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|abilities={{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}, {{tag+|skybreaker}}, {{tag+|Shardbearer}} |
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|groups={{tag|Knights Radiant}} <small>([[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreaker]])</small> |
|groups={{tag|Knights Radiant}} <small>([[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreaker]])</small> |
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− | |titles={{tag+|herald}}, Herald of Justice, Patron of the [[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreakers]] |
+ | |titles={{tag+|herald}}, Herald of Justice, Patron of the [[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreakers]] |
− | |aliases=Nalan, Nin, Nin-son-God, Darkness, Nakku |
+ | |aliases=Nalan, Nin, Nin-son-God, Darkness, Nakku, The Illuminator, The Judge |
|world=Roshar |
|world=Roshar |
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|universe=[[Cosmere]] |
|universe=[[Cosmere]] |
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− | Nale is dark-skinned, and often described as looking [[Makabak]]i, or more specifically [[Azish]]. The most notable aspect of his appearance is a crescent-shaped birthmark on his right cheek |
+ | Nale is dark-skinned, and often described as looking [[Makabak]]i, or more specifically [[Azish]]. The most notable aspect of his appearance is a crescent-shaped birthmark on his right cheek. He's typically dressed in a uniform of an Azish constable -- a black coat with a double row of silver buttons and a stiff silver collar poking up from beneath, as well as gloves with long collars of their own.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} His eyes are mentioned as looking glassy, unfeeling and cold.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa2.5|8}} [[Vorin]] artwork seems to typically portray him as bald, and he does seem to shave his hair close to his scalp.{{file ref|Nale.jpg|Nale chapter capstone}}{{file ref|Relief.jpg|Nale relief}}{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
− | Nale is obsessed with order and law, and will go to extreme lengths to ensure he doesn't break any laws of the land he's in. This is because he's lost his own sense of justice and morality, and as such, he believes that the only way for him to act correctly is to obey a code of conduct created by others.{{book ref|sa3|121}} He is, however, capable of bending the rules to his advantage, such as by appointing himself a lawman to enable him to kill, or pressuring local authorities to change the law.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa2.5|16 |
+ | Nale is obsessed with order and law, and will go to extreme lengths to ensure he doesn't break any laws of the land he's in. This is because he's lost his own sense of justice and morality, and as such, he believes that the only way for him to act correctly is to obey a code of conduct created by others.{{book ref|sa3|121}} He is, however, capable of bending the rules to his advantage, such as by appointing himself a lawman to enable him to kill, or pressuring local authorities to change the law.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa2.5|16}} |
− | In his actions, he seems utterly devoid of mercy, and will execute the maximum penalty |
+ | This being said, Nale's still focused on obeying the rules, and will punish even his own underlings for breaking them, regardless of whether doing so is to his advantage.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} He thinks the world of [[Ishar]], and will do anything the man commands, to the point of self-delusion, in all but most dire of circumstances.{{book ref|sa2.5|19}} In his actions, he seems utterly devoid of mercy, and will execute the maximum penalty without a shred of compassion or leniency, even if they aren't his targets.{{book ref|sa2.5|8}} He respects those who share his own blind obedience, and will target them as recruits for the [[Skybreakers]].{{book ref|sa2|88}} While willing to respect that people are fallible, he expects higher standards from those he chooses.{{wob ref|3850}} |
− | Most of Nale's current-day behavior is |
+ | Most of Nale's current-day behavior is a result of his experiences during the [[Desolation]]s. Back then, he was capable of emotions and compassion; however, this was tortured out of him on [[Braize]].{{book ref|sa3|121}} In his better moments, Nale is aware of what he's lost, and can be horrified by his own behavior, but his current coping patterns quickly reassert themselves.{{book ref|sa2.5|19}}{{book ref|sa3|90}} |
− | He seems to have some problems correctly perceiving the passage of time, expressing surprise that food he'd left behind many years, if not decades prior had gone bad.{{book ref|sa3|106 |
+ | He seems to have some problems correctly perceiving the passage of time, expressing surprise that a food he'd left behind many years, if not decades prior had gone bad.{{book ref|sa3|106}} |
== Attributes and Abilities == |
== Attributes and Abilities == |
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− | As a Herald of the Almighty, Nale is functionally immortal. He does not appear to age while on Roshar; and when he does die, he is transported to Braize |
+ | As a Herald of the Almighty, Nale is functionally immortal. He does not appear to age while on Roshar; and when he does die, he is transported to Braize. He can return to Roshar when he wishes to stop the torture, although this causes another Desolation. He also has access to an [[Honorblade]], and is in fact the only Herald to have recovered his after [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa3|106}} The Honorblade makes him a [[Surgebinder]], granting him powers over the [[Surge]]s of [[Division]] and [[Gravitation]].{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
