Herald

Heralds of the Almighty

The Heralds are servants of the Almighty worshiped in Vorinism. There are ten Heralds, and each is associated with one of the Ten Essences.

The Heralds wield the Honorblades, which are more powerful than Shardblades and will disappear (instead of materialize) when the wielder dies.

The appearance of the Heralds is known to announce the coming of a Desolation. Between Desolations, the Heralds are trapped in an unknown place, apparently being tortured and/or fighting to keep the next from coming. If a Herald dies during a Desolation, they are sent back to this place, and if they survive, they are also supposed to go back.

The term Herald refers to the method by which they foretell the Desolations: by speaking through the dying people of Roshar. This perpetual experience of death is also part of what makes the period between Desolations so torturous for them.

Heralds are not Slivers.

Heralds of the Almighty

Jezrien

Also known as Jezerezeh in Vorinism, as well as the Stormfather. He is associated with the number Jes, the essence Zephyr (Wind), and the attributes Protecting and Leading.

Nin

Also known as Nalan or Nale in Vorinism, Nin is the Herald of Justice. He is associated with the number Nan, the essence Vapor, and the attributes Just and Confident.

Chan-a-rach

Also known as Chanaranach or Chana in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Chach, the essence Spark, and the attributes Brave and Obedient.

Vedel

Also known as Vedeledev in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Vev, the essence Lucentia (Light), and the attributes Loving and Healing.

Pali

Also known as Pailiah in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Palah, the essence pulp, and the attributes Learned and Giving.

Ash

Also known as Shallash in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Shash, the essence Blood, and the attributes Creativity and Honesty.

Battar

Also known as Battah in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Betab, the essence Tallow, and the attributes Wisdom and Care.

Kalak

Also known as Kelek in Vorinism. He is associated with the number Kak, the essence Foil, and the attributes Resolute and Builder.

Talenel

Also known as Talenelat in Vorinism. He has the nickname Taln. He is associated with the number Tanat, the essence Talus, and the attributes Dependable and Resourceful.

Ishar

Also known as Ishi in Vorinism. He is associated with the number Ishi, the essence Sinew, and the attributes Pious and Guiding.