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|world=Roshar |
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|universe=[[Cosmere]] |
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| + | |Ishikk was a Purelaker, first and foremost. By tide and sun he was. |
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| + | |Ishikk{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} |
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| + | ==Appearance and Personality== |
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| + | He usually wears lake sandals and knee-length breeches. He has chin stubble, and goes shirtless in order to maximize his exposure to the sun.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} As he is native to the [[Purelake]], he presumably has the rippled skin of the [[Selay]] people.{{book ref|sa1|52}} |
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| + | Like many Purelakers, Ishikk lives life at a slow pace and does not understand why foreigners are always in a hurry. He is very pragmatic; he enjoys his life in the Purelake and is usually focused on his fishing. As is common for his people, he prefers to be in the sunlight; he also likes to submerge his feet in water at all times, even while eating inside of buildings. He cannot fathom why people live in colder regions of [[Roshar]], but he is also glad that the Purelake is not crowded. He speaks Selay and does not have any interest in learning other languages.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} |
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| + | Ishikk's name is derived from the [[Herald]] [[Ishar]], who is sometimes known as "Ishi".{{wob ref|13923}} He is a devout follower of [[Nu Ralik]], although he professes to worship [[Vun Makak]] in the Purelaker tradition.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} |
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| + | ==Attributes and Abilities== |
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| + | Ishikk is very experienced with the ecology of the [[Purelake]]. He is able to move through the lake with ease, avoiding natural hazards. He is observant of the tides and is able to shelter himself during [[highstorm]]s. He is particularly knowledgeable regarding the fish that live in the lake. His expertise includes exotic fish such as the [[stumpy cort]] and [[kolgril]] that seem to have supernatural abilities,{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} through bonds with [[spren]].{{wob ref|2109}} |
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| + | ==History== |
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| − | He spends his time looking for exotic fish.{{book ref|twok|i|1}} Ishikk claims some of the fish provide special benefits when eaten. He does not wish to be tied down by a wife and is frequently gives [[kolgril]] and other fish to [[Maib]], the owner of a pub he frequents, to ensure she won't have the leverage to bully him into a marriage. |
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| + | {{image|Ishikk Purelake by Connor Chamberlain.jpg|side=right|height=250px}} |
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| + | Ishikk spent most of his time on his own, rafting around the [[Purelake]] and fishing. He caught some common fish, but primarily sought more unusual species. He usually slept on his raft in [[Fu Abra]], but enjoyed visiting other places in the Purelake. He did not wish to be tied down by a wife and frequently gave [[kolgril]] and other valuable fish to [[Maib]], the owner of a cafe that he frequented, to ensure that she wouldn't have the leverage to bully him into a marriage. He admitted that he liked her food and that someday he might let her catch him.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} |
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| − | Ishikk spends most of the time on his own, boating around the Purelake and fishing. Ishikk, like most Purelakers, dislikes being totally out of the water and enjoys sitting with his feet in the water while he eats. |
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| + | At some point towards the end of the [[Era of Solitude]], Ishikk was approached by three unusual men. Their appearance was not consistent with any [[Roshar]]an ethnicities. Believing that they had given him false names, Ishikk instead called them "Grump", "Blunt", and "Thinker" based on their personalities.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} The trio were in fact [[worldhoppers]] and agents of the [[Seventeenth Shard]]—[[Galladon]] from [[Sel]], [[Baon]] from [[Taldain]], and [[Demoux]] from [[Scadrial]].{{wob ref|12809}}{{wob ref|7910}} Ishikk found them odd, but he felt that way about most foreigners. He did not realize who they really were,{{wob ref|3251}} and assumed they were from another part of Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} |
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| + | Because Ishikk traveled to various places around the lake, the three men hired him as an agent to search for [[Hoid]], although they did not fully explain Hoid's identity to Ishikk. Ishikk worked for the men for at least five months, visiting various villages and asking after anyone with Hoid's characteristics, but he did not find anything of interest.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} Hoid was actually aware that the Seventeenth Shard was looking for him in the area, and was amused because they had followed a false lead.{{wob ref|12809}} |
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| − | Ishikk was seen in the first set of interludes in [[The Way of Kings]] when he approached three men who employed him to look for a man. Ishikk described them as [[Galladon|Grump]]{{wob ref|10085}}, [[Baon|Blunt]]{{wob ref|9208}}, and [[Demoux|Thinker]]{{wob ref|6683}}. They are using him as an agent to search for [[Hoid]].{{book ref|twok|i|1}} Hoid is later seen as Wit, [[Elhokar Kholin]]'s court jester, or 'fool'. |
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Latest revision as of 08:47, 17 April 2024
| Ishikk | |
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| Profession | Fisherman |
| Residence | Fu Abra |
| Ethnicity | Selay |
| Nationality | Purelaker |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
| First Appeared | The Way of Kings |
“Ishikk was a Purelaker, first and foremost. By tide and sun he was. ”
—Ishikk[1]
Ishikk is a fisherman who lives in the Purelake on Roshar.