− | Apart from his powers as a Herald, Nale has formed a [[Nahel bond]] with a [[highspren]], making him a Skybreaker. He's the only Skybreaker in centuries to have reached the Fifth Ideal. His bond also gives him access to a living [[Shardblade]], giving him two Blades in total.{{book ref|sa3|90}}{{book ref|sa3|106}} His double bond -- with the Honorblade and the [[spren]] -- slightly |
+ | Apart from his powers as a Herald, Nale has formed a [[Nahel bond]] with a [[highspren]], making him a Skybreaker. He's the only Skybreaker in centuries to have reached the Fifth Ideal. His bond also gives him access to a living [[Shardblade]], giving him two Blades in total.{{book ref|sa3|90}}{{book ref|sa3|106}} His double bond -- with the Honorblade and the [[spren]] -- will slightly enhance his powers.{{wob ref|5618}} |
While he has access to Surgebinding during the entire [[Era of Solitude]], he seems to avoid using it in the presence of others, likely to keep a low profile.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} This changes after he joins the singers, and he seems to have no issues using Gravitation in combat.{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
While he has access to Surgebinding during the entire [[Era of Solitude]], he seems to avoid using it in the presence of others, likely to keep a low profile.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} This changes after he joins the singers, and he seems to have no issues using Gravitation in combat.{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
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− | {{image|Skybreakers Purelake.jpeg|side=left|width=250px|Nale and his [[Skybreakers]]}} |
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=== Lawman === |
=== Lawman === |
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=== Resources === |
=== Resources === |
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− | Nale is the head of the Order of Skybreakers, with many of its members sworn to follow him directly |
+ | Nale is the head of the Order of Skybreakers, with many of its members sworn to follow him directly by their Third Ideal. This provides him with a small, but powerful fighting force willing to obey his every command. They seem to follow him unquestioningly, even when he turns against humanity.{{book ref|sa3|117}} Some of them are as high as the Fourth Ideal, while others are merely squires, though all seem rather well-trained.{{book ref|sa3|90}} |
− | Apart from the Skybreakers, Nale seems to have vast resources and connections. He has access to various rare items and creatures: he can acquire a [[larkin]] without apparent difficulty, has a [[Regrowth]] [[fabrial]] able to bring people back from the dead, and was even in possession of [[Nightblood]] for a while, having gotten his hands on it |
+ | Apart from the Skybreakers, Nale seems to have vast resources and connections. He has access to various rare items and creatures: he can acquire a [[larkin]] without apparent difficulty, has a [[Regrowth]] [[fabrial]] able to bring people back from the dead, and was even in possession of [[Nightblood]] for a while, having gotten his hands on it by unknown means.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} He keeps caches of food and supplies throughout the continent, though many of them are poorly-maintained.{{book ref|sa3|106}} |
− | He seems well-connected in Western [[Roshar]]. He can track Lift over vast distances and easily get his hands on attire of local lawkeepers, as well as necessary paperwork for him to join them.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} He's also fostered good relationships with most local governments, enough so that they're willing to grant him authority after he reveals himself and the Skybreakers to them.{{book ref|sa3|92 |
+ | He seems well-connected in Western [[Roshar]]. He can track Lift over vast distances and easily get his hands on attire of local lawkeepers, as well as necessary paperwork for him to join them.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} He's also fostered good relationships with most local governments, enough so that they're willing to grant him authority after he reveals himself and the Skybreakers to them.{{book ref|sa3|92}} |
== History == |
== History == |
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|There is no person we would welcome more eagerly into this pact than you. You are the single most honorable man I have ever had the privilege of opposing. |
|There is no person we would welcome more eagerly into this pact than you. You are the single most honorable man I have ever had the privilege of opposing. |
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− | Nale was born on [[Ashyn]], either before or during the great calamity that befell it and forced the human population to leave. Like most others who would eventually become [[Herald]]s, he travelled to [[Roshar]] to settle there.{{wob ref|11945}} Sometime afterwards, when the [[Desolation]]s began, Nale joined the [[Oathpact]], becoming a Herald of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|sa1|prelude |
+ | Nale was born on [[Ashyn]], either before or during the great calamity that befell it and forced the human population to leave. Like most others who would eventually become [[Herald]]s, he travelled to [[Roshar]] to settle there.{{wob ref|11945}} Sometime afterwards, when the [[Desolation]]s began, Nale joined the [[Oathpact]], becoming a Herald of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|sa1|prelude}} |
