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|owners= [[Sunmaker]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Tanalan's father]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Torol Sadeas]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Meridas Amaram]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Dalinar Kholin]] <small>(former & current)</small> |
|owners= [[Sunmaker]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Tanalan's father]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Torol Sadeas]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Meridas Amaram]] <small>(former)</small>, [[Dalinar Kholin]] <small>(former & current)</small> |
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'''Oathbringer''' is the name given to a [[deadeye]] [[peakspren]]{{wob ref|13996}} [[Shardblade]] closely associated with Brightlord [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa1|13}} Other wielders include [[ |
'''Oathbringer''' is the name given to a [[deadeye]] [[peakspren]]{{wob ref|13996}} [[Shardblade]] closely associated with Brightlord [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa1|13}} Other wielders include [[Sadees]], [[Tanalan's father]], [[Torol Sadeas]], and [[Meridas Amaram]]. |
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== Appearance and Character == |
== Appearance and Character == |
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The [[Shardblade|Blade]] is six feet long, slightly curved and a handspan wide, making it broader than most of its kind.{{book ref|sa3|28}} It has wavelike serrations near the crossguard, and curves like a fisherman's hook near the tip.{{book ref|sa1|13}}{{book ref|sa2|5}} The hilt is long enough to allow the wielder to use both hands, even while wearing gauntlets.{{book ref|sa1|65}} While in the possession of Brightlord [[Dalinar Kholin]], Oathbringer has a [[Polestone#Heliodor|heliodor]] set into its pommel,{{wob ref|4976}} possibly after a previous gemstone was cracked in battle.{{book ref|sa3|75}} This is notable as heliodor is the polestone of the [[Radiant]] [[Order of Bondsmiths]], of which Dalinar is the first since the [[Recreance]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|41}}{{book ref|sa2|89}} |
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Unlike most other dead Shardblades, Oathbringer appears to have some degree of awareness of its surroundings. According to the [[Stormfather]], it remembers the day Dalinar bonded it, as well as the day he discarded it, and his reasons for doing the latter. Because of this, it reacts to his touch far less violently than other dead Blades.{{book ref|sa3|28}} |
Unlike most other dead Shardblades, Oathbringer appears to have some degree of awareness of its surroundings. According to the [[Stormfather]], it remembers the day Dalinar bonded it, as well as the day he discarded it, and his reasons for doing the latter. Because of this, it reacts to his touch far less violently than other dead Blades.{{book ref|sa3|28}} |
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Prior to the Day of Recreance, Oathbringer belonged to a [[ |
Prior to the [[Day of Recreance]], Oathbringer belonged to a [[Knight Radiant]] of the [[Order of Stonewards]].{{wob ref|13996}} |
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Oathbringer was the Shardblade of the infamous [[ |
Oathbringer was the Shardblade of the infamous [[Alethi]] king [[Sadees]].{{book ref|sa3|11}} After his death, it was passed down through various owners until eventually ending in the hands of the elder [[Tanalan's father|Highprince Tanalan]].{{book ref|sa3|11}} Brightlord [[Dalinar Kholin]], aged twenty at the time, defeated the [[Highprince]] at the [[Rift]]; the younger [[Tanalan]], who was only seven years old at the time, briefly attempted to defend his father with Oathbringer before Dalinar took for himself and bonded it.{{book ref|sa1|13}}{{book ref|sa3|11}} |
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{{image|Oathbringer by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=left|width=300px|Dalinar giving up Oathbringer}} |
{{image|Oathbringer by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=left|width=300px|Dalinar giving up Oathbringer}} |
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Dalinar wielded Oathbringer for many decades and in a number of battles, including the unification of Alethkar, the second conflict at the Rift, and the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|sa3|75}}{{book ref|sa1|13}} Following the [[Battle of the Tower]], he traded it to [[Torol Sadeas]] for all of Sadeas' bridgemen |
Dalinar wielded Oathbringer for many decades and in a number of battles, including the unification of [[Alethkar]], the second conflict at the Rift, and the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|sa3|75}}{{book ref|sa1|13}} Following the [[Battle of the Tower]], he traded it to [[Torol Sadeas]] for all of Sadeas' bridgemen in order to keep his promise to [[Kaladin]] and the rest of [[Bridge Four]]; that he would free them for saving the life of him and his men.{{book ref|sa1|69}}{{book ref|sa1|68}} |
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Sadeas held Oathbringer for a little over two months, until shortly after the [[Battle of Narak]]. When [[Adolin Kholin]] killed him for threatening his family one time too many, he dropped it, and Adolin tossed it to a balcony below while trying to hide the murder.{{book ref|sa3|89}} It was later discovered by Bridge Four on a patrol and given to Dalinar, who kept it for a short while without bonding it before giving it to [[Ialai]], Sadeas' widow. She bestowed the blade on [[Amaram]], who bonded it despite already owning a different Shardblade.{{book ref|sa3|28}} |
Sadeas held Oathbringer for a little over two months, until shortly after the [[Battle of Narak]]. When [[Adolin Kholin]] killed him for threatening his family one time too many, he dropped it, and Adolin tossed it to a balcony below while trying to hide the murder.{{book ref|sa3|89}} It was later discovered by Bridge Four on a patrol and given to Dalinar, who kept it for a short while without bonding it before giving it to [[Ialai]], Sadeas' widow. She bestowed the blade on Highprince [[Meridas Amaram]], who bonded it despite already owning a different Shardblade.{{book ref|sa3|28}} |
