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{{character|name=Lightsong (Stennimar)
|titlesimage=Lightsong the Bold, Lord of Heroes.jpg
|died=Sacrificed his [[Divine Breath]] to heal [[Susebron]]{{book ref|warbreaker|57}}
|abilities={{tag|Returned}}▼
|world=Nalthis|nation=Hallandren▼
|siblings=[[Llarimar]]
|booksrelatives=[[WarbreakerTatara]]
|titles=Lightsong the Bold, Lord of Heroes, Lightsong the Brave{{book ref|wb|16}}, God of Bravery
|aliases=Stennimar
▲|abilities={{tag|Returned}}, {{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}
|residence=T'Telir
▲|world=Nalthis|nation=Hallandren
|world=Nalthis
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|first appeared=[[Warbreaker]]
}}
{{quote
|All of this, because I couldn't figure out how to die.{{book ref|wb|3}}
|Lightsong{{book ref|wb|3}}
}}
 
'''Lightsong the Bold''', or '''Stennimar''', wasis a [[Returned]] revered as the God of Bravery by the people of [[Hallandren]] on [[Nalthis]].{{book ref|wb|3}} One of the main characters in [[Warbreaker]], he was notable for his flippant attitude, and for not believing in his own religion.
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
{{image|2020 Lightsong by Shuravf.jpg|side=left|width=200px}}
As a Returned, Lightsong appeared as the ideal specimen of human beauty. Standing at over seven feet tall, he had black hair, chiseled features, and golden tan skin. His colors as the god of bravery were red and gold, which were used for all of his outfits.▼
{{quote
|I need to give something back. Even if it's something useless.▼
|Lightsong, to himself{{book ref|wb|3}}▼
}}
 
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Doubting his own divinity, Lightsong deliberately tried to undermine his own image. He frequently mocked himself, calling himself useless and redundant. He acted apathetic and lazy, and showed little to no interest in the debates between the priests regarding the governance of Hallandren.▼
▲As a Returned, Lightsong appearedappears as the ideal specimen of human beauty. Standing at over seven feet tall, he hadhas black hair, chiseled features, and golden tan skin.{{book ref|wb|27}} His colors as the godGod of braveryBravery wereare red and gold, which wereare used for all of his outfits, as well as those of his priests and servants.{{book ref|wb|12}}{{book ref|wb|27}}
 
▲DoubtingLightsong doubts his own divinity, Lightsongand deliberately triedtries to undermine his own image. He frequently mockedmocks himself, calling himself useless and redundant. He actedacts apathetic and lazy, and showedshows little to no interest in the debates between the priests regarding the governance of Hallandren.{{book ref|wb|5}}{{book ref|wb|27}}
{{sidequote▼
▲|I need to give something back. Even if it's something useless.
▲|Lightsong, to himself
|right|100 px}}
 
Despite all of this, Lightsong hadhas a kind and good-hearted nature that showedshows through in his actions. His mockery, though sarcastic, wasis never cruel or hurtful. He wasis also one of the few gods of the time that wasis known to listen to every one of his petitions, and review every piece of art and poetry that wasis sent to him as an offering. As a result, Lightsong actually hadhas the most followers of any of the gods, and wasis highly respected by most of his fellow gods, a fact that he foundfinds disheartening.{{book ref|wb|50}}
 
== Attributes and Abilities ==▼
{{image|Lightsong by Egilde Art.jpg|side=right|width=250px}}
 
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 wasis one of the Returned Gods with the duty and responsibility of holding the security phrases to control ten thousand [[Lifeless]], a quarter of Hallandren's army.{{book ref|wb|3}}▼
 
He is an able investigator, a skill that carries over from his life as an investigative accountant before he Returned. More skills that he learned as a mortal and retained after he Returned are mathematics, sketching, juggling, and a knowledge of sailing terms.{{book ref|wb|30}}
 
He is also very skilled at the game of [[Tarachintarachin]], even though he has no idea how to play and chooses spheres at random.{{book ref|wb|22}}▼
 
== History ==
=== Before Returning ===
Before being Returned, heLightsong was an accountant named '''Stennimar''', anwho accountantwas often employed to discover fraud or embezzlement by looking through ledgers to find discrepancies. HeStennimar died rescuingand his drowning niece, [[Tatara]] would often go sailing as it was a hobby of his brother, whoLlarimar. During one of the excursions, fellthey offborrowed the boat ''[[Red Panther]]'' duringand set sail, and encountered a terrible storm.{{book ref|wb|57}}In Afterthe hischaos, deatha massive wave swept Tatara overboard and into the raging waters. Stennimar leaped into the ocean and managed to tie her to a rope despite barely knowing how to swim. While he managed to save Tatara's life, Stennimar was unable to save his own life and drowned in the depths. After his death, [[Endowment]] granted Stennimar a vision of war and destruction. He was offered a choice to Return and prevent this from happening, which he took.{{book ref|wb|57}} His Return restored the faith of his older brother, [[Llarimar]], who became Lightsong's high priest.{{book ref|wb|54}}{{book ref|wb|57}}
 
=== After Returning ===
{{image|Lightsong child.png|side=right|height=300px|taking his weekly [[Breath]] from a child in order to continue living.}}
{{for|Warbreaker/Summary}}
{{quote
At the time of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]] Lightsong had been Returned for five years, and was one of the younger divinities in the [[Court of Gods]]. As the God of Bravery, he held the commands to control ten thousand [[Lifeless]] warriors in the Hallandren army.▼
{{sidequote|I've spent most of my Returned life just lounging about, but then the moment someone is killed, I leap out of bed and can't resist poking around. Doesn't that sound suspicious to you?|Lightsong|right|250px}}▼
|Lightsong{{book ref|wb|26}}
}}
 
