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{{character
|image={{symbol|{{PAGENAME}}|e}}Chanarach Endsheet.png
|abilities={{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}, {{tag+|Shardbearer}} <small>(formerly)</small>
|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[OrderDustbringers]], Herald of Dustbringersthe Common Man{{book ref|Dustbringers]]sa4|4}}
|aliases=Chana, Chanaranach, Chan-a-rach{{book ref|sa2|59}}
|world=RosharAshyn
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
}}
{{quote
| Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own.
| [[Dalinar]]{{book ref|sa2|75}}
}}
 
'''Chanarach''', also known as '''Chanaranach'Elin''' in Vorinism and nicknamed '''Chana''', is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]], and the patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers]].{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} Her current status and whereabouts are unknown, though she's still alive somwhere, as at least one person has --— knowingly or not --— met her in the presentrecent times.{{wob ref|9123}}
 
== Appearance and HistoryPersonality ==
{{image|Chana by Esther Schrader.jpg|side=left|width=200px}}
[[File: Herald Glyph Chanarach.svg|thumb|left|150px|<center><small>by [[Isaac Stewart]]</small></center> Chanarach's [[glyph]] ]]
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Though Chana iswas born on [[Ashyn]], and left it for [[Roshar]] when the planet was razed by human [[Surgebinding]], making her likely of similar age to the other [[Herald]]s,.{{book ref|sa3|111}}{{book ref|sa3|113}}{{wob ref|11945}} Vorin artwork tends to present her as a young woman.{{file ref|Chanarach.jpg|Chanarach chapter capstone}} SheVorin wasdepictions bornalso onshow [[Ashyn]],her wearing blue armor and leftholding ita forstraight sword with a bifurcated blade. Chana's [[Rosharsafehand]] whenis thenot planetcovered wasin struckthese bydepictions, awhile catastropheother female Heralds do have their safehand covered.{{wobfile ref|11945Chanarach_Endsheet.png|Official rendition of Chanarach}}{{file ref|Pailiah_Endsheet.png|Official rendition of Pailiah}}{{file ref|Shalash_Endsheet.jpg|Official rendition of Shalash}}{{file ref|Vedel Endpage.jpg|Official rendition of Vedel}}
 
== Attributes and Abilities ==▼
When humans and [[singer]]s went to war, she and nine other people were made Heralds by [[Honor]]. Following every [[Desolation]], she would travel to [[Braize]] and be tortured there until either she or one of the other Heralds broke, sending them back to Roshar and starting a new Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}}▼
{{image|Chanarach by Shuravf.jpg|side=right|width=250px}}
{{for|Herald#Abilities|the abilities all Heralds share}}▼
 
AtAs a [[AharietiamHerald]], ChanarachChanaranach is immortal and capable of returning from death, likethough at the restcost of a Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}} She was a capable fighter, abandonedand thewielded an [[OathpactHonorblade]], leavingthat made her a [[HonorbladeSurgebinder]], atgranting her the locationuse of the final[[Surge]]s battleof [[Division]] and departing for parts unknown[[Abrasion]].{{book ref|sa1|preludepart=ars}} WhatShe happenedhas todiscarded her afterwardsBlade, is unknownhowever, thoughleaving sheher iswithout still aliveSurgebinding.{{wobbook ref|9123sa1|part=prelude}}
 
Perhaps tyingdue in withto her power over Abrasion, ChanaChanaranch is known for being incredibly fast, as [[Fleet]] beating her in a foot race is considered ana noteworthy achievement.{{book ref|sa2|59}}▼
▲== Abilities ==
▲{{for|Herald#Abilities|the abilities all Heralds share}}
 
== History ==
As a [[Herald]], Chanarach is unaging while on Roshar, and capable of returning from death, though at the cost of a Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|38}} She was likely a capable fighter, and wielded a [[Honorblade]] which made her a [[Surgebinder]], granting her the use of the [[Surge]]s of [[Division]] and [[Abrasion]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} She has discarded her Blade, however, leaving her without those powers{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}}
She would have lived in [[Shinovar]] for a period, before humanity began to expand outward, inciting a war between the humans and the [[singers]].{{book ref|sa3|38}}
 
▲When humans and [[singer]]ssingers went to war, she and nine other people were made Heralds by [[Honor]], forming the [[Oathpact]]. Following every [[Desolation]], she would travel to [[Braize]] and be tortured there until either she or one of the other Heralds broke, sending them back to Roshar and starting a new Desolation. This cycle went on for thousands of years, gradually wearing on her sanity, along with that of all the other Heralds.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
▲Perhaps tying in with her power over Abrasion, Chana is known for being incredibly fast, as [[Fleet]] beating her in a foot race is considered an noteworthy achievement.{{book ref|sa2|59}}
 
At [[Aharietiam]], the Last Desolation, Chanarach, like the rest, abandoned the [[Oathpact]], leaving her [[Honorblade]] at the location of the final battle and departing for parts unknown.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} What happened to her afterwards is unknown, though she has been seen alive.{{wob ref|9123}}
 
== Culture ==
{{image|Chanarach.jpg|side=left|width=200px}}
In [[Vorinism]], Chanarach is known under the symmetrical name '''Chanaranach''', though the diminutive Chana is also used.{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa2|59}} '''Chan-a-rach''' is a far rarer spelling, only seen used in a song.{{book ref|sa2|59}} She is associated with the number 3 (chach), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] Spark, and the divine attributes of Brave and Obedient.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} Phrases such as "Chana knows..." and "Chana help (somebody)" are common, and typically related to threat or protectiveness.{{book ref|sa2|59}}{{book ref|sa2|75}} The name [[Chanada]] is likely derived from Chana.▼
 
▲In [[Vorinism]], Chanarach is known under the symmetrical name '''Chanaranach''', though the diminutive Chana is also used.{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa2|59}} '''Chan-a-rach''' is a far rarer spelling, only seen used in a song.{{book ref|sa2|59}} She is associated with the number 3 (chach), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] Spark, and the divine attributes of Brave and Obedient. Her body focus is the soul.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} Phrases such as "Chana knows..." and "Chana help (somebody)" are common, and typically related to threat or protectiveness.{{book ref|sa2|59}}{{book ref|sa2|75}} The name [[Chanada]] is likely derived from Chana.{{book ref|sa3|4}} And the name [[Chanasha]] definitely is.{{book ref|sa4|4}}
 
As with all the other Heralds, shethere hasis a temple to herselfher in mostevery modern citiescity.{{map ref|Thaylen City}}{{map ref|Kholinar}} This tradiontradition appears to go back to the [[Desolation]]s, as there was once a temple of Chanaranach in [[Stormseat]].{{book ref|sa2|77}}
 
She is thought of as the Herald of the Common Man.{{book ref|sa4|4}} and is believed to be "fine and reputable".{{book ref|sa4|4}}
== Theories and Speculation ==
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== Trivia ==
It has been theorized that [[Liss]], the assassin whom [[Jasnah]] had hired to stop her from going after the [[Kholin]]s, is actually Chanarach in disguise. For now, Brandon and his staff refused to either confirm or deny this.{{wob ref|10814}}{{wob ref|9123}}
* Chanarach's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Guard by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}}
* [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon]] has [[RAFO]]'d whether or not Chanarach is the assassin [[Liss]],{{wob ref|10814}} and [[Peter Ahlstrom|Peter]] did the same for a question regarding [[Shallan's mother]].{{wob ref|15250}}
 
== Notes ==
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