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| + | |first appeared=[[The Way of Kings]] |
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| − | '''Au-nak''' was a [[Natan]] man who visited the the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{ref|b|twok|c|54}} The high form of his name was '''Nak-ali'''. Au-nak had white hair, like all Natans, but he dyed two locks of his hair red. They were braided and hung near his cheeks. Au-nak was a dignitary from elsewhere, perhaps [[New Natanan]]. He spoke airily, elongating the "oh" and "ah" sounds in his words. |
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| + | |Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification. |
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| + | |Au-nak{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| + | '''Au-nak''' is an ambassador from the city-state of [[New Natanan]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|96}} The high form of his name is '''Nak-ali'''.{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| + | == Appearance and Personality == |
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| ⚫ | Au-nak |
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| + | Au-nak has white hair and bluish skin, like all [[Natan]]s, but he dyes two locks of his hair red.{{book ref|sa1|54}} He keeps them braided and hung near his cheeks. He also wears red gloves.{{book ref|sa1|54}} He speaks [[Alethi]] with an "airy" Natan accent, elongating the low and midvowels in his words.{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| ⚫ | Au-nak and his family are devoutly [[Vorin]].{{book ref|sa1|54}} Au-nak is an outspoken and talkative person with strong beliefs. For instance, he claims that the [[Order of Talenelat]], Highprince [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s [[devotary]], is for lesser people. He is rather cynical about religious wars as he believes that every conflict, regardless of professed purpose, is economic in nature. He cites the [[Eighty's War]] as an example, since religion was used to justify the [[Emuli]] and [[Tukari]] claims on [[Sesemalex Dar]]; Au-nak believes that both sides are actually motivated by the desire to control a great port and possible [[Dawncity]].{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| − | Au-Nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, they were negotiating a contract. Hatham was acting subservient and respectful, but in reality he was manipulating Au-nak for some unknown purpose. Hatham had one of his [[ardent]]s insult Au-nak, so Au-nak would not be too suspicious that discussions on the contract were going too easily when Hatham easily agreed to Au-nak's terms. |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | Au-nak grew up in a devoutly [[Vorin]] family, with strong trade connections with the [[Alethi]].{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| + | As an adult, Au-nak visited the [[Shattered Plains]] in {{Rosharan date|1173}} as a visiting dignitary from [[New Natanan]]. Au-nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, as they were negotiating a contract. During one of King [[Elhokar Kholin]]'s parties, Hatham spoke to Au-nak with subservience and respect, but in reality he was attempting to manipulate him. Hatham covertly ordered one of his [[ardent]]s to insult Au-nak in conversation, even questioning his Vorin faith, and Au-nak eventually left in anger. Hatham hoped that when he followed Au-nak and persuaded him to finalize the contract, Au-nak would not be suspicious that Hatham agreed so easily to Au-nak's terms.{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| + | Au-nak was present at the coalition meeting at [[Urithiru]] in {{Rosharan date|1174}} alongside numerous heads of state. He thanked the Alethi for securing the [[Oathgate]] at [[Stormseat]], but expressed disapproval of them using it without permission of the Natan people who once lived there.{{book ref|sa3|96}} He seemed excited by Queen [[Navani Kholin]]'s suggestion that the [[Azish]] people should create a set of laws for the [[coalition of monarchs|coalition]] forces to follow.{{book ref|sa3|96}} He also agreed with [[Taravangian]]'s suggestion that the [[Voidbringer]]s might be planning to attack [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|96}} After the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], the Natan contingent persisted in their requests to control the Stormseat Oathgate,{{book ref|sa3|122}} although it is not clear if Au-nak was still in Urithiru. |
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 16 March 2024
| Au-nak | |
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| Aliases | Nak-ali |
| Profession | Ambassador |
| Ethnicity | Natan |
| Nationality | Natan |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
| First Appeared | The Way of Kings |
“Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification. ”
—Au-nak[1]
Au-nak is an ambassador from the city-state of New Natanan on Roshar.[2] The high form of his name is Nak-ali.[1]
Appearance and Personality[edit]
Au-nak has white hair and bluish skin, like all Natans, but he dyes two locks of his hair red.[1] He keeps them braided and hung near his cheeks. He also wears red gloves.[1] He speaks Alethi with an "airy" Natan accent, elongating the low and midvowels in his words.[1]
Au-nak and his family are devoutly Vorin.[1] Au-nak is an outspoken and talkative person with strong beliefs. For instance, he claims that the Order of Talenelat, Highprince Dalinar Kholin's devotary, is for lesser people. He is rather cynical about religious wars as he believes that every conflict, regardless of professed purpose, is economic in nature. He cites the Eighty's War as an example, since religion was used to justify the Emuli and Tukari claims on Sesemalex Dar; Au-nak believes that both sides are actually motivated by the desire to control a great port and possible Dawncity.[1]
History[edit]
Au-nak grew up in a devoutly Vorin family, with strong trade connections with the Alethi.[1]
As an adult, Au-nak visited the Shattered Plains in 1173 as a visiting dignitary from New Natanan. Au-nak was Brightlord Hatham's guest, as they were negotiating a contract. During one of King Elhokar Kholin's parties, Hatham spoke to Au-nak with subservience and respect, but in reality he was attempting to manipulate him. Hatham covertly ordered one of his ardents to insult Au-nak in conversation, even questioning his Vorin faith, and Au-nak eventually left in anger. Hatham hoped that when he followed Au-nak and persuaded him to finalize the contract, Au-nak would not be suspicious that Hatham agreed so easily to Au-nak's terms.[1]
Au-nak was present at the coalition meeting at Urithiru in 1174 alongside numerous heads of state. He thanked the Alethi for securing the Oathgate at Stormseat, but expressed disapproval of them using it without permission of the Natan people who once lived there.[2] He seemed excited by Queen Navani Kholin's suggestion that the Azish people should create a set of laws for the coalition forces to follow.[2] He also agreed with Taravangian's suggestion that the Voidbringers might be planning to attack Jah Keved.[2] After the Battle of Thaylen Field, the Natan contingent persisted in their requests to control the Stormseat Oathgate,[3] although it is not clear if Au-nak was still in Urithiru.