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| − | '''Tanavast''' was the Vessel of the [[Shard]] [[Honor]].{{wob ref|4229}} |
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| − | + | In one of [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s visions, he appeared as a tall muscular man with dark skin and pure white hair and wore 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.{{book ref|sa1|75}} |
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| + | When asked by Dalinar if Honor had cared about men's pain, the [[Stormfather]] said that Honor did love mankind, even dying to defend them.{{book ref|ob|111}}{{expand}} |
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| − | Tanavast was one of the sixteen who shattered [[Adonalsium]] and took up its power.{{msh ref|3|2}} Following this he moved to [[Roshar]] with his lover,{{wob ref|2729}} [[Cultivation]].{{wob ref|1169}} |
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| + | === On Yolen === |
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| + | Tanavast was one of the sixteen people who shattered [[Adonalsium]], after which he Ascended as the Shard of Honor.{{msh ref|3|2}}{{wob ref|4229}} |
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| + | === Early Roshar === |
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| − | He left the [[Stormfather]] with the task of imparting his visions upon [[Gavilar|select]] [[Dalinar|individuals]], to help mankind even after his death.{{book ref|sa2|89}} It is through these visions that he is seen and described. |
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| + | After the Shattering, Tanavast and his lover, [[Cultivation]]'s Vessel,{{wob ref|2786}} moved to [[Roshar]],{{wob ref|1169}} and both Shards Invested equally in the planet.{{wob ref|12038}} |
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| ⚫ | To counter the [[Fused]], he formed the [[Oathpact]] with the ten [[Herald]]s, which bound the Fused to [[Braize]] after death. The [[Oathpact]] is also part of what keeps [[Odium]] captive on [[Braize]] where he could not splinter other [[Shard]]s.{{epigraph ref|sa2|70}}{{wob ref|6273}}{{expand|whole section}} |
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| − | Sometime after the [[Day of Recreance]], but long before the setting of the [[Stormlight Archive]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|70}}, he was killed by [[Odium]]{{book ref|sa1|75}} and Honor was shattered.{{wob ref|9810}} |
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| + | === Silver Kingdoms Epoch === |
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| + | Sometime before the [[Day of Recreance]], he passed responsibility for creating new [[honorspren]] to the [[Stormfather]]. When the last generation of [[Knights Radiant]] discovered that humans were the invaders on Roshar, he did not support them as he had past Radiants, but instead raved about how they would destroy the world.{{book ref|ob|113}} Sometime after the Recreance, he recorded several visions for the Stormfather to show to [[Bondsmith]] candidates,{{book ref|ob|28}} and was later killed by Odium when Honor was Splintered.{{book ref|sa1|75}}{{wob ref|9810}} |
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| + | === Present Day === |
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| − | Of the different forms of [[Investiture]] found on [[Roshar]], ten are connected to [[Honor]].{{cite}}{{disputed}} |
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| − | Due to his Shardic intent, his powers were mostly used for ensuring that people kept to their oaths and promises.{{cite}}{{disputed}} This is evident in the way that [[Surgebinding]] depends on a strong [[Nahel Bond]]. |
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| − | == Worship == |
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|He had another name, allowed to pass only the lips of ardents. ''Elithanathile''. He Who Transforms. |
|He had another name, allowed to pass only the lips of ardents. ''Elithanathile''. He Who Transforms. |
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| + | On modern Roshar, the [[Vorinism|Vorin Church]] worships The Almighty, which is tied to the ancient understanding of the Shard Honor.{{book ref|wor|4}} The Almighty has ten names, though it is unclear if Tanavast is one of them.{{book ref|sa1|7}} According to scripture, The Almighty was cast out of the Tranquiline Halls after the Day of Recreance and thus now resides in the hearts of mankind.{{cite}} Vorinism teaches that seeing the future is of the [[Voidbringers]],{{book ref|wok|18}} which may be a result of Tanavast's difficulty seeing the future.{{book ref|sa1|75}} |
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| − | On [[Roshar]] Tanavast was worshipped as The Almighty. He was called by 10 different names, with the last one being holiest and used only by [[ardent]]s. According to scripture, The Almighty was cast out of the Tranquiline Halls after the [[Day of Recreance]] and thus now resides in the hearts of mankind. |
