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The '''Heralds''' are a group of [[Cognitive Shadow]]s native to the [[Greater Roshar|Rosharan system]]. They wielded the [[Honorblade]]s and served as patrons to the Orders of [[Knights Radiant]]. They are widely believed to be divine, or semi-divine, beings by the inhabitants of [[Roshar]] and their lives and natures have been heavily mythologized.

Heralds are not [[Sliver]]s.{{qa ref|622|93|Is Jezrien a Sliver?|date=Aug 31st, 2011}}

==History==

===The Heraldic Epochs===

====The First Desolation====
https://wob.coppermind.net/events/372-skyward-denver-signing/#e11945

====The Swearing of the Oathpact====

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/160/#e2898

====The Cycle of Desolations====

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/109/#e1430

===The Era of Solitude===

====The Breaking of the Oathpact====

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/167/#e3029

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/160/#e2893

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/69/#e5885

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/127/#e5186

====The Maddening of the Heralds====

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/35/#e2518

===The True Desolation===

====Arrival of the Everstorm====

==Culture==

==Abilities & Attributes==

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/103/#e1050

===Surgebinding===

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/100/#e3623

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/161/#e6898

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/35/#e2549

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/80/#e5318

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/131/#e3958

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/117/#e1572

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/100/#e3564

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/216/#e6446

===Cognitive Shadows===

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/182/#e3885

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/312/#e8942

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/36/#e1537

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/7/#e7044

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/176/#e8468

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/93/#e2688

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/331/#e9405

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/357/#e10581

==The Heralds of the Almighty==

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/218/#e6737

===Jezrien===

===Nale===

===Chanarach===

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/310/#e9123

===Vedel===

===Paliah===

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/139/#e4419

===Shalash===

===Battar===

===Kalak===

===Talenel===

===Ishar===

==Trivia==

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/44/#e650

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/223/#e6262

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/116/#e8892

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/368/#e11609

https://wob.coppermind.net/events/373/#e12029



The '''Heralds''' are servants of [[the Almighty]] worshiped in [[Vorinism]]. There are ten Heralds, and each is associated with one of the [[Ten Essences]].

The Heralds wield the [[Honorblade]]s, which predate and are more powerful than [[Shardblade]]s.{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}}

The appearance of the Heralds is known to announce the coming of a [[Desolation]]. Between Desolations, the Heralds are trapped in Braize, or Damnation,  being tortured by voidspren. If a Herald dies during a Desolation, they are sent back to this place, and if they survive, they are also supposed to go back. The Heralds being there, bound by the [[Oathpact]] prevents the voidspren from returning to Roshar and inhabiting the parshmen, turning them into voidbringers.




== Heralds of the Almighty ==
;[[Jezrien]]:
Also known as Jezerezeh in Vorinism and Yaysi in the Iriali and Riran religion.{{book ref|sa3|26}} Also known as Yaezir, Kadasix of Kings in [[Azir]]{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}. He is associated with the number Jes, the essence Zephyr, and the attributes Protecting and Leading. He is patron of the [[Order of Windrunners]] 
:Deceased - killed by [[Vyre]] on Odium's command.


;[[Nale]]:
Also known as Nalan in Vorinism and Nin in the West, Nale is the Herald of Justice. He is associated with the number Nan, the essence Vapor, and the attributes Just and Confident. He is patron of the [[Order of Skybreakers]].
:Alive - Sworn to Odium along with most other members of the Order of Skybreakers


;[[Chanarach]]:
She is often referred to by her nickname, Chana. Also known as Chanaranach in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Chach, the essence Spark, and the attributes Brave and Obedient. She is patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers]].
:Status Unknown


;[[Vedel]]:
Also known as Vedeledev in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Vev, the essence Lucentia (Light), and the attributes Loving and Healing. She is patron of the [[Order of Edgedancers]].
:Status Unknown


;[[Pailiah]]:
Her nickname is Pali. She is associated with the number Palah, the essence pulp, and the attributes Learned and Giving. She is patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]].
:Status Unknown


;[[Shalash]]:
Shalash is the Herald of Beauty. Her nickname is Ash. She is associated with the number Shash, the essence Blood, and the attributes Creativity and Honesty. She is patron of the [[Order of Lightweavers]], and may have been the Lightweaver who first captured the Midnight Mother, [[Re-Shephir]].
:Alive - Likely in [[Urithiru]] with Talenel


;[[Battar]]:
Also known as Battah in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Betab, the essence Tallow, and the attributes Wisdom and Care. She is patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]].
:Alive - Likely in [[Kharbranth]]


;[[Kalak]]:
Also known as Kelek in Vorinism and Kellai in the Iriali and Riran religion.{{book ref|sa3|26}} He is associated with the number Kak, the essence Foil, and the attributes Resolute and Builder. He is patron of the [[Order of Willshapers]].
:Status Unknown


;[[Talenel]]:
Also known as Talenelat in Vorinism, Talenel is the Herald of War. He has the nickname Taln. He is associated with the number Tanat, the essence Talus, and the attributes Dependable and Resourceful. He is patron of the [[Order of Stonewards]].
:Alive - Likely in [[Urithiru]] with Shalash


;[[Ishar]]:
Also known as Ishi in Vorinism, Ishar is the Herald of Luck. He is associated with the number Ishi, the essence Sinew, and the attributes Pious and Guiding. He is patron of the [[Order of Bondsmiths]].  
:Alive - currently ruling [[Tukar]] as God-Priest.

== Notes ==
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