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|died={{book ref|warbreaker|57}}
|siblings=[[Llarimar]]
|relatives=[[Tatara]]
|titles=Lightsong the Bold, Lord of Heroes, Lightsong the Brave{{book ref|wb|16}}, God of Bravery
|abilities={{tag|Returned}}, {{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}
|nation=Hallandren
|world=Nalthis
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Warbreaker]]
}}
{{quote
| All of this, because I couldn't figure out how to die.{{book ref|wb|3}}
| Lightsong
}}
{{sidequote
| I need to give something back. Even if it's something useless.
| Lightsong, to himself
|side=right|
}}
Despite all of this, Lightsong had a kind and good-hearted nature that showed through in his actions. His mockery, though sarcastic, was never cruel or hurtful. He was also one of the few gods of the time that was known to listen to every one of his petitions, and review every piece of art and poetry that was sent to him as an offering. As a result, Lightsong actually had the most followers of any of the gods, and was highly respected by most of his fellow gods, a fact that he found disheartening.
<gallery caption="Images of Lightsong">
Lightsong.jpg | Lightsong by [[User: Botanicaxu]]
Lightsong Ponders a Prickly Pear.jpg | Lightsong ponders a prickly pear by [[Coppermind:Artists/Matthew_Johnson|Matthew Johnson]]
Lightsong Shuravf.jpg | Lightsong by [[Coppermind: Artists/Shuravf|Shuravf]]
</gallery>
== History ==
=== Before Returning ===
Before being Returned, he was '''Stennimar''', an accountant often employed to discover fraud or embezzlement by looking through ledgers to find discrepancies.
=== After Returning ===
As the potential war with Idris drew closer, Lightsong found himself to be in a position of responsibility, one that he did not desire. [[Blushweaver]] was attempting to consolidate control of Hallandren's Lifeless armies under her command, and was actively trying to recruit Lightsong to her side. Throughout this time, Lightsong was having dreams of destruction and the capital city of T'Telir burning.
{{sidequote
| Lightsong
|side=right|size=250px|
}}
As Lightsong attempted to distract himself from his visions, a murder of one of [[Mercystar]]'s servants caught his attention. Lightsong was surprised to find himself interested in the murder, and to discover that he was actually good at investigation.{{book ref|wb|26}} Believing himself to be a detective or constable in his previous life, Lightsong made an effort to begin discovering more about himself and his past.{{book ref|wb|30}}
When Blushweaver managed to obtain control of [[Hopefinder]]'s and Mercystar's Lifeless warriors{{book ref|wb|30}}, Lightsong gave his own security phrase to [[Allmother]], in the hopes that she would oppose Blushweaver's call to war. Allmother surprised him by giving him the security phrase to her Lifeless. Unable to shirk his responsibility any longer, Lightsong took command of Allmother's Lifeless, giving himself control of half of Hallandren's army.{{book ref|wb|42}}{{book ref|wb|47}} When the vote was called to go to war with Idris, Lightsong walked away without casting his vote.
On the night of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]], Lightsong and Llarimar entered the tunnel complex under Mercystar's palace, where he stumbled upon Blushweaver being held captive by Pahn Kahl scribes disguised as priests. Convinced that he was previously an investigator and a skilled swordsman, Lightsong attacked the Pahn Kahl, only to discover that he didn't know how to fight. After being captured and thrown into cages, Llarimar finally lost his patience with Lightsong, shouting at him and telling him that he was actually an accountant. The Pahn Kahl, demanding his security phrase, slit Blushweaver's throat when he refused. Horrified, Lightsong gave them his phrase when they threatened to do the same to Llarimar.{{book ref|wb|53}}
When the Pahn Kahl prepared to execute [[Susebron]], Lightsong remembered the moment of his death, and the vision of the future he had been granted. Realizing that this is what he had been sent back for, Lightsong sacrificed his life to heal Susebron, restoring his tongue.{{book ref|wb|57}} Susebron, now able to Awaken, overpowered his captors and was able to prevent the war from happening.
== Attributes and Abilities ==▼
As a [[Returned]], Lightsong has a [[Divine Breath]] which gives him the benefits of being on the [[Fifth Heightening]]. This includes:
* Aura Recognition - allows him to assess the number of Breaths a person possesses.
* Perfect Pitch
* Perfect Color Recognition - allows him to instantly and instinctively determine exact shades of colors and their hue harmonics.
* Perfect Life Sense - allows him to sense people around him.
* Agelessness - makes him immune to most toxins and physical ailments, as well as making him functionally immortal.
Lightsong was one of the Returned Gods with the duty and responsibility of security phrases to control ten thousand [[Lifeless]], a quarter of Hallandren's army.▼
Following his discovery of a skill for interrogation, Lightsong made an effort to discover various skills from his previous life. He discovered that he was skilled in mathematics, sketching, juggling, and had a knowledge of sailing terms.▼
He is also very skilled at the game of [[Tarachin]], even though he has no idea how to play and chooses spheres at random.{{book ref|wb|22}}▼
== Relationships ==
=== Llarimar ===
Lightsong's high priest, Llarimar was also Lightsong's older brother, although he had forgotten that fact when he Returned. Llarimar maintained a calm persona even when confronted with Lightsong's foolish behavior, such as calling him "Scoot." A true believer, Llarimar even educated Lightsong on his own religion, and offered encouragement when Lightsong was feeling despondent.{{book ref|wb|12}}
▲== Attributes and Abilities ==
▲Lightsong was one of the Returned Gods with the duty and responsibility of security phrases to control ten thousand [[Lifeless]], a quarter of Hallandren's army.
▲Following his discovery of a skill for interrogation, Lightsong made an effort to discover various skills from his previous life. He discovered that he was skilled in mathematics, sketching, juggling, and had a knowledge of sailing terms.
▲He is also very skilled at the game of [[Tarachin]], even though he has no idea how to play and chooses spheres at random.{{book ref|wb|22}}
== Quotes ==
{{quote
| I've tried for years to corrupt him. Never seems to work. I can't even get him to acknowledge the theological paradox it causes when I try to tempt him to do evil.
| Lightsong, talking about Llarimar
}}
{{quote
| You're the one that makes us laugh, even while you insult us. Can't you see what that does? Can't you see how you've inadvertently set yourself above everyone else? You didn't do it intentionally, Lightsong, and that's what makes it work so well. In a city of frivolity, you're the only one who's shown any measure of wisdom.
| Blushweaver{{book ref|wb|50}}
}}
== Trivia ==
* The sword [[Brandon]] gave to his wife Emily at their wedding is called Lightsong.{{
* The relationship between Lightsong and Llarimar is a parallel to the relationship between Siri and Vivenna.{{
* Lightsong was designed as a character that could fit in an Oscar Wilde play.{{
== Notes ==
{{Warbreaker}}
[[category: viewpoint characters]]
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