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− | | Location corresponds to ''chach'' glyph on the Surgebinding chart.{{ref|name=TWoK-Endsheet2}} |
+ | | Location corresponds to ''chach'' glyph on the Surgebinding chart.{{ref|name=TWoK-Endsheet2}} Appears in [[:File:Kharbranth.jpg]] |
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+ | ! [[File: Glyph-Ben.svg|80px]] |
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+ | | ''Benabe/Beneba'' |
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+ | | Sigil of [[Ardent]] Benabe/Beneba{{wob ref|15070}} |
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+ | | The spelling of the name is uncertain. The character is named after [[Ben McSweeney]].{{file ref|Sadeas_bridges.jpg|Sadeas's bridges artwork}} |
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| ''Dah'' |
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| Name of [[Navani]]'s [[stormform]] [[Mizthla|guard]] during the occupation of [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa4|89}} |
| Name of [[Navani]]'s [[stormform]] [[Mizthla|guard]] during the occupation of [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa4|89}} |
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| ''Khokh'' |
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− | | Shown here in the shape of a tower, as used in [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s glyphpair.{{book ref|sa1|28}} [[Elhokar Kholin]] uses the glyph [[:File:Khokh2.svg|stylized as a sword]].{{book ref|sa1|4}} Note: the descriptions of ''khokh'' and ''linil'' in ''The Way of Kings'' chapter 28 are mixed up.{{17s ref|post|626135|The Way of Kings Typos List|date=2017-10-26}} |
+ | | Shown here in the shape of a tower, as used in [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s glyphpair.{{book ref|sa1|28}} [[Elhokar Kholin]] uses the glyph [[:File:Khokh2.svg|stylized as a sword]].{{book ref|sa1|4}} Note: the descriptions of ''khokh'' and ''linil'' in some editions of ''The Way of Kings'' chapter 28 are mixed up.{{17s ref|post|626135|The Way of Kings Typos List|date=2017-10-26}} |
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+ | | Shown here in the shape of a crown, as used in [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s glyphpair.{{book ref|sa1|28}} Note: the descriptions of ''khokh'' and ''linil'' in some editions of ''The Way of Kings'' chapter 28 are mixed up.{{17s ref|post|626135|The Way of Kings Typos List|date=2017-10-26}} |
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| ''Shash'' |
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− | | One of [[Kaladin]]'s owners branded him with this glyph after he attempted to escape with twenty armed slaves.{{book ref|sa1|2}} |
+ | | One of [[Kaladin]]'s owners branded him with this glyph after he attempted to escape with twenty armed slaves.{{book ref|sa1|2}}. Slaves with a shash brand are more difficult to sell and less valuable due to their trouble.{{book ref|sa1|4}} Shash is also a letter on [[Nalthis]], however the two are not related.{{wob ref|5185}} |
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|[[Torol Sadeas]] |
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|Stylized as a tower and hammer.{{book ref|sa1|6}} |
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+ | |[[Meridas Amaram]] (as Highprince Sadeas) |
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{{17s ref|name=highprinces|post|705283|Highprince Glyph Confirmations|date=2018-05-16}} |
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− | {{url ref|name=Brotherwise_1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL0WxdMtZaI|text=Brotherwise Games Interview|site=YouTube|date=2020-04-29}} |
+ | {{url ref|name=Brotherwise_1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL0WxdMtZaI|text=Brotherwise Games Interview 30:34|site=YouTube|date=2020-04-29}} |
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Latest revision as of 07:19, 7 November 2022
This page is an index of glyphs used on Roshar.
Glyphs[edit]
The following is a list of all known glyphs.
Fundamental Glyphs[edit]
The Fundamental Glyphs are associated with the Ten Essences, the Heralds, and the orders of the Knights Radiant.
Glyphs | Word | Meaning | Notes | ||
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Jeseh | Zephyr, Jezrien, Windrunners | [1] | |||
Nan | Vapor, Nale, Skybreakers | [1] | |||
Chach | Spark, Chanarach, Dustbringers | [1] | |||
Vev | Lucentia, Vedel, Edgedancers | [1] | |||
Palah | Pulp, Pailiah, Truthwatchers | [1] | |||
Shash | Blood, Shalash, Lightweavers | [1] | |||
Beteb | Tallow, Battar, Elsecallers | [1] | |||
Kak | Foil, Kalak, Willshapers | [1] | |||
Tanat | Talus, Talenel, Stonewards | [1] | |||
Ishi | Sinew, Ishar, Bondsmiths | [1] |
Surges[edit]
Glyphs of the ten Surges associated with Surgebinding.
Glyph | Word | Meaning | Notes |
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unknown | Surge of Adhesion | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Gravitation | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Division | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Abrasion | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Progression | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Illumination | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Transformation | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Transportation | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Cohesion | [1] | |
unknown | Surge of Tension | [1] |
Voidbinding Chart Major Glyphs[edit]
The following glyphs, from the Voidbinding chart, are analogous to the Fundamental Glyphs on the Surgebinding chart.
