Difference between revisions of "Heraldic Epochs"

The '''Heraldic Epochs''' were the time period before the [[Era of Solitude]], when the [[Herald]]s and [[Knights Radiant]] battled the [[Voidbringers]] in one-hundred [[Desolation]]s.{{book ref|b|twok|c|45}} This era came to an end when [[Aharietiam]], the Last Desolation, was finished and the Heralds abandoned the [[Oathpact]].{{book ref|b|twok|prelude}}

Humanity had very little technology during the Heraldic Epochs, they did not even know how to forge steel.{{book ref|b|twok|c|45}} If they had not been given Shardblades by the Heralds, they would have had to fight the Voidbringers with simple weapons, such as clubs.

According to legend, the Heraldic Epochs were a golden time for Roshar. The [[Silver Kingdoms]] were built and led by the Heralds,{{book ref|b|twok|c|45}} and men were bound by honor.{{book ref|b|twok|c|21}}

Contrary the [[Era of Solitude]], during the Heraldic Epochs writing and reading wasn't restricted to women as literate '''wordsmen''' existed.{{book ref|b|twok|c|60}}

The [[Vorin]] religion is based on the lie that at the end of the Heraldic Epochs, the Heralds had pushed the Voidbringers back to the [[Tranquiline Halls]] and were fighting to force them out of there as well.{{book ref|b|twok|c|45}}