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| ⚫ | As a Vessel, Tanavast originally held as much power as his peers.{{wob ref|1081}} At some point, however, he was weakened enough that , even with Cutivation's assistance, Odium was able to kill him.{{wob ref|2729}} Like other Vessels, he had Shardic future sight, though it was not as strong as that of [[Cultivation]].{{book ref|sa1|75}} |
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| − | == Theories and Speculation == |
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| − | It is plausible that his death occurred on the [[Day of Recreance]], leading the [[Knights Radiant]] to lose their connection to him and abandon their [[Immortal Words|oaths]].{{disputed}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 00:35, 20 August 2019
| Tanavast | |
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| Died | Splintering of Honor[1] |
| Abilities | Shard of Honor |
| Titles | Honor |
| Aliases | The Almighty, Elithanathile[2] |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“Tanavast was a fine enough fellow - bought me drinks once - but he was not God ”
Tanavast was the original Vessel of the Shard Honor.[4]
Appearance and Personality
“ Child of Tanavast. Child of Honor. Child of one long since departed. ”
—The Stormfather's description of Tanavast and his relationship to humans.[5]
In one of Dalinar Kholin's visions, he appeared as a tall muscular man with dark skin and pure white hair and wore 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.[6]
When asked by Dalinar if Honor had cared about men's pain, the Stormfather said that Honor did love mankind, even dying to defend them.[7][expand]
History
On Yolen
At some point in the past, likely prior to the Shattering, Tanavast met Hoid, and left a good impression on him.[3]
Tanavast was one of the sixteen people who shattered Adonalsium, after which he Ascended as the Shard of Honor.[8][4]
Early Roshar
After the Shattering, Tanavast and his lover, Cultivation's Vessel,[9] moved to Roshar,[10] and both Shards Invested equally in the planet.[11]
To counter the Fused, he formed the Oathpact with the ten Heralds, which bound the Fused to Braize after death. The Oathpact is also part of what keeps Odium captive on Braize where he could not splinter other Shards.[12][13][expand]
Silver Kingdoms Epoch
Sometime before the Day of Recreance, he passed responsibility for creating new honorspren to the Stormfather. When the last generation of Knights Radiant discovered that humans were the invaders on Roshar, he did not support them as he had past Radiants, but instead raved about how they would destroy the world.[14] Sometime after the Recreance, he recorded several visions for the Stormfather to show to Bondsmith candidates,[15] and was later killed by Odium when Honor was Splintered.[6][1]
Present Day
“He had another name, allowed to pass only the lips of ardents. Elithanathile. He Who Transforms. ”
—Shallan's thoughts[2]
On modern Roshar, the Vorin Church worships The Almighty, which is tied to the ancient understanding of the Shard Honor.[16] The Almighty has ten names, though it is unclear if Tanavast is one of them.[2] According to scripture, The Almighty was cast out of the Tranquiline Halls after the Day of Recreance and thus now resides in the hearts of mankind.[citation needed] Vorinism teaches that seeing the future is of the Voidbringers,[17] which may be a result of Tanavast's difficulty seeing the future.[6]
Attributes and Abilities
As a Vessel, Tanavast originally held as much power as his peers.[18] At some point, however, he was weakened enough that , even with Cutivation's assistance, Odium was able to kill him.[19] Like other Vessels, he had Shardic future sight, though it was not as strong as that of Cultivation.[6]
Notes
- ↑ a b Google+ Hangout
— Arcanum - 2012-04-17# - ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 7#
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance epilogue#
- ↑ a b General Twitter 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-03-21# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 46#
- ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 75#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 111#
- ↑ 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# - ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 70 epigraph#
- ↑ Shadows of Self Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-12# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 113#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 28#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 4#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 18#
- ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-25# - ↑ Idaho Falls Signing
— Arcanum - 2015-11-28#