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|All of this, because I couldn't figure out how to die.{{book ref|wb|3}}
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'''Lightsong the Bold''' is 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 is notable for his flippant attitude and for not believing in his own religion.
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
 
<gallery caption="Images of Lightsong">
Lightsong.jpg | Lightsong <small><center>by {{a|Botanicaxu}}</center></small>Lightsong
Lightsong Ponders a Prickly Pear.jpg | Lightsong ponders a prickly pear <small><center>by {{a|Matthew Johnson}}</center></small> Lightsong ponders a prickly pear
Lightsong Shuravf.jpg | Lightsong <small><center>by {{a|Shuravf}}</center></small> Lightsong
</gallery>
 
* Agelessness - makes him immune to most toxins and physical ailments, as well as making him functionally immortal.
 
Lightsong is 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}}
 
FollowingHe hisis discoveryan ofable for investigator, a skill forthat interrogation,carries Lightsongover makesfrom anhis effortlife toas discoveran variousinvestigative skillsaccountant frombefore hishe previous lifeReturned. HeMore discoveresskills that he islearned skilledas ina mortal and retained after he Returned are mathematics, sketching, juggling, and has a knowledge of sailing terms.{{book ref|wb|30}}
 
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}}
== History ==
=== Before Returning ===
Before being Returned, Lightsong was an accountant named '''Stennimar''', anwho accountantwas often employed to discover fraud or embezzlement by looking through ledgers to find discrepancies. Stennimar and his niece [[Tatara]] would often go sailing as it iswas a hobby of Llarimar, his brother Llarimar's. During one of the excursions, they borrowed the boat [[Red Panther]] and set sail, only toand encounterencountered a terrible storm. In the chaos, a massive wave sweepsswept Tatara awayoverboard and into the raging waters. Stennimar leaped into the ocean and managed to tie her to a rope despite barely knowing how to swim. HeWhile diedhe rescuingmanaged herto save Tatara's life, Stennimar was unable to save his own life and drowned in the depths. After his death, Stennimar was[[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 ===
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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{{book ref|wb|26}}
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▲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}}
 
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.
 
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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}}
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▲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 happeningtaking place.{{book ref|wb|57}}
 
== Relationships ==
 
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|By the colorsColors... I '''am''' a god.
|Lightsong just before healing Susebron{{book ref|wb|57}}
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