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|abilities={{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}, {{tag+|Shardbearer}} <small>(formerly)</small> |
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|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[ |
|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers|Dustbringers]] |
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|aliases=Chana, Chanaranach, Chan-a-rach{{book ref|sa2|59}} |
|aliases=Chana, Chanaranach, Chan-a-rach{{book ref|sa2|59}} |
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|world=Roshar |
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|introduced=[[Words of Radiance]] |
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|Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own. |
|Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own. |
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'''Chanarach''', known as |
'''Chanarach''', also known as '''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 she's still alive somewhere, as at least one person has -- knowingly or not -- met her in the present times.{{wob ref|9123}} |
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== Appearance and |
== Appearance and History == |
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Chana |
Though Chana is likely of similar age to other [[Herald]]s, Vorin artwork tends to present her as a young woman.{{file ref|Chanarach.jpg|Chanarach chapter capstone}} She was born on [[Ashyn]], and left it for [[Roshar]] when the planet was struck by a catastrophe.{{wob ref|11945}} |
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⚫ | When humans and [[singer]]s went to war, she and nine other people were made Heralds by [[Honor]]. 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.{{book ref|sa3|38}} |
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At [[Aharietiam]], 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|prelude}} What happened to her afterwards is unknown, though she is still alive.{{wob ref|9123}} |
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As a [[Herald]], Chanarach is unaging while on Roshar, and capable of returning from death, though at the cost of a Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}} She was likely a capable fighter, and wielded a [[Honorblade]] which 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}} |
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== History == |
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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}} |
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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}} |
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== Culture == |
== 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 |
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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.{{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. |
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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}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* Chanarach's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Guard by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}} |
* Chanarach's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Guard by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}} |
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* It is possible that Liss, the assassin, is Chanarach.{{wob ref|10814}}{{wob ref|9123}} |
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* [[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}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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