Oldblood

Oldblood
World of Origin	Roshar
Universe	Cosmere

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“His people had once ruled Alethkar. What did he think of all this? ”

—Adolin, on Teleb

Oldbloods are people on Roshar descended from a former royal dynasty of Alethkar.

Appearance

Physically, an Oldblood looks like an ordinary lighteyed Alethi. However, if someone wishes to acknowledge that they are an Oldblood, they wear a blue tattoo on their cheek.

History

Little is known about the origin of the Oldbloods, but they are said to have ruled Alethkar many years ago. In fact, they claim to be able to trace their lineage directly to the ancient Knights Radiant. At some point in history, the Oldbloods were removed from power and no longer present a threat to the current monarchy of Alethkar. People with Oldblood ancestry continue to wear face tattoos as a symbolic acknowledgement of their former rule. However, they do not commonly discuss their connection to the Knights Radiant due to their poor reputation following the Day of Recreance. Some Oldbloods may also feel an elevated sense of loyalty to the throne since they once held it.

Known Oldbloods

• Teleb
• One of Dalinar Kholin's battalionlords during the True Desolation

Notes

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