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All Returned have increased strength and speed, and are able to move inhumanly fast.{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-2}} Their bodies will not grow stronger from exercise or weaker from a lack of it.{{book ref|wb|44}} The 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
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 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.{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=22-2}} When a Returned dies, it is common that they see why they had come back and their entire life.{{annotation ref|Warbreaker|chapter=47}}
== 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
===Idris===
=== Other cultures ===
A person can Return on any area on Nalthis. They are treated in very strange ways some places. One kingdom will
== Known Returned ==
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