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|ethnicity=Natan |
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|world=Roshar |
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| − | |universe=[[Cosmere]] |
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| − | |first appeared=[[The Way of Kings]] |
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| + | '''Au-nak''' was a [[Natan]] man who visited the the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{ref|b|twok|c|54}} The high form of his name was '''Nak-ali'''. Au-nak had white hair, like all Natans, but he dyed two locks of his hair red. They were braided and hung near his cheeks. Au-nak was a dignitary from elsewhere, perhaps [[New Natanan]]. He spoke airily, elongating the "oh" and "ah" sounds in his words. |
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| − | |Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification. |
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| − | '''Au-nak''' is an ambassador from the city-state of [[New Natanan]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|96}} The high form of his name is '''Nak-ali'''.{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| ⚫ | Au-nak, and his family, were devoutly [[Vorin]], although it is unknown how much of their devotion was only for the trade opportunities with the Alethi it provided. Au-nak thought that the [[Order of Talenelat]], [[Dalinar]]'s [[devotary]], was for lesser people. He was rather cynical about religion, he figured that every conflict, regardless of professed purpose, was economic in nature. Au-nak thought that the [[Emuli-Tukari War]] was not over religion, but over the fact that [[Sesemalex Dar]], which Au-nak believed to be a [[Dawncity]], was a great port. |
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| − | == Appearance and Personality == |
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| − | Au-nak has white hair and bluish skin, like all [[Natan]]s, but he dyes two locks of his hair red.{{book ref|sa1|54}} He keeps them braided and hung near his cheeks. He also wears red gloves.{{book ref|sa1|54}} He speaks [[Alethi]] with an "airy" Natan accent, elongating the low and midvowels in his words.{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| + | Au-Nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, they were negotiating a contract. Hatham was acting subservient and respectful, but in reality he was manipulating Au-nak for some unknown purpose. Hatham had one of his [[ardent]]s insult Au-nak, so Au-nak would not be too suspicious that discussions on the contract were going too easily when Hatham easily agreed to Au-nak's terms. |
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| ⚫ | Au-nak and his family |
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| − | == History == |
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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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| − | As an adult, Au-nak visited the [[Shattered Plains]] in {{Rosharan date|1173}} as a visiting dignitary from [[New Natanan]]. Au-nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, as they were negotiating a contract. During one of King [[Elhokar Kholin]]'s parties, Hatham spoke to Au-nak with subservience and respect, but in reality he was attempting to manipulate him. Hatham covertly ordered one of his [[ardent]]s to insult Au-nak in conversation, even questioning his Vorin faith, and Au-nak eventually left in anger. Hatham hoped that when he followed Au-nak and persuaded him to finalize the contract, Au-nak would not be suspicious that Hatham agreed so easily to Au-nak's terms.{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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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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