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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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'''Pailiah''', nicknamed '''Pali''', is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. 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}}
  
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== History ==
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Like most other Heralds, Pailiah was born on [[Ashyn]] and made the trip to [[Roshar]] when the former was destroyed by a man-made catastrophe.{{wob ref|11945}} She was likely a scholar of some sort -- at the very least, she was an important figure in the early Rosharan society. When the [[Desolation]]s began, she was one of the ten people made Heralds by [[Honor]] and given a [[Honorblade]].{{book ref|sa3|38}}
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Along with all Heralds but [[Taln]], Pailiah abandoned the [[Oathpact]] at the end of the [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Her current whereabouts are uncertain. It's highly likely she's in the [[Palanaeum]] of [[Kharbranth]], posing as an [[ardent]] from the Devotary of Insight, 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}}
   
 
== Abilities ==
  
== 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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The cultural references to Pailiah imply that she might've been a scholar 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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Back when Pailiah wielded her [[Honorblade]], she had 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.
   
 
== Culture ==
  
== Culture ==
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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}}
  
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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== Trivia ==
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* Under [[Vorin]] rules, where "h" can stand for any letter, Pailiah is a symmetrical name, making her one of the only three Heralds, alongside [[Shalash]] and [[Kalak]], whose names weren't altered by the Vorin culture (although Kalak became Kelek due to linguistic drift).
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* Early on, Brandon readily confirmed that the old ardent in the Palanaeum is Pailiah.{{wob ref|4419}} Later, however, when questioned about it, he was a lot more ambiguous.{{wob ref|11521}}{{wob ref|11589}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 00:21, 26 November 2019

Pailiah
Pailiah.jpg
by Isaac Stewart
Abilities Cognitive Shadow, Shardbearer (formerly)
Titles Herald of the Almighty, Patron of the Truthwatchers
Aliases Pali
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere

Pailiah, nicknamed Pali, is one of the ten Heralds of the Almighty on Roshar. She's the patron of the Order of Truthwatchers.[1]

History

Like most other Heralds, Pailiah was born on Ashyn and made the trip to Roshar when the former was destroyed by a man-made catastrophe.[2] She was likely a scholar of some sort -- at the very least, she was an important figure in the early Rosharan society. When the Desolations began, she was one of the ten people made Heralds by Honor and given a Honorblade.[3]

Along with all Heralds but Taln, Pailiah abandoned the Oathpact at the end of the Aharietiam.[4] Her current whereabouts are uncertain. It's highly likely she's in the Palanaeum of Kharbranth, posing as an ardent from the Devotary of Insight, although she does not belong to Taravangian's inner circle of advisors.[5][6][7] If so, Shallan may have crossed paths with her while studying under Jasnah.[8]

Abilities

For more information about Heraldic powers, see Herald#Abilities.

The cultural references to Pailiah imply that she might've been a scholar 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.[3] While alive, she's ageless, making her effectively immortal so long as she avoids conflict.[9]

Back when Pailiah wielded her Honorblade, she had 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.[4] 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]

Trivia

  • Under Vorin rules, where "h" can stand for any letter, Pailiah is a symmetrical name, making her one of the only three Heralds, alongside Shalash and Kalak, whose names weren't altered by the Vorin culture (although Kalak became Kelek due to linguistic drift).
  • Early on, Brandon readily confirmed that the old ardent in the Palanaeum is Pailiah.[5] Later, however, when questioned about it, he was a lot more ambiguous.[6][7]

Notes

  1. ↑ General Reddit 2014
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-10#
  2. ↑ Skyward Denver signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-15#
  3. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 38#
  4. ↑ a b Prelude to the Stormlight Archive#
  5. ↑ a b General Signed Books 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-04-10#
  6. ↑ a b Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-31#
  7. ↑ a b Skyward release party
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-06#
  8. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 119#
  10. ↑ Oathbringer Ars Arcanum#
  11. ↑ Steelheart signing Seattle
    — Arcanum - 2013-10-14#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-14#
  13. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 14#
  14. ↑ Map of Kholinar
  15. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 117#
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