Difference between revisions of "Noura"

Noura passed the "master office" tests to become a vizier at only twelve years of age, giving her seniority among current viziers, even those much older than she iswas.{{book ref|sa3|116}} She liveshas lived in [[Azimir]], the capital of Azir and the seat of its throne, since then.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

Noura iswas 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]] attempedattempted by [[Huqin]]'s crew.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} "[[Nale|Darkness]]" appearsappeared as he attemptsattempted to apprehend Lift; Noura doesdid not recognize him, and iswas upset that he iswas intruding in the palace with his minions.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} She demandsdemanded to see his papers, and although she findsfound that they arewere in order, she iswas shocked to see that the sentence for a child thief is death.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} She tellstold Darkness to carry on, but then pushespushed a table into one of his minions, allowing Lift enough time to access [[Investiture]] and ultimately escape.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}}

Noura and the other viziers followfollowed Darkness and comecame across [[Gawx]], who iswas dying after having his throat slit by one of the minions. They witnesswitnessed his seeming resurrection when Lift healshealed him with [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|wor|i|9}} Noura leadsled a vote on the spot to confirm Gawx as the new Prime Aqasix, believing that he may be able to survive an attack by the [[Assassin in White]].{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}}

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

Noura meetsmet with [[Dalinar Kholin]] in [[Azimir]] after he showsshowed Yanagawn some of [[Dalinar's visions|his visions]].{{book ref|sa3|65}} She openly displaysdisplayed her distrust of Dalinar and the [[Alethi]], but admitsadmitted that Yanagawn hashad been swayed by Dalinar's arguments.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Dalinar presentspresented the viziers with essays written by [[Fen]], [[Navani]], and [[Jasnah]], each of which containscontained compelling arguments regarding Dalinar's alliance.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Noura iswas surprised by his diplomatic approach.{{book ref|sa3|65}} The essays buybought Dalinar more time, and he hashad some strained conversations with Noura about the current state of affairs on Roshar while she leadsled him through the city to a small waiting room.{{book ref|sa3|65}} She informsinformed 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]].{{book ref|sa3|65}} After some deliberation, Noura tellstold Dalinar that Azir willwould accept his invitation to [[Urithiru]] despite her own objections, and that other nations in the Azish Empire arewere likely to follow.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

Noura directly advisesadvised Yanagawn at the first meeting of monarchs in Urithiru. She whisperswhispered various instructions to Yanagawn, notably raising the question of whether the [[Knights Radiant]]'s powers and the [[Oathgate]]s arewere safe to use.{{book ref|sa3|65}} After some discussion, Noura reachesreached the conclusion that the coalition makesmade sense, and Yanagawn offersoffered to send troops to [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|96}}

As the coalition preparesprepared for war, Noura travelstraveled to [[Thaylen City]] with Yanagawn,; andshe later writeswrote Queen Fen a poem thanking her for her hospitality.{{book ref|sa3|111}} She also givesgave a report to the other monarchs regarding the movement of Azir's fleet.{{book ref|sa3|111}} However, numerous pieces of information suddenly comecame to light (including revelations that Dalinar did not disclose all of the information about his visions and, that Elhokar sworehad sworn fealty to Dalinar as "highking", the arrival of an unexpected [[Everstorm]], and the translation of the [[Eila Stele]]) that throwthrew the coalition into chaos.{{book ref|sa3|111}} Noura pointedly asksasked Dalinar about [[Odium]] appearing in his visions, and he admitsadmitted that he didhad.{{book ref|sa3|111}}

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

Noura presumably realizesrealized she was wrong about Dalinar after the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], as she attendsattended the wedding of [[Shallan]] and [[Adolin]], bringing gifts from Yanagawn and Lift.{{book ref|sa3|122}}