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The '''Returned''' wereare 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}}

The Returned, who retainedretain 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 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}}

Each Returned wasis gifted with a single, powerful [[Breath]] which allows them to reach the [[Heightening#Fith Heightening|Fifth Heightening]]. This '''divine Breath''' wasis 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 himselfthemselves) to heal one person.{{book ref|wb|12}}

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Returned couldcan, however, receive more Breaths on top of their divine Breath. They could then useconsume these Breaths instead of their own, and can stockpile and use them for normal Awakening purposes.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=5855}}

Modern Returned appear how they subconsciously think they should look at the time of their returnReturn. A Returned shouldcan, with the correct training, be able to learn to change their appearance{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-2}}. The old gods lookedlook old and the heroic gods lookedlook strong, as examples.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} However, common traits includedinclude being larger than normal humans, just under 7 feet in height, and giving off a color-altering aura of the 5th heighteningHeightening.

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 hadhas increased strength and speed, immunity to disease, and agelessness.{{citeannotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-2}}

In [[Hallandren]] the Returned wereare worshipped as gods sent by the [[Iridescent Tones]] to guide their followers. As such the Returned wereare fed one Breath each week in order to maintain their life. In exchange the Returned wereare petitioned by the people of the city to give up their breath as a cure for illnesses.{{book ref|wb|12}} They wereare 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}}