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|titles={{tag+|herald}}, Patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers|Truthwatchers]]
  
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'''Pailiah''', nicknamed '''Pali''', is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. She's the patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]].{{wob ref|12509}}
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'''Pailiah''', nicknamed '''Pali''', is one of the ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]] on [[Roshar]]. She is the patron of the [[Order of Truthwatchers]].{{wob ref|12509}}
   
 
== Abilities ==
  
== Abilities ==
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{{image|Pailiah by Esther Schrader.jpg|side=left|width=200px}}
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{{for|Herald#Abilities|more information about Heraldic powers}}
  
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The cultural references to Pailiah imply that she might've been a scholar prior to becoming a Herald. As a Herald, she's a [[Cognitive Shadow]], and every time she dies, she travels to [[Braize]]. There, she's tortured until she or one of the other Heralds break, returning them to life on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|38}} While alive, she's ageless, making her effectively immortal so long as she avoids conflict.{{book ref|sa3|119}}
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The cultural references to Pailiah imply that she might've been a scholar prior to becoming a Herald. As a Herald, she's an immortal [[Cognitive Shadow]], and every time she dies, she travels to [[Braize]]. There, she's tortured until she or one of the other Heralds breaks, returning them to Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
   
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Back when Pailiah wielded her [[Honorblade]], she had the ability to use the [[Surge]]s of [[Illumination]], allowing her to create illusions of light and sound, and [[Progression]], letting her grow plants and heal herself and others. She would also have the ability to breathe in [[Stormlight]], compounding her self-healing power. However, she has abandoned her Blade at the Aharietiam, losing her access to Stormlight and Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Whether she has any supernatural abilities other than longevity in the present day is uncertain.
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When Pailiah wielded her [[Honorblade]], she had use of the [[Surge]]s of [[Illumination]], allowing her to create illusions of light and sound, and [[Progression]], letting her grow plants and heal herself and others. She also had the ability to breathe in [[Stormlight]], compounding her self-healing power. However, she has abandoned her Blade at the Aharietiam, losing her access to Stormlight and Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Whether she has Surgebinding abilities in the present day is uncertain.
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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Like most other Heralds, Pailiah was born on [[Ashyn]] and made the trip to [[Roshar]] when the former was destroyed by a man-made catastrophe.{{wob ref|11945}} She was likely a scholar of some sort -- at the very least, she was an important figure in the early Rosharan society. When the [[Desolation]]s began, she was one of the ten people made Heralds by [[Honor]] and given a [[Honorblade]].{{book ref|sa3|38}}
  
   
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Like most other Heralds, Pailiah was born on [[Ashyn]] and made the trip to [[Roshar]] when the former was destroyed by a man-made catastrophe.{{wob ref|11945}} She was likely a scholar of some sort&mdash;at the very least, she was an important figure in early Rosharan society. When the [[Desolation]]s began, she was one of the ten people made Heralds by [[Honor]] and given a [[Honorblade]].{{book ref|sa3|38}}
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Along with all Heralds but [[Taln]], Pailiah abandoned the [[Oathpact]] at the end of the [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} Her current whereabouts are uncertain. It's highly likely she's in the [[Palanaeum]] of [[Kharbranth]], posing as an [[ardent]] from the Devotary of Insight, although she does not belong to [[Taravangian]]'s inner circle of advisors.{{wob ref|4419}}{{wob ref|11521}}{{wob ref|11589}} If so, [[Shallan]] may have crossed paths with her while studying under [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}
  
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Along with all of the Heralds but [[Taln]], Pailiah abandoned the [[Oathpact]] at the end of [[Aharietiam]].{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} At some point, she may have joined the [[Ardentia]] and in particular, the [[Devotary of Insight]], who act as caretakers for the [[Palanaeum]] in [[Kharbranth]].{{wob ref|4419}}{{book ref|sa1|33}} It is unclear if she was involved with Taravangian during this time,{{wob ref|11521}}{{wob ref|11589}} and Pailiah may have briefly crossed paths with [[Shallan]] while the young scholar was studying under [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}{{ref|group=fn|text=In 2017 a Word of Brandon from a signed book confirmed that the ardent Shallan finds in the Palanaeum, while searching for the book ''Shadows Remembered'', is the [[Herald]] Pailiah. No photo of this WoB is attach to the Arcanum entry and Brandon has been evasive when asked to confirm whether this information is true.{{wob ref|4419}}{{wob ref|11589}}{{wob ref|11521}}{{book ref|Sa1|33}}}}{{disputed}}
   
 
== Culture ==
  
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In the [[Vorin]] culture, Pailiah is associated with number 5 (Palah), the essence Pulp, and the attributes of Learned and Giving.{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} The grand library in Kharbranth, [[Palanaeum]], is named after her.{{wob ref|10562}}
  
In the [[Vorin]] culture, Pailiah is associated with number 5 (Palah), the essence Pulp, and the attributes of Learned and Giving.{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} The grand library in Kharbranth, [[Palanaeum]], is named after her.{{wob ref|10562}}
   
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* Under [[Vorin]] rules, where "h" can stand for any letter, Pailiah is a symmetrical name, making her one of the only three Heralds, alongside [[Shalash]] and [[Kalak]], whose names weren't altered by the Vorin culture (although Kalak became Kelek due to linguistic drift).
  
