After several days of avoiding Jasnah, Shallan approaches her; Jasnah jumps back into her wardship over Shallan and apologizes for the difficulties Shallan experienced because of Jasnah’s disappearance.

The Stormfather brings Queen Fen of Thaylenah into a vision at Dalinar’s request. As they both experience the vision, Fen claims she will not trust Dalinar but, after she sees the reality-based version of him, she agrees to consider his requests and offers.

Chapter 35 opens from the perspective of Sigzil, one of the members of what was once Bridge Four and the man who now acts as Kaladin’s clerk and a soldier in Dalinar’s army. He and Kaladin review logistical issues on Kaladin’s return and then retrieve large quantities of gemstones requisitioned for Kaladin’s Windrunner squires, or apprentices, to practice their powers.