Difference between revisions of "Noura"

She has a round face, dark eyes, and long graying hair that she wears in a tight side braid.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Although [[Lift]] calls her "Fat Lips", she does not actually have fat lips.{{book ref|Edgedancersa2.5|14}} She wears a hat and long, layered robes, sometimes adding a coat with oversized sleeves.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}} All of her clothing is of brightly patterned textiles that are typical of Azir{{book ref|sa3|65}} and are used to signify rank and other attributes.{{book ref|sa3|116}}

Noura is educated and logical, and she places a high value on laws and bureaucracy.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa3|116}} She strives to act in the best interests of Azir.{{book ref|sa3|65}} However, she is empathetic, and will occasionally bend the law to do what she believes is right.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}} She is frank and not easily intimidated, particularly when she believes the law is on her side, but people also tend to respond well to her calm composure.{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa4|19}}

Noura is intelligent.{{book ref|sa3|116}} She is literate in Azish and is able to write poetry;{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|sa3|111}} even Lift has noted the elegance of her handwriting.{{book ref|Edgedancersa2.5|14}} She is able to speak the Alethi language.{{book ref|sa3|96}} She is familiar with the writings of Jasnah Kholin and is extremely impressed by the writing style of her essay ''[[Verdict]]'',{{book ref|sa3|65}} although it is not clear if she can read [[women's script]].

She retained her position as lead vizier after Yanagawn was crowned and was said to miss Lift while she spent time in [[Yeddaw]].{{book ref|edgedancersa2.5|14}}

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

Noura is quickly able to ascertain that [[Lift]] is not the dangerous criminal that [[Nale]] claims her to be.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}} Lift claims that the viziers do not like her.{{book ref|sa3|65}} She likes to playfully aggravate Noura,{{book ref|Edgedancersa2.5|14}} but she also seems to trust her.{{book ref|edgedancersa2.5|13}} Although Lift's quirky actions often confound Noura,{{book ref|sa3|116}} she also appears to be fond of Lift.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Still, Noura seems to be unsettled by Lift's unpredictable nature; when departing [[Thaylen City]], she assigns [[Vono]] to watch Lift, but Lift escapes with ease.{{book ref|sa3|116}}