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'''Kalad's Phantoms''' are an army of [[Lifeless]] created by [[Vasher]] in the [[Manywar]] on [[Nalthis]].
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'''Kalad's Phantoms''' are an army of unconventional [[Lifeless]] created by [[Vasher]] (then known as Kalad the Usurper){{book ref|wb|7}} during the [[Manywar]] on [[Nalthis]].{{book ref|wb|58}} They were later hidden in plain sight as statues known as the '''D'Denir Celabrin'''.{{book ref|wb|58}}
   
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==Characteristics==
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They are known to be a virtually unstoppable force and are rumored to have been hidden at the end of the war. However, as no one managed to locate the army, the idea grew to be disbelieved and soon the phrase only became known as a curse.
  
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Kalad's Phantoms are a version of Lifeless made of [[Awakening|Awakened]] human bones encased in stone, in the form of massive warriors.{{book ref|wb|58}} Their stone bodies are larger than a human's,{{book ref|wb|28}} and they are faster and sturdier than other Lifeless.{{book ref|wb|58}} Most of them also have stone weapons and armor.{{book ref|wb|9}}{{book ref|wb|17}}{{book ref|wb|28}} They are very strong in order to move their stone bodies, and conventional weapons are virtually useless against them.{{book ref|wb|58}}
   
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The Phantoms can be placed in stasis by leaving the bones [[Investiture|Invested]] with just enough [[Breath]] to hold them together.{{wob ref|4500}} Since they do not consume [[ichor-alcohol]] like other Lifeless, they can remain in this state indefinitely, and Vasher designed them to last a very long time.{{book ref|wb|58}} A significant influx of additional Breath is needed to animate them.{{wob ref|4500}}
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They are a form of [[Lifeless]] made of human bones encased in stone in the form of massive warriors. Their human shape and bones make them easier to awaken than just stone. Because of their shell, the Phantoms are faster and stronger than other Lifeless, as well as nearly impervious to damage.
  
   
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==History==
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At the end of the Manywar, they were disguised as D'Denir statues used to decorate [[Hallandren]], [[Peacegiver]]'s gift in celebration of the end of the war.
  
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===Creation and the Manywar===
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Vasher invented the Phantoms{{annotation ref|book=wb|chapter=58}} around three hundred years ago.{{book ref|wb|58}} During this period, Awakening was still a relatively new concept and the [[Five Scholars]] were regularly making significant breakthroughs that contributed to the beginning of the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|32}} Discoveries by [[Yesteel]] and [[Shashara]] led to nations building up huge fighting forces made of both humans and Lifeless.{{book ref|wb|32}} However, Vasher's Phantoms were so powerful that they could destroy larger armies while sustaining almost no losses.{{annotation ref|text=Warbreaker epilogue|link=annotation-warbreaker-epilogue}}
   
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The research of the Five Scholars eventually led to Shashara's creation of [[Nightblood]], his "horrifying" use in the Battle of Twilight Falls, and Shashara's death at Vasher's hand to prevent her from sharing the secrets of Nightblood's creation.{{annotation ref|book=wb|chapter=26}} Vasher subsequently recalled the Phantoms from battle (presumably in [[Kuth]] and [[Huth]]){{book ref|wb|32}} back to Hallandren.{{book ref|wb|58}} The presence of the Phantoms effectively ended the Manywar, and Vasher came to be known as "Peacegiver the Blessed".{{book ref|wb|28}}{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}
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The phrase "Kalad's Phantoms" has entered the vernacular as a curse.{{book ref|wb|30}}
  
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===Stasis===
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After peace was restored, Vasher put the Phantoms into an inanimate state so that they appeared to be warrior statues.{{wob ref|4500}} Hallandren lore holds that Peacegiver "commissioned" a large number of these statues known as the D'Denir Celabrin,{{book ref|wb|9}} ostensibly as memorials{{book ref|wb|28}} and reminders not to go to war.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} Several hundred D'Denir are in the [[D'Denir Garden]]{{book ref|wb|28}} and the rest are scattered throughout the city.{{book ref|wb|9}} The [[Returned]] continue to build more statues each year to honor Peacegiver's tradition, although these are not Phantoms.{{book ref|wb|9}} The people of [[T'Telir]] often put colorful clothing on the statues for fun.{{book ref|wb|9}}{{book ref|wb|28}} Some statues, particularly those located in the [[Idris|Idrian]] slums, have been defaced or broken.{{book ref|wb|49}}
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Modern citizens of Nalthis do not know that Kalad and Peacegiver are the same person.{{book ref|wb|7}} The records from that era were all destroyed.{{book ref|wb|32}} Kalad is thought of as power-hungry and dangerous,{{book ref|wb|7}} while Peacegiver is believed to have defeated Kalad{{book ref|wb|15}} and ended the Manywar through diplomacy and negotiation, saving Hallandren.{{book ref|wb|28}}{{book ref|wb|58}} [[Hoid]] shows up in Hallandren and knows more about the true nature of Kalad than most, but even he does not know all of the specifics.{{annotation ref|book=wb|chapter=32}} Hallandren legends reflect the destructive power of the Phantoms;{{book ref|wb|32}}{{book ref|wb|15}} they are mostly thought of as mythical,{{book ref|wb|54}} although some people still believe that they are real.{{book ref|wb|43}}{{book ref|wb|55}} The phrase "Kalad's Phantoms" has entered the vernacular as a curse.{{book ref|wb|30}}
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===Return===
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After [[Bluefingers]] betrays Hallandren and co-opts an army of Lifeless, Vasher reveals his true nature to [[Siri]], [[Vivenna]], and [[Susebron]].{{book ref|wb|58}} He tells them that at least one thousand of the oldest D'Denir are actually his Phantoms, and gives them his security phrase.{{book ref|wb|58}} As [[God King]], Susebron has over fifty thousand Breaths{{book ref|wb|55}} and is therefore able to reanimate all of the Phantoms; he then sends them to stop the Lifeless army from marching on Idris.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} The Phantoms easily destroy the army, and they remain in Siri and Susebron's control.{{annotation ref|text=Warbreaker epilogue|link=annotation-warbreaker-epilogue}} Vasher is left feeling cynical about reactivating a weapon like the Phantoms.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}
   
