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'''Arsteel''' is a [[Returned]] and one of the [[Five Scholars]] on [[Nalthis]].{{book ref|wb|Epilogue}} He is the brother of [[Yesteel]]. After his death he was made into a Lifeless named Clod.{{wob ref|6806}} |
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|Arsteel was a brilliant duelist |
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'''Arsteel''' is the brother of [[Yesteel]] and one of the [[Five Scholars]] on [[Nalthis]]. {{book ref|wb|Epilogue}} |
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He is one of the greatest swordsmen of their time.{{book ref|wb|22}} |
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As one of the Five Scholars, Arsteel is extremely knowledgable about [[Awakening]]. It is likely he knows how to manipulate his appearance using his divine breath because as a [[lifeless]] (and likely before dying) he has the body of a normal man, and not a [[Returned]].{{book ref|wb|19}} |
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Arsteel is an incredibly skilled swordsman.{{book ref|wb|19}} Since Lifeless retain some of the skills they had in life, Clod is a significantly more skilled swordfighter than other Lifeless.{{wob ref|6806}} Additionally, as a result of the Breaths Vasher gave Arsteel right before killing him, Clod is more self-aware than most Lifeless.{{wob ref|4635}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== Returned and Manywar === |
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Arsteel was born on Nalthis, very little is known about his life during this time, it is known however that he had a brother, who would return as [[Yesteel]]. He eventually died and Returned. Like other [[Returned]], he cannot remember anything of his life from before his Return. After he Returned, the Cult of the Returned gave him an unknown name and kept him alive by giving him Breath.{{cite}} |
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⚫ | Though he was the better swordsman, he was killed in a duel with Vasher several months before the events of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]].{{book ref|wb|19}} Vasher defeated him by suddenly giving him a large quantity of [[Breath]]; the arrival of that Breath sent Arsteel into a brief moment of deep pleasure, which distracted him for long enough for Vasher to kill him.{{wob ref|7469}} He was then made into a [[Lifeless]] named '''Clod''' by Denth and subsequently looked after by Jewels.{{book ref|wb|33}}{{wob ref|5838}} |
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He formed the Five Scholars, along with the other Returned [[Denth]], [[Talaxin]], [[Shashara]], and [[Yesteel]]. During this time he probably studied awakening and gained an understanding of its mechanics.{{cite}} |
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⚫ | In the middle of an unsuccessful meeting with some Idrian slumlords, Arsteel (as he was Commanded) intervened.{{book ref|wb|31}} Though he was terribly wounded, his nature as Lifeless allowed for Jewels to repair him. After his muscles were sufficiently functional for him to sit up, he attempted to do so, forcing Jewels to Command him to go inactive.{{book ref|wb|33}} In her fear for his life, she slipped up, allowing Vivenna to hear the command phrase--"howl of the sun". |
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After the [[Manywar]] began Arsteel and his brother Yesteel joined the Pahn Unity and began aiding them using their knowledge of awakening.{{book ref|wb|32}} |
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⚫ | After Vivenna escaped from Vasher, she ran into Denth, Tonk Fah, Jewels, and, of course, Arsteel. Upon seeing the corpses of [[Parlin]] and Tonk Fah's various pets, she realized the group's true nature, and in a desperate bid to escape, Commanded Arsteel to attack Denth, running away in the confusion.{{book ref|wb|35}} |
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=== Denth’s Crew and Yarn Dred === |
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Since Lifeless retain some of the skills they had in life, and Arsteel was one of the greatest duelists of his time, Sanderson has stated that "Clod is probably the greatest Lifeless swordfighter in existence right now in the entire world."{{wob ref|6806}} |
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After a time he was found by Denth. Denth, still interested in awakening, wondered how a [[Returned]] would make as a [[lifeless]]. They took the body to an awakener and paid to have Arsteel awakened. After this he received the name “Clod”. Denth gave [[Jewels]] the task to care for Clod.{{wob ref|5838}} |
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As a Lifeless, Arsteel cannot be detected through the innate Lifesense that all sentient beings with breath possess. This makes them well suited to stealth missions. |
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=== As Clod === |
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⚫ | After Vivenna escaped from Vasher, she ran into Denth, Tonk Fah, Jewels, and |
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== Relationships == |
== Relationships == |
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===Jewels=== |
===Jewels=== |
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Jewels originally joined [[Denth]]'s team to be near Arsteel, with whom she was in love. His death 'unhinged' her a little, and after they turned Arsteel's corpse into a [[Lifeless]], she took over his care and still regularly talked to him, occasionally going so far as to sleep with the Lifeless.{{wob ref|6806}} |
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===Denth=== |
===Denth=== |
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Arsteel joined Denth's team because he wanted to try to redeem Denth; he felt that a reconciliation between Denth and [[Vasher]] was possible, and as a peacemaker, he thought he might be able to make it happen.{{wob ref|6806}} |
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Arsteel wants to reconcile Denth and Vasher. Arsteel fights Vasher in [[Yarn Dred]] to beat some sense into him, though he was not necessarily right. This went wrong however, as Vasher killed Arsteel.{{book ref|wb|19}} |
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| Arsteel always got to be the mean one, |
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| [[Tonk Fah]] on Arsteel.{{book ref|wb|29}} |
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| It shouldn't have happened. Arsteel was a brilliant duelist— almost as good as Denth. Vasher's never been able to beat either of them. |
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| Jewels on Arsteel's death.{{book ref|wb|22}} |
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| Vasher didn't use the sword. There was no blackness to Arsteel's wounds. |
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| Jewels on Arsteel's death.{{book ref|wb|22}} |
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| You never beat Arsteel. |
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| Denth to Vasher.{{book ref|wb|57}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* Brandon has said that the reason Vasher dueled and killed Arsteel might be covered in the [[Nightblood (book)|Warbreaker sequel]].{{wob ref|6806}} |
* Brandon has said that the reason Vasher dueled and killed Arsteel might be covered in the [[Nightblood (book)|Warbreaker sequel]].{{wob ref|6806}} It is known from annotations that Arsteel didn’t set out to duel Vasher intending to kill him, but rather wanted to subdue him and "talk some sense into him." Vasher misinterpreted Arsteel's motives, however, and ended up killing him.{{wob ref|7387}} |
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* Jewels and Clod may return in the sequel, since they went to see if Yesteel could restore some of Arsteel's memory or personality to his Lifeless form.{{wob ref|7471}} |
* Jewels and Clod may return in the sequel, since they went to see if Yesteel could restore some of Arsteel's memory or personality to his Lifeless form.{{wob ref|7471}} |
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== Notes == |
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