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'''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]].
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'''Pailiah''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. Her nickname is Pali (<small>Alethi pronounciation:</small> [[Wikipedia:Help:IPA|[ˈpæli]]] [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key|PA-li]]{{wob ref|6737}}). She's the patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]].{{wob ref|12509}}
   
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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}}
[[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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== Abilities ==
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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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Pailiah
Pailiah.jpg
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 on Roshar. Her nickname is Pali (Alethi pronounciation: [ˈpæli] PA-li[1]). She's the patron of the Order of Truthwatchers.[2]

Like most other Heralds, Pailiah abandoned the Oathpact at the end of the Aharietiam.[3] Her current whereabouts are uncertain. It's highly possible she's posing as an ardent from the Devotary of Insight, serving in the Kharbranthian Palanaeum, although she does not belong to Taravangian's inner circle of advisors.[4][5][6] If so, Shallan may have crossed paths with her while studying under Jasnah.[7]

Abilities

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.[8] While alive, she's ageless, making her effectively immortal so long as she avoids conflict.[9]

Back when Pailiah wielded her Honorblade, she would have the ability to use the Surges 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.[3] Whether she has any supernatural abilities other than longevity in the present day is uncertain.

Culture

In the Vorin culture, Pailiah is associated with number 5 (Palah), the essence Pulp, and the attributes of Learned and Giving.[10] The grand library in Kharbranth, Palanaeum, is named after her.[11]

Pailiah features in several Rosharan idioms, such as "Pali's mind" and "Pailiah knew...", referencing her nature as Learned.[12][13] There are temples to her in major cities on Roshar, like Kholinar and Thaylen.[14][15]

Notes

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