Editing Chanarach

|image=Chanarach Endsheet.png

|abilities={{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}, {{tag+|Shardbearer}} <small>(formerly)</small>

|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[Dustbringers]], Herald of the Common Man{{book ref|sa4|4}}

|aliases=Chana, Chanaranach, Chan-a-rach{{book ref|sa2|59}}

|world=Ashyn

|universe=[[Cosmere]]

|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]

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|Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own.

|[[Dalinar]]{{book ref|sa2|75}}

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'''Chanarach''', known as '''Chanaranach'Elin''' in Vorinism and nicknamed '''Chana''', is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]], and the patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers]].{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} Her current status and whereabouts are unknown, though at least one person has — knowingly or not — met her in recent times.{{wob ref|9123}}

== Appearance and Personality ==

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Chana was born on [[Ashyn]], and left it for [[Roshar]] when the planet was razed by human [[Surgebinding]], making her likely of similar age to the other [[Herald]]s.{{book ref|sa3|111}}{{book ref|sa3|113}}{{wob ref|11945}} Vorin artwork tends to present her as a young woman.{{file ref|Chanarach.jpg|Chanarach chapter capstone}} Vorin depictions also show her wearing blue armor and holding a straight sword with a bifurcated blade. Chana's [[safehand]] is not covered in these depictions, while other female Heralds do have their safehand covered.{{file ref|Chanarach_Endsheet.png|Official rendition of Chanarach}}{{file ref|Pailiah_Endsheet.png|Official rendition of Pailiah}}{{file ref|Shalash_Endsheet.jpg|Official rendition of Shalash}}{{file ref|Vedel Endpage.jpg|Official rendition of Vedel}}

== Attributes and Abilities ==

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As a [[Herald]], Chanaranach is immortal and capable of returning from death, though at the cost of a Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}} She was a capable fighter, and wielded an [[Honorblade]] that made her a [[Surgebinder]], granting her the use of the [[Surge]]s of [[Division]] and [[Abrasion]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} She has discarded her Blade, however, leaving her without Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}}

Perhaps due to her power over Abrasion, Chanaranch is known for being incredibly fast, as [[Fleet]] beating her in a foot race is considered a noteworthy achievement.{{book ref|sa2|59}}

== History ==

She would have lived in [[Shinovar]] for a period, before humanity began to expand outward, inciting a war between the humans and the [[singers]].{{book ref|sa3|38}}

When humans and singers went to war, she and nine other people were made Heralds by [[Honor]], forming the [[Oathpact]]. Following every [[Desolation]], she would travel to [[Braize]] and be tortured there until either she or one of the other Heralds broke, sending them back to Roshar and starting a new Desolation. This cycle went on for thousands of years, gradually wearing on her sanity, along with that of all the other Heralds.{{book ref|sa3|38}}

At [[Aharietiam]], the Last Desolation, Chanarach, like the rest, abandoned the [[Oathpact]], leaving her [[Honorblade]] at the location of the final battle and departing for parts unknown.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} What happened to her afterwards is unknown, though she has been seen alive.{{wob ref|9123}}

== Culture ==

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In [[Vorinism]], Chanarach is known under the symmetrical name '''Chanaranach''', though the diminutive Chana is also used.{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa2|59}} '''Chan-a-rach''' is a far rarer spelling, only seen used in a song.{{book ref|sa2|59}} She is associated with the number 3 (chach), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] Spark, and the divine attributes of Brave and Obedient. Her body focus is the soul.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} Phrases such as "Chana knows..." and "Chana help (somebody)" are common, and typically related to threat or protectiveness.{{book ref|sa2|59}}{{book ref|sa2|75}} The name [[Chanada]] is likely derived from Chana.{{book ref|sa3|4}} And the name [[Chanasha]] definitely is.{{book ref|sa4|4}}

As with the other Heralds, there is a temple to her in every modern city.{{map ref|Thaylen City}}{{map ref|Kholinar}} This tradition appears to go back to the [[Desolation]]s, as there was once a temple of Chanaranach in [[Stormseat]].{{book ref|sa2|77}}

She is thought of as the Herald of the Common Man.{{book ref|sa4|4}} and is believed to be "fine and reputable".{{book ref|sa4|4}}

== Trivia ==

* Chanarach's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Guard by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}}

* [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon]] has [[RAFO]]'d whether or not Chanarach is the assassin [[Liss]],{{wob ref|10814}} and [[Peter Ahlstrom|Peter]] did the same for a question regarding [[Shallan's mother]].{{wob ref|15250}}

== Notes ==

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