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The '''Battle of [[Narak]]''' is a major event during the [[War of Reckoning]] on [[Roshar]]. The battle ended the war and ushered in the [[True Desolation]].
 
The '''Battle of [[Narak]]''' is a major event during the [[War of Reckoning]] on [[Roshar]]. The battle ended the war and ushered in the [[True Desolation]].
   
 
== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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In an attempt to unite the [[Highprince]]s, end the War of Reckoning, and fulfill the [[Vengeance Pact]] Highprince [[Dalinar Kholin]] proposed a joint assault deep into the [[Shattered Plains]]. The armies of [[Aladar]], [[:Category: Kholin army|Kholin]], [[Roion]], and [[Sebarial]] left the [[Shattered Plains#Warcamps|warcamps]] in order to find the [[Parshendi]] and defeat them. They left during the [[Weeping]], a period of four weeks with no Highstorm.
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In an attempt to unite the [[Highprince]]s, end the War of Reckoning, and fulfill the [[Vengeance Pact]], Highprince [[Dalinar Kholin]] proposed a joint assault deep into the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|51}} The armies of [[Aladar]], [[:Category: Kholin army|Kholin]], [[Roion]], and [[Sebarial]] left the [[Shattered Plains#Warcamps|warcamps]] in order to find the [[Parshendi]] and defeat them.{{book ref|sa2|76}} They left during the [[Weeping]], a period of four weeks with no Highstorm.{{book ref|sa2|75}}
   
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The [[Parshendi]], meanwhile had discovered the [[Stormform]], a new and powerful form, which most of them had taken. A few Parshendi refused, when they saw the effects that the Stormform had, and escaped [[Narak]]. The Parshendi, under the leadership of [[Eshonai]] then prepared to summon a storm, and kill the [[Alethi]] as they arrived.
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The Parshendi, meanwhile had discovered [[Stormform]], a new and powerful form, which most of them had taken. A few Parshendi refused, when they saw the effects that the Stormform had, and escaped [[Narak]].{{book ref|sa2|i|11}} The Parshendi, under the leadership of [[Eshonai]], then prepared to summon a storm and kill the [[Alethi]] as they arrived.{{book ref|sa2|81}}
   
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On the way to Narak, [[Shallan Davar]] revealed her abilities as a Lightweaver to Dalinar. When the Alethi arrived at Narak, they encountered [[Rlain]] who told them that something has happened to the Parshendi, that they have been turned into monsters. Dalinar then tasked Shallan with finding the [[Oathgate]] to [[Urithiru]], so that the Alethi army could escape if the battle against the Parshendi went poorly.
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On the way to Narak, [[Shallan Davar]] revealed her abilities as a Lightweaver to Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|78}} When the Alethi arrived at Narak, they encountered [[Rlain]], who told them that something had happened to the Parshendi, turning them into monsters.{{book ref|sa2|79}} Dalinar then tasked Shallan with finding the [[Oathgate]] to [[Urithiru]] so that the Alethi army could escape if the battle went poorly for them.{{book ref|sa2|81}}
   
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The Alethi then attacked Narak. The Parshendi were spread out on three different plateaus, and the Alethi split up, in order to attack all three groups at the same time. Armies led by highprince Roion, Highprince Aladar, and Prince [[Adolin Kholin]] engaged the Parshendi. Dalinar himself stayed on a fourth plateau to command the battle.
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The Alethi then attacked Narak. The Parshendi were spread out on three different plateaus, and the Alethi split up, in order to attack all three groups at the same time. Armies led by highprince Roion, Highprince Aladar, and Prince [[Adolin Kholin]] engaged the Parshendi. Dalinar himself stayed on a fourth plateau to command the battle.{{book ref|sa2|81}}
   
 
== The Battle ==
  
== The Battle ==
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{{image|WoR BG cover art.jpg|side=right|width=400px|[[Kaladin]] and [[Szeth]] fighting in the [[Everstorm]]}}
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The battle is tough for the Alethi, since the Parshendi Stormform makes them more powerful, and also allows them to blast lightning at their foes. After advice from Rlain, Dalinar commands the Alethi troops to kill the groups of group of singers in the Parshendi rear. Adolin, despite losing his mount, [[Sureblood]], manages to accomplish this by ambushing the singers from behind. He then engages in a duel with Eshonai, which ends with them both falling down a chasm. Adolin is, however, rescued by the bridgemen [[Skar]] and [[Leyten]], while Eshonai disappears. On Roion's plateau, however, the Parshendi gain the upper hand, and manage to kill [[Teleb]], one of the Kholin [[Shardbearer]]s.
  
