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|ethnicity=Natan |
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|world=Roshar |
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|Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification. |
|Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification. |
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+ | |Au-nak{{book ref|twok|54}} |
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+ | '''Au-nak''' is a [[Natan]] man who visited the the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|twok|54}} The high form of his name is '''Nak-ali'''. |
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⚫ | Au-nak and his family are devoutly [[Vorin]].{{book ref| |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | Au-nak grew up in a devoutly Vorin family, with strong trade connections with the Alethi.{{book ref|twok|54}} As an adult, Au-nak visited the Shattered Plains in 1173 as a visiting dignitary from elsewhere, perhaps [[New Natanan]].{{book ref|twok|54}} Au-nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, as they were negotiating a contract. During one of Elhokar's parties, Hatham spoke with subservience and respect in their conversation, but in reality he was manipulating Au-nak for some unknown purpose. Hatham had one of his [[ardent]]s insult Au-nak during the conversation, to the point where Au-nak left in anger. Hatham hoped that when he followed Au-nak and persuaded him to still agree to the contract, Au-nak would not be suspicious that Hatham agreed so easily to Au-naks terms. |
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− | Au-nak grew up in a devoutly [[Vorin]] family, with strong trade connections with the [[Alethi]].{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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⚫ | Au-nak, and his family, are devoutly [[Vorin]], although it is unknown how much of their devotion is only for the trade opportunities with the Alethi their faith provides.{{book ref|twok|54}} Au-nak is an outspoken person with strong beliefs. For instance, he claims that the [[Order of Talenelat]], Highprince [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s [[devotary]], wi for lesser people. He is rather cynical about religion, he believes that every conflict, regardless of professed purpose, is economic in nature. For instance, Au-nak believes that that the [[Eighty's War]] was not over religion, but over the fact that [[Sesemalex Dar]], which Au-nak believes to be a [[Dawncity]], is a great port. |
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− | Au-nak was present at the coalition meeting at [[Urithiru]] in {{Rosharan date|1174}} alongside numerous heads of state. He thanked the Alethi for securing the [[Oathgate]] at [[Stormseat]], but expressed disapproval of them using it without permission of the Natan people who once lived there.{{book ref|sa3|96}} He seemed excited by Queen [[Navani Kholin]]'s suggestion that the [[Azish]] people should create a set of laws for the [[coalition of monarchs|coalition]] forces to follow.{{book ref|sa3|96}} He also agreed with [[Taravangian]]'s suggestion that the [[Voidbringer]]s might be planning to attack [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|96}} After the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], the Natan contingent persisted in their requests to control the Stormseat Oathgate,{{book ref|sa3|122}} although it is not clear if Au-nak was still in Urithiru. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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