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{{for|Glyphs/Index|an index of all known glyphs}}
 
'''Glyphs''' are a writing system used on [[Roshar]] for basic communication, artistic expression, and religious practices. Individual glyphs represent specific ideas. They are typically symmetrical and can be rendered with varying degrees of stylization. Two glyphs may be combined into a '''glyphpair''', forming a word distinct from the constituent glyphs. Glyphs and glyphpairs are often designed as pictographs so that literacy is not required for comprehension. The writing system is not structured to facilitate the composition of sentences or more complex communication.
 
== Appearance and Design ==
 
[[File: Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|A letter and in-depth discussion of Alethi glyphs.|thumb|right|150px]]Glyphs can be seen written in three different ways: a standard, block form that highly resembles Thaylen script; a calligraphic form, in which the glyph may be altered significantly for heightened aesthetics; or a radial form, where the glyph is drawn repeatedly with radial symmetry about some point.{{17s ref|post|105525|Stormlight Archive Translation Guide|date=2014-3-6}} They typically have bilateral symmetry{{book ref|twok|8}}, matching the symmetrical pronunciation of the sounds they represent. In some cases, glyphs appear to be composed of distinct graphemesphonemes representing consonants.{{17s ref|post|105525|Stormlight Archive Translation Guide|date=2014-3-6}}. VowelsThere are generallytwo notstyles indicatedof phonemes: standard and calligraphic. TheseThe graphemesstandard set of phonemes are illustrated in a letter from [[Nazh]] concerning his investigation of the [[Calligraphers Guild]].{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Page of Alethi glyphs}} While these phonemes are used in the design of new glyphs, many liberties may be taken in how they are utilized. As glyphs evolve in usage over time, these phonemes are often distorted, combined, or lost such that they are no longer identifiable. The phonemes often bear resemblance to the characters of Thaylen Script. When graphemesphonemes are apparent, they appear to be pronounced outward and down from the center and top of the glyph. For example, the "sas" glyph is comprised of two "s" graphemes.
 
The component graphemesphonemes are not always readily discernible. Glyphs are often drawn in complicated ways that make it difficult to identify what they are unless a person knows what they are looking for.{{book ref|twok|27}} Lines are often added, removed, or contorted. In order to draw glyphs, one must have a deep understanding of how the glyph may be expressed without overly obscuring the meaning.{{wob ref|6461}} Additionally, glyphs are often drawn as pictographs--visually depicting the word it represents. This is done so those who cannot read glyphs may still understand what they mean.{{book ref|twok|3}}
 
=== Glyph Phonemes===
 
The glyph phonemes are illustrated in a letter from [[Nazh]] concerning his investigation of the [[Calligraphers Guild]].{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Page of Alethi glyphs}}
 
{| class=infobox width=100%
|-
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph A.svg|x40px]]
| ''A''
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph I.svg|x50px]]
| ''I''
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph M.svg|x50px]]
| ''M''
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph SH.svg|x50px]]
| ''Sh''
|-
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph B.svg|x15px]]
| ''B''
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph F.svg|x50px]]
| ''F''
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph N.svg|x50px]]
| ''N''
! width=10%|[[File:Glyph T.svg|x60px]]
| ''T''
|-
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph V.svg|x35px]]
| ''V''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph P.svg|x50px]]
| ''P''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph O.svg|x40px]]
| ''O''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph TH.svg|x50px]]
| ''Th''
|-
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph CH.svg|x50px]]
| ''Ch''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph G.svg|x50px]]
| ''G''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph U.svg|x50px]]
| ''U''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph Y.svg|x50px]]
| ''Y''
|-
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph K.svg|x50px]]
| ''K''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph H.svg|x50px]]
| ''H''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph R.svg|x50px]]
| ''R''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph J.svg|x20px]]
| ''J''
|-
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph D.svg|x65px]]
| ''D''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph L.svg|x50px]]
| ''L''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph S.svg|x30px]]
| ''S''
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph Z.svg|x30px]]
| ''Z''
|-
! width=10%| [[File:Glyph E.svg|x40px]]
| ''E''
|}
 