   
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The battle was tough for the Alethi, since the Parshendi Stormform made them more powerful, and allowed them to blast red lightning at their foes. After receiving advice from Rlain, Dalinar commanded the Alethi troops to kill the groups of singers in the Parshendi rear to prevent them from finishing their song. Adolin, despite having lost his mount [[Sureblood]],{{book ref|sa2|81}} managed to defeat a group of singers by ambushing them from behind. He was then engaged in a duel with Eshonai,{{book ref|sa2|83}} which ended with them both falling down a chasm. Adolin was caught by the bridgemen [[Skar]] and [[Drehy]],{{book ref|sa2|84}} while Eshonai disappeared and later drowned.{{book ref|sa4|117}} On Roion's plateau, however, the Parshendi gained the upper hand and managed to kill [[Teleb]], one of the Kholin [[Shardbearer]]s.{{book ref|sa2|82}}
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Meanwhile, Shallan suspects that a round plateau, which does not fit into the pattern of the [[Shattered Plains]] is where the Oathgate is located. Together with Prince [[Renarin Kholin]] and a team of soldiers and scholars, Shallan goes to the plateau, and discovers that it is the Oathgate. After a while, she manages to discover that a living [[Shardblade]] is required in order to work the gate.
 
   
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Shallan suspected that a perfectly round plateau, which did not fit into the pattern of the [[Shattered Plains]] was where the Oathgate was located.{{book ref|sa2|81}} Together with Prince [[Renarin Kholin]], and a team of soldiers and scholars,{{book ref|sa2|83}} Shallan went to the plateau and discoverd the Oathgate.{{book ref|sa2|84}} After struggling to activate it, she discovered that it operated like a [[fabrial]] and that a living [[Shardblade]] was required operate the gate.{{book ref|sa2|86}}
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As the battle continues Adolin encounters [[Szeth]], who is sent by [[Taravangian]] to kill Dalinar. Adolin engages him in a fight. Meanwhile, Roion's forces are losing, but Aladar manages to defeat the Parshendi on his plateau. This is too late, however, as the singing Parshendi have managed to summon the Everstorm. The [[Stormfather]] decides to summon an unexpected Highstorm; the two storms approach from different directions, set to collide above Narak.
 
   
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As the battle continued, Adolin encountered [[Szeth]], who was secretly sent by [[Taravangian]] to kill Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|84}} Adolin engaged him in a fight. Meanwhile, Roion's forces were losing, and Aladar managed to defeat the Parshendi on his plateau. The victory came too late, however, as the singing Parshendi managed to summon the [[Everstorm]]. The [[Stormfather]] decided to summon an unexpected Highstorm; the two storms approached from different directions, set to collide above Narak.{{book ref|sa2|85}}
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Szeth and Adolin arrive at Dalinar's position; Szeth easily defeats Adolin, and then takes on Dalinar, who manages to hold him off before getting help by Roion and a group of soldiers. Szeth takes them down, and kills Roion, before being attacked by Dalinar, Adolin, and a force of bridgemen. Despite the numbers, Szeth manages to lash Dalinar to the sky, which is supposed to kill him. However, [[Kaladin]] arrives and saves Dalinar before taking on Szeth. Meanwhile, Dalinar leads the retreat of the Alethi toward the Oathgate. The armies manage to escape before the storms clash. Kaladin and Szeth use [[Surgebinding]] to fight above the storms. Eventually, Kaladin defeats Szeth, and takes the [[Honorblade]] he carries.
  
