Editing Iyatil

{{character
|image=Iyatil portrait.jpg
|merge-family=y
|siblings=[[Dlavil]]{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|1}}
|groups={{tag|Ghostbloods}}, {{tag|Seventeenth Shard}} <small>(formerly)</small>{{wob ref|8134}}
|abilities={{tag+|worldhopping}}
|ethnicity=Southern Scadrian
|world=Silverlight
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|first appeared=[[Words of Radiance]]
}}

{{quote
|I have many times asked myself why those of you here go about so brazenly with features exposed to all who would see them.
|Iyatil{{book ref|sa2|63}}
}}

'''Iyatil''' is a mysterious member of the [[Ghostbloods]], a secret organization across multiple planets across the cosmere, of which she is part of the [[Roshar]]an division. She is referred to as [[Mraize]]'s [[babsk]], and is a high-ranking member of the organization.{{book ref|sa2|63}}{{book ref|sa2|64}} Though she currently lives on Roshar, she is a [[worldhopper]] and is originally from [[Silverlight]].{{wob ref|190}} She has [[Southern Scadrian]] ancestry{{wob ref|4879}}{{wob ref|12046}} and always wears a distinctive mask.{{book ref|sa2|43}}

== Appearance and Personality ==
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Iyatil usually wears a simple outfit of a dark brown shirt and trousers, along with an intricate belt that appears to be studded with carapace.{{book ref|sa2|63}}{{book ref|sa2|43}} She does not cover her [[safehand]], and [[Shallan]] mistook her for a male the first time they met.{{book ref|sa2|43}} She usually wears gloves and carries a dagger at her side.{{book ref|sa2|63}} When she is trailing someone, she dons a black cloak.{{book ref|sa2|43}} She has tan skin; she is also described as short or small,{{book ref|sa2|43}} although this is common for worldhoppers on [[Roshar]] since the humans there are unusually tall.{{wob ref|15034}}

She has dark, beady eyes and rarely seems to blink.{{book ref|sa2|43}}{{book ref|sa2|54}} The visible part of her face is impassive; her presence is generally unsettling.{{book ref|sa2|43}}{{book ref|sa2|63}} She does not reveal more information than necessary, often simply refusing to answer questions; this keeps her motivations concealed.{{book ref|sa2|63}}{{book ref|sa2|64}}{{book ref|sa4|9}}

===Southern Scadrian Mask===
{{quote
|My mask reserves my self. Besides, it gives me the ability to adapt.
|Iyatil{{book ref|sa2|63}}
}}
Iyatil's most distinguishing feature is a red-orange carapace mask that is made up of pieces, like a mosaic. The mask covers the area around her eyes; it has an angry appearance, and seems to be growing into her skin.{{book ref|sa2|54}} The mask, which is at least partially painted,{{book ref|sa2|54}} is probably not [[Investiture|Invested]], though she could be hinting that she has metalminds that store connection and/or identity. .{{wob ref|717}} Her mask is similar to those worn by the [[Southern Scadrian#The Hunters|Hunters nation]] on Scadrial,{{book ref|mb6|22}} and that culture is part of Iyatil's heritage.{{wob ref|13475}} She considers her mask an asset{{book ref|sa2|63}} and never removes it; she will kill someone if they try to do so.{{book ref|sa2|63}}

== Attributes and Abilities ==
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Iyatil is a [[worldhopper]]. She hails from [[Silverlight]] in the [[Cognitive Realm]] but lives on [[Roshar]] in the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|12733}} She has also been to other unidentified planets.{{wob ref|1394}} Her personal background along with her membership in both the [[Seventeenth Shard]]{{wob ref|8134}} and the [[Ghostbloods]] presumably give her a very high level of [[cosmere]] awareness.

===Role in the Ghostbloods===
The Ghostbloods have a clear hierarchy{{book ref|sa4|30}} and Iyatil appears to be one of the highest-ranking members on Roshar. She serves as a teacher and mentor for [[Mraize]]; he refers to her as his '[[babsk]]' in local parlance, and she has supervised him on several trips off-world.{{wob ref|1394}} She is aware of people and organizations such as King [[Gavilar Kholin]] and the [[Sons of Honor]] that are tampering with magic that could have larger cosmere implications, and works to investigate them.{{book ref|sa2|63}} She investigated [[Talenel]]{{book ref|sa2|63}} and sought to speak with [[Shalash]].{{book ref|sa3|i|8}} She is empowered to negotiate on behalf of the master of the Ghostbloods, [[Thaidakar]],{{book ref|sa4|60}} and keeps him apprised of the situation on Roshar since he cannot visit himself.{{book ref|sa4|115}} Although Thaidakar is Iyatil's master, she leads independently; Thaidakar's remote location means that he does not always have detailed knowledge of the Ghostbloods' activities.{{wob ref|15689}}{{wob ref|15014}}

===Spy and Assassin===
{{sidequote|side=left|size=350px
|Who are you really, Veil? You caught me in stealth spying upon you, and you can lose me in the streets. This is not easily accomplished.
|Iyatil{{book ref|sa2|64}}
}}
Iyatil is extremely stealthy{{book ref|sa2|63}} and can seem to appear out of nowhere in a room.{{book ref|sa2|54}} She stays well-informed regarding the security, schedules, and geography of the area that she is in, such as the [[Alethi]] [[warcamp]]s. She is observant, skilled at tracking, and able to conceal herself, making her an effective spy and assassin.{{book ref|sa2|63}}{{book ref|sa2|64}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} She is trained in the use of several different weapons,{{book ref|sa2|63}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} and she considers escaping from an Alethi monastery without assistance to be a trivial task.{{book ref|sa2|64}} She is also able to move "too quickly" to be chased.{{book ref|sa2|88}}

