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Each Returned is gifted with a single, powerful [[Breath]] which allows them to reach the [[Heightening#Fifth Heightening|Fifth Heightening]]. This '''divine Breath''' is a [[Splinter]] of [[Endowment]].{{wob ref|4486}} A Returned may give this Breath in an act of self-sacrifice to heal one person.{{book ref|wb|12}} Their divine Breath can be suppressed by Investing it into a place within themselves, but this will remove the abilities granted by the Heightenings.{{wob ref|4501}} The divine Breath, if given to another, will not stick with the person or make them Return.{{wob ref|3508}}
Each Returned consumes one Breath per week as a consequence of being reborn. The bodies of the Returned feed on any Breaths they have available, and many Returned live for one week only because their bodies consume their divine Breath on the eighth day, killing them a second time.{{wob ref|6776}} On the seventh day, they start to grow weak and sluggish and will return to full strength after consuming a Breath on the eighth day.{{wob ref|6776}} If they suppress their divine Breath they still need to consume a Breath a week.{{wob ref|5840}} Returned can survive without extra Breaths until the day they need to consume one.{{wob ref|4486}} Returned can receive more Breaths on top of their single divine Breath
If a Returned has extra Breaths, they can use them to [[Awakening|Awaken]] like any other person would.{{wob ref|6724}} When Awakening, Returned will use regular Breath before using their divine Breath, and will only give away their divine Breath if they push for it.{{wob ref|3508}}
== Abilities and Appearance ==
All Returned have increased strength and speed, and are able to move inhumanly fast.{{wob ref|6808}} Their bodies will not grow stronger from exercise or
Their divine Breath allows them to reach the Fifth Heightening.
The new appearance of those that Return are in accordance with what they subconsciously think physical perfection is or how they see themselves.{{wob ref|5840}} However, this is based on how they view societal standards on beauty and perfection rather than purely on their own standards.{{wob ref|11649}} The old gods look old and the heroic gods look strong, for example.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} A Returned can, with the correct training, learn to change their appearance, such as changing their height, weight or hair color, but only to a reasonable extent.{{wob ref|6808}} A Returned's appearance can react to their emotions similar to the [[Royal Locks]].{{wob ref|7365}} However, common traits include being larger than normal humans, around seven feet in height, and giving off the color-altering aura of the Fifth Heightening.
A Returned is able to suppress their divine Breath, altering their appearance to look like a normal human, losing the Fifth Heightening in the process.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} However, a normal-looking Returned still has traits commonly associated with Returned, such as increased strength and speed.{{wob ref|6808}} When a Returned
== Cultural impact ==
A person in any area on Nalthis can Return. They are treated in very strange ways some places. One kingdom will immediately sell the corpse of someone who dies in a way that might be seen as heroic, where they are purchased by a nobleman hoping to hit the jackpot and get a Returned. They are kept since they can heal people and are used as an emergency insurance plan to restore the health of their owner.{{wob ref|6700}} In some places Returned are seen as something akin to vampires.{{wob ref|6776}}
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{{for|:Category:Returned|a complete list of Returned|Category:Returned}}
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* [[Arsteel]]
* [[Blushweaver]]
* [[Lightsong]]
* [[Shashara]]
* [[Susebron]]
* [[VaraTreledees]]
* [[Vasher]]
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