When the [[Surgebinder]]s began appearing, Nale was initially reluctant to take them under his patronage, even though the nascent [[Skybreakers]] named him their master. Following some sort of the disturbance in the toparchy of [[Revv]], however, he agreed to do so, becoming the last Herald to formally accept his [[Knights Radiant]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|43}} |
When the [[Surgebinder]]s began appearing, Nale was initially reluctant to take them under his patronage, even though the nascent [[Skybreakers]] named him their master. Following some sort of the disturbance in the toparchy of [[Revv]], however, he agreed to do so, becoming the last Herald to formally accept his [[Knights Radiant]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|43}} |
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=== Era of Solitude === |
=== Era of Solitude === |
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− | At the end of the [[False Desolation]] and shortly before the [[Recreance]], Nale and Kalak were both present at the capture of [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]], and thus witnessed the mental damage done to the [[singer]]s.{{book ref|sa4|24}} While Kalak came to regret this event happening, Nale's opinion on it is unknown.{{epigraph ref|sa4|96}} |
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+ | At some point, either before or after the [[Recreance]], Nale began working to prevent another Desolation from happening. Eventually, likely following the advice of [[Ishar]], he came to understand it as eliminating every nascent [[Surgebinder]] other than the prospective Skybreakers, whose bonds he had the capacity to permit and deny.{{book ref|sa3|106}} By the time of the reunification of [[Alethkar]], he was still doing it, forming a methodology that agreed with his own sentiments: he would track down Surgebinders who had committed some kind of a crime, no matter how minor, and execute them under the pretense of punishment.{{book ref|sa2|i|2}} |
⚫ | Nale, most likely accompanied by [[Kalak]], was present during the feast to celebrate the treaty between the [[Alethi]] and the [[Parshendi]], which ended with the [[Assassination of Gavilar]] Kholin, the Alethi king.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} He briefly spoke with [[Elhokar Kholin]], then left the feasting hall and stumbling on [[Jasnah]], whom he treated rather coldly before moving on.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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− | ==== The Assassination of Gavilar Kholin ==== |
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− | |Tonight I found reason to have [Gavilar] killed, but it will take me months of planning to achieve the proper legality. |
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− | |Nale{{book ref|sa4|77}} |
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− | At some point, Nale got in contact with the [[Alethi]] king [[Gavilar]], possibly through [[Kalak]] and his [[Sons of Honor]], which the king was a part of. While Nale participated in Gavilar's secret project, he didn't seem to have much patience for it. Regardless, he visited the man the night of his [[Assassination of Gavilar|assassination]].{{book ref|sa4|prologue}} |
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− | A few hours before the feast began, Nale stumbled upon [[Venli]] and [[Ulim]] skulking around the [[Kholinar Palace]], and immediately recognized the latter. Silencing the spren, he began questioning Venli about the number of returning [[voidspren]]; however, she managed to trick him into believing that it was his own actions that had prompted a new Return. Incensed, and thinking that Gavilar's project caused the voidspren to come back, Nale decided to try and prevent further catastrophe. He explained to Venli that there was a loophole in the treaty that would allow the listeners to attack the Alethi if they believed there was a conspiracy against them. He also pointed her towards [[Szeth]] and pardoned her for sneaking into off-limits section of the palace before leaving in a huff.{{book ref|sa4|77}} |
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Following the feast, Nale continued his trail of murder, killing [[Ym]] for a minor crime.{{book ref|sa2|i|2}} Afterwards, he focused his efforts on [[Lift]], tracking her down all the way to the royal palace of [[Azimir]]. While he managed to catch her, and fill out the proper paperwork to have her killed, [[Gawx]] died in the process and Lift managed to heal the boy. This led to Gawx being pronounced the new [[Prime Aqasix]] and pardoning Lift, which in turn forced Nale to relent, as he had no excuse to kill her anymore.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
Following the feast, Nale continued his trail of murder, killing [[Ym]] for a minor crime.{{book ref|sa2|i|2}} Afterwards, he focused his efforts on [[Lift]], tracking her down all the way to the royal palace of [[Azimir]]. While he managed to catch her, and fill out the proper paperwork to have her killed, [[Gawx]] died in the process and Lift managed to heal the boy. This led to Gawx being pronounced the new [[Prime Aqasix]] and pardoning Lift, which in turn forced Nale to relent, as he had no excuse to kill her anymore.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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=== True Desolation === |
=== True Desolation === |
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⚫ | Following the Everstorm, Nale seems to have undergone a small breakdown, leaving for parts unknown for several weeks before coming back for Szeth, dropping him off at the Skybreaker training grounds, then leaving again to seek [[Ishar]]'s guidance.{{book ref|sa3|90}} Whatever Ishar had told him apparently worked well enough to calm Nale down, enough so that he was back to his confident self when he returned months later.{{book ref|sa3|98}} |