 
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Kalad's Phantoms
World of Origin Nalthis
Universe Cosmere

Kalad's Phantoms are an army of unconventional Lifeless created by Vasher (then known as Kalad the Usurper)[1] during the Manywar on Nalthis.[2] They were later hidden in plain sight as statues known as the D'Denir Celabrin.[2]

Characteristics

Kalad's Phantoms are a version of Lifeless made of Awakened human bones encased in stone, in the form of massive warriors.[2] Their stone bodies are larger than a human's,[3] and they are faster and sturdier than other Lifeless.[2] Most of them also have stone weapons and armor.[4][5][3] They are very strong in order to move their stone bodies, and conventional weapons are virtually useless against them.[2]

The Phantoms can be placed in stasis by leaving the bones Invested with just enough Breath to hold them together.[6] Since they do not consume ichor-alcohol like other Lifeless, they can remain in this state indefinitely, and Vasher designed them to last a very long time.[2] A significant influx of additional Breath is needed to animate them.[6]

History

Creation and the Manywar

Vasher invented the PhantomsTemplate:Annotation ref around three hundred years ago.[2] During this period, Awakening was still a relatively new concept and the Five Scholars were regularly making significant breakthroughs that contributed to the beginning of the Manywar.[7] Discoveries by Yesteel and Shashara led to nations building up huge fighting forces made of both humans and Lifeless.[7] However, Vasher's Phantoms were so powerful that they could destroy larger armies while sustaining almost no losses.Template:Annotation ref

The research of the Five Scholars eventually led to Shashara's creation of Nightblood, his "horrifying" use in the Battle of Twilight Falls, and Shashara's death at Vasher's hand to prevent her from sharing the secrets of Nightblood's creation.Template:Annotation ref Vasher subsequently recalled the Phantoms from battle (presumably in Kuth and Huth)[7] back to Hallandren.[2] The presence of the Phantoms effectively ended the Manywar, and Vasher came to be known as "Peacegiver the Blessed".[3][8]

Stasis

After peace was restored, Vasher put the Phantoms into an inanimate state so that they appeared to be warrior statues.[6] Hallandren lore holds that Peacegiver "commissioned" a large number of these statues known as the D'Denir Celabrin,[4] ostensibly as memorials[3] and reminders not to go to war.[8] Several hundred D'Denir are in the D'Denir Garden[3] and the rest are scattered throughout the city.[4] The Returned continue to build more statues each year to honor Peacegiver's tradition, although these are not Phantoms.[4] The people of T'Telir often put colorful clothing on the statues for fun.[4][3] Some statues, particularly those located in the Idrian slums, have been defaced or broken.[9]

Modern citizens of Nalthis do not know that Kalad and Peacegiver are the same person.[1] The records from that era were all destroyed.[7] Kalad is thought of as power-hungry and dangerous,[1] while Peacegiver is believed to have defeated Kalad[10] and ended the Manywar through diplomacy and negotiation, saving Hallandren.[3][2] Hoid shows up in Hallandren and knows more about the true nature of Kalad than most, but even he does not know all of the specifics.Template:Annotation ref Hallandren legends reflect the destructive power of the Phantoms;[7][10] they are mostly thought of as mythical,[11] although some people still believe that they are real.[12][13] The phrase "Kalad's Phantoms" has entered the vernacular as a curse.[14]

Return

After Bluefingers betrays Hallandren and co-opts an army of Lifeless, Vasher reveals his true nature to Siri, Vivenna, and Susebron.[2] He tells them that at least one thousand of the oldest D'Denir are actually his Phantoms, and gives them his security phrase.[2] As God King, Susebron has over fifty thousand Breaths[13] and is therefore able to reanimate all of the Phantoms; he then sends them to stop the Lifeless army from marching on Idris.[8] The Phantoms easily destroy the army, and they remain in Siri and Susebron's control.Template:Annotation ref Vasher is left feeling cynical about reactivating a weapon like the Phantoms.[8]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 7#
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k Warbreaker chapter 58#
  3. ↑ a b c d e f g Warbreaker chapter 28#
  4. ↑ a b c d e Warbreaker chapter 9#
  5. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 17#
  6. ↑ a b c Goodreads Fantasy Book Discussion Warbreaker Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2010-01-18#
  7. ↑ a b c d e Warbreaker chapter 32#
  8. ↑ a b c d Warbreaker epilogue#
  9. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 49#
  10. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 15#
  11. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 54#
  12. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 43#
  13. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 55#
  14. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 30#
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