Glyph | Word | Meaning | Notes |
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unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to jeseh glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to nan glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to chach glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] Appears in File:Kharbranth.jpg | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to vev glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to palah glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] Bears significant resemblance to File:Roshar Glyph.png. | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to shash glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to beteb glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to kak glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to tanat glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Location corresponds to ishi glyph on the Surgebinding chart.[2] |
Voidbinding Chart Minor Glyphs[edit]
The following glyphs, from the Voidbinding chart, are analogous to the Surges on the Surgebinding chart. They appear to be rotationally symmetrical versions of the Surge glyphs.
Glyph | Word | Meaning | Notes |
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unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Adhesion glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Gravitation glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Division glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Abrasion glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Progression glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Illumination glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Transformation glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Transportation glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Cohesion glyph.[2] | |
unknown | unknown | Rotationally symmetrical version of the Tension glyph.[2] |
Alethi Highprinces[edit]
The following glyphs are associated with the Alethi highprinces.
Glyph | Meaning | Notes |
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Highprince Aladar | [3] | |
Highprince Bethab | [3] | |
Highprince Hatham | [3] | |
Highprince Dalinar Kholin | [3] Rendered in the Bridge Four tattoo as File:Kholin.svg. | |
Highprince Roion | [3] | |
Highprince Ruthar | [3] | |
Highprince Torol Sadeas | [3] | |
Highprince Sebarial | [3] | |
Highprince Thanadal | Thanadal was originally named Yankler, and the glyph is constructed with those phonemes.[3] | |
Highprince Vamah | [3] |
Other Glyphs[edit]
Other known glyphs are listed below in alphabetical order.
Glyph | Word | Meaning | Notes | |
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Abara | Family | [4] | ||
unknown | Adoda | Light | Used in Adolin Kholin's name.[5] | |
Amaya | Days | [6] | ||
Bakhash | Seek | [6] | ||
Benabe/Beneba | Sigil of Ardent Benabe/Beneba[7] | The spelling of the name is uncertain. The character is named after Ben McSweeney.[8] | ||
unknown | Dah | unknown | Name of Navani's stormform guard during the occupation of Urithiru.[9] | |
Gesheh | Bridge | [10] | ||
unknown | Idi | unknown | Used along with parap and shenesh to represent "Parshendi" in Stormwarden script.[11] | |
Javani | Life | [12] | ||
Kadulek | Weakness | [12] | ||
Kalak | Eternal | [12] Note: kalad on the Alethi Glyphs page is a typo.[4] | ||
Katef | Strength | [12] | ||
Kecheh | High | [12] | ||
unknown | Kejeh | Affirmative | Used by Syl to communicate silently with Kaladin.[13] | |
Khakh | Determination | Used with merem in Amaram's glyphpair.[14][4] | ||
Khokh | unknown | Shown here in the shape of a tower, as used in Dalinar Kholin's glyphpair.[15] Elhokar Kholin uses the glyph stylized as a sword.[16] Note: the descriptions of khokh and linil in some editions of The Way of Kings chapter 28 are mixed up.[17] | ||
Markhazh | Center | [6] | ||
unknown | Laial | unknown | Used with sebes in Sebarial's glyphpair.[18] | |
unknown | Lerel | unknown | Used with shesh in Sheler's glyphpair.[19] | |
Linil | unknown | Shown here in the shape of a crown, as used in Dalinar Kholin's glyphpair.[15] Note: the descriptions of khokh and linil in some editions of The Way of Kings chapter 28 are mixed up.[17] | ||
Mehlak | Journey | [12] | ||
unknown | Merem | Honor | Used with khakh in Amaram's glyphpair.[14] | |
Mevizh | Destination | [12] | ||
unknown | Morom | unknown | [20] | |
Nahn | unknown | [21] Not related to the nahn caste.[22] | ||
unknown | Oroho | Peace | Used in Oroden's name.[23] | |
unknown | Parap | unknown | Used along with shenesh and idi to represent "Parshendi" in Stormwarden script.[11] | |
Roshar | Roshar | An ancient glyph for Roshar.[24] | ||
Sas | unknown | Presumably indicative of Sadeas princedom.[21] | ||
unknown | Sebes | unknown | Used with laial in Sebarial's glyphpair.[25] | |
Shash | Dangerous | One of Kaladin's owners branded him with this glyph after he attempted to escape with twenty armed slaves.[20]. Slaves with a shash brand are more difficult to sell and less valuable due to their trouble.[16] Shash is also a letter on Nalthis, however the two are not related.[26] | ||
unknown | Shenesh | unknown | Used along with parap and idi to represent "Parshendi" in Stormwarden script.[11] | |
unknown | Shesh | unknown | Used with lerel in Sheler's glyphpair.[19] | |
Tafar | Physician | [4] | ||