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Szeth and Adolin arrived at Dalinar's position as Szeth defeated Adolin. He then attacked Dalinar, who managed to temporarily hold him off before getting help from Roion and a group of soldiers. Szeth took them down and killed Roion, before being attacked by Dalinar, Adolin, and a force of bridgemen. Despite the numbers, Szeth managed to lash Dalinar to the sky, which was supposed to kill him after the stormlight faded and he fell back to the ground. However, [[Kaladin]] arrived and saved Dalinar before taking on Szeth.{{book ref|sa2|85}} Dalinar then led the retreat of the Alethi toward the Oathgate.{{book ref|sa2|86}} The armies managed to escape before the storms clashed. Kaladin and Szeth used [[Surgebinding]] to fight above the storms. Eventually, Kaladin defeated Szeth, and recovered his [[Honorblade]].{{book ref|sa2|87}}
   
 
== Aftermath ==
  
== Aftermath ==
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Kaladin arrives at the Oathgate with the Honorblade, and encouters his men from [[Bridge Four]] who tells him how to use the Oathgate. He then reunites with the survivors of the battle in Urithiru.
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Kaladin arrived at the Oathgate plateau with the Honorblade and found the other men from [[Bridge Four]], who told him how to operate the Oathgate. He then reunited with the survivors of the battle in Urithiru.{{book ref|sa2|87}}
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Meanwhile, Szeth's body was found and revived by [[Nale]], who granted Szeth a place among the [[Skybreakers]] and gave him the use of [[Nightblood]].{{book ref|sa2|88}}
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Four of the remaining warcamps (those of [[Bethab]], [[Hatham]], [[Ruthar]], and Sadeas) fled to Urithiru at Dalinar's orders after the news of Uruithiru's discovery and the threat of the Everstorm, crowding in to the as yet unexplored city.{{book ref|sa2|87}}{{book ref|sa3|2}} Highprince Hatham managed to recharge his spheres in the unexpected Highstorm before fleeing, giving him a source of great wealth as the Radiants scrambled for Stormlight in the middle of the weeping.{{book ref|sa3|8}}
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The Alethi forces at the battle were decimated, and as Dalinar sought to establish Urithiru as a place of order in the world, Highprinces [[Thanadal]] and [[Vamah]], those with the strongest military forces remaining, stayed behind in the warcamps and refused to lend their support.{{book ref|sa3|2}}
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The [[Sons of Honor]] considered the battle a victory for them, as they had been working towards the return of the Voidbringers and a new Desolation.{{book ref|sa2|88}}
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The battle was a victory for the [[Ghostbloods]] as well, as their immediate goal had been the discovery of Urithiru. [[Mraize]] discovered [[Shallan_Davar#Veil|Veil's]] true identity when Shallan manifested her powers during the battle, prompting him to entice her to properly join their ranks.{{book ref|sa2|88}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
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Revision as of 16:18, 7 May 2021

Battle of Narak
Part of the War of Reckoning
Battle of Narak.jpeg
by Isaac Stewart
Date Ishishach 1173[1]
Participants Dalinar, Adolin, Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Bridge Four, Eshonai, Aladar, Roion
Effects Everstorm unleashed, path to Urithiru discovered.
Region The Shattered Plains
Location Narak
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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The Battle of Narak is a major event during the War of Reckoning on Roshar. The battle ended the war and ushered in the True Desolation.

Background

In an attempt to unite the Highprinces, end the War of Reckoning, and fulfill the Vengeance Pact, Highprince Dalinar Kholin proposed a joint assault deep into the Shattered Plains.[2] The armies of Aladar, Kholin, Roion, and Sebarial left the warcamps in order to find the Parshendi and defeat them.[3] They left during the Weeping, a period of four weeks with no Highstorm.[4]

The Parshendi, meanwhile had discovered Stormform, a new and powerful form, which most of them had taken. A few Parshendi refused, when they saw the effects that the Stormform had, and escaped Narak.[5] The Parshendi, under the leadership of Eshonai, then prepared to summon a storm and kill the Alethi as they arrived.[6]

On the way to Narak, Shallan Davar revealed her abilities as a Lightweaver to Dalinar.[7] When the Alethi arrived at Narak, they encountered Rlain, who told them that something had happened to the Parshendi, turning them into monsters.[8] Dalinar then tasked Shallan with finding the Oathgate to Urithiru so that the Alethi army could escape if the battle went poorly for them.[6]

The Alethi then attacked Narak. The Parshendi were spread out on three different plateaus, and the Alethi split up, in order to attack all three groups at the same time. Armies led by highprince Roion, Highprince Aladar, and Prince Adolin Kholin engaged the Parshendi. Dalinar himself stayed on a fourth plateau to command the battle.[6]

