Difference between revisions of "Origin"
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| − | The '''Origin of Storms''', often referred to as simply the '''Origin''', is where [[highstorm]]s are formed. |
+ | The '''Origin of Storms''', often referred to as simply the '''Origin''', is an area on [[Roshar]] where [[highstorm]]s are formed. Though is has never been seen, it's believed to exists far to the East, possibly in or across the [[Ocean of Origins]].{{book ref|sa1|12}} |
| − | + | As the source of highstorms, Origin is hugely important to Rosharans. Many buildings have features such as doors, balconies, patios, and gardens facing away from it, so as to protect them from storm winds and debris.{{book ref|sa2|46}}{{book ref|sa2|49}} In contrast, the tower-city of [[Urithiru]] has a tall column of windows facing the Origin, possible only because it's located above the storms.{{book ref|sa2|i|10}} |
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| + | Historically, there have been a few attempts to sail to the Origin, but of all the ships to set out for it, none have ever returned.{{book ref|sa1|16}} |
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| − | [[Dalinar]] feels the [[Stormfather]] in |
+ | Several of Roshar's major [[spren]] are connected to the Origin. When not in a highstorm, [[Dalinar]] feels the [[Stormfather]]'s presence in that direction.{{book ref|sa3|64}} [[Cusicesh]] forms a face and looks towards the Origin every day at seven forty-six in the morning.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} |
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| − | Every day at seven forty-six in the morning, [[Cusicesh]] forms a face that looks toward the Origin.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} |
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| + | There is some disagreement on Roshar as to Origin's true nature. While the ancient myths state that every [[highstorm]] begins there, modern [[stormwarden]]s believe that there exists only one highstorm continuously circling the planet.{{book ref|sa2|87}} |
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| − | [[Puuli]] and his grandfather believe that there are people living on an island at the Origin, who |
+ | [[Puuli]] and his grandfather believe that there are people living on an island at the Origin. Per their story, those people, once sailors who were lost while sailing the [[Ocean of Origins]], are to return with "Light in their pockets" and restore the fallen kingdom of [[Natanatan]].{{book ref|sa3|i|1}} |
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| ⚫ | Conversely, some stories suggest that there may be another Origin in the far West, though this one would spawn [[Voidbringers]]. One such myth is ''[[Derethil]] and the [[Wandersail]]''. In the story, king Derethil, sailing far to the west, finds a whirlpool where the ocean drains ringed by islands populated by the [[Uvara]] people.{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 19:31, 26 July 2019
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The Origin of Storms, often referred to as simply the Origin, is an area on Roshar where highstorms are formed. Though is has never been seen, it's believed to exists far to the East, possibly in or across the Ocean of Origins.[1]
As the source of highstorms, Origin is hugely important to Rosharans. Many buildings have features such as doors, balconies, patios, and gardens facing away from it, so as to protect them from storm winds and debris.[2][3] In contrast, the tower-city of Urithiru has a tall column of windows facing the Origin, possible only because it's located above the storms.[4]
Historically, there have been a few attempts to sail to the Origin, but of all the ships to set out for it, none have ever returned.[5]
Several of Roshar's major spren are connected to the Origin. When not in a highstorm, Dalinar feels the Stormfather's presence in that direction.[6] Cusicesh forms a face and looks towards the Origin every day at seven forty-six in the morning.[7]
Legends
There is some disagreement on Roshar as to Origin's true nature. While the ancient myths state that every highstorm begins there, modern stormwardens believe that there exists only one highstorm continuously circling the planet.[8]
Puuli and his grandfather believe that there are people living on an island at the Origin. Per their story, those people, once sailors who were lost while sailing the Ocean of Origins, are to return with "Light in their pockets" and restore the fallen kingdom of Natanatan.[9]
Conversely, some stories suggest that there may be another Origin in the far West, though this one would spawn Voidbringers. One such myth is Derethil and the Wandersail. In the story, king Derethil, sailing far to the west, finds a whirlpool where the ocean drains ringed by islands populated by the Uvara people.[10]
Notes
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 12#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 49#
- ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-10#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 16#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 64#
- ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-5#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 87#
- ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-1#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 57#