Difference between revisions of "Desolation"

Desolations came in cycles, they were regular in coming.{{book ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|42}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|60}} During Desolations, the inhabitants of Roshar were attacked by an enemy force, generally called [[Voidbringers]].{{book ref|b|wok|c|3}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|19}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|45}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|60}} The cycle of Desolations seemed somehow attached to the [[Oathpact]].{{book ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}

The coming of a Desolation was announced by the appearance of the Ten [[Herald]]s.{{book ref|b|wok|c|prelude}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|60}}{{book ref|b|wok|c|epilogue}} Also, the appearance of [[Midnight Essence]] was a sign for an upcoming Desolation.{{book ref|b|wok|c|19}}

One certain Desolation lasted eleven years.{{book ref|b|wok|c|60}}

When [[Talenel]] appeared at [[Kholinar]], he announced the coming of the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|b|wok|c|epilogue}}

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.{{book ref|b|wok|c|19}}

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]].{{book ref|b|wok|c|45}} That victory was later referred to as the [[Last Desolation]].