Difference between revisions of "Noura"

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|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]

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'''Noura''' is a high-ranking [[vizier]] in [[Prime Aqasix]] [[Yanagawn]] the First's court in [[Azir]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|65}}

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|sa2.5|14}} She wears a hat and long, layered robes, sometimes adding a coat with oversized sleeves.{{book ref|sa2|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}}

 

 

== Abilities and Attributes ==

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|sa2.5|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]].

 

Noura was present{{ref|group=fn|text=The female lead vizier is not named in this scene, but information in ''Oathbringer'' is consistent with it being Noura.}} during a failed robbery of the [[Bronze Palace]] attempted by [[Huqin]]'s crew. "[[Nale|Darkness]]" appeared as he attempted to apprehend Lift; Noura did not recognize him, and was upset that he was intruding in the palace with his minions. She demanded to see his papers, and although she found that they were in order, she was shocked to see that the sentence for a child thief is death. She told Darkness to carry on, but then pushed a table into one of his minions, allowing Lift enough time to access [[Investiture]] and ultimately escape.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}

 

 

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|sa2.5|14}}

 

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Noura met with [[Dalinar Kholin]] in [[Azimir]] after he showed Yanagawn some of [[Dalinar's visions|his visions]]. She openly displayed her distrust of Dalinar and the [[Alethi]], but admitted that Yanagawn had been swayed by Dalinar's arguments. Dalinar presented the viziers with essays written by [[Fen]], [[Navani]], and [[Jasnah]], each of which contained compelling arguments regarding Dalinar's alliance. Noura was surprised by his diplomatic approach. The essays bought Dalinar more time, and he had some strained conversations with Noura about the current state of affairs on Roshar while she led him through the city to a small waiting room. She informed him that Azir's [[parshmen]] did not immediately prepare for war like those in Alethkar, instead formally demanding reparations before being led away by [[Regal]]s or [[Fused]]. After some deliberation, Noura told Dalinar that Azir would accept his invitation to [[Urithiru]] despite her own objections, and that other nations in the Azish Empire were likely to follow.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

 

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Noura realized she was wrong about Dalinar after the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], as she attended the wedding of [[Shallan]] and [[Adolin]], bringing gifts from Yanagawn and Lift.{{book ref|sa3|122}} She, Yanagawn, and the rest of the Azish court also resumed their participation in the meetings of monarchs.{{book ref|sa4|19}}

 

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|This betrayal will be felt—and prosecuted—by the Azish for generations.

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During the following year, Noura began leading the meetings when the coalition gathered. She directed Dalinar to describe his proposed assault on [[Emul]] to the rest of the group, then asked to hear the opinions of the others.{{book ref|sa4|19}} They unanimously agreed to the assault, and some of the Azish court, including Yanagawn, opted to go with the army.{{book ref|sa4|19}}{{book ref|sa4|50}} After [[Taravangian]]'s betrayal, Noura agreed with the other officials that Dalinar had handled the situation well.{{book ref|sa4|50}}

 

== Relationships ==

=== Yanagawn ===

 

=== Lift ===

Noura is quickly able to ascertain that [[Lift]] is not the dangerous criminal that [[Nale]] claims her to be.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} Lift claims that the viziers do not like her.{{book ref|sa3|65}} She likes to playfully aggravate Noura,{{book ref|sa2.5|14}} but she also seems to trust her.{{book ref|sa2.5|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}}

 

=== 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. Before meeting him, she assumes he will 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}} She is not always enamored of his methods or ideas, but is willing to trust and work with Dalinar again after his victory at the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa4|19}}{{book ref|sa4|101}}

 

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