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|"I'm not some glorious knight of ancient days. I'm a broken man. Do you hear me, Syl? ''I'm broken''."<br |
| "I'm not some glorious knight of ancient days. I'm a broken man. Do you hear me, Syl? ''I'm broken''."<br>She zipped up to him and whispered, "That’s what they all were, silly" |
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|[[Kaladin]] and [[Syl]] on what the Knights Radiant were like.{{book ref|sa2|68}} |
| [[Kaladin]] and [[Syl]] on what the Knights Radiant were like.{{book ref|sa2|68}} |
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The '''Knights Radiant''' |
The '''Knights Radiant''' were an organization of [[Surgebinding|Surgebinders]] on [[Roshar]]. Their Orders were centered at [[Urithiru]], but they lived all across [[Alethela]], the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] who had to maintain the arts of war. They considered it their duty and privilege to stay vigilant for [[Desolation|Desolations]].{{book ref|twok|49}} It is commonly believed that they betrayed mankind on the [[Day of Recreance]], and were then referred to as the '''Lost Radiants'''. Their symbol was a golden hourglass shape, of eight spheres connected with two at the center. The [[Parshendi]] call them '''Neshua Kadal'''; Radiant Knight.{{book ref|sa1|67}}{{book ref|sa1|68}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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|They were a solution, a way to offset the destruction of the Desolations. Ten orders of knights, founded with the purpose of helping men fight, then rebuild. |
|They were a solution, a way to offset the destruction of the Desolations. Ten orders of knights, founded with the purpose of helping men fight, then rebuild. |
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⚫ | The first Surgebinders came to be as a result of [[spren]] trying to imitate what [[Honor]] had given his [[Herald]]s. The spren formed bonds with the mankind to give them [[Surgebinding]] abilities.{{book ref|sa2|4}} Honor was surprised by their coming, because he hadn't taught it to his Heralds.{{book ref|sa2|4}} These Surgebinders were later formed into the ten orders of the Knights Radiant by the Herald [[Ishar]]'Elin, for the purpose of watching for the coming Desolations, and helping men fight, then rebuild the society from the destruction of the Desolations, and they adopted the city of Urithiru as their base.{{book ref|sa1|60}} For a long time, they maintained their duty, until eventually they abandoned it on what is now known as the Day of Recreance,{{book ref|sa1|52}} and possibly even turned against their wards, as some legends say.{{book ref|sa1|45}} This betrayal caused many spren to die, their [[Shardblade|corpses]] becoming tools of destruction, and as a result they stopped granting humanity Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa2|3}} |
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⚫ | The first Surgebinders came to be as a result of [[spren]] trying to imitate what [[Honor]] had given his [[Herald]]s. The spren formed bonds with the mankind to give them [[Surgebinding]] abilities.{{book ref|sa2|4}} Honor was surprised by their coming, because he hadn't taught it to his Heralds.{{book ref|sa2|4}} These Surgebinders were later formed into the ten orders of the Knights Radiant by the Herald [[Ishar |
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For a long time, they maintained their duty, until eventually they abandoned it on what is now known as the Day of Recreance,{{book ref|sa1|52}} and possibly even turned against their wards, as some legends say.{{book ref|sa1|45}} This betrayal caused many spren to die, their [[Shardblade|corpses]] becoming tools of destruction, and as a result they stopped granting humanity Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa2|3}} |
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In recent times, sensing an impending danger, the spren started returning to mankind as an act of self-preservation.{{book ref|sa2|1}} People all over Roshar started gaining Surgebinding powers by forming Nahel bonds with the spren in the following years. At the beginning of the year 1174, Urithiru was reclaimed, and the Knights Radiant were re-founded with initially four members; [[Kaladin]], [[Shallan Davar]], [[Dalinar Kholin]], and [[Renarin Kholin]].{{book ref|sa2|89}} |
In recent times, sensing an impending danger, the spren started returning to mankind as an act of self-preservation.{{book ref|sa2|1}} People all over Roshar started gaining Surgebinding powers by forming Nahel bonds with the spren in the following years. At the beginning of the year 1174, Urithiru was reclaimed, and the Knights Radiant were re-founded with initially four members; [[Kaladin]], [[Shallan Davar]], [[Dalinar Kholin]], and [[Renarin Kholin]].{{book ref|sa2|89}} |
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== Radiant Orders and Powers== |
== Radiant Orders and Powers== |
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[[File:TWoK_Front_Endsheet.jpg|thumb|250px|Symbols of the Ten Radiant Orders and their Surges]] |
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Each order corresponded to a Herald, and all of them except the Bondsmiths roughly correspond to an [[Unmade]], though it is not entirely a one to one relationship.{{wob ref|8598}} |
