Difference between revisions of "Noura"

 

Noura is educated and logical, and she places a high value on laws and bureaucracy.{{book ref|wor|i|9}}{{book ref|sa3|116}} However, she is empathetic, and will occasionally bend the law to do what she believes is right.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} She is frank and not easily intimidated, particularly when she believes the law is on her side.{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|wor|i|9}} She strives to act in the best interests of Azir.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

 

== History ==

 

She retains her position as lead vizier after Yanagawn is crowned, and is said to miss Lift while she spends time in [[Yeddaw]].{{book ref|edgedancer|14}}

 

=== Meeting Dalinar ===

 

As the coalition prepares for war, Noura travels to [[Thaylen City]] with Yanagawn, and later writes Queen Fen a poem thanking her for her hospitality.{{book ref|sa3|111}} She also gives a report to the other monarchs regarding the movement of Azir's fleet.{{book ref|sa3|111}} However, numerous pieces of information suddenly come to light (including revelations that Dalinar did not disclose all of the information about his visions and that Elhokar swore fealty to Dalinar as "highking", the arrival of an unexpected [[Everstorm]], and the translation of the [[Eila Stele]]) that throw the coalition into chaos.{{book ref|sa3|111}} Noura pointedly asks Dalinar about [[Odium]] appearing in his visions, and he admits that he did.{{book ref|sa3|111}}

|That Oathgate is dangerous. These powers of yours are dangerous. Deny it.

|Noura, to Dalinar{{book ref|sa3|113}}

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Noura realizes that it is likely someone orchestrated the downfall of the coalition, but she does not care; she already lacked trust for [[Surgebinder]]s in general and Dalinar specifically, and it is clear that he withheld relevant information.{{book ref|sa3|113}} The Azish delegation abandons the coalition and leaves Thaylen City, refusing to use the Oathgate.{{book ref|sa3|113}} Lift and Yanagawn later second-guess this decision, and Yanagawn tells Noura that he would be dead without Lift's Radiant powers.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Lift has already stolen away from the ship, and Yanagawn tells Noura that they need to turn around.{{book ref|sa3|113}} Noura reminds him that the emperor of Azir does not have absolute power, and that Yanagawn will jeopardize the throne if he attempts to rejoin the battle against the wishes of the vizierate.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Before the argument concludes, they receive reports that the Alethi have joined Odium's forces, seemingly proving Noura right.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Yanagawn is baffled by this turn of events,{{book ref|sa3|116}} as he is not aware that Odium is using [[Nergaoul]] to control the Alethi.{{book ref|sa3|115}}

 

=== Dalinar ===

Noura assumes that the Alethi always attempt to solve their problems through violence,{{book ref|sa3|65}} a stereotype that is particularly prevalent in Azir due to the genocide perpetrated there by [[Sadees]] the Sunmaker.{{book ref|sa3|42}} She is inherently wary of Dalinar Kholin because of his nationality, his powers, and his reputation.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Before meeting him, she assumed he would be half-man, half-animal, but her fears are quelled by his unexpectedly calm demeanor and his ability to speak Azish.{{book ref|sa3|65}} She still maintains a level of distrust for Dalinar, and quickly turns on him after learning that he has not been forthcoming about all of his visions.{{book ref|sa3|111}}{{book ref|sa3|113}}

 

== Notes ==

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