The Battle

by Христо Чуков (Hristo Chukov)
Kaladin and Szeth fighting in the Everstorm

The battle was tough for the Alethi, since the Parshendi Stormform made them more powerful, and allowed them to blast red lightning at their foes. After receiving advice from Rlain, Dalinar commanded the Alethi troops to kill the groups of singers in the Parshendi rear to prevent them from finishing their song. Adolin, despite having lost his mount Sureblood,[6] managed to defeat a group of singers by ambushing them from behind. He was then engaged in a duel with Eshonai,[9] which ended with them both falling down a chasm. Adolin was caught by the bridgemen Skar and Drehy,[10] while Eshonai disappeared and later drowned.[11] On Roion's plateau, however, the Parshendi gained the upper hand and managed to kill Teleb, one of the Kholin Shardbearers.[12]

Shallan suspected that a perfectly round plateau, which did not fit into the pattern of the Shattered Plains was where the Oathgate was located.[6] Together with Prince Renarin Kholin, and a team of soldiers and scholars,[9] Shallan went to the plateau and discoverd the Oathgate.[10] After struggling to activate it, she discovered that it operated like a fabrial and that a living Shardblade was required operate the gate.[13]

As the battle continued, Adolin encountered Szeth, who was secretly sent by Taravangian to kill Dalinar.[10] Adolin engaged him in a fight. Meanwhile, Roion's forces were losing, and Aladar managed to defeat the Parshendi on his plateau. The victory came too late, however, as the singing Parshendi managed to summon the Everstorm. The Stormfather decided to summon an unexpected Highstorm; the two storms approached from different directions, set to collide above Narak.[14]

Szeth and Adolin arrived at Dalinar's position as Szeth defeated Adolin. He then attacked Dalinar, who managed to temporarily hold him off before getting help from Roion and a group of soldiers. Szeth took them down and killed Roion, before being attacked by Dalinar, Adolin, and a force of bridgemen. Despite the numbers, Szeth managed to lash Dalinar to the sky, which was supposed to kill him after the stormlight faded and he fell back to the ground. However, Kaladin arrived and saved Dalinar before taking on Szeth.[14] Dalinar then led the retreat of the Alethi toward the Oathgate.[13] The armies managed to escape before the storms clashed. Kaladin and Szeth used Surgebinding to fight above the storms. Eventually, Kaladin defeated Szeth, and recovered his Honorblade.[15]

Aftermath

Kaladin arrived at the Oathgate plateau with the Honorblade and found the other men from Bridge Four, who told him how to operate the Oathgate. He then reunited with the survivors of the battle in Urithiru.[15]

Meanwhile, Szeth's body was found and revived by Nale, who granted Szeth a place among the Skybreakers and gave him the use of Nightblood.[16]

Four of the remaining warcamps (those of Bethab, Hatham, Ruthar, and Sadeas) fled to Urithiru at Dalinar's orders after the news of Uruithiru's discovery and the threat of the Everstorm, crowding in to the as yet unexplored city.[15][17] Highprince Hatham managed to recharge his spheres in the unexpected Highstorm before fleeing, giving him a source of great wealth as the Radiants scrambled for Stormlight in the middle of the weeping.[18]

The Alethi forces at the battle were decimated, and as Dalinar sought to establish Urithiru as a place of order in the world, Highprinces Thanadal and Vamah, those with the strongest military forces remaining, stayed behind in the warcamps and refused to lend their support.[17]

The Sons of Honor considered the battle a victory for them, as they had been working towards the return of the Voidbringers and a new Desolation.[16]

The battle was a victory for the Ghostbloods as well, as their immediate goal had been the discovery of Urithiru. Mraize discovered Veil's true identity when Shallan manifested her powers during the battle, prompting him to entice her to properly join their ranks.[16]

Notes

The War of Reckoning
Battle of the Tower Battle of Narak End of the war
Beginning of the True Desolation
  1. ↑ Words of Radiance timeline#
  2. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 51#
  3. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 76#
  4. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 75#
  5. ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-11#
  6. ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance chapter 81#
  7. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 78#
  8. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 79#
  9. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 83#
  10. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 84#
  11. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 117#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 82#
  13. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 86#
  14. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 85#
  15. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 87#
  16. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 88#
  17. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 2#
  18. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 8#
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