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;[[Order of Windrunners]] |
;[[Order of Windrunners]] |
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:The first Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Adhesion and Gravitation.{{ref|name=seattle}} The combination of these two Surges resulted in the powers known as the [[Lashing|Three Lashings]].{{book ref|twok|prologue}} Windrunners are associated with the sapphire polestone and the Herald Jezrien. |
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;[[Order of Skybreakers]] |
;[[Order of Skybreakers]] |
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:The second Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Gravitation and Division.{{ref|name=seattle}} Skybreakers are associated with the smokestone polestone and the Herald Nale. |
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;[[Order of Dustbringers]] |
;[[Order of Dustbringers]] |
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:The third Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Division and Abrasion.{{ref|name=seattle}} They could apparently destroy things.{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}} Dustbringers are associated with the ruby polestone and the Herald Chanarach. |
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;[[Order of Edgedancers]] |
;[[Order of Edgedancers]] |
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:The fourth Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Abrasion and Progression.{{ref|name=seattle}} Edgedancers are associated with the diamond polestone and the Herald Vedel. |
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;[[Order of Truthwatchers]] |
;[[Order of Truthwatchers]] |
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:The fifth Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Progression and Illumination. The surge of Progression granted the Truthwatchers the power of regrowth, which allowed them to heal people{{book ref|wor|i|2}}, and at least two Truthwatchers have demonstrated the ability to foresee future events{{epigraph ref|Oathbringer|85}}{{book ref|wor|85}}. Truthwatchers are associated with the emerald polestone and the Herald Pailliah. |
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;[[Order of Lightweavers]] |
;[[Order of Lightweavers]] |
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:The sixth Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Illumination and Transformation.{{ref|name=seattle}} They could create illusions and had the inherent ability to [[Soulcast]].{{tor ref|the-title-for-brandon-sandersons-second-stormlight-archive-book-has-been-revealed|Release announcement|date=Feb 28 2013}}{{book ref|twok|72}} Lightweavers are associated with the garnet polestone and the Herald Shalash. |
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;[[Order of Elsecallers]] |
;[[Order of Elsecallers]] |
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:The seventh Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Transformation and Transportation.{{ref|name=seattle}} They had the inherent ability to [[Soulcast]].{{book ref|twok|72}} Elsecallers are associated with the zircon polestone and the Herald Battah. |
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;[[Order of Willshapers]] |
;[[Order of Willshapers]] |
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: The eighth Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Transportation and Cohesion. Willshapers are associated with the amethyst polestone and the Herald Kalak. |
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;[[Order of Stonewards]] |
;[[Order of Stonewards]] |
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:The ninth Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Cohesion and Tension.{{ref|name=seattle}} Stonewards are associated with the topaz polestone and the Herald Talenel. |
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;[[Order of Bondsmiths]] |
;[[Order of Bondsmiths]] |
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:The tenth Order of the Knights Radiant with the ability to bind [[Surgebinding|Surges]] Tension and Adhesion. Bondsmiths are associated with the heliodor polestone and the Herald Ishar. |
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The Knights Radiant also used [[Shardblade]]s and [[Shardplate]], which were etched with glyphs and glowed a different color according to the Order they were a part of. Not all |
The Knights Radiant also used [[Shardblade]]s and [[Shardplate]]s, which were etched with glyphs and glowed a different color according to the Order they were a part of. Not all Radiant have access to shards and many Orders don't receive them until they have said multiple Ideals. |
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== Squires == |
== Squires == |
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⚫ | Many orders of the knights are able to grant the ability to use [[Stormlight]] and some of their [[Surgebinding|Surges]] to people |
