Difference between revisions of "Ishar"

As one of the Heralds, Ishar is venerated throughout [[Roshar]]. In the [[Vorin]] tradition, he is known as '''Ishi'Elin''', and associated with number 10 (Ishi), the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] of Sinew, and the divine attributes of Pious and Guiding.{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} He is often listed alongside [[Jezrien]] and [[Kelek]] as one of the most important Heralds.{{book ref|sa1|52}}

"Ishi be praised" is a common phrase.{{book ref|sa1|23}} However, unlike with most Heralds, Ishar's true name remained in use among the Vorins, with places like [[Ishar's fieldField]], and the curse of "Ishar's soul".{{book ref|sa3|48}}{{book ref|sa2|5}} Names such as [[Ishal]], [[Ishnah]] and [[Ishikk]] are likely derived from his.

Unlike in the East, where Jezrien is placed as the most important, in the West Ishar is often considered the leader of the Heralds.{{book ref|sa2.5|8}} In [[Makabak]]i nations, he's called '''Tashi''', and is titled the God of Gods and the Binder of the World.{{book ref|sa2.5|13}} The people of [[Tashikk]] in particular -- which itself may be named after Tashi -- place him as equal, though opposed to [[Odium]], or Nun Raylisi, and believe that as long as they stay in their homeland, Tashi protects them from evil.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} In [[Yeddaw]], the tenth of the traditional ten pancakes of the [[Weeping]] is dedicated to Tashi, and is imagined rather than actually made.{{book ref|sa2.5|20}} [[Tashi's Light Orphanage]] is named after him, and "Tashi above" is a commonly-used phrase.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}{{book ref|sa2.5|6}}

[[Tashi's Light Orphanage]] is named after him, and "Tashi above" is a commonly-used phrase.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}{{book ref|sa2.5|6}} Tashikk may be named after him. Further west, in [[Shinovar]], Ishar ishe's known as '''Ishu-son-God'''.{{book ref|sa3|106}}