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The '''Returned''' were 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}}
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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}}
   
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The Returned retained no memory of their previous existence and are worshipped as gods in [[Hallandren]]. The exact process of a Returned's resurrection is unclear; however, [[Lightsong]] had a Voice speak to him, offering him to Return and change the events of his vision. This voice is confirmed to be the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]].{{qa ref|428|59|The Voice is, indeed, one of the Shards of Adonalsium|date=Jul, 2009}}
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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, offering him a chance to Return and change the events of his vision{{book ref|wb|57}}. This voice is confirmed to be the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]].{{qa ref|428|59|The Voice is, indeed, one of the Shards of Adonalsium|date=Jul, 2009}}
   
 
== Breath ==
  
== Breath ==
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Each Returned was gifted with a single, powerful [[Breath]] which allows them to reach the [[Heightening#Fith Heightening|Fifth Heightening]]. This '''divine Breath''' was a [[Splinter]] of [[Endowment]].{{qa ref|680|13|It's what we speak of in Shard world terminology as a Splinter|date=Jan 18th, 2010}} A Returned may give this Breath (sacrificing himself) to heal one person.{{book ref|wb|12}}
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Each Returned is gifted with a single, powerful [[Breath]] which allows them to reach the [[Heightening#Fith Heightening|Fifth Heightening]]. This '''divine Breath''' is a [[Splinter]] of [[Endowment]].{{qa ref|680|13|It's what we speak of in Shard world terminology as a Splinter|date=Jan 18th, 2010}} A Returned may give this Breath (sacrificing themselves) to heal one person.{{book ref|wb|12}}
   
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A Returned consumed one Breath per week as a consequence of being reborn. Their body fed off of any Breaths they had available, including their divine Breath, and would die if there were no Breaths to feed on.
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A Returned consumes one Breath per week as a consequence of being reborn. Their body feeds off of any Breaths they have available, and many Return for one week only for their body to consume their divine Breath on the eighth day, killing them a second time{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=14}}.
   
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Returned could, however, receive more Breaths on top of their divine Breath. They could then use these Breaths for normal Awakening purposes.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=58}}
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Returned can, however, receive more Breaths on top of their 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}}
   
 
== Appearance ==
  
== Appearance ==
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Modern Returned appear how they subconsciously think they should look at the time of their return. A Returned should, with the correct training, be able to learn to change their appearance. The old gods looked old and the heroic gods looked strong, as examples.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} However, common traits included being larger than normal humans, just under 7 feet in height, and giving off a color-altering aura of the 5th heightening.
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Returned appear how they subconsciously think they should look at the time of their Return. A Returned can, with the correct training, learn to change their appearance{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-2}}. The old gods look old and the heroic gods look strong, as examples.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} However, common traits include being larger than normal humans, just under 7 feet in height, and giving off a color-altering aura of the 5th Heightening.
   
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A Returned is able to suppress their divine Breath, altering their appearance to look like a normal human.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} However, a normal-looking Returned still had increased strength and speed, immunity to disease, and agelessness.{{cite}}
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A Returned is able to suppress their divine Breath, altering their appearance to look like a normal human.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} However, a normal-looking Returned still has increased strength and speed, immunity to disease, and agelessness.{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-2}}
   
 
== Religion ==
  
== Religion ==
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In [[Hallandren]] the Returned were worshipped as gods sent by the [[Iridescent Tones]] to guide their followers. As such the Returned were fed one Breath each week in order to maintain their life. In exchange the Returned were petitioned by the people of the city to give up their breath as a cure for illnesses.{{book ref|wb|12}} They were also expected to perform auguries by reviewing works of art sent by citizens.{{book ref|wb|3}}
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In [[Hallandren]] the Returned are worshipped 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 life. In exchange the Returned are petitioned by the people of the city to give up their breath as a cure for illnesses.{{book ref|wb|12}} They are also expected to perform auguries by reviewing works of art sent by citizens, and their priests record their dreams to search for prophetic glimpses.{{book ref|wb|3}}
   
 
== Known Returned ==
  
== Known Returned ==

Revision as of 22:02, 15 January 2016

The Returned are resurrected humans on Nalthis. Vasher refers to them as Type One Biochromatic Entities--Spontaneous Sentient BioChromatic Manifestations in a Deceased Host.[1]

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, offering him a chance to Return and change the events of his vision[2]. This voice is confirmed to be the Shard Endowment.[3]

Breath

Each Returned is gifted with a single, powerful Breath which allows them to reach the Fifth Heightening. This divine Breath is a Splinter of Endowment.[4] A Returned may give this Breath (sacrificing themselves) to heal one person.[5]

A Returned consumes one Breath per week as a consequence of being reborn. Their body feeds off of any Breaths they have available, and many Return for one week only for their body to consume their divine Breath on the eighth day, killing them a second timeTemplate:Annotation ref.

Returned can, however, receive more Breaths on top of their divine Breath. They then consume these Breaths instead of their own, and can stockpile and use them for normal Awakening purposes.Template:Annotation ref

Appearance

Returned appear how they subconsciously think they should look at the time of their Return. A Returned can, with the correct training, learn to change their appearanceTemplate:Annotation ref. The old gods look old and the heroic gods look strong, as examples.[6] However, common traits include being larger than normal humans, just under 7 feet in height, and giving off a color-altering aura of the 5th Heightening.

A Returned is able to suppress their divine Breath, altering their appearance to look like a normal human.[6] However, a normal-looking Returned still has increased strength and speed, immunity to disease, and agelessness.Template:Annotation ref

Religion

In Hallandren the Returned are worshipped 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 life. In exchange the Returned are petitioned by the people of the city to give up their breath as a cure for illnesses.[5] They are also expected to perform auguries by reviewing works of art sent by citizens, and their priests record their dreams to search for prophetic glimpses.[7]

Known Returned

Notes

  1. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 46#
  2. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 57#
  3. ↑ The Voice is, indeed, one of the Shards of Adonalsium
    — Theoryland - Jul, 2009#
  4. ↑ It's what we speak of in Shard world terminology as a Splinter
    — Theoryland - Jan 18th, 2010#
  5. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 12#
  6. ↑ a b Warbreaker epilogue#
  7. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 3#
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