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| ⚫ | The '''Song of Listing''' is one of the songs detailing the oral history of the [[listener]]s on [[Roshar]]. It recounts many of the [[Singer#Common_Forms|common forms]] that listeners were once able to take. It |
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| ⚫ | The '''Song of Listing''' is one of the songs detailing the oral history of the [[listener]]s on [[Roshar]]. It recounts many of the [[Singer#Common_Forms|common forms]] that listeners were once able to take. It is not known to mention any of the "forms of power" granted by bonding a [[Voidspren]], which are covered by other songs such as the [[Song of Secrets]]. The song has at least 91 stanzas, and [[Eshonai]] notes that the old songs recount "hundreds" of forms.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}} |
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The Song of Listing was presumably written by the [[Listener#The_Last_Legion_and_Abandoning_of_the_Gods|Last Legion]] to ensure that they remembered these forms, as they were only able to use dullform and mateform after they abandoned their gods.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} |
The Song of Listing was presumably written by the [[Listener#The_Last_Legion_and_Abandoning_of_the_Gods|Last Legion]] to ensure that they remembered these forms, as they were only able to use dullform and mateform after they abandoned their gods.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} |
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| + | Around {{Rosharan date|1166}}, a young Eshonai had not learned the song. [[Jaxlim]] had trouble reciting it due to her increasing problems with memory loss, and [[Venli]] tried to help her remember.{{book ref|sa4|52}} |
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| ⚫ | By the time of the [[War of Reckoning]], the Listeners had rediscovered nimbleform, warform, and workform after generations of research.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} Scholars continued to research the secrets to unlocking other forms known from the song such as artform and mediationform.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} With the advent of the [[True Desolation]], the listeners regained access to forms that had been abandoned. The [[singers]] who had previously been enslaved as the parsh were given at least a dozen options of forms after they were freed, and |
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| ⚫ | By the time of the [[War of Reckoning]], the Listeners had rediscovered nimbleform, warform, and workform after generations of research.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} Scholars continued to research the secrets to unlocking other forms known from the song such as artform and mediationform.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} With the advent of the [[True Desolation]], the listeners regained access to forms that had been abandoned. The [[singers]] who had previously been enslaved as the parsh were given at least a dozen options of forms after they were freed, and use various forms including artform and scholarform.{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} |
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== Excerpts == |
== Excerpts == |
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| − | {{quote|Mateform meek, for love to share,<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Mateform meek, for love to share,<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Given to life, it brings us joy.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Given to life, it brings us joy.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->To find this form, one must care.<br><!-- |
+ | -->To find this form, one must care.<br/><!-- |
-->True empathy, one must employ. |
-->True empathy, one must employ. |
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|5th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|14}}}} |
|5th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|14}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Warform is worn for battle and reign,<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Warform is worn for battle and reign,<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Claimed by the gods, given to kill.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Claimed by the gods, given to kill.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Unknown, unseen, but vital to gain.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Unknown, unseen, but vital to gain.<br/><!-- |
-->It comes to those with the will. |
-->It comes to those with the will. |
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|15th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|13}}}} |
|15th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|13}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Workform worn for strength and care.<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Workform worn for strength and care.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Whispering spren breathe at your ear.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Whispering spren breathe at your ear.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Seek first this form, its mysteries to bear.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Seek first this form, its mysteries to bear.<br/><!-- |
-->Found here is freedom from fear. |
-->Found here is freedom from fear. |
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|19th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|15}}}} |
|19th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|15}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Nimbleform has a delicate touch.<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Nimbleform has a delicate touch.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Gave the gods this form to many,<br><!-- |
+ | -->Gave the gods this form to many,<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Tho' once defied, by the gods they were crushed.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Tho' once defied, by the gods they were crushed.<br/><!-- |
-->This form craves precision and plenty. |
-->This form craves precision and plenty. |
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|27th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|16}}}} |
