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| − | '''Nafti''' was one of the [[Uvara]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
+ | '''Nafti''' was one of the [[Uvara]], a legendary society on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
| + | == Appearance and Personality == |
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| + | The Uvara are noted as having "long, limber bodies".{{book ref|sa1|57}} They wear shells in their hair that are not found elsewhere on Roshar, and monochrome robes.{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| − | Nafti was a character in a story [[Hoid]] told [[Kaladin]], so it is possible that she was not an actual person. At the same time, there are indications{{17s ref|post|42209|text=Q&A with Brandon Sanderson|date=24 September 2012}} that there is more truth to the story than many might think. |
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| + | [[Hoid]] relates the story of a ship named the ''[[Wandersail]]'', captained by King [[Derethil]], to [[Kaladin]]. The ship attempts to sail through a [[highstorm]] on the open seas and is wrecked on the uncharted islands of the Uvara. The Uvara initially seem like a peaceful people, but Derethil soon realizes that they violently kill each other if they make any kind of mistake, in fear of displeasing their emperor.{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
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| ⚫ | Derethil and his crew discover that the emperor has actually been dead for years, throwing the Uvara into chaos and rioting. Nafti, who had been serving as a guide to Derethil's crew, leaves the islands on the ''Wandersail''. She explains that the reason the Uvara were in such anguish was that they had realized that they alone were responsible for all the death and violence.{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
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| + | == Historicity == |
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| + | The tale of the ''Wandersail'' is known in several nations of Roshar, but some regard it only as a myth.{{book ref|ob|i|13}} Hoid answers cryptically when Kaladin questions the story's authenticity.{{book ref|sa1|57}} At the same time, there may be elements of truth to the story.{{wob ref|1163}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 23:24, 22 March 2019
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Nafti was one of the Uvara, a legendary society on Roshar.[1]
Appearance and Personality
The Uvara are noted as having "long, limber bodies".[1] They wear shells in their hair that are not found elsewhere on Roshar, and monochrome robes.[1]
History
Hoid relates the story of a ship named the Wandersail, captained by King Derethil, to Kaladin. The ship attempts to sail through a highstorm on the open seas and is wrecked on the uncharted islands of the Uvara. The Uvara initially seem like a peaceful people, but Derethil soon realizes that they violently kill each other if they make any kind of mistake, in fear of displeasing their emperor.[1]
Derethil and his crew discover that the emperor has actually been dead for years, throwing the Uvara into chaos and rioting. Nafti, who had been serving as a guide to Derethil's crew, leaves the islands on the Wandersail. She explains that the reason the Uvara were in such anguish was that they had realized that they alone were responsible for all the death and violence.[1]
Historicity
The tale of the Wandersail is known in several nations of Roshar, but some regard it only as a myth.[2] Hoid answers cryptically when Kaladin questions the story's authenticity.[1] At the same time, there may be elements of truth to the story.[3]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d e f The Way of Kings chapter 57#
- ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-13#
- ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-26#