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|image=Rysn by ephermeres.png
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▲|native=[[Reshi Sea]]
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|first appeared=[[Words of Radiance]]
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'''Relu-na''' is a [[Tai-na]] in the [[Reshi Sea]] on [[Roshar]]. A [[greatshell]] the size of an island, she is worshiped as a god by her inhabitants.
== Appearance and Personality ==
{{image|Tan-na by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=left|width=300px|[[Rysn]] sailing towards Relu-na}}
{{for|Tai-na}}
Like other [[Tai-na]], Relu-na has grown to extraordinary size due to a [[spren]] bond{{wob ref|2684}} related to her [[gemheart]]{{wob ref|756}} that allows her body to defy the laws of physics.{{wob ref|6498}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} [[Rysn]] believes that Relu-na is as large as a town.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} One of Relu-na's eyes is described as a "the size of a house" and it is situated more than fifty feet from the top of her head.
Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach.
Relu-na appears to be ancient,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} as Tai-na are very long-lived.{{wob ref|3423}} The natives feed Relu-na fruit, but only as a treat; they do not divulge her primary food source.
▲Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She is not immediately identifiable as a living being, but when she moves it becomes easier to see that she has legs.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She has a stony carapace covered with an array of plant life including moss, trees, [[shalebark]], and [[rockbud]]s.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The plants grow as thick as a jungle or forest over most of the shell, but relatively few plants grow on the head.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The shell has protrusions near the waterline that are used as docks by the residents of the island; stairs have also been cut into the shell.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The sea is unusually warm near Relu-na and Rysn compares the water to that of the [[Purelake]].{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
== History ==▼
▲Relu-na appears to be ancient,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} as Tai-na are very long-lived.{{wob ref|3423}} The natives feed Relu-na fruit, but only as a treat; they do not divulge her primary food source.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The Tai-na are sentient, and the Reshi people believe that they are also sapient and capable of decision-making. Gu mentions that when two Tai-na approach each other, they decide what will happen next - a war, or something "good".{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
{{image|Rysn and Relu-Na by Botanicaxu.jpeg|side=right|height=300px|[[Rysn]] swinging in front of Relu-na's head}}
[[Rysn]] and [[Vstim]] visited Relu-na hoping to trade for a [[larkin]] corpse. Rysn was shocked by the existence of [[Tai-na]] and was unfamiliar with the island's culture. She and
Upon reaching Relu-na's head, Rysn attempted to trade with the natives. Unbeknownst to Rysn, Vstim had actually trained the king's son, [[Talik]], and had covertly arranged for him to be tough on Rysn as a training exercise. However, Rysn became so frustrated by the negotiation that she made a bold attempt to gain the trust of the natives. She climbed down a rope suspended hundreds of feet over the ocean and attempted to address Relu-na directly, but fell when the rope snapped.
▲==History==
▲Rysn and [[Vstim]] visited Relu-na hoping to trade for a [[larkin]] corpse. Rysn was shocked by the existence of Tai-na and was unfamiliar with the island's culture. She and Vstim were led on a long hike up to Relu-na's head to meet the king.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} On the way, they encountered [[Axies the Collector]], who had been visiting Relu-na as part of his ongoing spren research.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} Axies had tried to investigate the Tai-na spren, but the natives refused to discuss it and instead bound his feet and hung him upside-down.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
When Rysn later wrote to Talik regarding her worries about [[Chiri-Chiri]]'s deteriorating health, Talik and the king were in [[Azimir]]. Talik wrote to the inhabitants of the island, and the king's consort approached Relu-na, who somehow indicated that Chiri-Chiri needed be taken home to [[Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3.5|2}}
▲Upon reaching Relu-na's head, Rysn attempted to trade with the natives. Unbeknownst to Rysn, Vstim had actually trained the king's son, [[Talik]], and had covertly arranged for him to be tough on Rysn as a training exercise. However, Rysn became so frustrated by the negotiation that she made a bold attempt to gain the trust of the natives. She climbed down a rope suspended hundreds of feet over the ocean and attempted to address Relu-na directly, but fell when the rope snapped.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She survived the fall, and Vstim later told her that the island's spren somehow saved her life.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Rysn says she was trying to gain respect after Vstim and Talik repeatedly insisted that Relu-na placed a great deal of value on boldness; after her bold yet reckless act, the island somehow gifted her a living larkin.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
== Inhabitants ==
Relu-na's residents are typical for a [[Tai-na]], and include both native Reshi and expatriates from other parts of [[Roshar]]. The residents generally lead a relaxed lifestyle and often spend their time swimming and diving. The island is ruled by a king, who has authority over the soldiers and would lead them in battle if necessary.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
== Notes ==
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