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| And while I am your friend, please understand that our goals do not completely align. You must not trust yourself with me. If I have to watch this [[Roshar|world]] crumble and burn to get what I need, I will do so. With tears, yes, but I would let it happen.

| Hoid to [[Dalinar]]{{book ref|sa2|67}}

Very little of Hoid's origin is known beyond the fact that he was present at the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]] on [[Yolen]].{{twg ref|7302|0}} He knew at least some of the original [[Vessel]]s personally, was friends with [[Rayse]],{{wob ref|1105|1}} and [[Tanavast]] once bought him a drink.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} Hoid likely went by the name of Cephandrius during this time, as Vessels such as Leras{{{{msh ref|2|1}} and Rayse{{book ref|sa4|112}} refer to him by that name. Despite having once been Rayse's friend, Hoid developed a grudge against Rayse and Bavadin as well.{{epigraph ref|sa1|23}} Hoid was once offered a Shard at the time of the Shattering, but refused to take it.{{wob ref|3337}} He also did something in his past that he regretted.{{wob ref|8225}}

==== PriorEarly Visits ====

Hoid has made a number of historical visits to Roshar well before the events of the True Desolation. At some point persumably prior to the Recreance, Hoid came to Roshar hoping to to bond a spren and become a Surgebinder, but did not accomplish this goal.{{wob ref|15694}} He was familiar enough visitor at [[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]] in the Horneater peaks that the Unkalaki began describing him as a god, Lunu’anaki, who they worshipped as the god of travel and mischief.{{book ref|sa2|46}} Several generations before the coming of the Everstorm, when [[Cord]]'s grandmother was watcher of the pool, Hoid visited the [[Horneater Peaks]] and warned the Unkalaki of the [[Sleepless]].{{book ref|dawnshard|15}} Hoid also becamefounded athe Masterorganization Worldsingerof [[Worldsingers]] at some point, a Rosharan storyteller specializing in sharing knowledge about the world.{{wob Given his nature, it is possible he was involved in the creation of this organization in the first place.ref|15843}}

At some point likely prior to or during the year 1170 Hoid returned to Roshar through Cultivation's Perpendicularity, encounting [[Lunamor]] as he exited the Perpendicularity. His specific goals at this time are not completely known, but he was hoping to gain full access to Lightweaving again by bonding a spren,{{cite}} as well as check in on Odium and perhaps rally others to work towards Rasyse's defeat.{{cite}} Hoid at some point met Hallaran[[Helaran Davar]] in Alethkar, taking note of his determination. Around mid-1170 when Hoid mentioned to Helaran that he was traveling westward, Helaran asked him to deliver a message to Lin Davar. Helaran wished Lin to know, that heHelaran had eyes near to Lin that were watching him.{{book ref|sa2|45}}

Hoid came to the Middlefest fair in rural Jah Keved and met with Lin Davar in his box, using emotional Allomancy to manipulate the emotions of Lin Davar.{{book ref|sa2|45}} AsDuring they began tothe speakconversation, Hoid was shocked to catch sight of Shallan Davar, potentially dueseeming to sense her abandoned spren bond.{{cite}} Hoid slipped metal shavings into his own drink before talking to Lin Davar,{{book ref|sa2|45}} making use of emotionally Allomancy to manipulate the man.{{cite}} When Shallan entered her carriage to speak with WikimAfterwards, Hoid climbed a nearby jella tree near Shallan's coach and waited for her to exit. When she came out, he revealed himself to her, expressing surprise that he had found her. ShallanAfter askedsharing fora little news of Helaran, and Hoid told her that he was busy doing things he found important and shared the contents of Helaran's message with her. Hoid asked herShallan if spren spoke to her, but Shallan denied it,that refusingthey to think of the memories she had suppresseddid. Hoid then told her a parable of two blind men discussing beaty, and asked her if beauty can ever be taken from a man completely. Shallan replied that she did not believe so, and Hoid asked her to imagine the most beautiful thing she could in exchange for knowledge of Helaran's whereabouts, trying to coax her into Lightweaving with a few spheres. As Shallan explained her dream of a happy family, she almost began to Lightweave an illusion with Stormlight from Hoid's spheres, but stopped herself before she could truly form an illusion. Hoid realized that she was not ready and encouraged her in her struggle to keep her family together. Before Hoid left, he told her Heleran was currently in Alethkar and that he would bring word of Shallan to himHeleran if he got the chance.{{book ref|sa2|45}}

