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| − | Ivory was one of the first Inkspren to try to form a Nahel bond with a human in the current period, and according to Jasnah it is considered a betrayal to the other Inkspren. {{book ref|sa2|3}} |
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| + | Ivory and his generation had been the spren equivalent of children at the time of the [[Recreance]].{{book ref|sa3|47}} |
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| + | ===Bonding Jasnah=== |
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| − | When Jasnah first bonds with Ivory, she does not notice him.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} The first signs that something was different is that her shadow began acting oddly. She occasionally casts a shadow in the wrong direction, and sometimes it does not move as quickly as Jasnah does, following her half a second too late. This frightens Jasnah, as it was recorded as a superstitious sign that one had been cursed. The night of [[Gavilar Kholin]]'s assassination, Jasnah yells at the misbehaving shadows, which then takes the form of a figure of blackness pointing a sword at her. Jasnah then falls into [[Shadesmar]], where she manages to create a replica of a portion of the [[Kholinar Palace]] and a statue of [[Talenelat]], which drew its sword at the spren. Ivory then bows to her and she returns to the [[Physical Realm]]. |
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| + | Ivory appears to Jasnah Kholin on the night of [[Gavilar Kholin]]’s assassination. When she is walking down a deserted hallway of the palace, figures begin to form from the distant shadows, one of which takes the shape of a man. This man, Ivory, strides toward her, unsheathing his sword, but hesitates when Jasnah stands her ground. Jasnah then transfers from the Physical Realm into [[Shadesmar]] without realising what she is doing, falling backwards into the sea of beads. Ivory hovers over her, satisfied, and sheaths his sword. However, Jasnah manages to create the palace hallway they had been in out of the beads using the Surge of [[Transformation]], and is able to rise out of the sea. Ivory steps onto the platform she created, unsheathing his sword, but hesitates again when Jasnah uses the beads to create the statue of [[Talenel|Talenel’Elin]] from the palace, making it move its sword. She then stands. Ivory watches her, then raises two fingers to his forehead and bows in respect. The figures behind him turn to each other, whispering, before Ivory and Shadesmar both fade and Jasnah returns to the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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| + | ===The Wind’s Pleasure=== |
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| − | By the time Jasnah returns from Shadesmar following the attempt on her life aboard The [[Wind's Pleasure]], she and Ivory's bond has progressed to the point where Ivory can take the form of a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} |
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| + | Shallan accidentally sees Jasnah and Ivory outside the door of her cabin on The [[Wind%27s Pleasure]]. He appears as a small man in Jasnah’s left palm, and melts into shadow as soon as he is seen. Jasnah tells Shallan he doesn’t like when she speaks of him as it causes him anxiety. She suspects the [[Recreance]] killed many [[spren]], and that the other inkspren see Ivory bonding Jasnah as a betrayal, although he refuses to speak on either topic.{{book ref|sa2|3}} |
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| + | When the ship is attacked by the [[Ghostbloods]] in an attempt to kill Jasnah, she is badly wounded. Ivory helps her move from the Physical Realm to the Cognitive Realm, saving her life.{{book ref|sa2|7}} |
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| + | ===Travelling with Wit=== |
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| + | When Ivory and Jasnah Elsecall back into the Physical Realm, [[Wit]] is waiting for them. Jasnah summons Ivory as a Shardblade, though she dismisses him upon realising it poses no threat to Wit. They travel with him at least to the nearest town.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} |
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| + | ===Battle of Thaylen Field=== |
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Revision as of 00:57, 6 October 2018
| Ivory | |
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| Abilities | Nahel bond, Elsecaller magic |
| Bonded With | Jasnah |
| Species | Inkspren |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
Ivory is an inkspren[1] on Roshar. He most often takes the form of a small man with jet black coloring[2][3]. Ivory formed the Nahel bond with Jasnah Kholin, granting her the ability to use the Surges associated with the Order of Elsecallers.
Appearance and Personality
In the Physical Realm, Ivory takes the shape of a well-dressed man. He wears a stiff, formal suit[3] with a long coat.[2] His features are extremely sharp and too angular to be human, with eyes that have no pupils. Both his clothing and features are inky-black with a prismatic sheen, like marble covered in oil. Ivory has a noble bearing, with stiff, commanding posture and a clipped voice. He is able to change his size but not his shape, except when manifesting as a Shardblade.[3]
As a Shardblade, Ivory is long and thin. [4] In the Cognitive Realm, he carries a sword of his own. [5]
Ivory holds Jasnah in very high regard, saluting her during their first interaction in the Cognitive Realm[5] and admiring her logical nature.[3] Although he is very devoted to her, offering her counsel and spying on people for her,[6] he grows anxious if she talks about him to other people and does not like appearing in front of others[2]. He is straightforward, both in speech and in gestures. Ivory has a rebellious streak, as evidenced in his bonding Jasnah against the other inksprens' wishes, and taking the paradoxical name of Ivory as a symbol of defiance.[3]
History
The Recreance
Ivory and his generation had been the spren equivalent of children at the time of the Recreance.[3]
Bonding Jasnah
Ivory appears to Jasnah Kholin on the night of Gavilar Kholin’s assassination. When she is walking down a deserted hallway of the palace, figures begin to form from the distant shadows, one of which takes the shape of a man. This man, Ivory, strides toward her, unsheathing his sword, but hesitates when Jasnah stands her ground. Jasnah then transfers from the Physical Realm into Shadesmar without realising what she is doing, falling backwards into the sea of beads. Ivory hovers over her, satisfied, and sheaths his sword. However, Jasnah manages to create the palace hallway they had been in out of the beads using the Surge of Transformation, and is able to rise out of the sea. Ivory steps onto the platform she created, unsheathing his sword, but hesitates again when Jasnah uses the beads to create the statue of Talenel’Elin from the palace, making it move its sword. She then stands. Ivory watches her, then raises two fingers to his forehead and bows in respect. The figures behind him turn to each other, whispering, before Ivory and Shadesmar both fade and Jasnah returns to the Physical Realm.[5]
The Wind’s Pleasure
Shallan accidentally sees Jasnah and Ivory outside the door of her cabin on The Wind's Pleasure. He appears as a small man in Jasnah’s left palm, and melts into shadow as soon as he is seen. Jasnah tells Shallan he doesn’t like when she speaks of him as it causes him anxiety. She suspects the Recreance killed many spren, and that the other inkspren see Ivory bonding Jasnah as a betrayal, although he refuses to speak on either topic.[2]
When the ship is attacked by the Ghostbloods in an attempt to kill Jasnah, she is badly wounded. Ivory helps her move from the Physical Realm to the Cognitive Realm, saving her life.[7]
Travelling with Wit
When Ivory and Jasnah Elsecall back into the Physical Realm, Wit is waiting for them. Jasnah summons Ivory as a Shardblade, though she dismisses him upon realising it poses no threat to Wit. They travel with him at least to the nearest town.[4]
Urithiru
Battle of Thaylen Field
Abilities
Surgebinding
Ivory grants Jasnah the powers of the Elsecallers, an order of the Knights Radiant. This gives Jasnah access to the Surges of Transformation and Transportation, which allowed her to Soulcast[8] and travel instantaneously from place to place, as well as to and from Shadesmar.[4]
Notes
- ↑ What kind of spren is Ivory?
— 17th Shard forums - 2016-11-29# - ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance chapter 3#
- ↑ a b c d e f Oathbringer chapter 47#
- ↑ a b c Words of Radiance epilogue#
- ↑ a b c Words of Radiance prologue#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 53#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 7#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 70#