47. Feminine Wiles

Shallan studies ancient maps of Urithiru with Pattern's help, discovering he can read the Dawnchant script and that the legendary city may be connected via Oathgates rather than roads. She prepares for a meeting with Adolin, practicing her emerging Lightweaver illusions in the carriage while deciding against using them to artificially enhance her appearance.

Shallan examines Jasnah's collection of ancient maps depicting Urithiru, the legendary capital of the Knights Radiant, noticing that each map places it in a different location. Pattern reveals he can decipher the Dawnchant script by recognizing patterns in the derived modern languages. Shallan realizes that Jasnah was searching the Shattered Plains for a pathway to Urithiru, possibly related to the mythical Oathgates capable of instantaneous travel. After rushing through her morning ablutions and contemplating her current comfortable life at Sebarial's compound, Shallan departs for a meeting with Adolin Kholin. En route, she practices her Lightweaver abilities, experimenting with creating and dismissing illusions fueled by Stormlight. She successfully creates a detailed but lifeless illusion of Sebarial and discovers she can reclaim Stormlight from her creations. Approaching the Outer Market, Shallan considers using an illusion to enhance her appearance to impress Adolin, but ultimately decides against it, choosing instead to rely on her natural appeal.