Whether or not Iyatil has any magical abilities is unclear. Her [[Scadrian]] heritage could theoretically enable her to use one or more of the [[Metallic Arts]],{{wob ref|6148}}{{wob ref|12046}} but there is no confirmation that she can do so.{{wob ref|12046}}{{wob ref|9325}} Additionally, a side effect of the [[Catacendre]] was the need for people of Southern Scadrian heritage to use [[Feruchemy#Unsealed_Metalminds|Feruchemical medallions]] created with [[Excisor]]s in order to survive in cool temperatures;{{book ref|mb6|21}} it is unclear if Iyatil possesses a medallion or if she even needs one.{{wob ref|2531}}

== History ==
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Iyatil was born in [[Silverlight]],{{wob ref|12733}} a city of cosmere-aware people in the [[Cognitive Realm]], supposedly alongside her brother, [[Dlavil]].{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|1}}{{wob ref|2520}} She is of [[Southern Scadrian]] heritage,{{wob ref|4879}}{{wob ref|12046}} specifically from the [[Southern Scadrian#The Hunters|Hunters nation]].{{wob ref|13475}} It is not known how her family or her ancestors came to live in Silverlight, but their history there is relatively recent.{{book ref|mb6|22}} As a people, the Hunters are known to be stern former warriors that now seek answers and secrets about the [[Catacendre]].{{book ref|mb6|22}}

At some point, Iyatil was a member of the [[Seventeenth Shard]], a mysterious organization that includes various worldhoppers. She left for unknown reasons,{{wob ref|8134}} although it is possible that she was directly recruited by the [[Ghostbloods]].{{wob ref|11599}}

Iyatil came to live on [[Roshar]] at some point prior to {{Rosharan date|1173}}. Her early activities on the planet are unknown, other than her training of [[Mraize]].{{wob ref|1394}} She was present at [[Shallan Davar]]'s first meeting with the Ghostbloods and followed Shallan after the meeting, trying to track her back to [[Tyn]].{{book ref|sa2|43}} She was also present when Mraize learned of Shallan's drawing abilities and decided to give her a new mission.{{book ref|sa2|54}} Iyatil then decided to surveil Shallan, but she was discovered by [[Pattern]] despite her skill in spycraft. Shallan then tricked her into revealing herself with the use of [[Lightweaving]]. Iyatil was stunned, but quickly recovered and explained to Shallan that she would be investigating the recent arrival of a madman to the [[Alethi]] [[warcamp]]s. She then helped Shallan infiltrate the monastery where [[Talenel]] was being held.{{book ref|sa2|63}} 

After the [[Battle of Narak]], she attempted to assassinate Highprince [[Meridas Amaram]] with poisoned darts and a blowgun. Her motive is unclear, but it was likely related to Amaram's activities with [[Restares]] and the [[Sons of Honor]] and his knowledge about the Ghostbloods.{{book ref|sa1|51}} She nearly succeeded in killing Amaram, but she was foiled by Talenel. Amaram summoned his [[Shardblade]], but Iyatil easily escaped.{{book ref|sa2|88}}

During the [[True Desolation]], Iyatil continued to work behind the scenes. Her master, [[Thaidakar]], wanted to be able to collect and transport [[Stormlight]]. To help reach this goal, he sought control of the [[Oathgate]]s.{{book ref|sa4|13}} He was unhappy when Iyatil informed him that this was impossible, and she and Mraize pivoted to simply gaining access to the gates. Mraize attempted to convince [[Raboniel]] to negotiate with Iyatil by giving the [[Fused]] a valuable [[Silver#Threnodite_Chains|Threnodite chain]].{{book ref|sa4|60}}

== Relationships ==

=== Mraize ===
{{image|Iyatil face.jpg|side=right|width=150px}}
{{quote
|A group of hunters working together could turn upon one another far too easily. And so, I respect my babsk, and you respect me. We do not strike against our own, and we do not negotiate upward.
|Mraize, to Shallan{{book ref|sa4|30}}
}}
Iyatil is Mraize's master; he uses the [[Thaylen]] term '[[babsk]]' to describe their relationship.{{book ref|sa4|9}} Iyatil calls Mraize her student{{book ref|sa2|63}} and she closely supervised him during his training.{{wob ref|1394}} At one point, Iyatil had Mraize followed, seemingly a tradition within the [[Ghostbloods]] since the person doing the following can step in and help if needed.{{book ref|sa4|13}} She advises Mraize on his activities, including his recruitment of [[Shallan Davar#Veil|Veil]],{{book ref|sa2|88}} and Mraize is often empowered to negotiate on Iyatil's behalf.{{book ref|sa4|13}} At the same time, Mraize is not bound to follow Iyatil's instructions, as the Ghostblood hierarchy allows its members to act independently.{{wob ref|14637}}

=== Thaidakar ===
Thaidakar is the master of the Ghostbloods and Iyatil seems to report to him directly.{{book ref|sa4|13}} While Thaidakar is very interested in the events on [[Roshar]] there is a degree of separation between him and the local branch of the Ghostbloods.{{wob ref|15014}} Iyatil works to accomplish his goals and provides updates on the situation on Roshar.{{book ref|sa4|13}} However, Thaidakar's remote location means that he may not be aware of the specific activities of Iyatil and the other Ghostbloods.{{wob ref|15689}} It is unclear how Iyatil communicates with Thaidakar since he is not in the [[Rosharan system]], but the Ghostbloods are known to use unusual communication methods and Thaidakar has also used avatars.{{book ref|sa4|115}} 

=== Dlavil ===
Dlavil is her brother, but their exact relationship with one another is unknown.{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|1}}

== Notes ==
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