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| ⚫ | Desolations came in cycles, they were regular in coming.{{ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}{{ref|b|wok|c|42}}{{ref|b|wok|c|60}} During Desolations, the inhabitants of Roshar were attacked by an enemy force, generally called [[Voidbringers]].{{ref|b|wok|c|3}}{{ref|b|wok|c|19}}{{ref|b|wok|c|45}}{{ref|b|wok|c|60}} The cycle of Desolations |
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| + | Few is known about them except legends. Still those agree on some points. |
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| ⚫ | Desolations came in cycles, they were regular in coming.{{ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}{{ref|b|wok|c|42}}{{ref|b|wok|c|60}} During Desolations, the inhabitants of Roshar were attacked by an enemy force, generally called [[Voidbringers]].{{ref|b|wok|c|3}}{{ref|b|wok|c|19}}{{ref|b|wok|c|45}}{{ref|b|wok|c|60}} The cycle of Desolations seemed somehow attached to the [[Oathpact]].{{ref|b|wok|c|prelude}} |
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The coming of a Desolation was announced by the appearance of the Ten [[Herald]]s.{{ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}{{ref|b|wok|c|60}}{{ref|b|wok|c|epilogue}} Also, the appearance of [[Midnight Essence]] was a sign for an upcoming Desolation.{{ref|b|wok|c|19}} |
The coming of a Desolation was announced by the appearance of the Ten [[Herald]]s.{{ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}{{ref|b|wok|c|60}}{{ref|b|wok|c|epilogue}} Also, the appearance of [[Midnight Essence]] was a sign for an upcoming Desolation.{{ref|b|wok|c|19}} |
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One certain Desolation lasted eleven years.{{ref|b|wok|c|60}} |
One certain Desolation lasted eleven years.{{ref|b|wok|c|60}} |
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| ⚫ | Actually, at the end of what was called the [[Last Desolation]], nine out of ten Heralds abandoned the Oathpact leaving only [[Talenel|Taln]] to return to ''damnation'', the place where the Heralds went between the Desolations. This led to a very long period of about 4,500 years without a Desolation. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 12:29, 5 May 2013
Desolations were events in the ancient history of Roshar.
Lore
Few is known about them except legends. Still those agree on some points.
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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
Actually, at the end of what was called the Last Desolation, nine out of ten Heralds abandoned the Oathpact leaving only Taln to return to damnation, the place where the Heralds went between the Desolations. This led to a very long period of about 4,500 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
Knights Radiant and Desolations
It was the duty of the Knights Radiant to stay vigilant and prepare themselves and mankind for Desolations, and to fight the Voidbringers when it arrived.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Vorinism
According to Vorinism, mankind fought the Voidbringers during Desolations ninety and nine 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.