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'''Desolations''' were events in the history of [[Roshar]]. Few is known about them except legends. Still those agree on some points. |
'''Desolations''' were events in the history of [[Roshar]]. Few is known about them except legends. Still those agree on some points. |
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Actually, at the end of what was called the Last Desolation, nine out of ten Heralds abandoned the Oathpact. This led to a very long period of about 4500 years without a Desolation. |
Actually, at the end of what was called the Last Desolation, nine out of ten Heralds abandoned the Oathpact. This led to a very long period of about 4500 years without a Desolation. |
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+ | When Talenel appeared at [[Kholinar]], he announced the coming of the [[True Desolation]].{{ref|b|wok|c|epilogue}} |
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Revision as of 21:49, 20 November 2012
Desolations were events in the history of Roshar. Few is known about them except legends. Still those agree on some points.
Desolations came in cycles, they were regular in coming.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content During Desolations, the inhabitants of Roshar were attacked by an enemy force, generally called Voidbringers.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content The cycle of Desolations was somehow attached to the Oathpact.
The coming of a Desolation was announced by the appearance of the Ten Heralds.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Also, the appearance of Midnight Essence was a sign for an upcoming Desolation.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
One certain Desolation lasted eleven years.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
It was the duty of the Knights Radiant to stay vigilant and prepare for Desolations and fight the Voidbringers when it arrived.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
According to Vorinism, mankind fought the Voidbringers during Desolations 99 times, before mankind finally won and drove them back to the Tranquiline Halls.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content That victory was later referred to as the Last Desolation.
Actually, at the end of what was called the Last Desolation, nine out of ten Heralds abandoned the Oathpact. This led to a very long period of about 4500 years without a Desolation.
When Talenel appeared at Kholinar, he announced the coming of the True Desolation.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content