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|image=Sadeas and ialai.jpg
|spouse=[[Torol Sadeas]]
|residence=Urithiru
|world=Roshar
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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Brightlady '''Ialai Sadeas''' (<small>Alethi pronunciation:</small> [[Wikipedia:Help:IPA|[ˈi·ʌ·leɪ̯ ˈsæˌdɨ·ɨs]]] [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia: Pronunciation_respelling_key|'''''<small>EE</small>'''-uh-lay'' '''''<small>SA</small>'''-dee-is'']]){{url ref |url=https://youtu.be/CMFx9hFkDzs?t=12m49s|text=Brandon saying “Ialai Sadeas” at a reading|site=YouTube|date=2018-11-25}} is a noble [[Alethi]] [[lighteyes]] on [[Roshar]]. She is married to [[Highprince]] [[Torol Sadeas]].
== Appearance and Personality ==
She is short and curvaceous, with a large bust and a slender neck.{{book ref|sa1|54}}{{book ref|sa2|5}}{{book ref|sa2|38}} She has a wide mouth, thick lips, and green eyes.{{book ref|sa2|5}}{{book ref|sa3|21}}{{book ref|sa2|38}} She has black hair, although she reportedly dyes it to appear fully Alethi.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Alethi hair that is not completely black indicates partial foreign ancestry, which is undesirable although relatively common among lighteyes.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Her husband notes that she has never been considered a beauty and is not aging particularly gracefully, but he has always been attracted to her "dangerous" personality.{{book ref|sa2|5}} The couple often fondly scratch each other's backs.{{book ref|sa2|5}}{{book ref|sa2|29}}
Many consider her arrogant, as she has a perfectly symmetrical name, something which is considered holy by the [[Vorin]] church. Generally, she is a perfect Alethi woman in public, but likes to lounge in private.{{book ref|sa2|5}}
== History ==
Ialai married Torol Sadeas prior to the unification of Alethkar, as she is present when Torol wins a [[King's Boon]] from [[Gavilar Kholin]] and subsequently defeats [[Yenev]] in a duel.{{book ref|sa2|55}}
=== The Shattered Plains ===
During the [[War of Reckoning]], Ialai lives in the Sadeas warcamp on the [[Shattered Plains]]. She is present when [[Shallan Davar]] arrives to the warcamps with news of Jasnah's presumed death and asks Shallan about the succession in [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa2|38}}
Ialai and Torol spend much of their time on the Shattered Plains conspiring against the other highprinces and currying the King's favor while simultaneously defying the authority of the throne.{{book ref|sa2|29}} [[Dalinar Kholin]] is a longtime rival of Torol's, and he and his son [[Adolin]] are often the target of their plots.{{book ref|sa2|29}} They become uneasy when Dalinar nearly executes a plan that would have allowed Adolin to challenge Torol to a duel, and they vow to destroy Dalinar by any means necessary.{{book ref|sa2|58}}
Using her spy network, Ialai uncovers [[Navani]]'s notes on [[Dalinar's visions]]. She alters the notes in a way that is intended to defame Dalinar and releases them at a lighteyed feast.{{book ref|sa2|67}} However, Dalinar embraces the release of the visions and is able to maintain his credibility.{{book ref|sa2|67}} An unsuccessful attempt is then made on Dalinar's life when a carpenter in the Sadeas' employ intentionally collapses a bridge while Dalinar is crossing it.{{book ref|sa2|68}} Ialai feels she has failed when Dalinar survives.{{book ref|sa2|76}}
The pair then consider a coup, but decide it is not necessary as Dalinar will likely be killed during his assault on the [[Parshendi]].{{book ref|sa2|76}} However, they do not anticipate [[Aladar]] shifting his allegiance to Dalinar's cause.{{book ref|sa2|76}} The addition of Aladar's army to the combined Alethi forces during the [[Battle of Narak]] allows Dalinar to hold off the Parshendi long enough to unlock the [[Oathgate]] to [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa2|86}}
[[File:House-Sadeas-Torol-Ialai.jpg |200px|thumb|right|<center><small>by: [[User: Botanicaxu|Botanicaxu]]</small></center>Ialai and Torol Sadeas]]
== Attributes and Abilities ==
Ialai runs the best network of spies and informants in the warcamps at the Shattered Plains, and is able to keep it a closely-guarded secret.{{book ref|sa2|5}} Her network also includes assassins.{{book ref|sa2|58}} As the wife of a highprince, she regularly attends notable events in Alethkar such as duels and [[Elhokar]]'s feasts, giving her personal access to most of the Alethi nobility.{{book ref|sa1|54}}{{book ref|sa2|29}} She can write using [[women's script]].{{book ref|sa2|55}}
She and Torol are like-minded and regularly share information about the politics, personalities, and happenings of Alethkar.{{book ref|sa2|5}} They collaborate on schemes to increase their personal wealth and influence, typically with little regard for the welfare of others.{{book ref|sa2|29}} [[Jasnah Kholin]] believes that Ialai is as shrewd as Torol.{{book ref|sa2|38}}
== Notes ==
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