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'''Battar''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. She is the patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]]. [[Taravangian]] believes that she currently resides in [[Kharbranth]] as an [[ardent]] under the assumed name of '''Dova'''.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|sa3|121}}
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'''Battar''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. She is the patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]]. She may currently reside in [[Kharbranth]] as an [[ardent]] under the assumed name of '''Dova'''.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa4|i|3}}
   
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== Attributes and Abilities ==
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== History ==
  
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Battar was born on [[Ashyn]], and, like many people, escaped to [[Roshar]] when her homeworld was destroyed in a [[Surge]]-induced catastrophe.{{wob ref|11945}} She was a figure of some importance during that time, and when the [[Desolation]]s came and it became clear that the [[Fused]] would keep coming, she was made a [[Herald]] by [[Honor]]. From then on out, she would participate in each of the wars, and between them, she would travel to [[Braize]], when she'd be captured and tortured by the [[Voidbringer]]s, in a bid to get at least one Herald to return and, with it, kick off a new Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
  
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Battar is an immortal [[Cognitive Shadow]] who gains a [[Physical Realm|physical]] body upon each return to Roshar. After death, she is transported to [[Braize]] to be tortured; when she or another Herald breaks, a new Desolation begins.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
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Eventually, she and the other Heralds grew exhausted with this endless cycle of war and torture. When [[Ishar]] suggested that one person might be enough to hold the [[Oathpact]], she and the others abandoned [[Taln]] to his fate, leaving their [[Honorblade]]s behind. From then on out, they hid among the human populace.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Most of her actions in the intervening four and a half millennia are unknown.
  
   
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During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], she wielded an [[Honorblade]]. It granted her access to the [[Surge]]s of [[Transformation]], which enables her to [[Soulcast]], and [[Transportation]], which allows for travel to and from [[Shadesmar]].{{file ref| TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg | Surgebinding Table}} She has, however, abandoned it at [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}}
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: ''Note: the following section assumes that Battar is Dova, which Taravangian claims, but which isn't confirmed by more reliable sources.''
  
   
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She seems to be fairly knowledgeable, being ascribed the attribute of Wise, and noticing signs of an upcoming Desolation years before the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}{{book ref|sa3|121}}
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As Dova, she supposedly approached Taravangian and warned him of a coming [[Desolation]], which prompted him to seek out [[Szeth]] after King [[Gavilar]]'s assassination.{{book ref|sa3|121}} She has since been assisting the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]]. Sometime prior to Taravangian's seizing of the throne of [[Jah Keved]], she reported that the frequency of [[Death Rattle]]s had been declining further, hinting at [[Moelach]]'s movement.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} She was later assigned with writing an anonymous essay revealing [[Dalinar]] and [[Elhokar]]'s decision to make the former a highking, to undermine Dalinar's authority along with the revelations presented in the translated [[Eila Stele]].{{book ref|sa3|107}}
  
   
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== History ==
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[[File:Herald Glyph Betab.svg|thumb|150px|right|<center><small>by [[Isaac Stewart]]</small></center> Battar's [[glyph]] ]]
  
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Battar is a [[Cognitive Shadow]] who gains a [[Physical Realm|physical]] body upon each return to Roshar. She does not age; so long as she isn't violently killed, she could theoretically live forever.{{book ref|sa3|119}} After death, she either travels or is transported to [[Braize]], which she can return from, though at the cost of kickstarting a Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
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Battar was born on [[Ashyn]] and made the trip to Roshar during the [[Expulsion]].{{wob ref|11945}} She was someone important in the pre-[[Desolation]]s society -- a queen, scholar, or general. Along with the others, she approached [[Honor]] and formed the [[Oathpact]]. Whenever a Desolation ended, she'd travel along with them to [[Braize]], where she suffered torture until one of them broke. She broke at least once, starting a new Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
   
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Eventually, she and the other Heralds grew exhausted with this endless cycle of war and torture. When [[Ishar]] suggested that one person might be enough to hold the [[Oathpact]], she and the others abandoned [[Taln]] to his fate, leaving their [[Honorblade]]s behind. From then on out, they hid among the human populace.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Most of her actions in the intervening four and a half millennia are unknown.
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During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], she wielded a [[Honorblade]]. It granted her access to [[Surgebinding]] -- more specifically, the [[Surge]]s of [[Transformation]], which enables her to [[Soulcast]], and [[Transportation]], which allows for travel to and from [[Shadesmar]].{{file ref| TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg | Surgebinding Table}} She has, however, abandoned it at the [[Aharietiam]];{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} what other abilities beyond longetivy she now has in uncertain.
  
   
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As Dova, she supposedly approached [[Taravangian]] and warned him of a coming [[Desolation]], which prompted him to seek out [[Szeth]] after King [[Gavilar]]'s assassination.{{book ref|sa3|121}} She has since been assisting the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]]. Sometime prior to Taravangian seizing of the throne of [[Jah Keved]], she reported that the frequency of [[Death Rattle]]s had been declining further, hinting at [[Moelach]]'s movement.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} She was later assigned with writing an anonymous essay revealing [[Dalinar]] and [[Elhokar]]'s decision to make the former a highking, to undermine Dalinar's authority along with the revelations of the translated [[Eila Stele]].{{book ref|sa3|107}} With the fulfillment of the Diagram Taravangian instructed his followers to no longer trust Battar as he feared for her mental state after seeing the other Heralds.{{book ref|sa4|i|3}}
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She seems to be fairly knowledgable, being ascribed the attribute of Wise, and noticing signs of an upcoming Desolation years before the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}{{book ref|sa3|121}}
  