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⚫ | Following the Everstorm, Nale |
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He took all the Skybreakers with him south, to [[Marat]]. There, he told them the truth of the Aharietiam and the origins of the Desolations.{{book ref|sa3|106}} Afterwards, they went further, to [[Thaylen City]], though only Nale and Szeth were present during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]]. As they watched, Nale informed Szeth that he intended for the Skybreakers to follow the [[singer]]s, as they were the original owners of Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|116}} However, he did not participate in the battle.{{book ref|sa3|120}} |
He took all the Skybreakers with him south, to [[Marat]]. There, he told them the truth of the Aharietiam and the origins of the Desolations.{{book ref|sa3|106}} Afterwards, they went further, to [[Thaylen City]], though only Nale and Szeth were present during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]]. As they watched, Nale informed Szeth that he intended for the Skybreakers to follow the [[singer]]s, as they were the original owners of Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|116}} However, he did not participate in the battle.{{book ref|sa3|120}} |
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Initially, Nale attempted to convince Szeth to do the same.{{book ref|sa3|117}} When the Shin chose to follow [[Dalinar]] instead, Nale had no hard feelings about it, and promised to return later to teach Szeth the [[Surge]] of [[Division]]. He then departed, though it's uncertain where to.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
Initially, Nale attempted to convince Szeth to do the same.{{book ref|sa3|117}} When the Shin chose to follow [[Dalinar]] instead, Nale had no hard feelings about it, and promised to return later to teach Szeth the [[Surge]] of [[Division]]. He then departed, though it's uncertain where to.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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− | |How are you a Bondsmith? You should not exist, Blackthorn. Your cause is not righteous. You should be denied the true Surges of Honor. |
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− | |Nale to [[Dalinar]]{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
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− | A year into the [[True Desolation]], Nale and his [[Skybreakers]] were sent to [[Emul]] to fight on the side of the [[Voidbringers]]. During one particular battle, he approached the army leader, [[Dalinar Kholin]], and tried to persuade him to submit to the law of the [[singer]]s; however, before he could go too far into his speech, [[Cord]] shot him in the face, to which he barely responded. After pulling the arrow out and healing his face, he descended to the deck of the floating platform the others were on.{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
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− | Nale approached Dalinar, incredulous that the man such as him would be made a [[Bondsmith]]. He tried to amend this and launched himself at Dalinar, but before he could attack, Dalinar, prompted by [[Stormfather]], used his abilities on the Herald, and saw a number of visions from Nale's memory. Starting from Nale abandoning the [[Oathpact]], they went back in time, showing Nale fighting dark forces while protecting a small child, Nale establishing the [[Vorin]] right of travel, Nale kneeling before a [[highspren]], and endless fighting he partook in. Last was the vision of Nale agreeing to join the Oathpact with [[Jezrien]].{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
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− | When the visions ended, Nale, shocked at what had happened, backed away from Dalinar, revealing a line connecting the two -- the manifestation of the [[Oathpact]]. Tearing the line, Nale quickly leaped out of the platform and fled, clearly terrified by Dalinar's feat.{{book ref|sa4|47}} |
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== Relationships == |
== Relationships == |
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=== Other Heralds === |
=== Other Heralds === |
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⚫ | Nale greatly respects [[Ishar]] and his opinions, believing the Herald of Luck to be the only one who hasn't succumbed to madness. It was likely at Ishar's suggestion that Nale began his crusade against Surgebinders, and when the [[Everstorm]] comes, Nale goes to Ishar for comfort and advice.{{book ref|sa3|106}} |
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− | |You're worried about everything. (...) Shut up. |
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− | |Nale to [[Kalak]]{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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⚫ | Nale greatly respects [[Ishar]] and his opinions, believing the Herald of Luck to be the only one who hasn't succumbed to madness. It was likely at Ishar's suggestion that Nale began his crusade against Surgebinders, and when the [[Everstorm]] comes, Nale goes to Ishar for comfort and advice.{{book ref|sa3|106 |
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− | By contrast, Nale respect |
+ | By contrast, Nale doesn't seem to respect the other Heralds very much. He has been keeping tabs on [[Jezrien]], and considers him to be little more than a drooling idiot in the recent years.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} It's also likely that he's met with [[Kalak]] on the night of [[Gavilar]]'s assassination, suggesting that the two keep in touch; however, he has little patience for the man and his worries.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