|27th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|16}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Mediationform made for peace, it's said.<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Mediationform made for peace, it's said.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Form of teaching and consolation.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Form of teaching and consolation.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->When used by the gods, it became instead<br><!-- |
+ | -->When used by the gods, it became instead<br/><!-- |
-->Form of lies and desolation. |
-->Form of lies and desolation. |
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|33rd stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|21}}}} |
|33rd stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|21}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Scholarform shown for patience and thought.<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Scholarform shown for patience and thought.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Beware its ambitions innate.<br><!-- |
+ | -->Beware its ambitions innate.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Though study and diligence bring the reward,<br><!-- |
+ | -->Though study and diligence bring the reward,<br/><!-- |
-->Loss of innocence may be one's fate. |
-->Loss of innocence may be one's fate. |
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|69th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|18}}}} |
|69th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|18}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Artform applied for beauty and hue.<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Artform applied for beauty and hue.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->One yearns for the songs it creates.<br><!-- |
+ | -->One yearns for the songs it creates.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->Most misunderstood by the artist it's true,<br><!-- |
+ | -->Most misunderstood by the artist it's true,<br/><!-- |
-->Come the spren to foundation's fates. |
-->Come the spren to foundation's fates. |
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|90th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2||20}}}} |
|90th stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2||20}}}} |
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| − | {{quote|Dullform dread, with the mind most lost.<br><!-- |
+ | {{quote|Dullform dread, with the mind most lost.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->The lowest, and one not bright.<br><!-- |
+ | -->The lowest, and one not bright.<br/><!-- |
| − | -->To find this form, one needs banish cost.<br><!-- |
+ | -->To find this form, one needs banish cost.<br/><!-- |
-->It finds you and brings you to blight. |
-->It finds you and brings you to blight. |
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|final stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|17}}}} |
|final stanza{{epigraph ref|sa2|17}}}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 21:56, 19 February 2023
| Song of Listing | |
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| Related to | Listener |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Song of Listing is one of the songs detailing the oral history of the listeners on Roshar. It recounts many of the common forms that listeners were once able to take. It is not known to mention any of the "forms of power" granted by bonding a Voidspren, which are covered by other songs such as the Song of Secrets. The song has at least 91 stanzas, and Eshonai notes that the old songs recount "hundreds" of forms.[1]
The Song of Listing was presumably written by the Last Legion to ensure that they remembered these forms, as they were only able to use dullform and mateform after they abandoned their gods.[2]
Around 1166, a young Eshonai had not learned the song. Jaxlim had trouble reciting it due to her increasing problems with memory loss, and Venli tried to help her remember.[3]
By the time of the War of Reckoning, the Listeners had rediscovered nimbleform, warform, and workform after generations of research.[1][4] Scholars continued to research the secrets to unlocking other forms known from the song such as artform and mediationform.[2] With the advent of the True Desolation, the listeners regained access to forms that had been abandoned. The singers who had previously been enslaved as the parsh were given at least a dozen options of forms after they were freed, and use various forms including artform and scholarform.[4]
Excerpts[edit]
“Mateform meek, for love to share,
Given to life, it brings us joy.
To find this form, one must care.
True empathy, one must employ. ”—5th stanza[5]
“Warform is worn for battle and reign,
Claimed by the gods, given to kill.
Unknown, unseen, but vital to gain.
It comes to those with the will. ”—15th stanza[6]
“Workform worn for strength and care.
Whispering spren breathe at your ear.
Seek first this form, its mysteries to bear.
Found here is freedom from fear. ”—19th stanza[7]
“Nimbleform has a delicate touch.
Gave the gods this form to many,
Tho' once defied, by the gods they were crushed.
This form craves precision and plenty. ”—27th stanza[8]
“Mediationform made for peace, it's said.
Form of teaching and consolation.
When used by the gods, it became instead
Form of lies and desolation. ”—33rd stanza[9]
“Scholarform shown for patience and thought.
Beware its ambitions innate.
Though study and diligence bring the reward,
Loss of innocence may be one's fate. ”—69th stanza[10]
“Artform applied for beauty and hue.
One yearns for the songs it creates.
Most misunderstood by the artist it's true,
Come the spren to foundation's fates. ”—90th stanza[11]
“Dullform dread, with the mind most lost.
The lowest, and one not bright.
To find this form, one needs banish cost.
It finds you and brings you to blight. ”—final stanza[12]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-1#
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-4#
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 52#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer interlude I-7#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 14 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 13 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 15 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 16 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 21 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 18 epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter epigraph#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 17 epigraph#