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| − | '''Au-nak''' was a [[Natan]] man who visited the the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|twok|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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| + | '''Au-nak''' is a [[Natan]] man who visited the the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|twok|54}} The high form of his name is '''Nak-ali'''. |
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| + | == History == |
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| ⚫ | Au-nak, and his family, |
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| + | 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 1173 as a visiting dignitary from elsewhere, perhaps [[New Natanan]].{{book ref|twok|54}} 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 == |
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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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| + | 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. |
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| ⚫ | 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]], wi 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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“Money is behind every war. Religion is but an excuse. Or perhaps a justification. ”
—Au-nak[1]
Au-nak is a Natan man who visited the the Alethi warcamps on the Shattered Plains.[1] The high form of his name is Nak-ali.
History
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 elsewhere, perhaps New Natanan.[1] 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 ardents 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.
Appearance and Personality
Au-nak has white hair, like all Natans, but he dyes two locks of his hair red.[1] He keeps them braided and hung near his cheeks. He speaks airily, elongating the "oh" and "ah" sounds in his words.
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.[1] Au-nak is an outspoken person with strong beliefs. For instance, he claims that the Order of Talenelat, Highprince Dalinar Kholin's devotary, wi 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.