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|abilities={{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}, {{tag+|Shardbearer}} <small>(formerly)</small> |
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|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers|Elsecallers]] |
|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers|Elsecallers]] |
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|universe=[[Cosmere]] |
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| + | }}{{spoilers|book=sa3}} |
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| + | [[File:Herald Glyph Betab.svg|thumb|150px|Battar's Symbol<br><small>by [[Isaac Stewart]]</small>]] |
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| − | |Sweet wisdom of Battar. |
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| − | |A [[Roshar]]an saying{{book ref|sa1|19}} |
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| − | '''Battar''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. She is the patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]]. |
+ | '''Battar''' (<small>Alethi pronounciation:</small> [[Wikipedia:Help:IPA|[bəˈtɑɹ]]] [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key|bə-TAR]]{{wob ref|6737}}) is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. She is the patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]]. [[Taravangian]] believes that she currently resides in [[Kharbranth]] as an [[ardent]] under the assumed name of '''Dova'''.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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| − | Battar is an immortal [[Cognitive Shadow]] who gains a [[Physical Realm|physical]] body upon each return to Roshar. After death, she is transported to [[Braize]] to be tortured; when she or another Herald breaks, a new Desolation begins.{{book ref|sa3|38}} |
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| − | During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], she wielded an [[Honorblade]]. It granted her access to the [[Surge]]s of [[Transformation]], which enables her to [[Soulcast]], and [[Transportation]], which allows for travel to and from [[Shadesmar]].{{file ref| TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg | Surgebinding Table}} She has, however, abandoned it at [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} |
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| − | She seems to be fairly knowledgeable, being ascribed the attribute of Wise, and noticing signs of an upcoming Desolation years before the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| ⚫ | Dova approached Taravangian and warned him of a coming [[Desolation]], which prompted him to seek out [[Szeth]] after King [[Gavilar]]'s assassination.{{book ref|sa3|121}} She has since been assisting with the [[Diagram]]. Sometime prior to Taravangian's seizing of the throne of [[Jah Keved]], she reported that the frequency of [[Death Rattle]]s had been declining further, hinting at [[Moelach]]'s movement.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} She was later assigned with writing an anonymous essay revealing [[Dalinar]] and [[Elhokar]]'s highking decision, to undermine Dalinar's authority along with the revelations presented in the translated [[Eila Stele]].{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
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| − | Battar was born on [[Ashyn]] and made the trip to Roshar during the [[Expulsion]].{{wob ref|11945}} She was someone important in the pre-[[Desolation]]s society -- a queen, scholar, or general. Along with the others, she approached [[Honor]] and formed the [[Oathpact]]. Whenever a Desolation ended, she'd travel along with them to [[Braize]], where she suffered torture until one of them broke. She broke at least once, starting a new Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}} |
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| − | Eventually, she and the other Heralds grew exhausted with this endless cycle of war and torture. When [[Ishar]] suggested that one person might be enough to hold the [[Oathpact]], she and the others abandoned [[Taln]] to his fate, leaving their [[Honorblade]]s behind. From then on out, they hid among the human populace.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Most of her actions in the intervening four and a half millennia are unknown. |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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|Battah send that girl some sense to go with her intelligence. |
|Battah send that girl some sense to go with her intelligence. |
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+ | |Navani Kholin{{book ref|sa2|14}} |
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| − | + | In the Vorin tradition, Battar is known as '''Battah'Elin'''. She is associated with the number Betab, the essence Tallow, and the attributes Wisdom and Care.{{book ref|twok|part=ars}} The temple of Battah is one of the oldest in [[Thaylen City]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} |
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| − | There is a temple to her in several major Vorin cities.{{map ref|Kholinar}}{{map ref|Thaylen City}} The temple of Battah in [[Thaylen City]] is particularly notable -- it is the oldest in the city, and a must-see location for every arriving dignitary.{{book ref|sa3|59}} |
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| − | == Trivia == |
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| − | * Battar's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Counselor by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}} |
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| − | * Battar is the only [[Herald]] to not yet have an official depiction. <!--do we actually need this?--> |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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