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| − | '''Pailiah''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty |
+ | '''Pailiah''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]]. Her nickname is Pali (<small>Alethi pronounciation:</small> [[Wikipedia:Help:IPA|[ˈpæli]]] [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key|PA-li]]{{wob ref|6737}}). She is associated with the Divine Attributes of Learned and Giving,{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} and is patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]]. |
| + | [[Shallan]] may have crossed paths with Pailiah in the [[Palanaeum]], while she was studying under [[Jasnah]].{{wob ref|4419}}{{wob ref|11589}}{{wob ref|11521}}{{book ref|Sa1|33}} |
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| − | Like most other Heralds, Pailiah abandoned the [[Oathpact]] at the end of the [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Her current whereabouts are uncertain. It's highly possible she's posing as an [[ardent]] from the Devotary of Insight, serving in the [[Kharbranth]]ian [[Palanaeum]], although she does not belong to [[Taravangian]]'s inner circle of advisors.{{wob ref|4419}}{{wob ref|11521}}{{wob ref|11589}} If so, [[Shallan]] may have crossed paths with her while studying under [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa1|33}} |
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| − | The cultural references to Pailiah imply that she might've been a scholar of some kind prior to becoming a Herald. As a Herald, she's a [[Cognitive Shadow]], and every time she dies, she travels to [[Braize]]. There, she's tortured until she or one of the other Heralds break, returning them to life on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|38}} While alive, she's ageless, making her effectively immortal so long as she avoids conflict.{{book ref|sa3|119}} |
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| − | Back when Pailiah wielded her [[Honorblade]], she would have the ability to use the [[Surge]]s of [[Illumination]], allowing her to create illusions of light and sound, and [[Progression]], letting her grow plants and heal herself and others. She would also have the ability to breathe in [[Stormlight]], compounding her self-healing power. However, she has abandoned her Blade at the Aharietiam, losing her access to Stormlight and Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Whether she has any supernatural abilities other than longevity in the present day is uncertain. |
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| − | == Culture == |
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| − | In the [[Vorin]] culture, Pailiah is associated with number 5 (Palah), the essence Pulp, and the attributes of Learned and Giving.{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} The grand library in Kharbranth, [[Palanaeum]], is named after her.{{wob ref|10562}} |
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| − | Pailiah features in several Rosharan idioms, such as "Pali's mind" and "Pailiah knew...", referencing her nature as Learned.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|sa2|14}} There are temples to her in major cities on Roshar, like [[Kholinar]] and [[Thaylen City|Thaylen]].{{map ref|Kholinar}}{{book ref|sa3|117}} |
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Revision as of 02:11, 13 August 2019
| Pailiah | |
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| Abilities | Cognitive Shadow, Shardbearer (formerly) |
| Titles | Herald of the Almighty, Patron of the Truthwatchers |
| Aliases | Pali |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Pailiah is one of the ten Heralds of the Almighty. Her nickname is Pali (Alethi pronounciation: [ˈpæli] PA-li[1]). She is associated with the Divine Attributes of Learned and Giving,[2] and is patron of the Order of Truthwatchers.
Shallan may have crossed paths with Pailiah in the Palanaeum, while she was studying under Jasnah.[3][4][5][6]
Notes
- ↑ Words of Radiance signing Chicago
— Arcanum - 2014-03-22# - ↑ The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ General Signed Books 2017
— Arcanum - 2017-04-10# - ↑ Skyward release party
— Arcanum - 2018-11-06# - ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
— Arcanum - 2018-10-31# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
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