Editing Archinal

|first appeared=[[Rhythm of War]]

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|You mustn't assume that what you see here relates to what you know from your life, human highprince.

|Archinal on [[Shadesmar]], to [[Adolin]]{{book ref|sa4|30}}

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'''Archinal''' is a [[cultivationspren]] on [[Roshar]]. She is currently bonded to [[Godeke]].{{book ref|sa4|22}}{{book ref|sa4|30}}

== Appearance and Personality ==

Like other cultivationspren, Archinal appears in [[Shadesmar]] as a humanoid composed of vines. The vines are verdant and wound tightly, although they are not as tight as those of [[Mayalaran]]. Archinal is short and wears manifested robes as clothing. She has crystal eyes and incredibly fine and delicate crystal hands.{{book ref|sa4|22}} In the [[Physical Realm]], Godeke can summon her as a [[Shardblade]],{{book ref|sa4|5}} but its specific appearance is unknown.

Adolin believes that Archinal has an air of aloofness.{{book ref|sa4|22}} She seems to be rather apprehensive in unfamiliar situations.{{book ref|sa4|30}}

== Attributes and Abilities ==

Archinal shares a [[Nahel bond]] with Godeke, giving her sapience in the Physical Realm. The bond also grants Godeke access to the Surges of [[Abrasion]] and [[Progression]] as a member of the [[Knights Radiant|Radiant]] [[Order of Edgedancers]].{{book ref|sa4|22}} Based on [[Lift]] and [[Wyndle]]'s experience,{{book ref|sa2.5|19}} Godeke has likely spoken at least the Third Ideal of the Edgedancers since he can summon Archinal as a Blade.{{book ref|sa4|5}}

She is able to ride a horse in the Cognitive Realm.{{book ref|sa4|22}}

== History ==

It is not clear when Archinal bonded with Godeke, but by the time of the mission in [[Hearthstone]] in {{Rosharan date|1175|3}}, Godeke could summon her as a Blade.{{book ref|sa4|5}} Although Lift was the only Edgedancer known before the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], cultivationspren became eager to bond with the new Radiants after other [[spren]] began to do so,{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} and bonding a human gained them some esteem among their peers.{{book ref|sa4|19}}

She has described Shadesmar at length to Godeke.{{book ref|sa4|22}} Cultivationspren do not have their own settlements, so it is not clear where Archinal resides.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} At some point, Archinal visited [[Lasting Integrity]].{{book ref|sa4|30}}

==== Urithiru Emissary Delegation (1175) ====

Godeke was chosen to join the envoy to the [[honorspren]] in [[Lasting Integrity]] due to his experience as a diplomat and the fact that Dalinar wanted to include as many Radiant orders as possible.{{book ref|sa4|19}} Archinal's experience traveling in Shadesmar made her a valuable member of the team; in addition to her general knowledge regarding the Cognitive Realm, she knew the route to Lasting Integrity since she had been there before.{{book ref|sa4|22}}{{book ref|sa4|30}} Archinal and Godeke sometimes served as scouts for the group, since Godeke had learned some scouting techniques during his Radiant training.{{book ref|sa4|35}}

When the expedition reached [[Nameless]], Archinal and Godeke were the first to spot the [[Tukari caravaneers]]. After [[Adolin]] decided to investigate the Tukari, the group passed several friendly spren caravans; at least one spren recognized Archinal and called out to her by name. As they approached the Tukari, Archinal mentioned that more and more people were trading through Shadesmar as they heard about [[Roshar]]an wines and weapons. She was visibly nervous about the Tukari and warned Adolin that not everything in Shadesmar was what it seemed.{{book ref|sa4|30}} Archinal presumably stayed with Godeke while the group awaited the results of Adolin's trial.{{book ref|sa4|75}}

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