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{{Magical Entities
|image=Lightsong.jpg
|magic={{tag+|Cognitive Shadow}}
|world=Nalthis
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Warbreaker]], [[The Stormlight Archive]]
}}
The '''Returned''' are resurrected humans on [[Nalthis]]. [[Vasher]] refers to them as Type One [[BioChroma|Biochromatic]] Entities--Spontaneous Sentient BioChromatic Manifestations in a Deceased Host.{{book ref|wb|46}} They are a kind of [[Cognitive Shadow]].{{wob ref|4995}}
 
The Returned, who retain no memory of their previous existence, are worshipped as gods in [[Hallandren]]. The exact process of a Returned's resurrection is unclear; however, [[Lightsong]] had a Voice speak to him.{{book ref|wb|57}}. This voice is confirmed to be the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]].{{wob ref|5943}} The Voice gives people a glimpse into the [[Spiritual Realm]], which let them see a possible future, she then offers a chance to Return and change the events of the vision. Any Returned can have children, but it requires special knowledge.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=447344}}
 
 
== Becoming a Returned ==
A person can become a Returned when dying on [[Nalthis]]. The exact process of a Returned's resurrection is unclear, but they are chosen deliberately by the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]], where she gives people a glimpse into the [[Spiritual Realm]] (which lets them see a possible future in the [[Physical Realm]]{{wob ref|9589}}) and offers them a chance to Return and change the events of the vision.{{wob ref|5943}}{{wob ref|143}} Endowment can be somewhat erratic when choosing.{{wob ref|3443}} A person can be any age when they Return and there have been children, babies, grandmothers, and people in their middle years who have Returned.{{annotationwob ref|book=wb|chapter=306966}} A person who Returns keeps their soul.{{wob ref|275}} If a person has Returned before reaching adulthood, their minds and bodies will grow very quickly and stop once reaching the point of adulthood.{{book ref|wb|30}}
 
How long it takes for a person to Return after they have died can vary, but can take hours or longer. Once the process starts, the person will start glowing, their body will heal, and they will wake up.{{wob ref|3763}} This generally leaves the Returned confused and disoriented, and they will retain no memory of their previous existence.{{wob ref|5062}} Returned will retain general knowledge and skills of their previous life.{{book ref|wb|30}}
 
Becoming Returned without being born on Nalthis is very hard.,{{wob ref|2768}} but is possible, even without having collected any Breath.{{wob ref|12604}} [[Lifeless]] can Return if they were made into a Lifeless right after they died.{{wob ref|1138}} There are ways to use other [[Investiture|magic systems]] to create a Returned.{{wob ref|3386}}
 
== Breath ==
Each Returned is gifted with a single, powerful [[Breath]] which allows thmthem to reach the [[Heightening#FithFifth 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 surpressedsuppressed by Investing it into a place within themselves, but this will remove the abilities grantinggranted by the Heightenings.{{wob ref|4501}} Giving away theThe 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 ReturnReturned live for one week only because their bodies consume their divine Breath on the eighth day, killing them a second time.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=146776}} On the seventh day, they start to grow weak and sluggish and will return to full strength after consuming a Breath on the eighteighth day.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=14-16776}} 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., Theystockpiling thenthem to consume theseso Breathsthat insteadthey ofdon't theirneed own,to andreceive canone stockpileeach and use them for normal [[Awakening]] purposesweek.{{annotationwob ref|wb|chapter=556724}} WhenReturned Awakening,can Returnedalso willconsume useother regulartypes Breathof beforeInvestiture, usingsuch as [[Stormlight]], to feed their divine Breath,. andThey willmust onlyconsume givethe awaysame theiramount divineof BreathInvestiture ifper theyNalthian pushweek forwhen it.doing so,{{wob ref|35083890}} Returnedthough canit alsois consumeunclear otherif typesthey ofmust Investituredo insteadso ofall Breaths,at butonce theor rateif theyit wouldcan needbe tospread consumeout theover Investiture would be differenttime.{{wob ref|3890}} ▼
 
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}}
▲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 Return live for one week only because their bodies consume their divine Breath on the eighth day, killing them a second time.{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=14}} On the seventh day, they start to grow weak and sluggish and will return to full strength after consuming a Breath on the eight day.{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=14-1}} 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. They then consume these Breaths instead of their own, and can stockpile and use them for normal [[Awakening]] purposes.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=55}} 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}} Returned can also consume other types of Investiture instead of Breaths, but the rate they would need to consume the Investiture would be different.{{wob ref|3890}}
 