Tebel | Before | [12] | ||
Thath | Justice | Noted as being particularly complex.[27] | ||
Tsameth | Death | [12] | ||
Zatalef | Zatalef | A bat-like cephalopod native to Akak.[12] | ||
Zeradoreh | Stormlight | The glyph for Stormlight. The phonemes say "tavodovast," meaning "Tavast's light".[24] | ||
Zeras | Storm | The modern glyph for zeras.[12] Earlier versions of zeras include: Old and Middle. | ||
unknown | Braid | [4] | ||
unknown | Cobalt Guard | [28] | ||
unknown | Diamond | [4] | ||
unknown | Finish | [29][4] | ||
unknown | Freedom | As used in Bridge Four's tattoo.[30] | ||
unknown | Iron | [29][4] | ||
unknown | Lifelight | An unknown glyph. The phonemes say "koradaros," meaning "Koravari's light" (presumably referring to Lifelight).[24] | ||
unknown | Lure | [29][4] | ||
unknown | Stance | [29][4] | ||
unknown | Trap | [29][4] | ||
unknown | unknown | Wind | [31] | |
unknown | unknown | Protection | [31] | |
unknown | unknown | Beloved | [31] | |
unknown | Voidlight | An unknown glyph. The phonemes say "rasodonar," meaning "Rasan's light" (presumably referring to Voidlight).[24] | ||
unknown | Symbol of the Calligraphers Guild | Comprised of the glyph phonemes in Isaac's name.[29][32] | ||
unknown | Roshar (likely) | Found along the borders of several maps and compass roses.[33] Context and phonemes suggest the word (and meaning) is "Roshar". | ||
unknown | unknown | Mysterious glyph related in some way to the Calligraphers Guild glyph.[32] |
Glyphpairs[edit]
The following is a list of all known glyphpairs:
Glyphpair | Words | Meaning | Notes |
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khokh linil | House Kholin | Stylized as a tower and crown, for most of House Kholin.[15] | |
khokh linil | Elhokar Kholin | Stylized as a sword and crown.[15][16] | |
-- -- | merem khakh | Meridas Amaram | Stylized as a whitespine.[14] |
-- | sas morom | Likely refers to a district in Sadeas princedom | A slave brand.[20] |
sas nahn | Likely refers to a district in Sadeas princedom | Kaladin's slave brand.[21] | |
-- -- | sebes laial | Turinad Sebarial | Stylized as a skyeel.[18] |
-- -- | shesh lerel | Sheler | [19] |
-- -- | unknown | Torol Sadeas | Stylized as a tower and hammer.[34] |
-- -- | unknown | Meridas Amaram (as Highprince Sadeas) | Stylized as a tower (more elongated than Torol's) and axe.[35] |
Glyph Phonemes[edit]
The glyph phonemes are illustrated in a letter from Nazh concerning his investigation of the Calligraphers Guild.[12][36]
Standard | Calligraphic | Hybrid | Standard | Calligraphic | Hybrid | Standard | Calligraphic | Hybrid | Standard | Calligraphic | Hybrid | ||||
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A | I | M | SH | ||||||||||||
B | F | N | T | ||||||||||||
V | P | O | TH | ||||||||||||
CH | G | U | Y | ||||||||||||
K | H | R | J | ||||||||||||
D | L | S | Z | ||||||||||||
E |
Numerals[edit]
Known numeral glyphs include the following:
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||
10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | ||||||||||
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | ||||||||||
80 | 127 | 1173 |
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Surgebinding chart
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Voidbinding chart
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Highprince Glyph Confirmations
— 17th Shard forums - 2018-05-16# - ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k Creating Stormlight Glyphs: A JordanCon Workshop with Isaac Stewart
— 17th Shard forums - 2018-05-04# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 49#
- ↑ a b c Brotherwise Games Interview 30:34
— YouTube - 2020-04-29# - ↑ General Reddit 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-10-07# - ↑ Sadeas's bridges artwork
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 89#
- ↑ JordanCon 2014
— Arcanum - 2014-04-11# - ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 52#
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l First Page of Alethi glyphs
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 44#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 47#
- ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 28#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 4#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings Typos List
— 17th Shard forums - 2017-10-26# - ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 40#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 67#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 2#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 51#
- ↑ Slave Brands
— 17th Shard forums - 2017-07-02# - ↑ General Reddit 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-02-22# - ↑ a b c d Alethi Glyphs Page 2
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 40#
- ↑ Salt Lake City ComicCon 2017
— Arcanum - 2017-09-23# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 69#
- ↑ Cobalt Guard Patch
— Brandon's website - 2018-11-21# - ↑ a b c d e f Scroll of Stances
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 2#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 62#
- ↑ a b JordanCon 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-04-20# - ↑ Map of Roshar
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 6#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 64#
- ↑ Second Page of Alethi glyphs