=== Szeth === |
=== Szeth === |
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− | Nale |
+ | Nale seems highly impressed with Szeth, calling him one of the people most deserving of joining the [[Skybreaker]]s. He's apparently been watching Szeth for a considerable period of time while the latter was [[Truthless]], and greatly respects his obedience to the Oath, enough so to revive him from death and entrust him with [[Nightblood]].{{book ref|sa2|88}} |
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+ | Even later, Nale seems to take a special interest in Szeth above other candidates. He seems comfortable telling Szeth his life story and speaking to him in private about the true history of the world.{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} He's also fairly indifferent and accepting of Szeth's opinions, despite them disagreeing with his own.{{book ref|sa2.5|9}} Even when Szeth decides to side with the people opposing [[singer]]s -- and, by extension, Nale -- the Herald respects it and remains friendly, even promising to teach him further.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
=== Lift === |
=== Lift === |
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Afterwards, Lift takes to hunting him herself, trying to stop him from killing more [[Surgebinder]]s, which eventually leads to the two having a confrontation in [[Yeddaw]]. Nale is initially rather glad that she came to be judged, and has every intention of killing her. However, she manages to talk him down and point out to him that the Desolation is starting again, which seems to temporarily return him to his senses. She even hugs him, although he departs shortly after.{{book ref|sa2.5|19}} |
Afterwards, Lift takes to hunting him herself, trying to stop him from killing more [[Surgebinder]]s, which eventually leads to the two having a confrontation in [[Yeddaw]]. Nale is initially rather glad that she came to be judged, and has every intention of killing her. However, she manages to talk him down and point out to him that the Desolation is starting again, which seems to temporarily return him to his senses. She even hugs him, although he departs shortly after.{{book ref|sa2.5|19}} |
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− | |We are not friends. You persist only because I cannot destroy spren. |
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− | |Nale to [[Ulim]]{{book ref|sa4|77}} |
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− | Nale and Ulim are familiar with each other, and have interacted in the past enough so for Nale to recognize the [[voidspren]] on sight. Nale despises him; he brushes away Ulim's attempts at small talk and tell him straight-up that if he had the capacity to kill spren, Ulim would already be dead. In turn, despite being immune to anything Nale could throw at him, Ulim is terrified of him, and immediately falls silent when commanded. After realizing how badly time has ravaged his mind, Ulim notes that the Herald's condition is similar to that of the [[Fused]], and revels in Venli tricking him.{{book ref|sa4|77}} |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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⚫ | As a Herald, Nale is significant in a number of Rosharan cultures. In [[Vorinism]], he's called '''Nalan''', and is associated with the number 2 (or Nan), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] of Vapor, and the attributes Just and Confident.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} People often swear by Nalan's hand, or say "Nalan send..." to express hope.{{book ref|sa2|44}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} More crudely, an expression "Nale's nuts" is sometimes used.{{book ref|sa4|7}} |
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− | |Nin-son-God, Nale, Nakku, Nalan—this man had a hundred different names and was revered across all Roshar. |
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− | |[[Szeth]]{{book ref|sa3|98}} |
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⚫ | In [[Shinovar]], he's revered as '''Nin-son-God''', and believed to be the founder of humanity.{{book ref|sa3|98}} The [[Azish]] know him as '''Nakku the Judge'''.{{book ref|sa3|53}} He's also ascribed the title of the Illuminator, and is mentioned as having a hundred other names across the world, among them the Herald of Justice.{{book ref|sa2|88}}{{book ref|sa3|98}} |
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⚫ | As a Herald, Nale is significant in a number of Rosharan cultures. In [[Vorinism]], he's called '''Nalan''', and is associated with the number 2 (or Nan), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] of Vapor, and the attributes Just and Confident.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} People often swear by Nalan's hand, or say "Nalan send..." to express hope.{{book ref|sa2|44}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} More crudely, an expression "Nale's nuts" is sometimes used.{{book ref|sa4|7}} |
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⚫ | In [[Shinovar]], he's revered as '''Nin-son-God''', and believed to be the founder of humanity.{{book ref|sa3|98}} The [[Azish]] know him as '''Nakku the Judge'''.{{book ref|sa3|53}} He's also ascribed the title of the Illuminator, and is mentioned as having a hundred other names across the world, among them the Herald of Justice.{{book ref|sa2|88}}{{book ref|sa3|98}} |
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+ | * [[Nightblood]] wouldn't consider Nale to be evil.{{wob ref|12567}} |
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+ | * Nale's birthmark is something unique to him, at least among the Heralds.{{wob ref|8455}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |