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== History ==
  
== History ==
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=== Before the Pahn Kahl Rebellion ===
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Arsteel joined [[Denth's crew]] in the hopes of bringing [[Denth]] around and orchestrating a reconciliation between him and [[Vasher]].{{wob ref|6806}}
  
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Arsteel was born on Nalthis, very little is known about his life during this time, it is known however that he had a brother, who would return as [[Yesteel]]. He eventually died and Returned. Like other [[Returned]], he cannot remember anything of his life from before his Return. After he Returned, the Cult of the Returned gave him an unknown name and kept him alive by giving him Breath.
   
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He formed the Five Scholars, along with the other Returned [[Denth]], [[Talaxin]], [[Shashara]], and [[Yesteel]]. During this time he probably studied awakening and gained an understanding of its mechanics.
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Though he was the better swordsman, he was killed in a duel with Vasher several months before the events of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]] in Yarn Dred.{{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}}
  
   
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After the [[Manywar]] began Arsteel and his brother Yesteel joined the Pahn Unity and began aiding them using their knowledge of awakening.{{book ref|wb|32}}
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In the middle of an unsuccessful meeting with some Idrian slumlords, Clod intervened as he had been Commanded to.{{book ref|wb|31}} Though he was terribly wounded, his nature as Lifeless allowed for Jewels to repair him. After his muscles were sufficiently functional for him to sit up, he attempted to do so, forcing Jewels to Command him to go inactive.{{book ref|wb|33}} In her fear for his life, she slipped up, allowing Vivenna to hear the Command phrase: "Howl of the sun."
  
   
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=== Denth’s Crew and Yarn Dred ===
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After Vivenna escaped from Vasher, she ran into Denth, Tonk Fah, Jewels, and, of course, Clod. Upon seeing the corpses of [[Parlin]] and Tonk Fah's various pets she realized the group's true nature and, in a desperate bid to escape, Commanded Clod to attack Denth, which allowed her to run away in the confusion.{{book ref|wb|35}}
  
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Three hundred years later Arsteel joined [[Denth's crew]] in the hopes of bringing [[Denth]] around and orchestrating a reconciliation between him and [[Vasher]].{{wob ref|6806}}
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Though Arsteel was the better swordsman, he was killed in a duel with Vasher several months before the events of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]] in Yarn Dred.{{book ref|wb|19}} Arsteel never intended to kill Vasher, instead wanting to beat some sense into him, Vasher misinterpreted him however. 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 long enough for Vasher to kill him.{{wob ref|7469}}
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After a time he was found by [[Denth’s crew]]. Denth, still interested in awakening, wondered how a [[Returned]] would make as a [[lifeless]]. They took the body to an awakener and paid to have Arsteel awakened. After this he received the name “Clod”. Denth gave [[Jewels]] the task to care for Clod. {{wob ref|5838}}
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== As Clod ==
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When during an unsuccessful meeting with some Idrian slumlords, the city watch attacked, Clod intervened as he had been Commanded to.{{book ref|wb|31}} He found [[Vivenna]] in an alleyway and fought and killed four lifeless. Though he was wounded, his nature as Lifeless allowed for Jewels to repair him.{{book ref|wb|31}}{{book ref|wb|33}} After his muscles were sufficiently functional for him to sit up, he attempted to do so, forcing Jewels to Command him to go inactive.{{book ref|wb|33}} In her fear for his life, she slipped up, allowing Vivenna to hear the Command phrase: "Howl of the sun."
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After Vivenna escaped from Vasher, she ran into Denth, Tonk Fah, Jewels, and Clod. Upon seeing the corpses of [[Parlin]] and Tonk Fah's various pets she realized the group's true nature and, in a desperate bid to escape, Commanded Clod to attack Denth, which allowed her to run away in the confusion.{{book ref|wb|35}}
   
 
== Relationships ==
  
== Relationships ==

Revision as of 17:44, 13 November 2023

Arsteel
Clod Jove.jpg
by Jove
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 a Returned and one of the Five Scholars on Nalthis.[2] He is the brother of Yesteel. After his death he was made into a Lifeless named Clod.[1]

Attributes and Abilities

“Arsteel was a brilliant duelist-- almost as good as Denth. Vasher's never been able to beat either of them. ”

—Jewels about Arsteel[3]

As a Returned, Arsteel can have the Fifth Heightening whenever he desires, and all the effects that implies, such as agelessness.[4][5]

As one of the Five Scholars, Arsteel is extremely knowledgable about Awakening.

Arsteel is an incredibly skilled swordsman.[3] Since Lifeless retain some of the skills they had in life, Clod is a significantly more skilled swordfighter than other Lifeless.[1] Additionally, as a result of the Breaths Vasher gave Arsteel right before killing him, Clod is more self-aware than most Lifeless.[6]

History

Before the Pahn Kahl Rebellion

Arsteel was born on Nalthis, very little is known about his life during this time, it is known however that he had a brother, who would return as Yesteel. He eventually died and Returned. Like other Returned, he cannot remember anything of his life from before his Return. After he Returned, the Cult of the Returned gave him an unknown name and kept him alive by giving him Breath.

He formed the Five Scholars, along with the other Returned Denth, Talaxin, Shashara, and Yesteel. During this time he probably studied awakening and gained an understanding of its mechanics.

After the Manywar began Arsteel and his brother Yesteel joined the Pahn Unity and began aiding them using their knowledge of awakening.[7]

Denth’s Crew and Yarn Dred

Three hundred years later Arsteel joined Denth's crew in the hopes of bringing Denth around and orchestrating a reconciliation between him and Vasher.[1]

Though Arsteel was the better swordsman, he was killed in a duel with Vasher several months before the events of the Pahn Kahl rebellion in Yarn Dred.[3] Arsteel never intended to kill Vasher, instead wanting to beat some sense into him, Vasher misinterpreted him however. 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 long enough for Vasher to kill him.[8]

After a time he was found by Denth’s crew. Denth, still interested in awakening, wondered how a Returned would make as a lifeless. They took the body to an awakener and paid to have Arsteel awakened. After this he received the name “Clod”. Denth gave Jewels the task to care for Clod. [9]

As Clod

When during an unsuccessful meeting with some Idrian slumlords, the city watch attacked, Clod intervened as he had been Commanded to.[10] He found Vivenna in an alleyway and fought and killed four lifeless. Though he was wounded, his nature as Lifeless allowed for Jewels to repair him.[10][11] After his muscles were sufficiently functional for him to sit up, he attempted to do so, forcing Jewels to Command him to go inactive.[11] In her fear for his life, she slipped up, allowing Vivenna to hear the Command phrase: "Howl of the sun."

After Vivenna escaped from Vasher, she ran into Denth, Tonk Fah, Jewels, and Clod. Upon seeing the corpses of Parlin and Tonk Fah's various pets she realized the group's true nature and, in a desperate bid to escape, Commanded Clod to attack Denth, which allowed her to run away in the confusion.[12]

Relationships

Jewels

Jewels originally joined Denth's team to be near Arsteel, with whom she was in love.[1] His death 'unhinged' her a little, and after they turned Arsteel's corpse into a Lifeless, she took over his care and still regularly talked to him, occasionally going so far as to sleep with the Lifeless.[1]

Denth

Arsteel joined Denth's team because he wanted to try to redeem Denth. He felt that a reconciliation between Denth and Vasher was possible, and as a peacemaker, he thought he might be able to make it happen.[1]

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.[13]
  • 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.[14]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2010-10-26#
  2. ↑ Warbreaker epilogue#
  3. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 19#
  4. ↑ Warbreaker prologue#
  5. ↑ Warbreaker Ars Arcanum#
  6. ↑ Tor.com Q&A with Brandon Sanderson
    — Arcanum - 2011-01-10#
  7. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 32#
  8. ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2011-07-18#
  9. ↑ Barnes and Noble Book Club Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2009-07-08#
  10. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 31#
  11. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 33#
  12. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 35#
  13. ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2011-06-07#
  14. ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2011-07-18#
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