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| From the ''[[Diagram]]'', Book of the 2nd Desk Drawer: paragraph 14{{epigraph ref|sa2|81}}
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The '''Unmade''' are a group of nine{{book ref|sa3|1}} ancient, twisted [[spren]]{{book ref|sa3|62}} on [[Roshar]] comprised of [[Splinter]]s of [[Odium]].{{wob ref|1672}} They are minions of Odium, doing his bidding.{{book ref|sa3|1}} While they are traditionally depicted as personifications of destruction or forces, they are also shown as individuals.{{epigraph ref|sa1|45}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|91}} Each Unmade is endowed with vast and terrible powers,{{epigraph ref|sa3|89}} although the intelligence of an individual Unmade varies from wise and crafty to mindless forces. They may be captured in a [[polestone]] like other spren, but it seems to require both a [[Bondsmith]]{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} and a perfect gemstone.{{book ref|sa3|121}}
== History ==▼
=== During the Desolations ===▼
The origin of the Unmade is uncertain, but they are believed to have come into existence before the start of human civilization on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|77}} They have been implied to have once been something else before being made into the Unmade,{{book ref|sa3|84}}{{book ref|sa3|32}} but for now there is no indication what they once were. They were active in the Desolations, helping aid Odium's troops in the combat with their various skills.{{book ref|sa3|77}} Urithiru was equipped with some sort of protection against the Unmade.{{epigraph ref|sa3|73}} Since [[Aharietiam]], they have remained subtly active on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|77}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|92}} [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]] likely helped the singers fight the [[False Desolation]]{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}} and has not been seen since,{{epigraph ref|sa3|107}} possibly captured by [[Melishi]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} At some point [[Re-Shephir]] was also imprisoned by a Lightweaver,{{book ref|sa3|30}} but she later escaped capture.{{book ref|sa3|32}}▼
=== Recent Events ===▼
With the arrival of the [[Everstorm]] and the return of the [[Fused]] and the [[True Desolation]], the Unmade returned to their previous activity. Re-Shephir was discovered to be hiding in the core of [[Urithiru]] by the [[Alethi]]{{book ref|sa3|29}} and was driven out by [[Shallan Davar]].{{book ref|sa3|30}} In the besieged city of [[Kholinar]], [[Ashertmarn]]'s influence disrupted the leadership in the city{{book ref|sa3|78}} while [[Sja-anat]] corrupted the [[Oathgate]] spren, turning it into a trap for [[Elhokar]]'s
== Culture ==▼
In Rosharan culture, by the time of the [[Era of Solitude]], the Unmade have become mythologized heavily. In fact there are disagreements about the number of Unmade; some stories claim there were ten.{{book ref|sa3|77}} In [[Vorin]] theology they are spoken of vaguely and are typically combined into one entity.{{book ref|sa3|62}} Even still,
The Unmade
== Members of the Unmade ==
|From Hessi's ''[[Mythica]]'', page 224{{epigraph ref|sa3|106}}
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'''[[Ashertmarn]]''' is a mindless Unmade that is also known as the '''Heart of the Revel'''.{{epigraph ref|sa3|106}} He takes the form of an enormous, black, inhuman heart that grows veins into the ground.{{book ref|sa3|78}} Those who fall under Ashertmarn's influence are driven to debauchery and excess,{{book ref|sa3|77}} in extreme cases to the point of total mindless indulgence.{{book ref|sa3|78}} Ashertmarn was most recently seen in [[Kholinar]], grown over the [[Oathgate]] there, where he managed to influence many of the Alethi elite to abandon their lives and responsibilities in favor of the revel.{{book ref|sa3|78}} His location is unknown after he left the Oathgate platform.
