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== Lore ==
Little is known about them except legends. Desolations came in regular cycles.{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}}{{book ref|wok|42}}{{book ref|wok|60}} During Desolations, the inhabitants of Roshar were attacked by an enemy force, generally called [[Voidbringers]].{{book ref|wok|3}}{{book ref|wok|19}}{{book ref|wok|45}}{{book ref|wok|60}} The cycle of Desolations seems somehow attached to the [[Oathpact]].{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}} According to Lore, there were ninety-nine Desolations, however, the actual number of Desolations is much smaller.{{qa ref|1146|7|Brandon on Roshar|date=2015-11-28}}
The coming of a Desolation was announced by the appearance of the Ten [[Herald|Heralds]].{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}}{{book ref|wok|60}}{{book ref|wok|epilogue}} The appearance of [[Midnight Essence]] was also a sign of an upcoming Desolation.{{book ref|wok|19}} One of the Desolations lasted eleven years.{{book ref|wok|60}}
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