Difference between revisions of "War of Loss"

Before the Hierocracy could spread to western Roshar, the Hierocracy became embroiled in the War of Loss, a conflict spearheaded by the man later known as the [[Sunmaker]].{{book ref|sa1|18}} The Sunmaker united together the ten princedoms of Alethkar for the first time since the fall of [[Alethela]] into one nation.{{book ref|sa1|24}} It is unknown if any other factions joined them, but working together the Alethi forces fought the Hierocracy in truly epic battles, whose like has not been seen on Roshar since then.{{book ref|sa1|52}} His soldiers were driven by the [[Thrill]].{{book ref|sa3|16}} He also made use of an entire company of cavalry with legendary speed and maneuverability.{{book ref|sa3|75}} The Sunmaker managed to cast down the Hierocracy.{{book ref|sa1|18}} Its fall led to much chaos and destruction, and many eastern cities were sacked and destroyed, with the notable exception of [[Kholinar]].{{book ref|sa2|1|12}}