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{{character \|image=~~{{symbol\|{{PAGENAME}}\|e}}~~Chanarach Endsheet.png \|abilities={{tag+\|Cognitive Shadow}}, {{tag+\|Shardbearer}} <small>(formerly)</small> \|titles={{tag+\|herald}},~~<br>~~ Patron of the [[~~Order~~Dustbringers]], Herald of ~~Dustbringers~~the Common Man{{book ref\|~~Dustbringers]]~~sa4\|4}} \|aliases= Chana, Chanaranach, Chan-a-rach{{book ref\|sa2\|59}} \|world=~~Roshar~~Ashyn \|universe=[[Cosmere]] \|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]] }} {{quote ~~[[File: Herald Glyph Chan-a-rach.svg\|thumb\|150px\|Chan-a-rach's Symbol]]~~ ~~{{quote~~\|~~And~~ Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own~~\|[[Dalinar]]s thoughts when [[Navani]] acts protectively~~.~~{{book ref\|sa2\|75}}}}~~▼ \|[[Dalinar]]{{book ref\|sa2\|75}} }} '''Chanarach''', 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 at least one person has — knowingly or not — met her in recent times.{{wob ref\|9123}} ▲{{quote\|And Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own\|[[Dalinar]]s thoughts when [[Navani]] acts protectively.{{book ref\|sa2\|75}}}} '''Chanarach''' is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. Also known as '''Chanaranach''' in [[Vorinism]]. Her nickname is '''Chana'''. She is associated with the number chach, the essence Spark, and the divine attributes of Brave and Obedient.{{book ref\|sa1\|part=ars}} She is the patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers]]. == Appearance and Personality == {{image\|Chana by Esther Schrader.jpg\|side=left\|width=200px}} {{for\|/Gallery\|more images}} Chana was 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}} Vorin depictions also show her wearing blue armor and holding a straight sword with a bifurcated blade. Chana's [[safehand]] is not covered in these depictions, while other female Heralds do have their safehand covered.{{file ref\|Chanarach_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}} ~~Chanarach has not yet been shown in person but appears to have been a young woman when she became a [[herald]].~~ == Attributes and Abilities ==▼ == History ==▼ {{image\|Chanarach by Shuravf.jpg\|side=right\|width=250px}} {{for\|Herald#Abilities\|the abilities all Heralds share}} As a [[Herald]], Chanaranach is immortal and capable of returning from death, though at the cost of a Desolation.{{book ref\|sa3\|38}} She was a capable fighter, and wielded an [[Honorblade]] that 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 Surgebinding.{{book ref\|sa1\|part=prelude}} At some point in the past she met with [[Honor\|The Almighty]] and agreed to act as one of his [[Herald]]s in the [[Oathpact]].At [[Aharietiam]] she abandoned her oath along with 8 other [[herald]]s, leaving her [[honorblade\|honourblade]] left in the ground at the location of the final battle and departing for parts unknown.{{book ref\|sa1\|prelude}} Perhaps due to her power over Abrasion, Chanaranch is known for being incredibly fast, as [[Fleet]] beating her in a foot race is considered a noteworthy achievement.{{book ref\|sa2\|59}} It is not known how she has spent her time after but it is highly likely that she is still alive, as it has been confirmed that at least 3 other [[herald]]s have survived this long.{{book ref\|sa1\|I\|7}}{{book ref\|sa2\|I\|9}} ▲== History == 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 singers 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}} ▲== Abilities == 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}} Chanarach is likely a capable swordswoman and [[surgebinder]], having survived [[Aharietiam]].In the story told to [[Kaladin]] about [[Fleet]] it is mentioned that he had won a foot race against Chana at some point, and this was used to indicate his incredible speed.This makes it likely that she was known for her speed.{{book ref\|sa2\|59}} == Culture == ~~It is likely that she is unable to age like the other [[Herald]]s, thus granting a functional immortality of sorts.~~ {{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. 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}} ~~'''Surgebinding'''~~ As with the other Heralds, there is a temple to her in every modern city.{{map ref\|Thaylen City}}{{map ref\|Kholinar}} This tradition appears to go back to the [[Desolation]]s, as there was once a temple of Chanaranach in [[Stormseat]].{{book ref\|sa2\|77}} ~~As the [[herald]] associated with the [[Order of Dustbringers\|Releasers]] it is likely that she could bind the [[surge]]s of [[surgebinding#division\|division]] and [[surgebinding#abrasion\|abrasion]].~~ 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}} == Trivia == * 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 == <references /> {{~~stub~~Complete}} {{Stormlight}} [[es:Chanarach]]