* Under [[Vorin]] rules, where "h" can stand for any letter, Pailiah is a symmetrical name, making her one of the only three Heralds, alongside [[Shalash]] and [[Kalak]], whose names weren't altered by the Vorin culture (although Kalak became Kelek due to linguistic drift).
 
* Early on, Brandon readily confirmed that the old ardent in the Palanaeum is Pailiah.{{wob ref|4419}} Later, however, when questioned about it, he was a lot more ambiguous.{{wob ref|11521}}{{wob ref|11589}}
  
* Early on, Brandon readily confirmed that the old ardent in the Palanaeum is Pailiah.{{wob ref|4419}} Later, however, when questioned about it, he was a lot more ambiguous.{{wob ref|11521}}{{wob ref|11589}}
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* Pailiah's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Scholar by the [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] staff.{{wob ref|14097}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 21:48, 14 March 2024

Pailiah
Pailiah Endsheet.png
by Magali Villeneuve
Abilities Cognitive Shadow, Shardbearer (formerly)
Titles Herald of the Almighty, Patron of the Truthwatchers
Aliases Pali
Homeworld Ashyn
Universe Cosmere

Pailiah, nicknamed Pali, is one of the ten Heralds of the Almighty on Roshar. She is the patron of the Order of Truthwatchers.[1]

Abilities[edit]

by Esther Schrader
For more images, see /Gallery.
For more information about Heraldic powers, see Herald#Abilities.

The cultural references to Pailiah imply that she might've been a scholar prior to becoming a Herald. As a Herald, she's an immortal Cognitive Shadow, and every time she dies, she travels to Braize. There, she's tortured until she or one of the other Heralds breaks, returning them to Roshar.[2]

When Pailiah wielded her Honorblade, she had use of the Surges of Illumination, allowing her to create illusions of light and sound, and Progression, letting her grow plants and heal herself and others. She also had the ability to breathe in Stormlight, compounding her self-healing power. However, she has abandoned her Blade at the Aharietiam, losing her access to Stormlight and Surgebinding.[3] Whether she has Surgebinding abilities in the present day is uncertain.

History[edit]

by Shuravf

Like most other Heralds, Pailiah was born on Ashyn and made the trip to Roshar when the former was destroyed by a man-made catastrophe.[4] She was likely a scholar of some sort—at the very least, she was an important figure in early Rosharan society. When the Desolations began, she was one of the ten people made Heralds by Honor and given a Honorblade.[2]

Along with all of the Heralds but Taln, Pailiah abandoned the Oathpact at the end of Aharietiam.[3] At some point, she may have joined the Ardentia and in particular, the Devotary of Insight, who act as caretakers for the Palanaeum in Kharbranth.[5][6] It is unclear if she was involved with Taravangian during this time,[7][8] and Pailiah may have briefly crossed paths with Shallan while the young scholar was studying under Jasnah.[6][fn 1][disputed]

Culture[edit]

by Isaac Stewart

In the Vorin culture, Pailiah is associated with number 5 (Palah), the essence Pulp, and the attributes of Learned and Giving.[9] The grand library in Kharbranth, Palanaeum, is named after her.[10]

Pailiah features in several Rosharan idioms, such as "Pali's mind" and "Pailiah knew...", referencing her nature as Learned.[11][12] There are temples to her in major cities on Roshar, like Kholinar and Thaylen.[13][14]

Trivia[edit]

  • Under Vorin rules, where "h" can stand for any letter, Pailiah is a symmetrical name, making her one of the only three Heralds, alongside Shalash and Kalak, whose names weren't altered by the Vorin culture (although Kalak became Kelek due to linguistic drift).
  • Early on, Brandon readily confirmed that the old ardent in the Palanaeum is Pailiah.[5] Later, however, when questioned about it, he was a lot more ambiguous.[7][8]
  • Pailiah's portrait used in the chapter arches is called the Scholar by the Dragonsteel Entertainment staff.[15]

Notes[edit]

Footnotes
  1. ↑ In 2017 a Word of Brandon from a signed book confirmed that the ardent Shallan finds in the Palanaeum, while searching for the book Shadows Remembered, is the Herald Pailiah. No photo of this WoB is attach to the Arcanum entry and Brandon has been evasive when asked to confirm whether this information is true.[5][8][7][6]
References
  1. ↑ General Reddit 2014
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-10#
  2. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 38#
  3. ↑ a b Prelude to the Stormlight Archive#
  4. ↑ Skyward Denver signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-15#
  5. ↑ a b c General Signed Books 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-04-10#
  6. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 33#
  7. ↑ a b c Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-31#
  8. ↑ a b c Skyward release party
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-06#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer Ars Arcanum#
  10. ↑ Steelheart signing Seattle
    — Arcanum - 2013-10-14#
  11. ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-14#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 14#
  13. ↑ Map of Kholinar
  14. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 117#
  15. ↑ Miscellaneous 2020
    — Arcanum - 2020-08-04#
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