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As one of the Heralds, Taln has impacted mythology and culture in a variety of ways across all of Roshar. In the [[Vorin]] nations, he is known as '''Talenelat'Elin''' and '''Stonesinew'''.{{book ref|sa2|88}}{{book ref|sa2|63}} There, he is revered as a warrior who helped to drive the Voidbringers from Roshar and has now taken the fight to the [[Tranquiline Halls]] with the other Heralds.{{book ref|sa1|45}} Like all Heralds, he has temples dedicated to himself in major cities like [[Thaylen City|Thaylen]] and [[Kholinar]].{{book ref|sa3|59}}{{map ref|Kholinar}} Temple art of him sometimes depicts him facing off against hundreds of voidbringers, fighting alone.{{book ref|sa3|59}} The [[Order of Talenelat]] is a lay devotary based in Alethkar, dedicated to him.{{book ref|sa2|54}} Taln is also the namesake of a major Rosharan constellation, [[Taln's Scar]].{{book ref|sa1|2}} Traditionally, he's associated with the number 9 (tanat) the [[Ten Essences|Essence]] of Talus, and the Divine Attributes of Dependable and Resourceful.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}
Some people refer to Taln as the '''Bearer of Agonies''', and swear by his name, while the [[Sons of Honor]] call him the '''Great Prince'''.{{book ref|sa1|6}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} "Taln's palms" and "Taln's nails" are both rarely-used exclamations.{{book ref|sa3|100}}{{book ref|sa3|116}} "Talat's hand" appears to be a related one.{{book ref|sa2|54}}
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