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| − | '''Motif''' is a [[Cryptic]] on [[Roshar]] bonded to [[Ishnah]] |
+ | '''Motif''' is a [[Cryptic]] on [[Roshar]] bonded to [[Ishnah]].{{book ref|sa4|26}} |
| − | == Appearance == |
+ | == Appearance and Personality == |
| + | In the [[Physical Realm]], Motif usually appears as patterns on a spherical ornament at the end of a hairspike in [[Ishnah]]'s braids. He is smaller than [[Pattern]].{{book ref|sa4|26}} In the [[Cognitive Realm]], he has the typical Cryptic appearance of a tall humanoid with stiff robes and changing symbols for a head.{{book ref|sa4|22}} |
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| + | He does not speak [[Alethi]] very well and prefers the Cryptic language. His personality is similar to other Cryptics; he does not seem to have a good grasp of human behavior or mannerisms, and he becomes extremely excited by lies.{{book ref|sa4|26}} |
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| − | Motif appears as patterns on an ornament at the end of the central spike used to keep [[Ishnah]]'s braids in place. Motif is smaller than [[Pattern]]. |
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| + | == Attributes and Abilities == |
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| + | Motif can form a [[Nahel bond]] with a human, giving him increased sapience in the [[Physical Realm]]. The bonded partner gains the [[Surgebinding]] powers of the [[Order of Lightweavers]]. He can also be used as a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa4|20}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | Motif presumably bonded Ishnah at some point after the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]]; Ishnah was one of the first members of the [[Unseen Court]]. By around {{Rosharan date|1175|4}}, Ishnah had [[Order_of_Lightweavers#Ideals_of_the_Lightweavers|spoken truths]] that allowed her to manifest Motif as a Shardblade. Motif and his fellow Cryptics all used the name "Pattern" before grudgingly selecting different names for themselves to help the humans identify them.{{book ref|sa4|20}} |
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| + | Ishnah and Motif were selected by Shallan as members of the diplomatic mission to [[Lasting Integrity]] sent by the [[coalition of monarchs]]. During the journey through the Cognitive Realm, Motif was usually seen with his fellow Cryptics [[Mosaic]], [[Ornament]], and Pattern. Their unusual behavior sometimes unnerved their human companions.{{book ref|sa4|26}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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[[Category: Shardblades]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:20, 29 March 2024
| Motif | |
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| Abilities | Nahel bond, Lightweaver magic, Splinter |
| Bonded With | Ishnah |
| Species | Cryptic |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
| First Appeared | Rhythm of War |
Motif is a Cryptic on Roshar bonded to Ishnah.[1]
Appearance and Personality[edit]
In the Physical Realm, Motif usually appears as patterns on a spherical ornament at the end of a hairspike in Ishnah's braids. He is smaller than Pattern.[1] In the Cognitive Realm, he has the typical Cryptic appearance of a tall humanoid with stiff robes and changing symbols for a head.[2]
He does not speak Alethi very well and prefers the Cryptic language. His personality is similar to other Cryptics; he does not seem to have a good grasp of human behavior or mannerisms, and he becomes extremely excited by lies.[1]
Attributes and Abilities[edit]
Motif can form a Nahel bond with a human, giving him increased sapience in the Physical Realm. The bonded partner gains the Surgebinding powers of the Order of Lightweavers. He can also be used as a Shardblade.[3]
History[edit]
Motif presumably bonded Ishnah at some point after the Battle of Thaylen Field; Ishnah was one of the first members of the Unseen Court. By around Vev 1175, Ishnah had spoken truths that allowed her to manifest Motif as a Shardblade. Motif and his fellow Cryptics all used the name "Pattern" before grudgingly selecting different names for themselves to help the humans identify them.[3]
Ishnah and Motif were selected by Shallan as members of the diplomatic mission to Lasting Integrity sent by the coalition of monarchs. During the journey through the Cognitive Realm, Motif was usually seen with his fellow Cryptics Mosaic, Ornament, and Pattern. Their unusual behavior sometimes unnerved their human companions.[1]