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'''Moash''', also known as '''Vyre''', is an [[Alethi]] [[Shardbearer]] on [[Roshar]]. Originally a [[bridgeman]] in [[Bridge Four]],{{book ref|sa1|14}} he becomes a soldier and bodyguard under Kaladin's transformation of Bridge Four. He becomes such a talented spearman that he rises first to become one of Kaladin's subsquad commanders, later to lieutenant of all the bridgemen, and is eventually gifted a full set of Shards by Kaladin.{{book ref|sa1|30}} Moash eventually betrays Bridge Four and Kaladin, abandoning his duties in an attempt to assassinate King [[Elhokar]]. He then joins the Fused's army, as a slave, warrior, and assassin. Moash is the current possessor of Jezrien's [[Honorblade]], which grants him access to the [[surgebinding]] powers of a [[Windrunner]].▼
|He couldn't be blamed. He was a product of his culture.
|Moash about himself{{book ref|sa3|48}}
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▲'''Moash''', also known as '''Vyre''', is an [[Alethi]] [[Shardbearer]] on [[Roshar]]. Originally a [[bridgeman]] in [[Bridge Four]],{{book ref|sa1|14}} he becomes a soldier and bodyguard under [[Kaladin
== Appearance and Personality ==
Moash is a lean,
Moash is vindictive and largely opposted to any sort of order, though once he does warm up to someone, he gets attached extremely quickly.{{book ref|sa1|14}}{{book ref|sa1|30}} Once he joins a group, he's friendly and amicable, and often the driving force behind their more relaxing, off-duty activities.{{book ref|sa2|46}} He values his friendships, and tries to salvage them when he can; this being said, his friendships are rather selfish, and he's not above emotional blackmail to get what he wants without feeling obligated to offer anything in return.{{book ref|sa2|83}}{{book ref|sa2|56}} He's eager to gain power, and very starry-eyed over those who do have it.{{book ref|sa1|73}} At the same time, he's highly suspicious of those above him in the social order.{{book ref|sa2|2}} He has a strong sense of justice, though it only comes forth on some occassions.{{book ref|sa3|48}}
On the other hand, Moash has very little sense of responsibility; to him, nothing is ever his fault, and his decisions, to his eyes, are always motivated by some external factor, whether it be actions of other people or the society at large.{{book ref|sa3|48}} He does have some moments of insight when he acknowledges that what he did was wrong; however, though are more and more rare as he becomes ingrained in the Fused army.{{book ref|sa2|87}}{{book ref|sa3|51}}
His need to get revenge, first on [[Elhokar]], then on all [[lighteyes]], consumes him up and pushes him further and further away from friends and into the waiting arms of the [[Voidbringers]], even as he claims to still be following his ideals.{{book ref|sa3|84}} Eventually, as he gives in completely, he seems to lose any drive altogether, feeling no emotions even as his accomplishes his vengeance. At this point, he's a full devotee of the Fused and Odium's philosophy, seeking out Passion and obeying their orders.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa3|122}}
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Moash portrait.png | <center><small>by [[User:Therustyrobot]]</small></center>
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Moash Portrait by Marie Seeberger.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Marie Seeberger}}</small></center>
Vyre and Hnanan by Ralf Melevo.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Ralf Melevo}}</small></center> With [[Hnanan]]
Moash by Nick Vidic.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Nick Vidic}}</small></center>
When [[Adolin]] tried to give [[Kaladin]] the gift of [[Shardblade]] and [[Shardplate]], Kaladin instead gave them to Moash, thereby making him a lighteyes in rank{{book ref|sa2|66}}. His eyes started to lighten a week after{{book ref|sa2|77}}, though he still did not consider himself lighteyes.
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=== Attempted Regicide and Desertion ===
Moash became involved in a plot with [[Graves]] to assassinate King Elhokar Kholin, which was ultimately thwarted by Kaladin. Moash took his Plate and Blade and fled the warcamps with Graves after their failed attempt.{{book ref|sa2|87}}
Upon seeing this, the other Fused considered Moash to have enough "passion" to earn their respect, and gave him the choice between death and slavery. He chose slavery, gave up his Shards and his other weapons, and went with them.{{book ref|sa3|43}}
▲[[File:Vyre and Hnanan by Ralf Melevo.jpg|thumb|right|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Ralf Melevo|Ralf Melevo]]</small></center>]]
=== Servant of the Fused ===
As a slave, he pulled supply sledges across the country. On one of his routes, he saw a group of singers pulling sledges like the other slaves. He stood up for the group, gaining more respect among the Fused and the singers.{{book ref|sa3|48}} Eventually, he joined the assault on Kholinar as a warrior for the Fused's army.
Some time after the successful assassination, the Fused, [[Leshwi]], offered Moash Jezrien's [[Honorblade]] as well as a new identity. He accepted, took the singer name '''Vyre''', which meant ''He Who Quiets'', and used the Honorblade to join the Fused in the air.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
== Abilities and Attributes ==
Moash is a skilled spearman, enough so to kill a [[Fused]] when surprised. For a time, he also has a set of [[Shardblade]] and [[Shardplate]], and though he does have some training with them, he's not particularly good with them and still defaults to the spear when his life is on the line.{{book ref|sa3|43}} Eventually, he's given [[Jezrien]]'s [[Honorblade]], granting him control over the [[Surge]]s of [[Gravitation]] and [[Adhesion]]. He appears to be natural at using it, as it takes him no time at all to drink in [[Stormlight]] and use Lashings.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
== Trivia ==
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