Difference between revisions of "Denth"

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'''Denth''' or '''VaraTreledees'''{{book ref|wb|29}}{{book ref|wb|54}} is a [[Returned]] from Nalthis. He is also a [[worldhopper]] and one of the [[Five Scholars]] from [[Nalthis]].{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} He may also be a member of the royal line of [[Idris]].

DenthDuring appearsthe toPahn beKahl rebellion Denth appears aas man in his thirties. He dresses in nondescript brown leather, but he keeps some colourcolor, such as his red vest. He has a long face and styled hair pulled back into a neat short ponytail.{{book ref|wb|8}} He keeps himself well groomed and is clean-shaven.{{book ref|wb|13}}

Denth is remarkably clever and understands [[Awakening]] on an advanced level, as one of the Five Scholars.{{book ref|wb|57}} He is also a very skilled awakener.

He has not traveltravelled the cosmere widely.{{wob ref|1511}}

Denth conspires with the [[Pahn Kahl]] rebels to overthrow the Hallandren government. Denth and his band infiltrate the [[Idrian]] spy network to kidnap [[Vivenna]].{{book ref|wb|10}} Acting as mercenaries working for [[Lemex]] they befriend Vivenna after poisoning Lemex to make it look like he died of illness. Denth uses Vivenna to increase tensions between [[Hallandren]] and [[Idris]] to drive [[Hallandren]] to war.{{book ref|wb|43}} Later, after Vivenna is kidnapped by [[Vasher]], Denth and [[Tonk Fah]] torture and kill [[Parlin]], Vivenna's friend to try and discover where she has gone. When Vivenna escapes from Vasher and returns to the safe house, she uncovers the truth about Denth and [[Tonk Fah]].{{book ref|wb|35}} In the ensuing confrontation, Denth is attacked by [[Clod]] on [[Vivenna]]'s command, and she escapes. Denth catches Vasher while he is attemping to rescue Vivenna's sister [[Siri]] who is living in the god king's palace. He has Vasher's sword [[Nightblood]] thrown in the water so it can cause no further harm, then has Vasher hung by his wrists in a room with no color in the god king's palace to interrogate him.{{book ref|wb|51}}{{book ref|wb|53}} After retrieving Nightblood, Vivenna assists in [[Vasher]]'s escape. Denth is killed by Vasher in a duel; Vasher stabs Denth after transferring what [[Breath]] he had left into Denth in order to stun him. Vasher was not a better swordsman than Denth, and this was known by both characters.{{book ref|wb|57}}

During the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]], Denth fights a duel with Vasher to prove that Vasher is not a better swordsman than [[Arsteel]] or himself, and to find out how he won. Denth's fight with Vasher reveals that Denth is the better swordsman, however Vasher is more cunning. Vasher gives his [[Breath]]s to Denth, effectively stunning him for a moment and Vasher runs him through with his dagger. As Denth dies, his hair flashes between colors, eventually falling to stark white.{{book ref|wb|57}} This reveals that Denth has the [[Royal Locks]], independent from being a [[Returned]].{{wob ref|4112}}

* Denth was one of the Five Scholars. He was the brother of Shashara and sworn enemy of Vasher, another of the Scholars.{{citebook ref|wb|57}}

* He is the leader of a mercenary band including [[Tonk Fah]], [[Jewels]], and [[Clod]].{{citebook ref|wb|13}}

* He temporarily pretends to be employed by and allied with Vivenna.{{citebook ref|wb|35}}

* He's actually in the employ of [[Bluefingers]].{{citebook ref|wb|54}}