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+ | A '''nuatoma''' is a leader of an [[Unkalaki]] clan on [[Roshar]]. [[Lunamor]] describes them as nobles, the Horneater equivalent of an [[Alethi]] [[Brightlord]].{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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| − | The specifics of the title like the method of succession and the areas of responsibility of a nuatoma are mostly unknown so far. |
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| + | It is not clear how an individual becomes nuatoma, although birth order and heritage are factors in Unkalaki social standing.{{book ref|sa1|49}}{{book ref|sa3|37}} Since all Unkalaki are [[darkeyes|darkeyed]], eye color is not a consideration.{{book ref|sa1|23}} The relatives of a nuatoma act as their guards and servants, often performing multiple jobs.{{book ref|sa1|23}}{{book ref|sa3|37}} The relatives are not slaves, and prefer to serve a family member rather than a stranger.{{book ref|sa1|23}} When Lunamor sees [[Phendorana]], who has obvious importance among [[honorspren]], he asks [[Syl]] if she is like a nuatoma.{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
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| − | + | Lunamor implies that a nuatoma leads each of the [[Horneater Peaks]].{{book ref|sa1|23}} There are occasional skirmishes between peaks, presumably led by the nuatoma.{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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| − | | The nuatoma, they see our lack of Shards as a great shame. They want these weapons very badly. It is believed that the nuatoma who first obtains a Shardblade would become king, a thing we have not had for many years. No peak would fight another peak where a man held one of the blessed Blades. |
+ | | The nuatoma, they see our lack of Shards as a great shame. They want these weapons very badly. It is believed that the nuatoma who first obtains a [[Shardblade]] would become king, a thing we have not had for many years. No peak would fight another peak where a man held one of the blessed Blades. |
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+ | | Lunamor to [[Kaladin]] and [[Teft]]{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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| + | The lack of Shards among the Unkalaki is a source of embarrassment for the nuatoma, and many have traveled to [[Alethkar]] offering significant financial incentives in exchange for the chance to duel a [[Shardbearer]] and win a Shard.{{book ref|sa1|23}} It is assumed that the first nuatoma to win a Shardblade would gain sufficient power to become the first tana'kai—the Unkalaki equivalent of a king{{book ref|sa2|46}}—in many years.{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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| + | All of the nuatoma who have challenged Alethi Shardbearers have been killed.{{book ref|sa1|23}} [[Kef'ha]], Lunamor's nuatoma, chose to duel [[Torol Sadeas]], believing that his family would simply become servants of House Sadeas if he died.{{book ref|sa3|37}} However, Sadeas killed Kef'ha without a proper duel, then killed some of his family members who protested before seizing their property anyway.{{book ref|sa3|37}} Sadeas did not know what to do with the surviving Horneaters.{{book ref|sa1|23}} Lunamor briefly served as a cook and put [[chull]] dung in Sadeas's food, earning him an assignment to the [[bridge crew]]s.{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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== Notable Nuatoma == |
== Notable Nuatoma == |
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== Notes == |
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Revision as of 23:42, 23 July 2019
| Nuatoma | |
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| Related to | Unkalaki |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
A nuatoma is a leader of an Unkalaki clan on Roshar. Lunamor describes them as nobles, the Horneater equivalent of an Alethi Brightlord.[1]
History
It is not clear how an individual becomes nuatoma, although birth order and heritage are factors in Unkalaki social standing.[2][3] Since all Unkalaki are darkeyed, eye color is not a consideration.[1] The relatives of a nuatoma act as their guards and servants, often performing multiple jobs.[1][3] The relatives are not slaves, and prefer to serve a family member rather than a stranger.[1] When Lunamor sees Phendorana, who has obvious importance among honorspren, he asks Syl if she is like a nuatoma.[3]
Lunamor implies that a nuatoma leads each of the Horneater Peaks.[1] There are occasional skirmishes between peaks, presumably led by the nuatoma.[1]
Quest for Shards
“ The nuatoma, they see our lack of Shards as a great shame. They want these weapons very badly. It is believed that the nuatoma who first obtains a Shardblade would become king, a thing we have not had for many years. No peak would fight another peak where a man held one of the blessed Blades. ”
The lack of Shards among the Unkalaki is a source of embarrassment for the nuatoma, and many have traveled to Alethkar offering significant financial incentives in exchange for the chance to duel a Shardbearer and win a Shard.[1] It is assumed that the first nuatoma to win a Shardblade would gain sufficient power to become the first tana'kai—the Unkalaki equivalent of a king[4]—in many years.[1]
All of the nuatoma who have challenged Alethi Shardbearers have been killed.[1] Kef'ha, Lunamor's nuatoma, chose to duel Torol Sadeas, believing that his family would simply become servants of House Sadeas if he died.[3] However, Sadeas killed Kef'ha without a proper duel, then killed some of his family members who protested before seizing their property anyway.[3] Sadeas did not know what to do with the surviving Horneaters.[1] Lunamor briefly served as a cook and put chull dung in Sadeas's food, earning him an assignment to the bridge crews.[1]