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== Abilities ==
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| The Heralds glow like the sun, wield the [[Honorblade]]s, and speak with the voices of a thousand trumpets. They could cast down buildings with a command, force the storms to obey, and heal with a touch.
| [[Shallan]]'s recollection on what she was taught about the Heralds.{{book ref|sa2|63}}
}}
 
=== Resurrection ===
 
=== Surgebinding ===
In addition, eachEach Heralds wields an [[Honorblade]], a sword similar in function to a [[Shardblade]], albeit far more powerful.{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}} Honorblades can be bonded with like regular Shardblades, and allow their wielders to utilize two [[Surge]]s each.{{book ref|sa3|16}} As such, each Herald had access to two Surges. Occassionally, they would swap their Honorblades between each other, allowing them to use other Surges for some time.{{wob ref|3564}}
 
[[Spren]] would later copy thisthe abilityHeralds' [[Surgebinding]], thus creating the [[Knights Radiant]], with each order matching the powers of one of the Heralds.{{book ref|sa2|87}} The Radiants have some powers that the Heralds lack -- for example, the Heralds did not have [[squire]]s.{{wob ref|3958}} However, unlike the Knights, the Heralds were powered directly by [[Honor]], and had access to raw levels of power that no Radiant could possibly match.{{wob ref|1572}}{{wob ref|10331}} Additionally, they didn't need to draw Stormlight from gems, which implies they could've drawn it directly from their bond with Honor.{{wob ref|2549}}
 
=== Other ===
 
== Heralds of the Almighty ==
;[[=== Jezrien]]: ===
[[File:Jezrien.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Jezerezeh in Vorinism, Yaysi in the Iriali and Riran religion{{book ref|sa3|26}} and as Yaezir, Kadasix of Kings in [[Azir]].{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} He is associated with the number Jes, the essence Zephyr, and the attributes Protecting and Leading. He is patron of the [[Order of Windrunners]].
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Also knownKnown as Jezerezehthe Herald of Kings in Vorinismthe East, YaysiKadasix of Kings in [[Azir]] and the IrialiPrime andKadasix Riranin religion[[Emul]].{{book ref|sa3sa2|26i|9}}{{book andref|sa1|i|7}} asAt Yaezirsome point prior to becoming a Herald, Kadasixhe ofruled Kingsas ina [[Azir]]king.{{book ref|sa2sa|i|9part=prelude}} He is associated with the number Jes (1), the essence Zephyr, and the attributes Protecting and Leading. He is patron of the [[Order of Windrunners]].
:''Surges'': [[Adhesion]], [[Gravitation]]
:''Other names'': Jezerezeh'Elin ([[Vorinism]]), Yaysi ([[Iri]] and [[Rira]]){{book ref|sa3|26}}, Yaezir ([[Azir]]){{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
:''Status'': deceased; killed by [[Vyre]] on Odium's command.
 
;[[=== Nale]]: ===
[[File:Nale.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Nalan in Vorinism and Nin-son-God in the West, or as Nakku the Judge in Marabethia and surrounding areas.{{book ref|sa2.5|19}}. Nale is the Herald of Justice. He is associated with the number Nan, the essence Vapor, and the attributes Just and Confident. He is patron of the [[Order of Skybreakers]].
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The Herald of Justice. He is associated with the number Nan (2), the essence Vapor, and the attributes Just and Confident. He is patron of the [[Order of Skybreakers]]. Unlike the other Heralds who abandoned the Oathpact, he eventually recovered his [[Honorblade]].{{book ref|sa3|106}} While he was the last to accept his own Order, he was also the only Herald to join it.{{epigraph ref|sa2|43}}{{wob ref|8426}}
:''Surges'': Gravitation, [[Division]]
:''Other names'': Nalan'Elin (Vorinism), Nin-son-God ([[Shinovar]]), Nakku the Judge ([[Makabak]]){{book ref|sa2.5|19}}
:''Status'': alive; sworn to Odium along with most other members of the Order of Skybreakers.
 
;[[=== Chanarach]]: ===
[[File:Chanarach.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
She is often referred to by her nickname, Chana. Also known as Chanaranach in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Chach, the essence Spark, and the attributes Brave and Obedient. She is patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers]].
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She is often referred to by her nickname, Chana. Also known as Chanaranach in Vorinism. She is associatedAssociated with the number Chach (3), the essence Spark, and the attributes Brave and Obedient. She is patron of the [[Order of Dustbringers]].
:''Surges'': Division, [[Abrasion]]
:''Other names'': Chanaranach'Elin (Vorinism), Chana (nickname)
:''Status'': unknown.
 
;[[=== Vedel]]: ===
[[File:Vedel.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Vedeledev in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Vev, the essence Lucentia (Light), and the attributes Loving and Healing. She is patron of the [[Order of Edgedancers]].
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Also known as Vedeledev in Vorinism. She is associatedAssociated with the number Vev (4), the essence Lucentia (Light), and the attributes Loving and Healing. She is patron of the [[Order of Edgedancers]].
:''Surges'': Abrasion, [[Progression]]
:''Other names'': Vedeledev'Elin (Vorinism)
:''Status'': unknown.
 