=== Ba-Ado-Mishram ===
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'''[[Yelig-nar]]''' is also known as '''Blightwind''',{{epigraph ref|sa1|45}} and differs from typical Unmade in a few ways. Instead of having a specific physical appearance, he is capable of joining with people or singers who swallow a gemstone, granting them the ability to make use of all ten [[Surge]]s.{{epigraph ref|sa3|95}} Those he possess have red eyes, grow crystals from their body, and appear to be wreathed in a black wind.{{book ref|sa3|84}}{{book ref|sa3|120}} It appears that the people who join with Yelig-nar must control him if they do not wish to be consumed by him.{{book ref|sa3|118}}
▲== History ==
▲=== During the Desolations ===
▲The origin of the Unmade is uncertain, but they are believed to have come into existence before the start of human civilization on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|77}} They have been implied to have once been something else before being made into the Unmade,{{book ref|sa3|84}}{{book ref|sa3|32}} but for now there is no indication what they once were. They were active in the Desolations, helping aid Odium's troops in the combat with their various skills.{{book ref|sa3|77}} Urithiru was equipped with some sort of protection against the Unmade.{{epigraph ref|sa3|73}} Since Aharietiam, they have remained subtly active on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|77}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|92}} Ba-Ado-Mishram likely helped the singers fight the [[False Desolation]]{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}} and has not been seen since,{{epigraph ref|sa3|107}} possibly captured by [[Melishi]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} At some point Re-Shephir was also imprisoned by a Lightweaver,{{book ref|sa3|30}} but she later escaped capture.{{book ref|sa3|32}}
▲=== Recent Events ===
▲With the arrival of the [[Everstorm]] and the return of the [[Fused]] and the [[True Desolation]], the Unmade returned to their previous activity. Re-Shephir was discovered to be hiding in the core of [[Urithiru]] by the [[Alethi]]{{book ref|sa3|29}} and was driven out by [[Shallan Davar]].{{book ref|sa3|30}} In the besieged city of Kholinar, Ashertmarn's influence disrupted the leadership in the city{{book ref|sa3|78}} while Sja-anat corrupted the Oathgate spren, turning it into a trap for Elhokar's rescued party.{{book ref|sa3|84}} Queen [[Aesudan Kholin]] consumed a gemstone and worked with Yelig-nar, but was eventually consumed by it.{{book ref|sa3|118}} In the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], Yelig-nar joined with [[Meridas Amaram]] for the fighting{{book ref|sa3|118}} and [[Nergaoul]]'s influence helped Voidspren bond with Sadeas's soliders, turning them into warriors for Odium. Kaladin and his men defeated Yelig-nar, while Dalinar Kholin successfully managed to capture Nergaoul in a [[King's Drop|perfect gem]]. Navani has been researching the Unmade,{{book ref|sa3|39}} but little factual information was found on them aside from in Hessi's ''Mythica''.{{book ref|sa3|77}}{{book ref|sa3|72}}
▲== Culture ==
▲In Rosharan culture, by the time of the Era of Solitude, the Unmade have become mythologized heavily. In fact there are disagreements about the number of Unmade; some stories claim there were ten.{{book ref|sa3|77}} In Vorin theology they are spoken of vaguely and are typically combined into one entity.{{book ref|sa3|62}} Even still, ardents tell old folktales and stories of the Unmade.{{book ref|sa3|72}} The Unmade are often referred to as spirits of the void or nine shadows that moved in the night.{{epigraph ref|sa3|89}} They are considered to be princes of the Voidbringers in story, and feature in elaborate songs, poetry, and epics.{{book ref|sa3|32}} People subscribe dozens of names and powers to each Unmade, making it difficult to determine truth from falsehood centuries later.{{book ref|sa3|90}} There are tales of them corrupting spren and people both.{{book ref|sa3|77}} People fear that things like talking chickens will bring the eyes of the Unmade upon them.{{book ref|sa2|45}} Many in the modern day consider them to be nothing more than simple folklore.{{epigraph ref|sa1|45}} Scholarly works that involve the Unmade are often mocked and dismissed.{{book ref|sa3|77}}
▲The Unmade also feature heavily in the songs of the [[listener]]s{{epigraph ref|sa2|25}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|31}} and also fear bringing the eyes of the Unmade upon them.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}}
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