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| [[Kaladin]] felt like one of the ten fools. Actually, he felt like all of them. Ten times an idiot. But most specifically [[Eshu]], who spoke of things he did not understand in front of those who did.
  
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The '''ten fools''' are legendary individuals of cultural significance on [[Roshar]].
  
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The fools represent the antitheses of the [[Immortal Words|ideals]] of the ten [[Herald]]s.{{wob ref|4157}} The number of fools stems from the nature of [[Honor]].{{wob ref|9567}} Each fool corresponds to a specific Herald,{{wob ref|8116}} although people on Roshar are not aware of the relationship between the two groups.{{wob ref|14135}} Unlike the Heralds, it is not known if the ten fools are based on historical individuals.
   
 
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The ten fools are invoked to describe someone who is very foolish.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} Each fool is known for a specific foolish attribute, and has a representative [[glyph]] known to [[Vorin]] [[ardent]]s.{{book ref|sa2|I|12}} Specific fools are often referenced in order to emphasize that particular foolish trait.{{book ref|sa1|69}} All of the characters who have mentioned the ten fools are [[Alethi]] or [[Veden]], implying that the ten fools are not well known in modern Roshar outside of the Vorin religion.
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The ten fools are invoked to describe someone who is acting very foolish.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} Each fool is known for a specific foolish attribute that has a representative [[glyph]] known to Vorin [[ardent]]s.{{book ref|sa2|I|12}} Specific fools are often referenced in order to emphasize that particular foolish trait, either using their name or their number (the fools have a specific numerical order, e.g. the "fourth fool").{{book ref|sa4|12}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} The ten fools are mentioned only by residents of Vorin nations, and it is unclear if they are known in other parts of Roshar.
   
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[[Pai]] invokes the ten fools in a bold protest against Queen [[Aesudan Kholin]] and the Alethi government, and is executed for her actions.{{book ref|sa2|I|12}}
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[[Pai]] invokes the ten fools in a bold protest against Queen [[Aesudan Kholin]] and the [[Alethi]] government, and is executed for her actions.{{book ref|sa2|I|12}}
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The fools represent the antitheses of the [[Immortal Words|ideals]] of the ten [[Herald]]s.{{wob ref|4157}} The number of fools stems from the nature of [[Honor]]{{wob ref|9567}} and each fool corresponds to a specific Herald.{{wob ref|8116}} Unlike the Heralds, it is not yet known if the ten fools are based on historical individuals.
  
   
 
== Known Fools ==
  
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;[[Cabine]]: He acts like a child even though he is an adult.{{book ref|sa1|37}}
  
;[[Cabine]]: He acts like a child even though he is an adult.{{book ref|sa1|37}}
 
;[[Eshu]]: He speaks of things he does not understand in front of those who do.{{book ref|sa2|71}}
  
;[[Eshu]]: He speaks of things he does not understand in front of those who do.{{book ref|sa2|71}}
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;[[Dilid]]: He ran up a hillside to the [[Tranquiline Halls]] with sand sliding beneath his feet—running for eternity, but never making progress.{{book ref|sa3|29}}
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;[[Dilid]]: He ran up a hillside to the [[Tranquiline Halls]] with sand sliding beneath his feet—running for eternity but never making progress.{{book ref|sa3|29}}
   
 
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| I apologize for wasting your time, Brightlord. You are correct; this is akin to the ten fools.
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| We must have seemed of the ten fools, charging away like that. I do wish you'd given me more notice to prepare your honor guard. This is a war zone.
  
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|... I've made a life out of traveling to difficult places to trade, and even my babsk said that trying to trade with the [[Horneater]]s was akin to the seventh fool.
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Revision as of 20:17, 26 July 2022

Ten fools
Related to Vorinism, Heralds
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere

“ Kaladin felt like one of the ten fools. Actually, he felt like all of them. Ten times an idiot. But most specifically Eshu, who spoke of things he did not understand in front of those who did. ”

— Kaladin reflecting after prejudging Shallan[1]

The ten fools are legendary individuals of cultural significance on Roshar.

Origin

The fools represent the antitheses of the ideals of the ten Heralds.[2] The number of fools stems from the nature of Honor.[3] Each fool corresponds to a specific Herald,[4] although people on Roshar are not aware of the relationship between the two groups.[5] Unlike the Heralds, it is not known if the ten fools are based on historical individuals.

Cultural Use

The ten fools are invoked to describe someone who is acting very foolish.[6][7] Each fool is known for a specific foolish attribute that has a representative glyph known to Vorin ardents.[8] Specific fools are often referenced in order to emphasize that particular foolish trait, either using their name or their number (the fools have a specific numerical order, e.g. the "fourth fool").[9][7] The ten fools are mentioned only by residents of Vorin nations, and it is unclear if they are known in other parts of Roshar.

Pai invokes the ten fools in a bold protest against Queen Aesudan Kholin and the Alethi government, and is executed for her actions.[8]

Known Fools

Cabine
He acts like a child even though he is an adult.[6]
Eshu
He speaks of things he does not understand in front of those who do.[1]
Dilid
He ran up a hillside to the Tranquiline Halls with sand sliding beneath his feet—running for eternity but never making progress.[10]

Quotes

Rosharans from Vorin nations speak of the ten fools (or think about them) in many different situations.

“ I apologize for wasting your time, Brightlord. You are correct; this is akin to the ten fools. ”

“... I've made a life out of traveling to difficult places to trade, and even my babsk said that trying to trade with the Horneaters was akin to the seventh fool. ”

For more quotes, see /quotes.

Trivia

Notes

  1. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 71#
  2. ↑ General Reddit 2011
    — Arcanum - 2011-03-01#
  3. ↑ JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-22#
  4. ↑ a b Oathbringer release party
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-13#
  5. ↑ Rhythm of War Preview Q&As
    — Arcanum - 2020-09-08#
  6. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 37#
  7. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 69#
  8. ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-12#
  9. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 12#
  10. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 29#
  11. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 28#
  12. ↑ Dawnshard chapter 14#
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