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|Chana help the man or woman who stood between [[Navani]] and one of her own.
  
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'''Chanarach''', also known as '''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}}
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'''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}}
   
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== Appearance and History ==
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Though Chana is likely of similar age to other [[Herald]]s, Vorin artwork tends to present her as a young woman.{{file ref|Chanarach.jpg|Chanarach chapter capstone}} She was born on [[Ashyn]], and left it for [[Roshar]] when the planet was struck by a catastrophe.{{wob ref|11945}}
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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}}
   
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== Attributes and Abilities ==
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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}}
  
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At [[Aharietiam]], 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}}
  
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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}}
  
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}}
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== History ==
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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}}
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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}}
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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 ==
  
== Culture ==
 
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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.
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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 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 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}}
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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}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 21:48, 14 March 2024

Chanarach
Chanarach Endsheet.png
by Karla Ortiz
Abilities Cognitive Shadow, Shardbearer (formerly)
Titles Herald of the Almighty, Patron of the Dustbringers, Herald of the Common Man[1]
Aliases Chana, Chanaranach, Chan-a-rach[2]
Homeworld Ashyn
Universe Cosmere

“Chana help the man or woman who stood between Navani and one of her own. ”

Chanarach, known as Chanaranach'Elin in Vorinism and nicknamed Chana, is one of the ten Heralds of the Almighty on Roshar, and the patron of the Order of Dustbringers.[4][5] Her current status and whereabouts are unknown, though at least one person has — knowingly or not — met her in recent times.[6]

Appearance and Personality[edit]

by Esther Schrader
For more images, see /Gallery.

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 Heralds.[7][8][9] Vorin artwork tends to present her as a young woman.[10] 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.[11][12][13][14]

Attributes and Abilities[edit]

by Shuravf
For the abilities all Heralds share, see Herald#Abilities.

As a Herald, Chanaranach is immortal and capable of returning from death, though at the cost of a Desolation.[15] She was a capable fighter, and wielded an Honorblade that made her a Surgebinder, granting her the use of the Surges of Division and Abrasion.[16] She has discarded her Blade, however, leaving her without Surgebinding.[17]

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.[2]

History[edit]

She would have lived in Shinovar for a period, before humanity began to expand outward, inciting a war between the humans and the singers.[15]

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.[15]

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.[17] What happened to her afterwards is unknown, though she has been seen alive.[6]

Culture[edit]

by Isaac Stewart

In Vorinism, Chanarach is known under the symmetrical name Chanaranach, though the diminutive Chana is also used.[4][2] Chan-a-rach is a far rarer spelling, only seen used in a song.[2] She is associated with the number 3 (chach), the Essence Spark, and the divine attributes of Brave and Obedient. Her body focus is the soul.[16] Phrases such as "Chana knows..." and "Chana help (somebody)" are common, and typically related to threat or protectiveness.[2][3] The name Chanada is likely derived from Chana.[18] And the name Chanasha definitely is.[1]

As with the other Heralds, there is a temple to her in every modern city.[19][20] This tradition appears to go back to the Desolations, as there was once a temple of Chanaranach in Stormseat.[4]

She is thought of as the Herald of the Common Man.[1] and is believed to be "fine and reputable".[1]

Trivia[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c d Rhythm of War chapter 4#
  2. ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance chapter 59#
  3. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 75#
  4. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 77#
  5. ↑ Oathbringer Ars Arcanum#
  6. ↑ a b Miscellaneous 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-06-01#
  7. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 111#
  8. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 113#
  9. ↑ Skyward Denver signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-15#
  10. ↑ Chanarach chapter capstone
  11. ↑ Official rendition of Chanarach
  12. ↑ Official rendition of Pailiah
  13. ↑ Official rendition of Shalash
  14. ↑ Official rendition of Vedel
  15. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 38#
  16. ↑ a b The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#
  17. ↑ a b Prelude to the Stormlight Archive#
  18. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 4#
  19. ↑ Map of Thaylen City
  20. ↑ Map of Kholinar
  21. ↑ Miscellaneous 2020
    — Arcanum - 2020-08-04#
  22. ↑ Legion Release Party
    — Arcanum - 2018-09-19#
  23. ↑ Dragonsteel Mini-Con 2021
    — Arcanum - 2021-11-22#
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