Difference between revisions of "Vasher"

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He is a tall man{{book ref|wb|19}} who has trouble expressing himself, who letlets his anger get the better of him, and who wasis rough around the edges.{{annotation ref|book=wb|chapter=43}} Vasher's memory has a few holes.{{wob ref|9190}}. He is usually grumpy.{{annotation ref|book=wb|chapter=49}}

In Roshar his appraranceappearance is also long-haired, with a short but scruffy black beard, he wore loose tan clothing tied with ropes with a robust build and a scar on his cheek. His eyes seemed old somehow, but the man’s skin didn’t seem wrinkled enough to match them. He had a low, grinding voice. Scratchy.{{book ref|sa2|16}} He becomes a swordmaster, and to joins the ardents, though he knows he is not good at this second job.{{book ref|sa2|44}} Here he uses exclamations and phrases involving colors, which generally confuses the Rosharans.{{book ref|sa2|i|6}}

All five scholars were Returned. Vasher, then known as Talaxin, and [[Shashara]] created Nightblood, among other things while they were both in love. He married Shashara shortly before he slew her with Nightblood. He killed her in order to prevent the knowledge of its creation from being disseminated.{{annotation ref|book=wb|chapter=58}}

Vasher used a trick to get himself imprisoned in the God King's palace. He escaped his cell and visited a rebel called [[Vahr]]. HeVahr exchangedgave Vasher his Breath for a merciful death.{{book ref|wb|prologue}}

He found Vivena was working with Denth on creating disturbances and vandalizing the city., Whichwhich was making stronger the movement for war stronger. Because of this, he kidnapped Vivena and took her to one of the slums, where he forced her to take Nightblood to test her heart. As Nightblood cannot tempt the hearts of those who are pure, she dropped the sword feeling sick; thus she passed the test and got his protection. She however, still believed Denth and his team were on her side and ran back to them, finding out they were traitors and ran from them as well.{{book ref|wb|35}} Sometime after, Vasher threw Nightblood to some thugs hired by Denth who were moving against her, and after they were all dead, he descended from a rooftop, secured the sword and took her back with him.{{book ref|wb|41}}

Zahel appreciated Renarin’s enthusiasm, obedience, and no fear of looking foolish. He also offered to train Kaladin in using and defending himself from Shardbearers and help him protect the Kholins. He tested Kaladin by sparing with him; recognizing his abilities both in skill and tenacity, but letting him know training was needed.{{book ref|sa2|18}} Kaladin, didn’t acceptedaccept the offer at first, but came asking for it after the attempt on the king’s life; he brought three more of his bridge four men to train with him. Most of the training was given by his fellow female ardent Ivis.{{book ref|sa2|44}}

Vasher is a very skilled swordsman, with three hundred years of practice along with his Returned speed and strength. Though he has admitted that he is not the best swordsman because his temper gets in the way, his ingenuity in combat gives him an edge. He also is open to using "cheap tricks" in combat, such as when he transferred Breaths to stun his opponent. A clear indicator of his sword-fighting prowess is that on Roshar he is a highly sought-after [[Alethi]] blademasterweapons-master, having directly trained both of the Kholin children and [[Kaladin]] in the use of and defense against [[Shardblade]]s. His familiarity with wielding Shardblades presumably was honed by using Nightblood, a very powerful Shardblade.

At first glance, Vasher believes Vivena is working with Denth and wants war between Idris and Hallandren. He kidnaps her and tests her by asking her to take Nighblood,. {{book ref|wb|49}}, asFor the reason she feels sick, he finds she has a good heart and decides to protect her, even after she ran from him.{{book ref|wb|41}} He teaches Vivenna Awakening not only the practical but theory.{{book ref|wb|46}} He also helped her get a good grip on her sword and some tips on how to act.{{book ref|wb|49}}

Vasher considers Dalinar Kholin and his sons to be his friends.{{book ref|sa2|44}} He speaks fondly to Adolin and addresses him as a student, despite the distinct hierarchical difference between them. Adolin often remembers Zahel’s (Vasher’s) advice and speaks fondly of his training with him.{{book ref|sa3|15}} Vasher also considers it to be a pleasure to train Renarin due to his enthusiasm, obedience, and lack of fear of looking foolish, something that Vasher says is not easy to teach.{{book ref|sa2|18}}