;[[=== Pailiah]]: ===
[[File:Pailiah.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Her nickname is Pali. She is associated with the number Palah, the essence pulp, and the attributes Learned and Giving. She is patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]].
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Her nickname is Pali. She is associatedAssociated with the number Palah (5), the essence pulp, and the attributes Learned and Giving. She is patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]].
:''Surges'': Progression, [[Illumination]]
:''Other names'': Pali (nickname)
:''Status'': alive; in [[Kharbranth]], in the [[Palanaeum]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}{{wob ref|4419}}
 
;[[=== Shalash]]: ===
[[File:Shalash.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Shalash is the Herald of Beauty. Her nickname is Ash. She is associated with the number Shash, the essence Blood, and the attributes Creativity and Honesty. She is patron of the [[Order of Lightweavers]], and may have been the Lightweaver who first captured the Midnight Mother, [[Re-Shephir]].
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Shalash is theThe Herald of Beauty., Herand nicknamedaughter isof AshJezrien. She is associated with the number Shash (6), the essence Blood, and the attributes Creativity and Honesty. She is patron of the [[Order of Lightweavers]], and may have been the Lightweaver who first captured the Midnight Mother, [[Re-Shephir]]. For the past several centuries, she has been tracking down and destroying any depictions of herself she could find.{{book ref|sa3|117}}
:''Surges'': Illumination, [[Transformation]]
:''Other names'': Ash (nickname)
:''Status'': alive; likely in [[Urithiru]] with Talenel.
 
;[[=== Battar]]: ===
[[File:Battar.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Battah in Vorinism. She is associated with the number Betab, the essence Tallow, and the attributes Wisdom and Care. She is patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]].
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Also known as Battah in Vorinism. She is associatedAssociated with the number Betab (7), the essence Tallow, and the attributes Wisdom and Care. She is patron of the [[Order of Elsecallers]].
:''Surges'': Transformation, [[Transportation]]
:''Other names'': Battah'Elin
:''Status'': alive; likely in [[Kharbranth]].
 
;[[=== Kalak]]: ===
[[File:Kalak.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Kelek in Vorinism and Kellai in the Iriali and Riran religion.{{book ref|sa3|26}} He is associated with the number Kak, the essence Foil, and the attributes Resolute and Builder. He is patron of the [[Order of Willshapers]].
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Also known as Kelek in Vorinism and Kellai in the Iriali and Riran religion.{{book ref|sa3|26}} He is associatedAssociated with the number Kak (8), the essence Foil, and the attributes Resolute and Builder. He is patron of the [[Order of Willshapers]].
:''Surges'': Transportation, [[Cohesion]]
:''Other names'': Kelek'Elin (Vorinism), Kellai (Iri and Rira){{book ref|sa3|36}}
:''Status'': unknown; last seen in Alethkar during the night of King Gavilar's death{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}.
 
;[[=== Talenel]]: ===
[[File:Talenel.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Talenelat in Vorinism, Talenel is the Herald of War. He has the nickname Taln. He is associated with the number Tanat, the essence Talus, and the attributes Dependable and Resourceful. He is patron of the [[Order of Stonewards]].
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Known sometimes as the Bearer of Agonies. Associated with the number Tanat (9), the essence Talus, and the attributes Dependable and Resourceful. He is patron of the [[Order of Stonewards]]. Unlike the others, he wasn't a king, general or famous scholar prior to becoming a Herald. He's also the only Herald not to abandon the Oathpact at the Aharietiam, as he was dead at the time; as a result, he'd spent the past four and a half thousand years being tortured in Braize.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
:''Surges'': Cohesion, [[Tension]]
:''Other names'': Talenelat'Elin (Vorinism), Taln (nickname)
:''Status'': alive; likely in [[Urithiru]] with Shalash.
 
;[[=== Ishar]]: ===
[[File:Ishar.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Also known as Ishi in Vorinism, Ishar is the Herald of Luck. He is associated with the number Ishi, the essence Sinew, and the attributes Pious and Guiding. He is patron of the [[Order of Bondsmiths]].
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Also knownKnown as Talenelat in Vorinism, Talenel is the Herald of War.Luck, Heand, hasearlier, the nicknameBinder Talnof Gods.{{book Heref|sa3|64}} is associatedAssociated with the number TanatIshi (10), the essence TalusSinew, and the attributes DependablePious and ResourcefulGuiding. He is patron of the [[Order of StonewardsBondsmiths]].
:''Surges'': Tension, Adhesion
:''Other names'': Ishi'Elin (Vorinism)
:''Status'': alive; currently ruling [[Tukar]] as God-Priest.
 
== Quotes ==
 
{{quote
| The Heralds glow like the sun, wield the [[Honorblade]]s, and speak with the voices of a thousand trumpets. They could cast down buildings with a command, force the storms to obey, and heal with a touch.
| [[Shallan]]'s recollection on what she was taught about the Heralds.{{book ref|sa2|63}}
}}
 
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