   
 
== Culture ==
  
== Culture ==
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Battar has been worshipped since the [[Silver Kingdoms]] Epoch, with people swearing by her name even in-between the [[Desolation]]s.{{book ref|sa1|19}} In the modern [[Vorin]] tradition, she's known as '''Battah'Elin''', and is associated with the number 7 (Betab), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] of Tallow, the gemstone Zircon, and the attributes Wise and Careful.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}
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Battar has been worshipped since the [[Silver Kingdoms]] Epoch, with people swearing by her name even in-between the [[Desolation]]s.{{book ref|sa1|19}} In the modern [[Vorin]] tradition, she's known as '''Battah'Elin''', and is associated with the number seven (Betab), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] of Tallow, the [[Polestone|gemstone]] Zircon, and the attributes Wise and Careful.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}
   
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Like all other Heralds, she has temples to herself in all major cities.{{map ref|Kholinar}}{{map ref|Thaylen City}} The temple of Battah in [[Thaylen City|Thaylen]] is particularly notable -- it is the oldest in the city, and a must-see location for every arriving dignitary.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
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There is a temple to her in several major Vorin cities.{{map ref|Kholinar}}{{map ref|Thaylen City}} The temple of Battah in [[Thaylen City]] is particularly notable -- it is the oldest in the city, and a must-see location for every arriving dignitary.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
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* Battar's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Counselor by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}}
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* Brandon refused to confirm whether Battar is Dova.{{wob ref|9535}}
  
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[[es:Battar]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 31 March 2024

Battar
Battar by Esther Schrader.jpg
by Esther Schrader
Abilities Cognitive Shadow, Shardbearer (formerly)
Titles Herald of the Almighty, Patron of the Elsecallers
Aliases Battah, Dova
Groups Diagram
Homeworld Ashyn

“Sweet wisdom of Battar. ”

—A Rosharan saying[1]

Battar is one of the ten Heralds of the Almighty on Roshar. She is the patron of the Order of Elsecallers. She may currently reside in Kharbranth as an ardent under the assumed name of Dova.[2][3][4]

Attributes and Abilities[edit]

by Shuravf
For more images, see /Gallery.
For more information about Heralds' powers, see Herald#Abilities.

Battar is an immortal Cognitive Shadow who gains a physical body upon each return to Roshar. After death, she is transported to Braize to be tortured; when she or another Herald breaks, a new Desolation begins.[5]

During the Heraldic Epochs, she wielded an Honorblade. It granted her access to the Surges of Transformation, which enables her to Soulcast, and Transportation, which allows for travel to and from Shadesmar.[6] She has, however, abandoned it at Aharietiam.[7]

She seems to be fairly knowledgeable, being ascribed the attribute of Wise, and noticing signs of an upcoming Desolation years before the Battle of Narak.[8][3]

History[edit]

by mushimallo

Battar was born on Ashyn and made the trip to Roshar during the Expulsion.[9] She was someone important in the pre-Desolations society -- a queen, scholar, or general. Along with the others, she approached Honor and formed the Oathpact. Whenever a Desolation ended, she'd travel along with them to Braize, where she suffered torture until one of them broke. She broke at least once, starting a new Desolation.[5]

Eventually, she and the other Heralds grew exhausted with this endless cycle of war and torture. When Ishar suggested that one person might be enough to hold the Oathpact, she and the others abandoned Taln to his fate, leaving their Honorblades behind. From then on out, they hid among the human populace.[7] Most of her actions in the intervening four and a half millennia are unknown.

As Dova, she supposedly approached Taravangian and warned him of a coming Desolation, which prompted him to seek out Szeth after King Gavilar's assassination.[3] She has since been assisting the Diagram. Sometime prior to Taravangian seizing of the throne of Jah Keved, she reported that the frequency of Death Rattles had been declining further, hinting at Moelach's movement.[2] She was later assigned with writing an anonymous essay revealing Dalinar and Elhokar's decision to make the former a highking, to undermine Dalinar's authority along with the revelations of the translated Eila Stele.[10] With the fulfillment of the Diagram Taravangian instructed his followers to no longer trust Battar as he feared for her mental state after seeing the other Heralds.[4]

Culture[edit]

by Isaac Stewart

“Battah send that girl some sense to go with her intelligence. ”

Battar has been worshipped since the Silver Kingdoms Epoch, with people swearing by her name even in-between the Desolations.[1] In the modern Vorin tradition, she's known as Battah'Elin, and is associated with the number seven (Betab), the Essence of Tallow, the gemstone Zircon, and the attributes Wise and Careful.[8]

There is a temple to her in several major Vorin cities.[12][13] The temple of Battah in Thaylen City is particularly notable -- it is the oldest in the city, and a must-see location for every arriving dignitary.[14]

Trivia[edit]

  • Battar's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Counselor by the Dragonsteel Entertainment staff.[15]
  • Battar is the only Herald to not yet have an official depiction.

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 19#
  2. ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-14#
  3. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 121#
  4. ↑ a b Rhythm of War interlude I-3#
  5. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 38#
  6. ↑ Surgebinding Table
  7. ↑ a b Prelude to the Stormlight Archive#
  8. ↑ a b The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#
  9. ↑ Skyward Denver signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-15#
  10. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 107#
  11. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 14#
  12. ↑ Map of Kholinar
  13. ↑ Map of Thaylen City
  14. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 59#
  15. ↑ Miscellaneous 2020
    — Arcanum - 2020-08-04#
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