For a long time, the fandom and the characters in The Stormlight Archive assumed that Deadeyes were simply the direct result of the Knights Radiant breaking their Oaths during the historical event known as the . However, deep-dive lore reveals a more insidious culprit: Ba-Ado-Mishram .

In Sanderson's Cosmere universe, Deadeyes are spren whose bonded Knights Radiant betrayed or walked away from their sacred oaths. This comprehensive deep-dive explores how these entities function, why they didn't always exist, and how a community-driven "archive" of theories hints at their eventual healing. The Anatomy of a Deadeye

The R Deadeyes were never meant for the mainstream. They were designed for the fringe, the outliers, the ones who see the game for what it is. For years, this model sat dormant in the collection, labeled "Restricted."