== Abilities and Appearance ==
All Returned have increased strength and speed, and are able to move inhumanly fast.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-26808}} Their bodies will not grow stronger from exercise or weakerweaken from a lack of it.{{book ref|wb|44}} TheThey do not need to eat or drink to survive, but do need to sleep so their short-term memories get moved to long-term storage.{{wob ref|3041}} A Returned has the inherent ability to see into art and perceive the artist soul and interpret correctly an abstract piece, based on what the artist is trying to convey, in a way that a normal person cannot.{{wob ref|4483}}
 
Their divine Breath allows them to reach the [[Heightening#Fith Heightening|Fifth Heightening]]. TheirChildren divineand Breathanimal can alsosense bea sensedReturned's by children anddivine animalsBreath, which comfortshas theman byeffect playingon withtheir [[Spiritweb]]s and in the [[Cognitive Realm]], making them feel comfortable and react positively to the Returned.{{wob ref|3950}}{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=497365}} A Returned may give this Breath in an act of self-sacrifice to heal one person. The healing ability can cure diseases, heal almost any wound, and regrow lost body parts. The sacrifice does not grant the Fifth Heightening to the receiver.{{book ref|wb|12}} The divine Breath can be used for things other than healing, though no one in-world has figured out how to do it yet.{{wob ref|12013}}
 
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.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-26808}} A Returned's appearance can react to their emotions similar to the [[Royal Locks]].{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=497365}} However, common traits include being larger than normal humans, around 7seven 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.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-26808}} When a Returned dies,reaches itthe is commonmoment that prompted them to Return, they seeoften remember why they hadchose cometo backReturn and much of their entireprevious life.{{annotationwob ref|7354}}{{book ref|Warbreakerwb|chapter=4757}}
 
== Cultural impact ==
=== Hallandren ===
In [[Hallandren]] the Returned are worshiped as gods sent by the [[Iridescent Tones]] to guide their followers. As such the Returned are fed one Breath each week in order to maintain their lives. The Returned are petitioned by the people of the city to give up their Breath as a cure for illnesses.{{book ref|wb|12}} The more caring of the returnedReturned would help the people via other methods if they rejects petitions. They are also expected to perform auguries by reviewing works of art sent by citizens, and their priests record their dreams, words, and acts at all times to search for prophetic glimpses.{{book ref|wb|3}}
 
===Idris===
Due to their [[Austre|beliefreligious beliefs]], [[Idrian]]s considers it an abomination to give up their Breath. Lacking the Breatha supply of Breath, Idrian Returned usually live for one week and die on the eighth day when they consume their divine breathBreath. Whether this fact effects the vision they see when Returning is unknown. It is not unheard of for Idrian Returned to travel to HallendrenHallandren to avoid dying and be worshipedworshipped instead.{{wob ref|3702}}
 
=== Other cultures ===
A person can Return onin any area on Nalthis can Return. They are treated in very strange ways some places. One kingdom will will immediatleyimmediately 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.{{annotationwob ref|Warbreaker|chapter=4-26700}} In some places Returned are seen as something akin to vampires.{{annotationwob ref|book=wb|chapter=146776}}
 
== KnownNotable Returned ==
{{for|:Category:Returned|a complete list of Returned|Category:Returned}}
{{columns|
* [[Allmother]]
* [[Arsteel]]
* [[Blushweaver]]
* [[Brighthue]]
* [[Brightvision]]
* [[Calmseer]]
* [[Giftbeacon]]
* [[Hopefinder]]
* [[Kindwinds]]
* [[Lifeblesser]]
* [[Lightsong]]
* [[Mercystar]]
* [[Mirthgiver]]
* [[Peaceyearning]]
* [[Shashara]]
* [[Stillmark]]
* [[Susebron]]
* [[Truthcall]]
* [[Weatherlove]]
* [[VaraTreledees]]
* [[Vasher]]
 
== Trivia ==
* Returned look different in the [[SpiritualCognitive Realm]] compared to a regular human.{{wob ref|11897}}
 
== Notes ==
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