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After the "Last Desolation" and the betrayal of the Radiants, it is said that the Almighty was cast out of the [[Tranquiline Halls]], and left to reside in the hearts of men. This is the reason for the [[ardentia]]. They help the faithful hone the skills of their [[devotaries|devotary]]. These devotions are the task each person chooses, or is given, that will be used during their afterlife to aide in the battle to return the Tranquiline Halls to the Almighty. The most important and common is that of warrior, though the skills range from cooking to music to crafting and various others, warriors are needed the most to fight the forces of [[Damnation]]. The usefulness of some of the skills during a battle in the spiritual realm is called into question by a few characters, for instance, being a great cook for an army who will not need to eat, seems a little useless. |
After the "Last Desolation" and the betrayal of the Radiants, it is said that the Almighty was cast out of the [[Tranquiline Halls]], and left to reside in the hearts of men. This is the reason for the [[ardentia]]. They help the faithful hone the skills of their [[devotaries|devotary]]. These devotions are the task each person chooses, or is given, that will be used during their afterlife to aide in the battle to return the Tranquiline Halls to the Almighty. The most important and common is that of warrior, though the skills range from cooking to music to crafting and various others, warriors are needed the most to fight the forces of [[Damnation]]. The usefulness of some of the skills during a battle in the spiritual realm is called into question by a few characters, for instance, being a great cook for an army who will not need to eat, seems a little useless. |
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| − | The Almighty's relationship to the [[highstorm]]s is unclear. The name [[Stormfather]] is used as the name for the deity that controls, or creates the highstorms. It's now known that the Stormfather is a self-proclaimed [[sliver]] of Honor.{{ref|b|wor|c|82}} The visions given to Dalinar are messages from the Almighty that the Stormfather was charged with delivering at the right time.{{ref|b|wor|c|89}} The Stormfather also refers to Syl as his daughter.{{ref|b| |
+ | The Almighty's relationship to the [[highstorm]]s is unclear. The name [[Stormfather]] is used as the name for the deity that controls, or creates the highstorms. It's now known that the Stormfather is a self-proclaimed [[sliver]] of Honor.{{ref|b|wor|c|82}} The visions given to Dalinar are messages from the Almighty that the Stormfather was charged with delivering at the right time.{{ref|b|wor|c|89}} The Stormfather also refers to Syl as his daughter.{{ref|b|sa2|c|83}} |
During Dalinar's final vision, he asks who the person speaking to him is, the person responds, "I am, I was the Almighty, but Odium has killed me."{{ref|b|twok|c|75}} |
During Dalinar's final vision, he asks who the person speaking to him is, the person responds, "I am, I was the Almighty, but Odium has killed me."{{ref|b|twok|c|75}} |
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Honor was also known as the Almighty; worshiped as a god and creator of mankind by [[Vorin]] peoples. He was also known as Elithanathile a name only the [[ardent]]s were allowed to use for the Almighty.{{ref|b|sa1|c|7}} |
Honor was also known as the Almighty; worshiped as a god and creator of mankind by [[Vorin]] peoples. He was also known as Elithanathile a name only the [[ardent]]s were allowed to use for the Almighty.{{ref|b|sa1|c|7}} |
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| − | {{quote|He had another name, allowed to pass only the lips of ardents. ''Elithanathile''. He Who Transforms.|Shallan's thoughts{{ref|b| |
+ | {{quote|He had another name, allowed to pass only the lips of ardents. ''Elithanathile''. He Who Transforms.|Shallan's thoughts{{ref|b|sa1|c|7}}}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 15:36, 3 April 2014
“I am . . . I was . . . God. The one you call the Almighty, the creator of mankind. And now I am dead. Odium has killed me. I am sorry.”
—Honor to DalinarCite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content
Honor is one of the sixteen Shards of Adonalsium. The person that originally held the Shard Honor was called Tanavast, but following his death, Honor was Splintered.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Intent
Honor seeks to uphold oaths and agreements, and to make things binding.
Associated magic
It is thought that of the thirty types of magic practiced on Roshar, ten of them (corresponding to the Knights Radiant) stem from Honor.
Lore
Honor is commonly known on Roshar, as God, the Almighty, the creator of mankind. It is suspected that he was in some way responsible for the Oathpact, that bind his Heralds to fight the Voidbringers. Sometime after the event referred as the Last Desolation, he was Splintered by Odium, but not before leaving behind a "journal" of sorts—a series of visions—to warn of what he fears to come, the True Desolation, the end of Cosmere by the hand of Odium.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
The Almighty is said to have ten names, the last being the most holy. Kaladin swears upon this name when promising the return of his little brother Tien to his parents. It is likely this tenth name is the same as the name only the ardents may use.
After the "Last Desolation" and the betrayal of the Radiants, it is said that the Almighty was cast out of the Tranquiline Halls, and left to reside in the hearts of men. This is the reason for the ardentia. They help the faithful hone the skills of their devotary. These devotions are the task each person chooses, or is given, that will be used during their afterlife to aide in the battle to return the Tranquiline Halls to the Almighty. The most important and common is that of warrior, though the skills range from cooking to music to crafting and various others, warriors are needed the most to fight the forces of Damnation. The usefulness of some of the skills during a battle in the spiritual realm is called into question by a few characters, for instance, being a great cook for an army who will not need to eat, seems a little useless.
The Almighty's relationship to the highstorms is unclear. The name Stormfather is used as the name for the deity that controls, or creates the highstorms. It's now known that the Stormfather is a self-proclaimed sliver of Honor.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content The visions given to Dalinar are messages from the Almighty that the Stormfather was charged with delivering at the right time.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content The Stormfather also refers to Syl as his daughter.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
During Dalinar's final vision, he asks who the person speaking to him is, the person responds, "I am, I was the Almighty, but Odium has killed me."Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Vorinism
Honor was also known as the Almighty; worshiped as a god and creator of mankind by Vorin peoples. He was also known as Elithanathile a name only the ardents were allowed to use for the Almighty.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
“He had another name, allowed to pass only the lips of ardents. Elithanathile. He Who Transforms.”
—Shallan's thoughtsCite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content