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+ | |His people had once ruled Alethkar. What did he think of all this? |
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| − | + | '''Oldbloods''' are people on [[Roshar]] descended from a former royal dynasty of [[Alethkar]].{{wob ref|7245}}{{book ref|sa2|51}} |
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| + | Little is known about the origin of the Oldbloods, but they are said to have ruled Alethkar many years ago.{{wob ref|7245}} In fact, they claim to be able to trace their lineage directly to the ancient [[Knights Radiant]].{{wob ref|14106}} 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.{{wob ref|7245}} However, they do not commonly discuss their connection to the Knights Radiant due to their poor reputation following the [[Day of Recreance]].{{wob ref|14106}} Some Oldbloods may also feel an elevated sense of loyalty to the throne since they once held it.{{wob ref|9225}} |
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| − | Before the [[Lighteyes]] took power, the Oldbloods ruled Alethkar. Little is known about how they ruled, other than that it was many years ago. Almost all power has been taken from then and they are now no longer a threat to the current monarchy. They have light-colored eyes, so they are admitted into the ruling class, but they don't have any more authority than any other Lighteyes. |
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| − | | Years ago [[Alethkar]] was ruled by a different group of people. A different, like, dynasty. It's been overturned and it's been a long enough time that they're not really a threat. But to acknowledge they're an Oldblood, they wear the tattoo that means, "We used to rule this place." And so, it's just a lineage of people in a dynasty that used to be the kings of Alethkar. |
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Latest revision as of 20:17, 17 August 2021
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| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“His people had once ruled Alethkar. What did he think of all this? ”
Oldbloods are people on Roshar descended from a former royal dynasty of Alethkar.[2][1]
Appearance[edit]
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.[2][3]
History[edit]
Little is known about the origin of the Oldbloods, but they are said to have ruled Alethkar many years ago.[2] In fact, they claim to be able to trace their lineage directly to the ancient Knights Radiant.[4] 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.[2] However, they do not commonly discuss their connection to the Knights Radiant due to their poor reputation following the Day of Recreance.[4] Some Oldbloods may also feel an elevated sense of loyalty to the throne since they once held it.[5]
Known Oldbloods[edit]
- Teleb[6]
- One of Dalinar Kholin's battalionlords during the True Desolation[7]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 51#
- ↑ a b c d Salt Lake City signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-29# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 3#
- ↑ a b General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-08-20# - ↑ General Reddit 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-02-19# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 26#
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 10#