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+ | '''Melishi''' is a historical [[Knight Radiant]] of the [[Order of Bondsmiths]] on [[Roshar]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} |
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| − | The ''[[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance]]'' states that he attempted to destroy the [[Voidbringer]]s using abilities unique to the Bondsmith order.{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} He was also confident in the plan to deny the [[parsh]] their Forms of Power.{{book ref|sa3|81}} One of the gems in [[Urithiru]] mentions his role in capturing [[Unmade]] using [[perfect gemstone]]s.{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} |
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| + | |[Melishi] could make no specific account of his process; it was related to the very nature of the Heralds and their divine duties, an attribute the Bondsmiths alone could address. |
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| − | | Our revelation is fueled by the theory that the [[Unmade]] can perhaps be captured like ordinary [[spren]]. It would require a special prison. And Melishi. |
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+ | |''[[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance]]'', chapter 30, page 18{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} |
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| + | Melishi is thought to have lived several thousand years ago, and was likely the only Bondsmith of his generation.{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}} Like the other Radiants, he fought against the [[Voidbringer]]s; the book ''[[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance]]'' stated that he was determined to destroy them using abilities unique to the Bondsmith order.{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} His plan was related to the nature of the [[Herald]]s and he was not able to fully explain it to the other orders of Radiants.{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} |
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| + | The [[Urithiru gem archive]] held some additional details about Melishi's plan. Melishi and other scholar Radiants of the time believed that the [[Unmade]] [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]] had [[Connection|Connected]] to the [[parsh]]{{book ref|sa3|80}} and was supplying them with [[Voidlight]], facilitating their [[Regal#Forms_of_Power|Forms of Power]].{{book ref|sa3|81}} The Radiants intended to capture Ba-Ado-Mishram using Melishi's abilities and a [[perfect gemstone]],{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}} denying them Voidlight and thus bringing the war to an end.{{epigraph ref|sa3|78}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|82}} However, [[Naze-daughter-Kuzodo]] was concerned about the unintended side effects of Melishi's actions.{{book ref|sa3|81}} The specific outcome of Melishi's plan is not known, but the events surrounding this conflict are believed to be the basis of the legendary [[False Desolation]].{{book ref|sa3|56}} [[Sylphrena]] comments to [[Kaladin]] that when the parsh were "conquered", their [[Connection]] and [[Identity]] were damaged, creating what was known as "[[slaveform]]" for several millenia.{{book ref|sa3|17}} |
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| + | Melishi was bonded to one of three specific [[spren]]{{wob ref|3748}}{{book ref|sa3|64}} that allowed him to use the [[Surge]]s of [[Tension]] and [[Adhesion]].{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} Because he is only known through historical texts, the exact nature and extent of his abilities are unknown, but he can presumably utilize the Surges similarly to others of his Order. |
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Revision as of 23:47, 13 September 2019
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| Abilities | Bondsmith |
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| Universe | Cosmere |
Melishi is a historical Knight Radiant of the Order of Bondsmiths on Roshar.[1]
History
“[Melishi] could make no specific account of his process; it was related to the very nature of the Heralds and their divine duties, an attribute the Bondsmiths alone could address. ”
—Words of Radiance, chapter 30, page 18[1]
Melishi is thought to have lived several thousand years ago, and was likely the only Bondsmith of his generation.[2] Like the other Radiants, he fought against the Voidbringers; the book Words of Radiance stated that he was determined to destroy them using abilities unique to the Bondsmith order.[1] His plan was related to the nature of the Heralds and he was not able to fully explain it to the other orders of Radiants.[1]
The Urithiru gem archive held some additional details about Melishi's plan. Melishi and other scholar Radiants of the time believed that the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram had Connected to the parsh[3] and was supplying them with Voidlight, facilitating their Forms of Power.[4] The Radiants intended to capture Ba-Ado-Mishram using Melishi's abilities and a perfect gemstone,[5][2] denying them Voidlight and thus bringing the war to an end.[6][7] However, Naze-daughter-Kuzodo was concerned about the unintended side effects of Melishi's actions.[4] The specific outcome of Melishi's plan is not known, but the events surrounding this conflict are believed to be the basis of the legendary False Desolation.[8] Sylphrena comments to Kaladin that when the parsh were "conquered", their Connection and Identity were damaged, creating what was known as "slaveform" for several millenia.[9]
Attributes and Abilities
Melishi was bonded to one of three specific spren[10][11] that allowed him to use the Surges of Tension and Adhesion.[12] Because he is only known through historical texts, the exact nature and extent of his abilities are unknown, but he can presumably utilize the Surges similarly to others of his Order.
Notes
- ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance chapter 58 epigraph#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 83 epigraph#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 80#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 81#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 79 epigraph#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 78 epigraph#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 82 epigraph#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 56#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 17#
- ↑ Stormlight Three Update #3
— Arcanum - 2016-08-08# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 64#
- ↑ Words of Radiance Ars Arcanum#