=== Known Glyphs ===
 
==== 10 Fundamental Glyphs ====
 
{| class=infobox width=100%
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Jeseh_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''jes''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Skybreakers_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''nan''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Dustbringers_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''chach''
|-
| First [[Ten_Essences|Essence]], [[Jezrien]], [[Windrunners]]
| Second Essence, [[Nale]], [[Skybreakers]]
| Third Essence, [[Chanarach]], [[Dustbringers]]
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Edgedancers_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''vev''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Truthwatchers_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''palah''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Shash_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''shash''
|-
| Fourth Essence, [[Vedel]], [[Edgedancers]]
| Fifth Essence, [[Pailiah]], [[Truthwatchers]]
| Sixth Essence, [[Shalash]], [[Lightweavers]]
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Beteb_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''betab''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Willshapers_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''kak''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Stonewards_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''tanat''
|-
| Seventh Essence, [[Battar]], [[Elsecallers]]
| Eighth Essence, [[Kalak]], [[Willshapers]]
| Ninth Essence, [[Talenel]], [[Stonewards]]
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Ishi_glyph.svg|80px]]
| ''ishi''
|
|
|
|-
| Tenth Essence, [[Ishar]], [[Bondsmiths]]
|
|
|}
 
==== Other Glyphs ====
 
{| class=infobox width=100%
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Gesheh.png|80px]]
| ''gesheh''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''idi''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File: Khakh (glyph).svg|80px]]
| ''khakh''
|-
| Bridge{{wob ref|6461}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|wor|52}}
| Determination{{book ref|twok|47}}
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Khokh.svg|80px]]
| ''khokh''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''laial''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''lerel''
|-
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|28}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|wor|40}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|67}}
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Linil.svg|80px]]
| ''linil''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''merem''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''morom''
|-
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|4}}{{book ref|twok|28}}
| Honor{{book ref|twok|47}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|2}}
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Nahn.svg|80px]]
| ''nahn''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''parap''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Sas.svg|80px]]
| ''sas''
|-
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|51}}, not related to the caste [[nahn]]{{17s ref|post|577569|Slave Brands|date=2017-07-02}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|wor|52}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|51}}
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''sebes''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Shash.svg|80px]]
| ''shash''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| ''unknown''
| ''shesh''
|-
| meaning unknown{{book ref|wor|40}}
| Dangerous{{book ref|twok|2}}
| meaning unknown{{book ref|twok|67}}
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Thath.svg|80px]]
| ''thath''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Freedom.svg|80px]]
| ''unknown''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Modern zeras.svg|80px]]
| ''zeras''
|-
| Justice{{book ref|twok|69}}, has a very complex shape
| Freedom{{book ref|wor|2}}
| Storm{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Page of Alethi glyphs}}
|-
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Javani.svg|80px]]
| ''javani''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Tsameth.svg|80px]]
| ''tsameth''
! rowspan=2 width=15%| [[File:Katef.svg|80px]]
| ''katef''
|-
| Life{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Page of Alethi glyphs}}
| Death{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Page of Alethi glyphs}}
| Strength{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Page of Alethi glyphs}}
|}
 
=== Evolution ===
 
== Numbers ==
{{for|Glyphs/Index#Numerals|a list of numeral glyphs}}
[[File:glyph number styles.png|thumb|200px|Traditional ''1173'' vs. Stylized ''<nowiki>1173</nowiki>'']]
 
 
Place value is read from top to bottom. Different glyphs are sometimes used to represent numbers depending on place value. For example, the symbol "2" in the number "20" is not the same symbol used in the number "2". In the example to the right using "1173", the light blue represents "3", the green represents "70", the red represents "100", and the dark blue represents "1000". Note that the blue "3" and red "1" differ from their basic configuration.
 
=== Numerals ===
<gallery widths=75px>
glyph 0.svg | 0
glyph 1.svg | 1
glyph 2.svg | 2
glyph 3.svg | 3
glyph 4.svg | 4
glyph 5.svg | 5
glyph 6.svg | 6
glyph 7.svg | 7
glyph 8.svg | 8
glyph 9.svg | 9
glyph 10.svg | 10
glyph 20.svg | 20
glyph 1173.svg | 1173
</gallery>
 
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