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'''Mraize''' is a member of the [[Ghostbloods]] on Roshar. He is a Rosharan born{{wob ref|14217}} [[worldhopper]]{{wob ref|1394}} and might be in possession of [[Tears of Edgli]], among other artifacts. His name is unknown, as the term "Mraize" is a title, not a name. He corrects [[Shallan]] when she attempts to call him 'Brightlord.' Shallan mentions that the title is not Vorin in origin, and difficult to pronounce. As he also refers to [[Iyatil]] as his [[babsk]], a Thaylen title, it is evidenced that he is from [[Thaylenah]].{{book ref|sa2|43}}{{wob ref|10403}}
As a member of the Ghostbloods, Mraize is seeking a way to get [[Investiture]] off-world through [[Shadesmar]]. They hunt the [[Sons of Honor]] as they fear they are close to discovering the secret of making this possible. They are not interested in seeing [[Odium]] rule Roshar.{{book ref|sa4|13}}
== Appearance and Personality ==
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When disguised as Gobby, Mraize wears a black and gold guard's uniform from the [[Sebarial]] princedom. As Gobby, he has a cordial relationship with [[Jushu]], [[Eylita]], and [[Balat]].{{book ref|sa4|13}}
Mraize has a refined air which seems to conflict with his scarred appearance. He usually speaks quietly and calmly, with an accent Shallan cannot recognize. Despite his cultured manner, he is not always serious, growing warm and friendly when Shallan has impressed him. Something about him reminds Shallan of [[Hoid]] when she first sees him, though she quickly denies any resemblance when he turns toward her.{{book ref|sa2|43}}▼
▲Mraize has a refined air which seems to conflict with his scarred appearance. He usually speaks quietly and calmly, but boldly, with an accent Shallan cannot recognize.{{book ref|sa4|60}} Despite his cultured manner, he is not always serious, growing warm and friendly when Shallan has impressed him. Something about him reminds Shallan of [[Hoid]] when she first sees him, though she quickly denies any resemblance when he turns toward her.{{book ref|sa2|43}} He never seems to be upset or surprised by bad news.{{book ref|sa4|78}}
He seems to be a hunter, possessing trophies from several notable animals in Roshar on display in his hideout, including a [[whitespine]] tusk, a [[Santhid]] skull and [[gemheart]]s from [[greatshell]]s. He also speaks with disdain of [[Tyn]]'s supposed fear of meeting with him, stating that the apparent cowardice shows she is acting like "prey", and refers to Amaram as his current prey.{{book ref|sa2|43}}▼
▲He seems to be a hunter, possessing trophies from several notable animals in Roshar on display in his hideout, including a [[whitespine]] tusk, a [[Santhid]] skull and [[gemheart]]s from [[greatshell]]s. He also speaks with disdain of [[Tyn]]'s supposed fear of meeting with him, stating that the apparent cowardice shows she is acting like "prey", and refers to Amaram as his current prey.{{book ref|sa2|43}} [[Shallan]] sees him as a hunter, not waiting for opportunities, but going out and finding them.{{book ref|sa4|9}}
Despite his occasional likeable air, he has no problem with killing, or even letting his allies attempt to kill someone he is interested in, as he gives the other Ghostbloods permission to attempt to assassinate Shallan before she becomes a full member. He mentions he likes to learn the local weapons of cultures he wants to understand. He makes use of a blowgun with poisoned darts which is apparently a [[Parshendi]] hunting weapon.{{book ref|sa2|54}} He also speaks of torturing Shallan for information as "fun."{{book ref|sa2|43}}
== Attributes and Abilities ==
Mraize is a worldhopper. His power resides on his knowledge and possessions. Among his possesions he has a "green chicken" which is known to be an [[Aviar]].{{wob ref|8807}} He has a [[seon]] from [[Sel]].{{book ref|sa4|115}} He also has [[Sand (Taldain)|white sand]] from [[Taldain]]{{wob ref|9288}} and a Yolish branch with weird scripts.{{wob ref|5331}} He is also believed to have Tears of Edgli.{{cite}}
His [[Aviar]] has a large hooked beak and bright green feathers. It is trained to return to him with a whistle. It is carnivorous. It's chirps sound like words. It appears to dislike the cold.{{book ref|sa4|13}} The Aviar sits on Mraize's shoulder. It appears intelligent.{{book ref|sa4|60}}
His knowledge gives him the capacity to blackmail, persuade and manipulate which is what makes him, as a high ranking member of the Ghostbloods, so dangerous.