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Oathbringer was carried by Amaram until the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], where he wielded two blades simultaneously before being shot to death with a [[Grandbow]] by [[Lunamor]]. As the latter refused to take up Amaram's Shards, the |
Oathbringer was carried by Amaram until the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], where he wielded two blades simultaneously before being shot to death with a [[Grandbow]] by [[Lunamor]]. As the latter refused to take up Amaram's Shards, the Blade was once again reclaimed by Dalinar, who did not bond it again as per the [[Stormfather]]'s wishes. Dalinar chose Oathbringer as the namesake for his book.{{book ref|sa3|22}} |
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==Trivia== |
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Oathbringer (Shardblade) | |
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by Steve Argyle
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Type | Shardblade |
Owners | Sunmaker (former), Tanalan's father (former), Torol Sadeas (former), Meridas Amaram (former), Dalinar Kholin (former & current) |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
“ Oathbringer. Passed from tyrant to tyrant to tyrant. ”
Oathbringer is the name given to a deadeye peakspren[2] Shardblade closely associated with Brightlord Dalinar Kholin.[3] Other wielders include Sadees, Tanalan's father, Torol Sadeas, and Meridas Amaram.
Appearance and CharacterEdit
The Blade is six feet long, slightly curved and a handspan wide, making it broader than most of its kind.[4] It has wavelike serrations near the crossguard, and curves like a fisherman's hook near the tip.[3][5] The hilt is long enough to allow the wielder to use both hands, even while wearing gauntlets.[6] While in the possession of Brightlord Dalinar Kholin, Oathbringer has a heliodor set into its pommel,[7] possibly after a previous gemstone was cracked in battle.[8] This is notable as heliodor is the polestone of the Radiant Order of Bondsmiths, of which Dalinar is the first since the Recreance.[9][10]
Unlike most other dead Shardblades, Oathbringer appears to have some degree of awareness of its surroundings. According to the Stormfather, it remembers the day Dalinar bonded it, as well as the day he discarded it, and his reasons for doing the latter. Because of this, it reacts to his touch far less violently than other dead Blades.[4]
HistoryEdit
“Storms, didn't you listen to anything last night? That’s Sunmaker’s old sword. ”
Prior to the Day of Recreance, Oathbringer belonged to a Knight Radiant of the Order of Stonewards.[2]
Oathbringer was the Shardblade of the infamous Alethi king Sadees.[11] After his death, it was passed down through various owners until eventually ending in the hands of the elder Highprince Tanalan.[11] Brightlord Dalinar Kholin, aged twenty at the time, defeated the Highprince at the Rift; the younger Tanalan, who was only seven years old at the time, briefly attempted to defend his father with Oathbringer before Dalinar took for himself and bonded it.[3][11]
Dalinar wielded Oathbringer for many decades and in a number of battles, including the unification of Alethkar, the second conflict at the Rift, and the War of Reckoning.[8][3] Following the Battle of the Tower, he traded it to Torol Sadeas for all of Sadeas' bridgemen in order to keep his promise to Kaladin and the rest of Bridge Four; that he would free them for saving the life of him and his men.[12][13]
Sadeas held Oathbringer for a little over two months, until shortly after the Battle of Narak. When Adolin Kholin killed him for threatening his family one time too many, he dropped it, and Adolin tossed it to a balcony below while trying to hide the murder.[14] It was later discovered by Bridge Four on a patrol and given to Dalinar, who kept it for a short while without bonding it before giving it to Ialai, Sadeas' widow. She bestowed the blade on Highprince Meridas Amaram, who bonded it despite already owning a different Shardblade.[4]
Oathbringer was carried by Amaram until the Battle of Thaylen Field, where he wielded two blades simultaneously before being shot to death with a Grandbow by Lunamor. As the latter refused to take up Amaram's Shards, the Blade was once again reclaimed by Dalinar, who did not bond it again as per the Stormfather's wishes. Dalinar chose Oathbringer as the namesake for his book.[15]
TriviaEdit
- A drawing of a Shardblade with a hooked tip in Shallan's sketchbook is often mistaken for Oathbringer, but Ben McSweeney has confirmed that it is a different Shardblade.[16]
- Throughout The Way of Kings, Oathbringer is referred to by name; however, when Dalinar summons it to give to Sadeas, it is simply "The Blade", perhaps implying that his perspective has changed and he no longer cares for fighting.
NotesEdit
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 119#
- ↑ a b San Diego Comic-Con@Home 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-07-23# - ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 13#
- ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 28#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 65#
- ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-07-08# - ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 75#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 41 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 89#
- ↑ a b c d Oathbringer chapter 11#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 69#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 68#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 89#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 22#
- ↑ General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-03-01#