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{{character
|aliases=Nak-ali
|profession=Ambassador
|ethnicity=Natan
|nation=Natan
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|first appeared=[[The Way of Kings]]
}}
{{quote
|Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification.
|Au-nak{{book ref|
}}
'''Au-nak''' is
== Appearance and Personality ==▼
Au-nak has white hair and bluish skin, like all
Au-nak
== History ==
Au-nak grew up in a devoutly [[Vorin]] family, with strong trade connections with the [[Alethi]].{{book ref|sa1|54}}
Au-nak grew up in a devoutly Vorin family, with strong trade connections with the Alethi.{{book ref|twok|54}} As an adult, Au-nak visited the Shattered Plains in {{date/sa|year=1173}} as a visiting dignitary from elsewhere, perhaps [[New Natanan]]. Au-nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, as they were negotiating a contract. During one of Elhokar's parties, Hatham spoke with subservience and respect in their conversation, but in reality he was manipulating Au-nak for some unknown purpose. Hatham had one of his [[ardent]]s insult Au-nak during the conversation, to the point where Au-nak left in anger. Hatham hoped that when he followed Au-nak and persuaded him to still agree to the contract, Au-nak would not be suspicious that Hatham agreed so easily to Au-naks terms.▼
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▲== Appearance and Personality ==
▲Au-nak has white hair, like all Natans, but he dyes two locks of his hair red.{{book ref|twok|54}} He keeps them braided and hung near his cheeks. He speaks airily, elongating the "oh" and "ah" sounds in his words.
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.
▲Au-nak, and his family, are devoutly [[Vorin]], although it is unknown how much of their devotion is only for the trade opportunities with the Alethi their faith provides.{{book ref|twok|54}} Au-nak is an outspoken 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 religion, he believes that every conflict, regardless of professed purpose, is economic in nature. For instance, Au-nak believes that that the [[Eighty's War]] was not over religion, but over the fact that [[Sesemalex Dar]], which Au-nak believes to be a [[Dawncity]], is a great port.
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