Mraize always watches doors. He seems to be able to sense when someone approaches. He is not as great at assuming a character as [[Shallan]].{{book ref|sa4|13}}
== History ==
=== The Shattered Plains ===
Mraize, as
After that, he was also confirmed to have surveilled the site to supervise the task. He was pleased when he saw Veil again; he initially thought she had not completed her task, but she delivered maps and some texts from Amaram. He was also amazed with her drawing skills and deduced that she had killed Tyn. Mraize offered her the opportunity to be part of the organization, but explicitly said that she was not in yet, and that killing people within the organization was not encouraged at all. On her way out, she decided not to take the coach and hid; she later found that they had killed her coachman during a failed attempt on her life.{{book ref|sa2|54}}
He also plotted a trap for the Herald [[Shalash]] by attracting her with the masterpiece of the [[Oilsworn]]. When she came to destroy it, he let her know the location of [[Talenel]].{{book ref|sa3|i|8}}
=== Pursuit of the Sons of Honor ===
Mraize and the Ghostbloods hunted and killed the Sons of Honor, including [[Thanadal]] and [[Vamah]].{{book ref|sa4|7}} Mraize infiltrated [[Ialai Sadeas]]'s camp as Gobby.{{book ref|sa4|13}} Ialai is assassinated by [[Shallan]], though she does not claim it as a member of the Ghostbloods, she believed it was for the good of [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa4|7}} Mraize believed at this point that the [[Sons of Honor]] were defunct.{{book ref|sa4|13}}
{{sidequote
|A part that can be that strong. Let that side of you do what needs to be done. Save your husband, your kingdom, and your world all at once. Become that hunter, Shallan. Become the knife.
|Mraize to Shallan{{book ref|sa4|82}}
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[[Shallan]] brokered a deal with [[Sja-anat]] to have her child [[Tumi]] meet with Mraize. Mraize believed the deal including bonding Tumi to a Ghostblood. Mraize expressed interest in bringing Sja-anat to their side, looking to take advantage of her ancient knowledge.{{book ref|sa4|30}}
Mraize met with Shallan at [[Urithiru]] as Gobby. He asked her to hunt [[Restares]], leader of the [[Sons of Honor]], in [[Lasting Integrity]]. In return, he offered to tell her everything, and allow her to ask any question. He also offered her the choice to leave the Ghostbloods, and promised he and his babsk ([[Iyatil]]) would not hunt her and would discourage other Ghostbloods from doing so. Mraize informs Shallan that he has a spy close to her, a practice he experience with Iyatil.{{book ref|sa4|13}} To aid in this mission, he gives her a rare communication cube containing [[seon]] [[Ala]], allowing them to communicate across realms.{{book ref|sa4|115}}
While Shallan travelled to [[Lasting Integrity]], she worked to identify Mraize's spy, planting misinformation amongst her [[Unseen Court]].{{book ref|sa4|26}} Mraize mistakenly confirms the misinformation from [[Beryl]], though it is later discovered that he obtained this while spying on communications between [[Pattern]] and [[Wit]].{{book ref|sa4|78}}
During this time, Mraize hunted and killed [[Gereh]] within [[Urithiru]]. [[Lift]] tried to interfere and ended up getting captured in a [[Ralkalest]] cage.{{book ref|sa4|i|5}}{{book ref|sa4|49}} Lift is then given as a gift to [[Raboniel]] as part of a request for the [[Fused]] to negotiate with his master for the right to utilize the [[Oathgate]]s. Mraize also gave her a large pouch, whose contents caused her to lose her rhythms.{{book ref|sa4|60}}
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|Killing Sadeas saved thousands of lives. Delivering Kelek to us, sending the honorspren to bond Windrunners, could save millions.
|Mraize to Shallan{{book ref|sa4|82}}
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In [[Lasting Integrity]], Shallan sought out [[Restares]], confirming with Mraize for any suspicious humans, and he ruled them out one by one.{{book ref|sa4|75}} Shallan was upset Mraize withheld information, when she discovered Restares was actually the [[Herald]] [[Kelek]].{{book ref|sa4|82}} Mraize had hidden a [[raysium]] dagger within the communication cube. Mraize asked Shallan to collect [[Kelek]]'s soul, and in return, she'd become a full member of the Ghostbloods. He argued that the Heralds abandoned the [[Oathpact]] and even though they knew the [[Fused]] were back, they either hid or helped hasten the desolation. This would also give Shallan the opportunity to impersonate [[Kelek]] to save [[Adolin]] from the [[honorspren]]'s judgment.{{book ref|sa4|82}}
Shallan decided not to kill Kelek and informed Mraize that she was quitting the Ghostbloods. With Kelek's help, Shallan freed [[Ala]], who acted like an abused child from her time with Mraize. Kelek believed [[deadeye]] spren did not exist before the [[Recreance]], and this was why Mraize hunted him. Shallan told him to leave [[Urithiru]] and that she'd hunt the gemstone containing [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]]. Mraize warned her that she'd made an enemy of the most powerful organization in the Cosmere.{{book ref|sa4|115}}
== Relationships ==
;[[Shallan Davar]]: Mraize
After failing to kill [[Restares]], Shallan left the Ghostbloods, making her an enemy of Mraize.{{book ref|sa4|75}}
;[[Iyatil]]: At first glance, Iyatil seems to be one of Mraize's lackeys, and a fellow Ghostbloods member, or perhaps his second-in-command. She is the one who follows Shallan while Mraize is investigating her, and presumably reports back to him. However, with Shallan, Iyatil mentions that he is her student, not her master, making her a viable candidate for his babsk.{{book ref|sa2|63}}
;[[Restares]]: Mraize speaks of Restares as an enemy of the Ghostbloods.
;[[Thaidakar]]: Mraize refers to him as Master Thaidakar, and sends the information Shallan manages to get from Amaram to him. Possibly a superior within the Ghostbloods or an unaffiliated ally.{{book ref|sa2|54}}
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