Lightsong's attitude at the time of his returning was one of indolence.{{book ref|wb|38}} After meeting Calmseer and starting a relationship of mutual respect turned physical with her, he gains a drive to become the god everyone expected him to be and gives up his lazy ways. This backfires when he fails miserably, leaving his followers dissatisfied and the other gods mocking him for being a hypocrite. He blames his failure on the other gods who would not take his new attitude seriously, and reverts back to his languorous ways with a newly sharpened wit which he let loose with as much vengeance as he could muster. Nobody was offended by his verbal jabs, and instead took it as natural that he act in such a way; and so he perpetuated this attitude.{{wob ref|6958}}
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.▼
 
▲At the time of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]] Lightsong had been Returned for five years, and was one of the younger divinities in the [[Court of Gods]].{{book ref|wb|3}} As the God of Bravery, he held the commands to control ten thousand [[Lifeless]] warriors in the Hallandren army.
 
▲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.{{book ref|wb|23}} Throughout this time, Lightsong was having dreams of destruction and the capital city of T'Telir burning.{{book ref|wb|22}}
 
▲{{sidequote|I've spent most of my Returned life just lounging about, but then the moment someone is killed, I leap out of bed and can't resist poking around. Doesn't that sound suspicious to you?|Lightsong|right|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}}
 
{{image|Lightsong by Laurys L.jpg|side=left|height=250px}}
 
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.
 
▲{{sidequote
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}}▼
|You were a scribe, and you were one of the best men I'd ever known. You were my brother.
|Llarimar to Lightsong{{book ref|wb|54}}
|side=right|size=300px
}}
 
▲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'tdid not 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 washad actually been an accountant, not a detective. The Pahn Kahl, demandingdemanded his security phrase, and 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.▼
 
▲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 happeningtaking place.{{book ref|wb|57}}
 
== Relationships ==
{{image|Lightsong and Llarimar by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=right|width=250px|With Llarimar}}
 
=== Llarimar ===▼
Lightsong's high priest, Llarimar was also Lightsong's older brother, although he hadLightsong forgottenforgot that fact when he Returned. Llarimar maintainedmaintains a calm persona, even when confronted with Lightsong's foolish behavior, such as calling him "Scoot." A true believer, Llarimar even educatededucates Lightsong on his own religion, and offeredoffers encouragement when Lightsong wasis feeling despondent.{{book ref|wb|12}}▼
 
=== Calmseer ===
In his early Returned life, Lightsong had a close relationship with [[Calmseer]], -with whom he was rumoured to have slept with. Lightsong regardedregards some of the Gods of this period, including Calmseer and [[Brighthue]], as very honorable and; he rememberedremembers them with reverence, saying they wereare far better and greater than most of the later Gods.{{book ref|wb|7}}
 
=== Blushweaver ===
His most notable relationship at the time of the Pahn Kahl rebellion wasis with [[Blushweaver]], who wasis in love with him. Whilst their conversations wereare highly flirtatious, thistheir relationship never becamebecomes physical in nature, much todespite Blushweaver's indignationattempts. Even though heLightsong admiredadmires and caredcares for Blushweaver, he opposedopposes her desire for war with Idris.
 
=== Siri ===
After realizing that [[Siri]] wasis a naive young woman, and not a cunning spy sendsent by Idris, Lightsong tooktakes pity on her and gavegives her advice foron dealing with the politics of the Court of Gods. Siri recognizedthinks of him as probably the best of the Returned Gods in the Courtcourt at the time, and camecomes to rely on him, even though he continually advisedadvises her not to.{{book ref|wb|27}}
 
▲=== 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 ==
{{image|Lightsong by Naabarts.jpg|side=left|width=250px}}
{{quote
| Not a god, but a scribe. A silly little scribe who was allowed to play god for a few years! A coward.
| Lightsong about himself{{book ref|wb|54}}
}}
 
{{quote
| You are a god. To me, at least. It doesn’t matter how easily you can be killed, how much Breath you have, or how you look. It has to do with who you are and what you mean.
| Llarimar to Lightsong{{book ref|wb|54}}
}}
 
{{quote
| So far this day I have discovered several disturbing and redefining elements of my soul which are slowly restructuring the very nature of my existence. Other than that, it was uneventful. You?
| Lightsong to Siri{{book ref|wb|27}}
}}
 
{{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{{book ref|wb|27}}
}}
 
|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}}
}}
 
{{quote
|By the Colors... I '''am''' a god.
|Lightsong just before healing Susebron{{book ref|wb|57}}
}}
 
== Trivia ==
* The sword [[Brandon]] gave to his wife Emily at their wedding is called Lightsong.{{annotationwob ref|wb|dedication6009}}
* The relationship between Lightsong and Llarimar is a parallel to the relationship between Siri and Vivenna.{{annotationwob ref|wb|chapter=527377}}
* Lightsong was designed as a character that could fit in an Oscar Wilde play.{{annotationwob ref|wb|chapter=36035}}
 
== Notes ==
Warbreaker:
chapters 3, 5-7, 12, 14-6, 18, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47, 48, 50-5, 57, 58
annotations: dedication, prologue, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12-6, 18, 22-3, 25-7, 29-31, 34, 38, 42, 45, 47, 50-5, 57-8
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