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| − | '''Blunt''' was the nickname [[Ishikk]] assigned to Baon as he was hunting for [[Hoid]] at the [[Purelake]] on [[Roshar]] with other members of [[Seventeenth Shard|The Seventeenth Shard]].{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} He was tall and broad-shouldered, but lean and muscled, with hair that was short and dark. Ishikk believes the name he provided, '''Vao''', is a false name, though it could be that Baon provided his actual name. Baon was accompanied by [[Galladon]] and [[Demoux]].{{wob ref|10085}}{{wob ref|6683}} Baon joined [[Seventeenth Shard|The Seventeenth Shard]] sometime after the events of [[White Sand]].{{wob ref |1564 |
+ | '''Blunt''' was the nickname [[Ishikk]] assigned to Baon as he was hunting for [[Hoid]] at the [[Purelake]] on [[Roshar]] with other members of [[Seventeenth Shard|The Seventeenth Shard]].{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} He was tall and broad-shouldered, but lean and muscled, with hair that was short and dark. Ishikk believes the name he provided, '''Vao''', is a false name, though it could be that Baon provided his actual name. Baon was accompanied by [[Galladon]] and [[Demoux]].{{wob ref|10085}}{{wob ref|6683}} Baon joined [[Seventeenth Shard|The Seventeenth Shard]] sometime after the events of [[White Sand]].{{wob ref |1564}} |
Baon wondered if there was something to the abilities that the Purelakers ascribed to their fish, but Galladon thought he had a tendency to believe in superstition. Baon also spoke [[Selan]] well. |
Baon wondered if there was something to the abilities that the Purelakers ascribed to their fish, but Galladon thought he had a tendency to believe in superstition. Baon also spoke [[Selan]] well. |
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Revision as of 19:06, 12 December 2019
| Baon | |
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 by botanicaxu
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| Abilities | Sand master,[1] Worldhopper |
| Aliases | Vao, Blunt |
| Groups | Seventeenth Shard |
| Ethnicity | Darksider |
| Homeworld | Taldain |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Baon is a soldier from the Darkside of Taldain.[2] He has a "brutish frame" and is a skilled fighter, but he speaks eloquently and proves to be very perceptive.[3]
“You know a lot about war, dear man. Of course, that’s what you’re paid for! ”
—Cynder to Baon[4]
History
On Taldain
Baon travelled with Khrissalla, Cynder, and Jon Acron to Dayside. Cynder stated that Baon knows a lot about war.[4] He carried multiple pistols and proved to be a proficient fighter as his group traveled to Kezare with Kenton.[5] He followed Khriss everywhere and took orders from her, appearing to be her guard. When Baon recognized Loaten he drew his gun and asserted that the man is a traitor before Khriss commanded him to stand down.[6]
“There’s something they don’t teach you in your university, duchess—the unlearned aren’t as stupid as you think. ”
—Baon[4]
On Roshar
Blunt was the nickname Ishikk assigned to Baon as he was hunting for Hoid at the Purelake on Roshar with other members of The Seventeenth Shard.[7] He was tall and broad-shouldered, but lean and muscled, with hair that was short and dark. Ishikk believes the name he provided, Vao, is a false name, though it could be that Baon provided his actual name. Baon was accompanied by Galladon and Demoux.[8][9] Baon joined The Seventeenth Shard sometime after the events of White Sand.[10] Baon wondered if there was something to the abilities that the Purelakers ascribed to their fish, but Galladon thought he had a tendency to believe in superstition. Baon also spoke Selan well.
- Images of Baon
Portrait by User: Botanicaxu
On White Sand Volume 1 cover by Julius Gopez
On White Sand Volume 2 cover by Julius Gopez
Abilities
Baon had the ability to worldhop,[11] and had the build and attitude of a soldier.[7] He also has the ability to use sand mastery.[1]
Trivia
- Long before the concept of the Cosmere was developed, Baon appeared as Doram in the first story Brandon ever wrote.[12]
- Baon was also previously called Bowen before the linguistics of Taldain were worked out.[2]
Notes
- ↑ a b White Sand Volume 3 chapter 6#
- ↑ a b Salt Lake City signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-29# - ↑ White Sand Volume 1#
- ↑ a b c White Sand Volume 1 chapter 3#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 4#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 5#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings interlude I-1#
- ↑ West Jordan signing
— Arcanum - 2011-08-04# - ↑ West Jordan signing
— Arcanum - 2011-12-15# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2016-12-06# - ↑ Barnes & Noble B-Fest 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-06-11# - ↑ It's Here
— Brandon's website - 2010-8-31#