his opponent. All while acting completly within the rules.

* Kaladin and Zahel talking about the former getting trained by the latter. All the while, Renarin is jumping off the overhead balcony and smashing into the ground in his Shardplate, over, and over, and over....

** Even funnier: One of the working titles? ''The Book of Endless Pages''.

Sebarial raised a cup of wine toward Dalinar. "Hope you don’t mind," Sebarial said. "We liberated your stores. They were blowing past at the time, headed for certain doom."\\

* A bit of meta-humour- this book is [[{{Doorstopper}} so huge]] that the publisher very nearly / actually did create a new binding system just to get it to print. What's funny about this is that BrandonSanderson had to split the GrandFinale of ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime'' into 3 books to avoid this very problem; although, since Robert Jordan mused that his final book might have been over ''2000'' pages and [=WoR=] is pushing the limit at "only" 1088, the [=WoT=] likely would have been split up anyway.

* A bit of meta-humour- this book is [[{{Doorstopper}} so huge]] that the publisher very nearly / actually did create a new binding system just to get it to print. What's funny about this is that BrandonSanderson had to split the GrandFinale of ''TheWheelOfTime'' into 3 books to avoid this very problem; although, since Robert Jordan mused that his final book might have been over ''2000'' pages and [=WoR=] is pushing the limit at "only" 1088, the [=WoT=] likely would have been split up anyway.