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| − | The nature of the Ten Deaths (except the Midnight Essence) is unknown. They likely have magical qualities, since the Radiants believed that fighting the Deaths could change someone and eventually destroy them.{{book ref|sa1|19}} However, it is possible this was just a Radiant philosophy about fighting in general. The number ten is highly significant in Rosharan culture (e.g. the ten [[Herald]]s, the [[Ten Essences]], and the [[ten fools]]), but how this relates to the Ten Deaths is unknown. The term does not directly correspond to the [[Unmade]], as there are only nine of them.{{wob ref|9580}} |
+ | The nature of the Ten Deaths (except the Midnight Essence) is unknown. They likely have magical qualities, since the Radiants believed that fighting the Deaths could change someone and eventually destroy them.{{book ref|sa1|19}} This is somewhat similar to how a person might [[snapping|snap]] on [[Scadrial]] when exposed to the mists of [[Preservation]].{{book ref|mb3|21}} However, it is possible this was just a Radiant philosophy about fighting in general. The number ten is highly significant in Rosharan culture (e.g. the ten [[Herald]]s, the [[Ten Essences]], and the [[ten fools]]), but how this relates to the Ten Deaths is unknown. The term does not directly correspond to the [[Unmade]], as there are only nine of them.{{wob ref|9580}} |
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Revision as of 23:05, 26 December 2021
| Ten Deaths | |
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| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“ Fighting, even this fighting against the Ten Deaths, changes a person. ”
The Ten Deaths is the name given to an unknown force on Roshar that existed at some point prior to the Day of Recreance. They were enemies of the Knights Radiant and included the Midnight Essence.[1]
Characteristics
The nature of the Ten Deaths (except the Midnight Essence) is unknown. They likely have magical qualities, since the Radiants believed that fighting the Deaths could change someone and eventually destroy them.[1] This is somewhat similar to how a person might snap on Scadrial when exposed to the mists of Preservation.[2] However, it is possible this was just a Radiant philosophy about fighting in general. The number ten is highly significant in Rosharan culture (e.g. the ten Heralds, the Ten Essences, and the ten fools), but how this relates to the Ten Deaths is unknown. The term does not directly correspond to the Unmade, as there are only nine of them.[3]
History
Unlike the forces known as the Voidbringers, it was possible for the Ten Deaths to attack between Desolations. The Knights Radiant that were based in Alethela saw the Ten Deaths as a primary threat during these periods, and trained to fight against them. It is not clear if the Deaths were actively controlled or influenced by an outside force, although a Radiant mentioned that someone had to "release" the Midnight Essence.[1]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 19#
- ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 21#
- ↑ JordanCon 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-04-22#