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== History == |
== History == |
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| − | In {{Rosharan date|1168}},{{book ref|sa1|46}} Sheler |
+ | In {{Rosharan date|1168}},{{book ref|sa1|46}} Sheler commanded a company fighting for [[Sadeas princedom]] in Amaram's army during a battle with [[Hallaw]]'s forces.{{book ref|sa1|67}} One of his squadleaders, [[Varth]], sacrificed several messenger boys as a distraction, including [[Tien]].{{book ref|sa1|67}} |
| − | Sheler later |
+ | Sheler later moved to the border to fight the Herdazians, and he learned their language over time.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} Using the invasion of his homeland as an excuse, he robbed and murdered Herdazian civilians and abused their women.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} When he was taken captive by a [[Herdazian general]] he demanded the "right of ransom", but the general told him that he had forfeited that right by committing war crimes.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} Instead, Sheler was given three options for punishment: beheading by the women that he abused, being tortured with a hammer and hung from a cliff with no protection from the [[highstorm]], or wrestling "the hog".{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} He chose to fight the hog, assuming it was a pig, and began to formulate plans to seek vengeance on the Herdazians for humiliating him.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} He was doused in a foul-smelling oil and left shackled on the beach as the Herdazians used a horn to summon the hog, which was actually a huge sea creature with enormous claws.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} Sheler saw the creature break the surface of the ocean while the Herdazians placed wagers on how long he would survive; his ultimate fate is unknown.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}} |
== Quotes == |
== Quotes == |
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Revision as of 02:20, 13 August 2020
| Sheler | |||||
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| Profession | Military commander | ||||
| Groups | Amaram's army | ||||
| Nationality | Alethi | ||||
| Homeworld | Roshar | ||||
| Universe | Cosmere | ||||
Brightlord Sheler is a commander in Meridas Amaram's army from Alethkar on Roshar.[2]
Appearance and Personality
He is a lighteyes of the fifth dahn.[1] He is very arrogant and self-righteous, even as a prisoner.[1]
History
In 1168,[3] Sheler commanded a company fighting for Sadeas princedom in Amaram's army during a battle with Hallaw's forces.[2] One of his squadleaders, Varth, sacrificed several messenger boys as a distraction, including Tien.[2]
Sheler later moved to the border to fight the Herdazians, and he learned their language over time.[1] Using the invasion of his homeland as an excuse, he robbed and murdered Herdazian civilians and abused their women.[1] When he was taken captive by a Herdazian general he demanded the "right of ransom", but the general told him that he had forfeited that right by committing war crimes.[1] Instead, Sheler was given three options for punishment: beheading by the women that he abused, being tortured with a hammer and hung from a cliff with no protection from the highstorm, or wrestling "the hog".[1] He chose to fight the hog, assuming it was a pig, and began to formulate plans to seek vengeance on the Herdazians for humiliating him.[1] He was doused in a foul-smelling oil and left shackled on the beach as the Herdazians used a horn to summon the hog, which was actually a huge sea creature with enormous claws.[1] Sheler saw the creature break the surface of the ocean while the Herdazians placed wagers on how long he would survive; his ultimate fate is unknown.[1]
Quotes
“You must contact my highprince and accept payment based on my rank! ”
— Sheler to the Herdazian general when trying to avoid punishment.[1]
Trivia
- Sheler's company uses a black glyphpair with shesh and lerel.[2]
- Sheler states that he is cousin to the highlord, presumably referring to Meridas Amaram.[1]
- The description of the hog is similar to that of large greatshells such as the yu-nerig.[1]