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Revision as of 20:43, 12 March 2012
The Returned were resurrected humans on Nalthis.
The cause of this resurrection is unknown, however at least one person who was resurrected in this manner was shown a vision of the future and offered the chance to return and change the events of his vision. The Returned retained no memory of their previous existence.
Breath
Each Returned was gifted with a single, powerful Breath which allows them to reach the Fifth Heightening. This divine Breath was a Splinter of Endowment.[citation needed] A Returned may give this Breath (sacrificing himself) to heal one person.
A Returned consumeed 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 die if there is no breaths to feed on.
Returned could, however, receive more Breaths on top of their divine Breath. They could then use these Breaths for normal Awakening purposes.[1]
Appearance
Returned were able to modify their appearance to suit how they think they should look. The old gods looked old and the heroic gods looked strong, as examples.[2] Their appearance depended on how they perceive themselves. However, common traits included being larger than normal humans and giving off a color-altering aura.
A Returned was able to suppress their divine Breath, altering their appearance to be more normal.[3] However, a normal-looking Returned still had increased strength and speed, immunity to disease, and agelessness.[citation needed]
Religion
In Hallandren the Returned were worshiped 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.[citation needed] They were also expected to perform auguries by reviewing works of art sent by citizens.[citation needed]