Appearance and Personality[edit]
He usually wears lake sandals and knee-length breeches. He has chin stubble, and goes shirtless in order to maximize his exposure to the sun.[1] As he is native to the Purelake, he presumably has the rippled skin of the Selay people.[2]
Like many Purelakers, Ishikk lives life at a slow pace and does not understand why foreigners are always in a hurry. He is very pragmatic; he enjoys his life in the Purelake and is usually focused on his fishing. As is common for his people, he prefers to be in the sunlight; he also likes to submerge his feet in water at all times, even while eating inside of buildings. He cannot fathom why people live in colder regions of Roshar, but he is also glad that the Purelake is not crowded. He speaks Selay and does not have any interest in learning other languages.[1]
Ishikk's name is derived from the Herald Ishar, who is sometimes known as "Ishi".[3] He is a devout follower of Nu Ralik, although he professes to worship Vun Makak in the Purelaker tradition.[1]
Attributes and Abilities[edit]
Ishikk is very experienced with the ecology of the Purelake. He is able to move through the lake with ease, avoiding natural hazards. He is observant of the tides and is able to shelter himself during highstorms. He is particularly knowledgeable regarding the fish that live in the lake. His expertise includes exotic fish such as the stumpy cort and kolgril that seem to have supernatural abilities,[1] through bonds with spren.[4]
History[edit]
Ishikk spent most of his time on his own, rafting around the Purelake and fishing. He caught some common fish, but primarily sought more unusual species. He usually slept on his raft in Fu Abra, but enjoyed visiting other places in the Purelake. He did not wish to be tied down by a wife and frequently gave kolgril and other valuable fish to Maib, the owner of a cafe that he frequented, to ensure that she wouldn't have the leverage to bully him into a marriage. He admitted that he liked her food and that someday he might let her catch him.[1]
Interactions with the Worldhoppers[edit]
At some point towards the end of the Era of Solitude, Ishikk was approached by three unusual men. Their appearance was not consistent with any Rosharan ethnicities. Believing that they had given him false names, Ishikk instead called them "Grump", "Blunt", and "Thinker" based on their personalities.[1] The trio were in fact worldhoppers and agents of the Seventeenth Shard—Galladon from Sel, Baon from Taldain, and Demoux from Scadrial.[5][6] Ishikk found them odd, but he felt that way about most foreigners. He did not realize who they really were,[7] and assumed they were from another part of Roshar.[1]
Because Ishikk traveled to various places around the lake, the three men hired him as an agent to search for Hoid, although they did not fully explain Hoid's identity to Ishikk. Ishikk worked for the men for at least five months, visiting various villages and asking after anyone with Hoid's characteristics, but he did not find anything of interest.[1] Hoid was actually aware that the Seventeenth Shard was looking for him in the area, and was amused because they had followed a false lead.[5]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i The Way of Kings interlude I-1#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 52#
- ↑ YouTube Livestream 6
— Arcanum - 2020-04-23# - ↑ General Signed Books 2013
— Arcanum - 2013-12-18# - ↑ a b Orem Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-03-16# - ↑ Words of Radiance Philadelphia signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-21# - ↑ Supanova 2017 - Sydney
— Arcanum - 2017-06-16#