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'''Arsteel''' is the brother of [[Yesteel]] and one of the [[Five Scholars]] on [[Nalthis]]. {{book ref|wb|Epilogue}} |
'''Arsteel''' is the brother of [[Yesteel]] and one of the [[Five Scholars]] on [[Nalthis]]. {{book ref|wb|Epilogue}} |
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| − | He is one of the greatest swordsmen of their time. |
+ | He is one of the greatest swordsmen of their time.{{book ref|wb|22}} |
| + | == History == |
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| − | Arsteel joined Denth's |
+ | Arsteel joined [[Denth's crew]] in the hopes of bringing [[Denth]] around and orchestrating a reconciliation between him and [[Vasher]]. [[Jewels]] then joined the crew because she was in love with Arsteel.{{wob ref|6806}} |
| − | Though he was |
+ | Though he was the better swordsman, he was killed in a duel with Vasher several months before the events of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]].{{book ref|wb|19}} Vasher defeated him by suddenly giving him a large quantity of [[Breath]]; the arrival of that Breath sent Arsteel into a brief moment of deep pleasure, which distracted him for long enough for Vasher to kill him.{{wob ref|7469}} He was then made into a [[Lifeless]] named '''Clod''' by Denth and subsequently looked after by Jewels.{{book ref|wb|33}}{{wob ref|5838}} |
== Quotes == |
== Quotes == |
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| It shouldn't have happened. Arsteel was a brilliant duelist— almost as good as Denth. Vasher's never been able to beat either of them. |
| It shouldn't have happened. Arsteel was a brilliant duelist— almost as good as Denth. Vasher's never been able to beat either of them. |
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+ | | Jewels on Arsteel's death.{{book ref|wb|22}} |
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| Vasher didn't use the sword. There was no blackness to Arsteel's wounds. |
| Vasher didn't use the sword. There was no blackness to Arsteel's wounds. |
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+ | | Jewels on Arsteel's death.{{book ref|wb|22}} |
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| You never beat Arsteel. |
| You never beat Arsteel. |
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+ | | Denth to Vasher.{{book ref|wb|57}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* Brandon has said that the reason Vasher dueled and killed Arsteel might be covered in the [[Nightblood (book)|Warbreaker sequel]].{{wob ref|6806}} It is known from annotations that Arsteel didn’t set out to duel Vasher intending to kill him, but rather wanted to subdue him and "talk some sense into him." Vasher misinterpreted Arsteel's motives, however, and ended up killing him.{{wob ref|7387}} |
* Brandon has said that the reason Vasher dueled and killed Arsteel might be covered in the [[Nightblood (book)|Warbreaker sequel]].{{wob ref|6806}} It is known from annotations that Arsteel didn’t set out to duel Vasher intending to kill him, but rather wanted to subdue him and "talk some sense into him." Vasher misinterpreted Arsteel's motives, however, and ended up killing him.{{wob ref|7387}} |
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| − | * Jewels and Clod may return in the |
+ | * Jewels and Clod may return in the sequel, since they went to see if Yesteel could restore some of Arsteel's memory or personality to his Lifeless form.{{wob ref|7471}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 04:02, 28 August 2020
| Arsteel | |
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| Siblings | Yesteel |
| Died | duel with Vasher[1] |
| Abilities | Returned, Lifeless, Cognitive Shadow |
| Aliases | Clod |
| Profession | Scholar |
| Groups | Five Scholars, Denth's crew |
| Homeworld | Nalthis |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Arsteel is the brother of Yesteel and one of the Five Scholars on Nalthis. [2]
He is one of the greatest swordsmen of their time.[3]
History
Arsteel joined Denth's crew in the hopes of bringing Denth around and orchestrating a reconciliation between him and Vasher. Jewels then joined the crew because she was in love with Arsteel.[1]
Though he was the better swordsman, he was killed in a duel with Vasher several months before the events of the Pahn Kahl rebellion.[4] Vasher defeated him by suddenly giving him a large quantity of Breath; the arrival of that Breath sent Arsteel into a brief moment of deep pleasure, which distracted him for long enough for Vasher to kill him.[5] He was then made into a Lifeless named Clod by Denth and subsequently looked after by Jewels.[6][7]
Quotes
“ Arsteel always got to be the mean one, ”
“ It shouldn't have happened. Arsteel was a brilliant duelist— almost as good as Denth. Vasher's never been able to beat either of them. ”
— Jewels on Arsteel's death.[3]
“ Vasher didn't use the sword. There was no blackness to Arsteel's wounds. ”
— Jewels on Arsteel's death.[3]
“ You never beat Arsteel. ”
— Denth to Vasher.[9]
Trivia
- Brandon has said that the reason Vasher dueled and killed Arsteel might be covered in the Warbreaker sequel.[1] It is known from annotations that Arsteel didn’t set out to duel Vasher intending to kill him, but rather wanted to subdue him and "talk some sense into him." Vasher misinterpreted Arsteel's motives, however, and ended up killing him.[10]
- Jewels and Clod may return in the sequel, since they went to see if Yesteel could restore some of Arsteel's memory or personality to his Lifeless form.[11]
Notes
- ↑ a b c Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-10-26# - ↑ Warbreaker epilogue#
- ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 22#
- ↑ Warbreaker chapter 19#
- ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-07-18# - ↑ Warbreaker chapter 33#
- ↑ Barnes and Noble Book Club Q&A
— Arcanum - 2009-07-08# - ↑ Warbreaker chapter 29#
- ↑ Warbreaker chapter 57#
- ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-06-07# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-07-18#
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