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The '''Royal Locks''' are a hereditary trait of the Royal House of [[Idris]] on [[Nalthis]]. {{book ref|wb|1}} |
The '''Royal Locks''' are a hereditary trait of the Royal House of [[Idris]] on [[Nalthis]]. {{book ref|wb|1}} |
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| − | Members of the Royal House can |
+ | Members of the Royal House can change their hair color or cause their hair to grow quickly at will. Normally the color of the Royal Locks reflects the person's emotional state by default but this can be controlled through training and discipline. The ability to grow hair takes effort and leads to hunger and exhaustion.{{book ref|wb|1}} |
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| − | The Royal Locks are evidence that the Royals are originally descended from a [[Returned]].{{book ref|wb|Ep}} |
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Only members of the Royal House that are potential heirs to the throne have and can pass on the Royal Locks. {{book ref|wb|22}} |
Only members of the Royal House that are potential heirs to the throne have and can pass on the Royal Locks. {{book ref|wb|22}} |
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| − | ==Hair |
+ | ==Hair Color Indicators== |
| − | Black |
+ | ;Black: Calm or control {{book ref|wb|9}} |
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| − | Grey = (We are never given an emotion for this one [[Vivenna]] uses it as a disguise){{book ref|wb|9}} |
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| − | + | ;Yellow: Happiness or excitement {{book ref|wb|14}} |
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| − | + | ;White: Fear or panic {{book ref|wb|11}} |
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| + | Wearers of the Royal Locks can imitate the grey hair of the elderly{{book ref|wb|9}}, though it is unknown whether that color is associated with a particular emotion. |
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==Known Users== |
==Known Users== |
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| − | Below is a list of those known to have the Royal Locks |
+ | Below is a list of those known to have the Royal Locks: |
* [[Dedelin]] {{book ref|wb|1}} |
* [[Dedelin]] {{book ref|wb|1}} |
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* [[Fafen]] |
* [[Fafen]] |
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* [[Ridger]] |
* [[Ridger]] |
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* [[Siri]] {{book ref|wb|11}} |
* [[Siri]] {{book ref|wb|11}} |
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* [[Vivenna]] {{book ref|wb|9}} |
* [[Vivenna]] {{book ref|wb|9}} |
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| − | + | [[Vasher]] suggests that all [[Returned]] can alter their appearance to be as they believe they should look. The Royal Locks are evidence that the Royals are descended from a [[Returned]]. This indicates that all Returned could potentially mimic the effects of the Royal Locks if they were aware they had the ability.{{book ref|wb|Ep}} On the other hand, it has been revealed that Denth has the Royal Locks independent of his being Returned.{{qa ref|979|167}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 07:13, 25 January 2017
The Royal Locks are a hereditary trait of the Royal House of Idris on Nalthis. [1]
Members of the Royal House can change their hair color or cause their hair to grow quickly at will. Normally the color of the Royal Locks reflects the person's emotional state by default but this can be controlled through training and discipline. The ability to grow hair takes effort and leads to hunger and exhaustion.[1]
Only members of the Royal House that are potential heirs to the throne have and can pass on the Royal Locks. [2]
Hair Color Indicators
- Black
- Calm or control [3]
- Red
- Anger or embarrassment [4]
- Yellow
- Happiness or excitement [5]
- White
- Fear or panic [6]
Wearers of the Royal Locks can imitate the grey hair of the elderly[3], though it is unknown whether that color is associated with a particular emotion.
Known Users
Below is a list of those known to have the Royal Locks:
Vasher suggests that all Returned can alter their appearance to be as they believe they should look. The Royal Locks are evidence that the Royals are descended from a Returned. This indicates that all Returned could potentially mimic the effects of the Royal Locks if they were aware they had the ability.[7] On the other hand, it has been revealed that Denth has the Royal Locks independent of his being Returned.[8]