Voidbringers

Voidbringers are a fictional group of antagonists central to Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe, specifically appearing in the Stormlight Archive series. They are beings from the Void, a dimension antithetical to the Spiritual Realm, and are characterized by their desire to corrupt and destroy. Their primary method of influence is through the Voidspren, malevolent entities that tempt mortals with promises of power and despair, leading them to embrace the Void's destructive influence.

The Voidbringers are not a monolithic entity but rather a complex force. In the ancient past of Roshar, they were known as the Singers and were the dominant species before the arrival of humans. They were once enslaved by the Heralds and the Knights Radiant, a historical narrative later twisted by the Voidbringers to sow discord and rebellion. Their return to Roshar is a major catalyst for the events of the Stormlight Archive, driving the plot and forcing the main characters to confront profound moral and existential questions.

Their ultimate goal is the desolation of Roshar and, by extension, the corruption of other worlds within the Cosmere. They represent a force of entropy and nihilism, seeking to unravel the very fabric of existence. Understanding the Voidbringers is crucial to grasping the overarching conflict and the deeper themes of hope, despair, and free will explored in the Stormlight Archive.