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'''Bavadin''' is the original Vessel of the [[Shard]] of [[Autonomy]].{{qa ref|700|7|Does Bavadin hold a Shard?|date=2011-05-31}}
 
'''Bavadin''' is the original Vessel of the [[Shard]] of [[Autonomy]].{{qa ref|700|7|Does Bavadin hold a Shard?|date=2011-05-31}}
   
All that is truly known about her is that the author of the Letter holds a grudge against her for some unknown reason, and that the author of the Letter also holds a grudge against [[Rayse]]. For this reason, it is believed that she may support [[Rayse]], though nothing is confirmed. It has been confirmed that Bavadin is located on [[Taldain]], the planet of [[White Sand]], {{qa ref|622|78|Will we see Bavadin sometime?|date=2011-08-31}} and is the only Shard there.{{qa ref|1076|18|Is Bavadin the only Shard on Taldain?|date=2014-03-06}}
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Bavadin is located on [[Taldain]], the planet of [[White Sand]].{{qa ref|622|78|Will we see Bavadin sometime?|date=2011-08-31}}. She is the only Shard there{{qa ref|1076|18|Is Bavadin the only Shard on Taldain?|date=2014-03-06}}, but she uses various personas to appear to people as different gods and goddesses.{{url ref|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonsanderson/comments/5f7cm0/autonomyspoilers/dainogu/|text=Bavadin's personas|site=Reddit}}
   
 
Khriss writes that Bavadin supports a policy of strict isolationism for Taldain (to the detriment of Taldanian expatriates), while simultaneously being willing to meddle in the affairs of other worlds.{{book ref|arcanum unbounded}} Khriss also identifies Bavadin using female pronouns, though her gender is unclear.{{url ref|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonsanderson/comments/5f7cm0/autonomyspoilers/dainogu/|text=Bavadin's personas|site=Reddit}}
 
Khriss writes that Bavadin supports a policy of strict isolationism for Taldain (to the detriment of Taldanian expatriates), while simultaneously being willing to meddle in the affairs of other worlds.{{book ref|arcanum unbounded}} Khriss also identifies Bavadin using female pronouns, though her gender is unclear.{{url ref|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonsanderson/comments/5f7cm0/autonomyspoilers/dainogu/|text=Bavadin's personas|site=Reddit}}
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== Bavadin and Rayse ==
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The author of [[the Letter]] holds a grudge against Bavadin and [[Rayse]] for unknown reasons. It is speculated that Bavadin and Rayse are partners, though nothing is confirmed. She was apparently of help to him in Splintering the Shards of Dominion and Devotion{{17s ref|post|504867|Did Bavadin in any way help Odium splinter Dominion and Devotion?|date=07 November 2016}}, but the extent of this assistance and whether it was voluntary is not yet known.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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Among the original Vessels, [[Brandon]] is very fond of Bavadin.{{qa ref|1076|17|What's your favorite original Shardholder?|date=2014-03-06}}
 
Among the original Vessels, [[Brandon]] is very fond of Bavadin.{{qa ref|1076|17|What's your favorite original Shardholder?|date=2014-03-06}}
   

Revision as of 03:01, 29 November 2016

Bavadin
Abilities Shard of Autonomy
Homeworld Taldain
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You have accused me of arrogance in my quest. You have accused me of perpetuating my grudge against Rayse and Bavadin. Both accusations are true.

Bavadin is the original Vessel of the Shard of Autonomy.[1]

Bavadin is located on Taldain, the planet of White Sand.[2]. She is the only Shard there[3], but she uses various personas to appear to people as different gods and goddesses.[4]

Khriss writes that Bavadin supports a policy of strict isolationism for Taldain (to the detriment of Taldanian expatriates), while simultaneously being willing to meddle in the affairs of other worlds.[5] Khriss also identifies Bavadin using female pronouns, though her gender is unclear.[4]

Bavadin and Rayse

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Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.

The author of the Letter holds a grudge against Bavadin and Rayse for unknown reasons. It is speculated that Bavadin and Rayse are partners, though nothing is confirmed. She was apparently of help to him in Splintering the Shards of Dominion and Devotion[6], but the extent of this assistance and whether it was voluntary is not yet known.

Trivia

Among the original Vessels, Brandon is very fond of Bavadin.[7]

Notes

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