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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}} They are a kind of [[Cognitive Shadow]].{{cite}}

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]].{{qawob ref|428|59|The Voice is, indeed, one of the Shards of Adonalsium|date=Jul, 20095943}}

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]].{{qawob ref|680|13|It's what we speak of in Shard world terminology as a Splinter|date=Jan 18th, 20104486}} A Returned may give this Breath (sacrificing themselves) to heal one person.{{book ref|wb|12}}

* It is much more difficult for those not born on [[Nalthis]] to become Returned.{{wob ref|date=2014-08-06|2768|Manchester UK signing}}

* It is not unheard-of for Idrian Returned to travel to Hallendren to avoid dying and be worshipped instead.{{wob ref|date=2017-2-10|3702|/r/fantasy AMA 2017}}