Knights Radiant

The ancient order of Surgebinders, revived in the series.

The Knights Radiant were an order of ancient Surgebinders who fought during the Desolations, world-spanning wars against the Voidbringers. Their powers came from bonds with sapient spren, which grant the magic known as Surgebinding.

Quick Facts

Leader in the series: Dalinar Kholin (Bondsmith)

Lore & Background

The Knights Radiant, named for their glowing aura and eyes, fought with Shardplate and Shardblades as well as their powers; after the last Desolation they abandoned their armour and swords, which survive as priceless heirlooms. In the series the orders return: Kaladin leads the Windrunners, Shallan the Lightweavers, Szeth joins the Skybreakers, Jasnah is an Elsecaller, Renarin a Truthwatcher, Lift an Edgedancer and Venli a Willshaper, while Dalinar becomes a Bondsmith and the leader of the Knights Radiant.