Tanavast
| Tanavast | |
|---|---|
 by Shuravf
| |
| Died | Splintering of Honor,[1] killed by Odium[2] |
| Abilities | Shard of Honor |
| Titles | Honor |
| Aliases | The Almighty, God, Elithanathile,[3] Tavast[4] |
| Homeworld | Yolen |
| Universe | Cosmere |
| First Appeared | The Way of Kings |
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“Tanavast was a fine enough fellow - bought me drinks once - but he was not God. ”
Tanavast was the original Vessel of the Shard Honor.[6]
Appearance and Personality[edit]
“He loved humankind. He died defending you. ”
—The Stormfather on Tanavast[7]
In one of Dalinar Kholin's visions, he appeared as a tall muscular man with dark skin and pure white hair, wearing billowing trousers and a waist-length coat, both of which seemed to be made of gold. Dalinar considered this clothing strange, which may indicate that it was from Yolen—or it may simply be a reflection of how style had changed since Tanavast recorded the visions.[2]
Little is known about Tanavast as a person, but the people who met him have an excellent opinion of him. He seems to be the only original Vessel with whom Hoid has a good relationship, and is, aside from Ati, the only one Hoid ever praises, calling him a decent person.[5] The Stormfather insists that Tanavast did love mankind, even dying to defend them.[7] Tanavast himself seems to have been highly dedicated to his role as a deity and protective of humanity, even apologizing in visions for getting himself killed.[2]
Attributes and Abilities[edit]
As a Vessel, Tanavast originally held as much power as his peers.[8] At some point, however, he was weakened enough that, even with Cultivation's assistance, Odium was able to kill him.[9] Like other Vessels, he had Shardic future sight, though it was not as strong as that of Cultivation.[2]
History[edit]
Before the Shattering[edit]
Tanavast was born and spent his early life on Yolen.[10][11] He was a regular mortal before he Ascended.[12]
At some point in the past, likely prior to the Shattering, Tanavast met Hoid, and left a good impression on him.[5]
The Shattering[edit]
Tanavast was one of the seventeen people who shattered Adonalsium, after which he Ascended as the Shard of Honor.[13][6] After the Shattering, Tanavast and his lover, Koravellium Avast,[14] moved to Roshar,[15] and both Shards Invested equally in the planet.[16]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Google+ Hangout
— Arcanum - 2012-04-17# - ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 75#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 7#
- ↑ Alethi Glyphs Page 2.jpg
- ↑ a b c Words of Radiance epilogue#
- ↑ a b General Twitter 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-03-21# - ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 111#
- ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-25# - ↑ Idaho Falls Signing
— Arcanum - 2015-11-28# - ↑ Words of Radiance Philadelphia signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-21# - ↑ Kraków signing
— Arcanum - 2017-03-21# - ↑ Rhythm of War Preview Q&As
— Arcanum - 2020-09-01# - ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 3 chapter 2#
- ↑ Rithmatist Albuquerque signing
— Arcanum - 2013-05-22# - ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-26# - ↑ Skyward Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-16#
