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'''Shob''' is one of [[Shallan]]'s men.{{book ref|sa3|27}}{{book ref|sa3|40}} He is constantly saying that he has come down with something, saying to Shallan that he is dying, and then later tells [[Shallan#Veil|Veil]] that he is coming down with something. He seems to exaggerate this, as he shows a so-called rash on his arm, when the arm is perfectly normal.{{book ref|sa3|27}}{{book ref|sa3|40}} |
'''Shob''' is one of [[Shallan]]'s men.{{book ref|sa3|27}}{{book ref|sa3|40}} He is constantly saying that he has come down with something, saying to Shallan that he is dying, and then later tells [[Shallan#Veil|Veil]] that he is coming down with something. He seems to exaggerate this, as he shows a so-called rash on his arm, when the arm is perfectly normal.{{book ref|sa3|27}}{{book ref|sa3|40}} |
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| + | He speaks in what appears to be a Bav accent,{{ref|group=fn|text=His pattern of speech is similar to [[Took]]'s, and matches Tyn's imitation of a Bav accent.{{book ref|sa2|28}}}} though some sentences come out in a neutral alethi voice.{{book ref|sa3|40}} |
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| − | He speaks in an accent reminiscent of our world's cockney, though some sentences come out in normal common/vorin. Specifically, he seems to say"Oi" in place of I, except after being questioned about "dem orphans,": his next sentence comes out without accent at all. It seems more likely that the accent is forced by the character than that this is a transcription error on the part of the author/editor. {{book ref|sa3|40}} |
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At some point in his life, Shob was in Sadeas' army on the [[Shattered Plains]], but eventually decided to desert the army.{{book ref|sa2|30}} Glurv joined a band of deserters in the [[Frostlands]] which were lead by [[Vathah]].{{book ref|sa2|20}} He was convinced to help defend [[Macob]]'s caravan by Brightness [[Shallan Davar]]. This group roamed around stealing mostly food from travelers "just trying to stay alive and forget." according to Vathah.}{{book ref|sa3|77}} |
At some point in his life, Shob was in Sadeas' army on the [[Shattered Plains]], but eventually decided to desert the army.{{book ref|sa2|30}} Glurv joined a band of deserters in the [[Frostlands]] which were lead by [[Vathah]].{{book ref|sa2|20}} He was convinced to help defend [[Macob]]'s caravan by Brightness [[Shallan Davar]]. This group roamed around stealing mostly food from travelers "just trying to stay alive and forget." according to Vathah.}{{book ref|sa3|77}} |
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Revision as of 17:40, 22 August 2020
| Shob | |
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| Groups | Sadeas army (formerly) |
| Residence | Urithiru |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Shob is one of Shallan's men.[1][2] He is constantly saying that he has come down with something, saying to Shallan that he is dying, and then later tells Veil that he is coming down with something. He seems to exaggerate this, as he shows a so-called rash on his arm, when the arm is perfectly normal.[1][2]
He speaks in what appears to be a Bav accent,[fn 1] though some sentences come out in a neutral alethi voice.[2]
At some point in his life, Shob was in Sadeas' army on the Shattered Plains, but eventually decided to desert the army.[4] Glurv joined a band of deserters in the Frostlands which were lead by Vathah.[5] He was convinced to help defend Macob's caravan by Brightness Shallan Davar. This group roamed around stealing mostly food from travelers "just trying to stay alive and forget." according to Vathah.}[6]
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