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⚫ | Many orders of the knights are able to grant the ability to use [[Stormlight]] and some of their [[Surgebinding|Surges]] to people hoping to become knights themselves. Hopeful squires must start themselves on the path of becoming a member of that order. For [[Order of Windrunners|Windrunners]] this appears to be coming to a mental state geared to protecting. Each order follows a path and with a Knight willing to help the first steps can be taken before Bonding a [[Spren]] themselves. This shows the [[Spren]] what people are good candidates for each order, and reducing the chance that a [[Spren]] will die from failed oaths. It is possible for a person to remain a squire their whole life, or to bond a spren from a different order than the Knight they were a squire of.{{wob ref|11443}} |
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It is possible for a person to remain a squire their whole life, or to be a squire of one order and bond a spren from another.{{wob ref|11443}} Using a mix of other [[Investiture]] (such as [[Feruchemy]] and [[Hemalurgy]]), a Surgebinder could hack the magic and be a squire of multiple Orders at once.{{wob ref|12917}} |
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;Known orders to have Squires |
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The powers of a squire are tied to a particular Radiant and their spren, and without their presence, a squire cannot draw in Stormlight to Surgebind, even if another full Knight of the same order is present.{{book ref|sa3|120}} Squires must be within approximately fifty miles of their Radiant to use their powers, although they begin to weaken once they are separated by thirty miles or more.{{book ref|sa3|55}} If their Radiant were to suddenly separate from them, such as by using an [[Oathgate]], a squire's powers would last between one to two hours.{{book ref|sa3|55}} |
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-[[Order of Windrunners|Windrunners]] |
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-[[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreakers]] |
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While it has been said that some orders may not have squires,{{wob ref|6740}} the [[Order of Windrunners|Windrunners]],{{book ref|sa3|2}} [[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreakers]],{{book ref|sa3|90}} [[Order of Dustbringers|Dustbringers]],{{book ref|sa2|4}} [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]],{{book ref|sa3|77}} [[Order of Willshapers|Willshapers]],{{book ref|sa4|67}} [[Order of Stonewards|Stonewards]],{{wob ref|15204}} and [[Order of Bondsmiths|Bondsmiths]]{{book ref|sa4|69}}{{wob ref|13781}} are known to have squires. |
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-[[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]] |
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== Immortal Words == |
== Immortal Words == |
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|Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. |
|Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. |
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|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant |
|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant |
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{{image|Knights-Radiant-antti.jpg|side=right|height=350px|Knights Radiant heading into battle}} |
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The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, known as '''The Immortal Words''', serve as a guide to them for how they were to live their lives. Each order of Radiants have five Ideals, with the First Ideal being the same for every order sometimes called the Ideal of Radiance acts as a motto and guide for the entire organization of Knights Radiant, while the four later Ideals are different for every order. The Unique Ideals of Each order are part of a journey to progress them on a path and to keep the Surges from being used without restraint. |
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The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, known as the '''Immortal Words''', serve as a guide for the Radiants' actions and lives.{{book ref|sa1|59}} Each order of Radiants has five Ideals, though different Radiants from the same order may swear an ideal with slightly different words and Lightweavers swear more individualized truths instead of ideals.{{wob ref|2674}} The wording of the First Ideal, however, is exact and is used by all orders, including the Lightweavers.{{wob ref|9709}}{{book ref|sa2|87}} It appears that it is not necessary to speak the First Ideal as a complete uninterrupted phrase, as when [[Navani Kholin]] spoke them to bond the [[Sibling]], she spread the three sentences throughout the length of a conversation, and though he was unable to complete the Ideal before being killed, [[Elhokar Kholin]] stuttered and repeated its words.{{book ref|sa4|110}}{{book ref|sa3|84}} The First Ideal acts as a motto and guide for the Radiants as a whole,{{book ref|sa1|59}} and is known as the Ideal of Radiance by the Skybreakers,{{book ref|sa3|90}} who may have carried the name over from the ancient Radiants. The unique Ideals of each order are designed as a progression that develops a Radiant's character toward the central concepts of their order.{{wob ref|2711}} The [[Stormfather]] and [[Cultivation]] have some discretion in deciding whether or not a Radiant has progressed enough that their oath can be accepted,{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa4|60}} though this discretion appears to be limited.{{book ref|sa2|84}} It is unclear whether or not the Stormfather had this ability prior to Honor's Splintering, but it seems likely it was instead Honor's decision at this time. A Bondsmith may also be able to accept the oaths of other orders.{{book ref|sa4|108}} |
