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The word Kelek, and the phrase "Kelek's Breath" were used profanely. |
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| − | He was called '''Kelek''' in [[Vorinism]]{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} and according to the religion, he was associated with the Essence Foil and the Attributes Resolute and Builder. He was number Kak on the [[Ten Essences]] table. In [[ |
+ | He was called '''Kelek''' in [[Vorinism]]{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} and according to the religion, he was associated with the Essence Foil and the Attributes Resolute and Builder. He was number Kak on the [[Ten Essences]] table. In [[Ira]], he's called '''Kellai'''.{{book ref|sa3|26}} |
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| + | The name [[Kaladin]] is derived from Kalak.{{wob ref|333}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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| + | * It's been heavily speculated (and may sometimes be noted as a fact) that Kalak is the man accompanying [[Nale]] during the feast prior to the [[Assassination of Gavilar]]. This is, however, yet to be explicitely confirmed. |
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* Though his name became "Kelek" due to linguistic drift, Kalak is one of three Heralds, alongside [[Shalash]] and [[Pailiah]], whose names are symmetrical under [[Vorin]] rules. |
* Though his name became "Kelek" due to linguistic drift, Kalak is one of three Heralds, alongside [[Shalash]] and [[Pailiah]], whose names are symmetrical under [[Vorin]] rules. |
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* Kalak is one of the only three Heralds so far to have a viewpoint in ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'', the others being Shalash and [[Taln]], as the Prelude is written from his perspective. However, unlike the other two, he isn't slated to have his own book. |
* Kalak is one of the only three Heralds so far to have a viewpoint in ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'', the others being Shalash and [[Taln]], as the Prelude is written from his perspective. However, unlike the other two, he isn't slated to have his own book. |
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| + | * The [[glyph]] for "Eternal" is also called ''kalak''.{{17s ref|topic|68873|Creating Stormlight Glyphs: A JordanCon Workshop with Isaac Stewart|date=2018-05-04}}{{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 1.jpg|Alethi Glyphs}} Whether Kalak was named after ''kalak'' or the other way around, however, is unknown. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 01:15, 26 November 2019
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| Abilities | Cognitive Shadow, Shardbearer (formerly) |
| Titles | Herald of the Almighty, Patron of the Willshapers |
| Aliases | Kelek, Kellai, Stormfather[1] |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“ Jezrien, I can't return this time. I can’t. ”
— Kalak[2]
Kalak, also known as Kelek in Vorinism, is one of the ten Heralds of the Almighty on Roshar.[2] He is the patron of the Order of Willshapers.
History
According to Talenel he taught people how to cast bronze, if they had forgotten.[3]
Four thousand five hundred years before the main events of The Way of Kings, at the end of the Last Desolation, Kalak became daunted by the pain he would have to go through again at the place where Heralds went either after death or after a Desolation has ended. As Kalak arrived at the designated meeting spot for all the surviving Heralds, he noticed only Jezrien waiting there. Jezrien had been chosen to stay behind, unsure whether or not Kalak had perished. Kalak then confessed that he could not go back to wherever it was Heralds were meant to go due to the continuous torture they faced. Jezrien agreed with Kalak's sentiments and informed him of the Heralds' decision to end the Oathpact. Apparently seven other Heralds had decided to leave the Oathpact, leaving their Honorblades stuck point down, forming a circle. Kalak and Jezrien left in opposite directions, both their Honorblades left behind with the other seven, leaving Talenel, the only Herald to die in that Desolation as sole bearer of the Oathpact's burdens.[4]
- Images of Kalak
by Isaac Stewart Kalak's chapter capstone
Culture
“ They see us as divinities. They rely upon us, Jezrien. We're all that they have. ”
— Kalak[2]
The word Kelek, and the phrase "Kelek's Breath" were used profanely.
He was called Kelek in Vorinism[5] and according to the religion, he was associated with the Essence Foil and the Attributes Resolute and Builder. He was number Kak on the Ten Essences table. In Ira, he's called Kellai.[6]
The name Kaladin is derived from Kalak.[7]
Trivia
- It's been heavily speculated (and may sometimes be noted as a fact) that Kalak is the man accompanying Nale during the feast prior to the Assassination of Gavilar. This is, however, yet to be explicitely confirmed.
- Though his name became "Kelek" due to linguistic drift, Kalak is one of three Heralds, alongside Shalash and Pailiah, whose names are symmetrical under Vorin rules.
- Kalak is one of the only three Heralds so far to have a viewpoint in The Stormlight Archive, the others being Shalash and Taln, as the Prelude is written from his perspective. However, unlike the other two, he isn't slated to have his own book.
- The glyph for "Eternal" is also called kalak.[8][9] Whether Kalak was named after kalak or the other way around, however, is unknown.
![[9]](#cite_note-Alethi_Glyphs_Page_1.jpg-9){kind=link}
Notes
- ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-1#
- ↑ a b c Prelude to the Stormlight Archive#
- ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-7#
- ↑ Prelude to the Stormlight Archive#
- ↑ The Way of Kings prologue#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 26#
- ↑ Bands of Mourning release party
— Arcanum - 2016-01-25# - ↑ Creating Stormlight Glyphs: A JordanCon Workshop with Isaac Stewart
— 17th Shard forums - 2018-05-04# - ↑ Alethi Glyphs
