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| − | | [[Kaladin]] felt like one of the ten fools. Actually, he felt like all of them. Ten times an idiot. But most specifically [[Eshu]], who spoke of things he did not understand in front of those who did. |
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| − | | Kaladin reflecting after prejudging [[Shallan]]{{book ref|sa2|71}} |
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| − | == Origin == |
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| − | The fools represent the antitheses of the [[Immortal Words|ideals]] of the ten [[Herald]]s.{{wob ref|4157}} The number of fools stems from the nature of [[Honor]].{{wob ref|9567}} Each fool corresponds to a specific Herald,{{wob ref|8116}} although people on Roshar are not aware of the relationship between the two groups.{{wob ref|14135}} Unlike the Heralds, it is not known if the ten fools are based on historical individuals. |
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| + | They are probably from a religious or historical tale, and presumably all have different traits. They are the opposite of the ten [[Herald]]s.{{ref|?|593|6|Are the Ten Fools the antithesis of the ten orders?}} |
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| − | == Cultural Use == |
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| − | The ten fools are invoked to describe someone who is acting very foolish.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} Each fool is known for a specific foolish attribute that has a representative [[glyph]] known to Vorin [[ardent]]s.{{book ref|sa2|I|12}} Specific fools are often referenced in order to emphasize that particular foolish trait, either using their name or their number (the fools have a specific numerical order, e.g. the "fourth fool").{{book ref|sa4|12}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} The ten fools are mentioned only by residents of Vorin nations, and it is unclear if they are known in other parts of Roshar. |
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| + | ==Known Fools== |
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| − | [[Pai]] invokes the ten fools in a bold protest against Queen [[Aesudan Kholin]] and the [[Alethi]] government, and is executed for her actions.{{book ref|sa2|I|12}} |
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| + | {{quote|Dalinar moved on quickly. "We must have seemed of the ten fools, charging away like that. I do wish you'd given me more notice to prepare your honor guard. This is a war zone."|Dalinar, to Elhokar, after climbing the rock.{{ref|b|sa1|c|12}}|}} |
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| − | ;[[Dilid]]: He ran up a hillside to the [[Tranquiline Halls]] with sand sliding beneath his feet—running for eternity but never making progress.{{book ref|sa3|29}} |
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| − | == Quotes == |
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| − | Rosharans from Vorin nations speak of the ten fools (or think about them) in many different situations. |
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| − | | [[Teleb]]{{book ref|sa1|28}} |
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| + | {{quote|Kal leaned back, breathing in and out. He felt like one of the ten fools specifically Cabine, who acted like a child though he was adult.|[[Kaladin]], when he is sent to the kitchens as his father speaks to [[Roshone]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|37}}|}} |
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| − | |... I've made a life out of traveling to difficult places to trade, and even my babsk said that trying to trade with the [[Horneater]]s was akin to the seventh fool. |
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| + | {{quote|I know, Adolin said. That was before I saw him rescue [[Sadeas]]. Every time I start to forget how amazing my father is, he does something to prove me one of the ten fools|[[Adolin]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|58}}|}} |
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| − | |[[Rysn]]{{book ref|sa3.5|14}} |
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| + | {{quote|They'll see me dead, like my father. Sometimes I do wonder if we re chasing after the ten fools here. The assassin in white--he was Shin|[[Elhokar]]{{ref|b|sa1|c|58}}|}} |
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| + | {{quote|They're worthless, you know, Sadeas said. You're of the ten fools, Dalinar Kholin! Don't you see how mad you are? This will be remembered as the most ridiculous decision ever made by an Alethi highprince.|[[Sadeas]], in reference to [[Dalinar]] trading his [[Shardblade]] for the [[bridgemen]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|69}}|}} |
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| − | == Trivia == |
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| − | *Brandon plans to include a painting of the ten fools in one of the books of [[The Stormlight Archive]].{{wob ref|8116}} |
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| − | {{complete|[[User:Big Smooth|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth|talk]]) 20:17, 26 July 2022 (UTC)}} |
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