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As a Radiant swears additional Ideals, they gain their Shardblade and Shardplate (though the Ideal at which these are received is not the same for all orders){{wob ref|7873}} and become more efficient in their use of Stormlight.{{book ref|sa1|59}} Additionally, some orders cannot use one of their Surges until they swear a higher Ideal.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{wob ref|13774}} Swearing the Fifth Ideal, also known as the Final Ideal, makes the Nahel bond between Radiant and spren so strong that it can only be broken by death; until that point, there are apparently safe ways to break the bond.{{book ref|sa3|108}} Swearing the Fifth Ideal is generally not necessary to be considered a full Knight Radiant and is such a difficult process that the Order of the Skybreakers has not had someone swear the Fifth Ideal for centuries.{{book ref|sa3|90}} |
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Ideals must be sworn in order, even if a Radiant is ready to swear a higher ideal than the one they cannot currently swear.{{wob ref|15259}} Radiants must also be ready to swear the ideals, and cannot just say the words to advance.{{book ref|sa4|107}}{{book ref|sa3.5|17}} |
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== Vorinism == |
== Vorinism == |
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In [[Vorinism]], the fall of the Knights Radiant was called the [[Day of Recreance]]. |
In [[Vorinism]], the fall of the Knights Radiant was called the [[Day of Recreance]]. |
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Vorinism taught that the Knights Radiant betrayed the people. It was taught that their powers were not real, but elaborate tricks, and that they only pretended to have a holy calling. The "evidence" for this was that the powers could not be reproduced. |
Vorinism taught that the Knights Radiant betrayed the people. It was taught that their powers were not real, but elaborate tricks, and that they only pretended to have a holy calling. The "evidence" for this was that the powers could not be reproduced. |
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There are legends that teach about the souls of the Knights Radiant arriving during highstorms in order to steal spheres left out to be infused. This was used as a way to explain both spheres being stolen by thieves in the dark, and how the winds of the highstorm often tore baskets off their posts and flung them into the distance.{{book ref|sa1|11}} |
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{{for|:Category:Knights Radiant|all Knights Radiant}} |
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* [[Kaladin]] (bonded with [[Sylphrena]]) |
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* [[Lopen]] (bonded with [[Rua]]) |
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* [[Teft]] (bonded wit unknown female spren) |
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* [[Drehy]] (might be bonded; have spoken the second ideal){{book ref|ob|122}} |
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* [[Szeth]] (Skybreaker, bonded with an [[Szeth's highspren|unnamed highspren]]) |
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* [[Nale]] (bonded with unknown spren; also Skybreaker Herald) |
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* [[Stump]] (bonded with unknown spren) |
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* [[Hoid]] (bonded with [[Elhokar]]'s would-be spren) |
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* [[Lift]] (Edgedancer, bonded with [[Wyndle]]) |
* [[Lift]] (Edgedancer, bonded with [[Wyndle]]) |
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (Bondsmith, bonded with [[Stormfather]]) |
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* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (Elsecaller, bonded with [[Ivory]]) |
* [[Jasnah Kholin]] (Elsecaller, bonded with [[Ivory]]) |
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* [[Venli]] (Willshaper, bonded with [[Timbre]]) |
* [[Venli]] (Willshaper, bonded with [[Timbre]]) |
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* [[Dalinar Kholin]] (Bondsmith, bonded with the [[Stormfather]]) |
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== Trivia == |
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* [[Melishi]] (Bondsmith){{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} |
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* Brandon intended for sets of Ideals across Orders (e.g. the Third Ideal) to have a theme, though not all oaths will follow the pattern.{{wob ref|12012}} |
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* [[Talatin]] (Stoneward){{epigraph ref|sa1|33}} |
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;Deceased would-be Radiants |
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* [[Ym]] (could be Truthwatcher) |
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* [[Elhokar]] (could be Lightweaver) |
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* [[Tien]] (could be Lightweaver) |
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* [[Helaran]] (could be Skybreaker) |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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