High in the mountains beyond the storms lies the legendary city of Urithiru. In this place, after leading Dalinar Kholin's army here, the young noblewoman Shallan Davar is now trying to decipher the secrets of an ancient order. Who were the Radiant Knights, and what was the secret of their power? And why was the order disbanded back then? Yet some of these secrets are anything but radiant, and Shallan uncovers the dark legacy of the city of Urithiru. Meanwhile, Prince Dalinar realizes that his once urgent mission to unite the feuding noble houses of the kingdom of Alethkar was far too small in scope. Only when all nations across Roshar can set aside their own power interests and come together, and only when Dalinar can confront and bring to light his own bloody past, do the people have a chance.