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Tanavast
Honor by Shuravf.jpg
by Shuravf
Died Splintering of Honor,[1] killed by Odium[2]
Abilities Shard of Honor
Titles Honor
Aliases The Almighty, God, Elithanathile,[3] Tavast[4]
Birthplace Yolen
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere
Featured In The Stormlight Archive
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“Tanavast was a fine enough fellow - bought me drinks once - but he was not God. ”

—Hoid on Tanavast[5]

Tanavast was the original Vessel of the Shard Honor.[6]

Appearance and Personality[edit]

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“He loved humankind. He died defending you. ”

—The Stormfather on Tanavast[7]

In one of Dalinar Kholin's visions, he appeared as a tall muscular man with dark skin and pure white hair, wearing billowing trousers and a waist-length coat, both of which seemed to be made of gold. Dalinar considered this clothing strange, which may indicate that it was from Yolen—or it may simply be a reflection of how style had changed since Tanavast recorded the visions.[2]

Little is known about Tanavast as a person, but the people who met him have an excellent opinion of him. He seems to be the only original Vessel with whom Hoid has a good relationship, and is, aside from Ati, the only one Hoid ever praises, calling him a decent person.[5] The Stormfather insists that Tanavast did love mankind, even dying to defend them.[7] Tanavast himself seems to have been highly dedicated to his role as a deity and protective of humanity, even apologizing in visions for getting himself killed.[2]

Attributes and Abilities[edit]

As a Vessel, Tanavast originally held as much power as his peers.[8] At some point, however, he was weakened enough that, even with Cultivation's assistance, Odium was able to kill him.[9] Like other Vessels, he had Shardic future sight, though it was not as strong as that of Cultivation.[2]

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History[edit]

At some point in the past, likely prior to the Shattering, Tanavast met Hoid, and left a good impression on him.[5] Hoid mentioned that he regretted Tanavast's death, but would allow it to happen again if it could help him achieve his goal.[citation needed]

Tanavast was one of the seventeen people who shattered Adonalsium, after which he Ascended as the Shard of Honor.[10][6] After the Shattering, Tanavast and his lover, Koravellium Avast,[11] moved to Roshar,[12] and both Shards Invested equally in the planet.[13]

For subsequent events, see Honor#History.

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Google+ Hangout
    — Arcanum - 2012-04-17#
  2. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 75#
  3. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 7#
  4. ↑ Alethi Glyphs Page 2.jpg
  5. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance epilogue#
  6. ↑ a b General Twitter 2011
    — Arcanum - 2011-03-21#
  7. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 111#
  8. ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2012-09-25#
  9. ↑ Idaho Falls Signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-11-28#
  10. ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 3 chapter 2#
  11. ↑ Rithmatist Albuquerque signing
    — Arcanum - 2013-05-22#
  12. ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2012-09-26#
  13. ↑ Skyward Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-16#
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