Sometime between 1170{{wob ref|5016}} and late 1173,{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} Hoid encountered Lift in Marabethia, talking with her about how it was permissible for art to be crass before jumping into the mouth of a yu-neriggreatshell.{{book ref|edgedancer|12}} At some point, Hoid also became aware that members of the [[Seventeenth Shard]] had come to Roshar hunting him{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} and had laid a false trail through the [[Purelake]] for them to chase.{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}} SomeAround timethis around the events of the True Desolationtime, Hoid beganwas also writing letters to potential allies, such as [[Frost]],{{wob as well asref|2682}} [[Autonomy]],{{wob ref|9081}} [[Endowment]],{{wob ref|8041}} and [[Harmony]]{{wob ref|9012}} asking for help dealing with Odium. FrostMost refused Hoid, Frost citing his policy of non-intervention and his concern that their meddling could only make matters worse., Autonomy refusedtheir sayingbelief theythat wishedOdium towas becontained,{{epigraph left alone from his interferenceref|sa3|46}} and they cared not for Odium's prison. Endowment refusedher sayingconfidence that Odium would be dealt withhandled if he becamecaused any more oftrouble.{{epigraph a problem.ref|sa3|41}} Harmony responded thatwith hean wouldoffer try toof help,{{epigraph ref|sa3|57}} but also a warning that his ability to influence events was limited by the opposing powers of his Shards.{{epigraph ref|sa3|55}} Hoid and Harmony remained in correspondence, planning to extend Odium's imprisonment so that more forces could be marshalled. Hoid also recommended that Harmony reach out to the other Shards, whichto Harmonylearn didmore so.of them,{{epigraph ref|Sa5|22}} while Harmony warned Hoid that he had become too focused on Rayse as the Vessel and that Odium was the true threat,{{epigraph ref|Sa5|39}} especially in the hands of a crafty Vessel.{{epigraph ref|Sa5|42}}

He also had become the King's Wit of [[Alethkar]] by around the middle of the year 1173.{{book ref|sa1|12}} He lived in the Alethi warcamps on the Shattered Plains, insulting the Alethi nobility in the stead of theKing king. During this time the king's sister Jasnah[[Elhokar Kholin{{book]]. ref|sa1|29}} andIn his motherearly Navani{{book ref|sa1|22}} both became familiar with Hoid in his role as Wit and his characterist humor. Whiledays serving as Wit, Hoid would often vanish without explanation for a time before returning, but Elhokar's fondness for Hoid's sense of humor prevented Hoid from being replaced asin Witthe role.{{book ref|sa1|58}} Hoid became verya familiar withface otherin membersthe ofAlethi court, and among the Kholinking's family, with Adolin camecoming to like him, whereas Dalinar and Renarin werefeeling less certain of the main.{{book ref|sa1|12}} Even Elhokar's relatives living away from the Plains, such as Jasnah Kholin{{book ref|sa1|29}} and his mother Navani{{book ref|sa1|22}} both became familiar with Wit and his characteristic humor. He was not universally loved though, Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]] loathed Wit and desired to kill him.,{{book ref|sa1|15}} Hoid commonlybecame attendeda fixture in court, often attending the feasts of the nobility and mocking all comers, including one time where he seriously insulted Highprince [[Roion]].{{cite}} A week later, Hoid accompanied Elhokar Kholin and his family on a chasmfiend hunt on the Plains themselves, mocking Dalinar's sons until Dalinar put a stop to it and Hoid moved on to talk to others.{{book ref|sa1|12}} After the disastrous fight with the chasmfiend, Hoid had something to do, but he then met with Elhokar again, along with the other Kholins and Sadeas. Wit insulted Sadeas repeatedly, daring himSadeas to kill him and forfeit his own title, before Sadeas stormed away. Wit left the Plains riding at the head of the party with Elhokar.{{book ref|sa1|15}}

Following his return to the warcamps, Hoid became aware that Sigzil had survived and was now serving on the bridge crews.{{book ref|sa1|57}} He also had become suspicious that Dalinar Kholin was a member of a secret society and may have had knowledge of the wider cosmere.{{wob ref|7682}} Perhaps drawn by his fortune abilities, Hoid realized that he needed to leave the Shattered Plains. At a feast weeks later, Hoid sat down next to Dalinar, wearing a hooded cloak. Hoid asked Dalinar if he had heard the term Adonalsium, to see how the man would react. After Dalinar expressed confusion, Hoid moved on with the conversation, warning Dalinar that Sadeas wasplanned planningan aunknown revelation at the feast later that night, although he was uncertain what it was. Hoid told Dalinar thatof hehis hadplans to leave the Plains, but that events were growing dangerous and that Dalinar was at the core of it all.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Before leaving the Plains, Hoid stopped by the edge of the chasms, lighting a fire and playing his Trailman's flute. Kaladin happened to walk by at the time, and Wit called out to Kaladin introducing himself and asking Kaladin's name. Kaladin tried to leave, but before he could Wit asked that he stay and listen to a story. Hoid told Kaladin the tale of Derethil and the Wandersail, a Rosharan myth about a king who sailed to the origin of the Voidbringers. As Kaladin saw various images from the story in Hoid's fire, it is possible that Hoid was Lightweaving as he played. After the story, Kaladin asked Hoid if the tale had been true and Hoid admitted it had been a lie. When Kaladin asked what the story had meant, Hoid refused to explain, saying it was up to the person who heard it to interpret for themselves. When Kaladin said that the story had been about taking responsibility, Hoid asked what Kaladin had been trying to avoid responsibility for and gave Kaladin his flute, asking Kaladin to learn to play it. As he left, Hoid asked Kaladin to look after Sigzil and tell him that he had achieved the rank of a full Worldsinger.{{book ref|sa1|57}}