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A '''ward''' is a woman who is taken in as a kind of apprentice by an [[Alethi]] scholar.{{book ref|twok|5}}
  
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A '''ward''' is a female apprentice to a [[Vorin]] scholar on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|twok|5}}
   
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Wards seem to be a concept limited to [[Vorin]] [[lighteyes]].{{book ref|sa3|25}} A scholarly woman can take on one or more students and teach them numerous subjects, such as mathematics, logic, art or natural history. Such a teacher cannot be forced to accept a ward, and can set conditions that must be fulfilled before a prospective candidate is accepted.{{book ref|sa1|7}} In exchange for education, the ward serves as a scribe and assistant to her teacher.{{book ref|sa1|28}}
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[[Jasnah]] was one of the best scholars on [[Roshar]]. Though Jasnah hadn't accepted somebody as ward for a longer time, [[Shallan]] convinced her to give her a try. Their relations were not easy but they thrashed it out until they found common ground.{{book ref|twok|7}}{{book ref|twok|8}} Shallan was the twelfth person to approach Jasnah in {{Rosharan date|1173}}.{{book ref|sa1|5}}
  
   
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The wardship can be broken off at any point by either the teacher or the ward, but formally it ends only when the teacher decides that her student has at least met the minimum requirements of professional scholarship.{{book ref|sa3|39}}{{book ref|sa3|121}}
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Brightness [[Teshav]] also had a number of wards. One is present in a meeting with [[Dalinar Kholin]] in the warcamp.{{book ref|sa1|18}} [[Teshav's ward|One]] is present during the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa2|81}} Her two senior wards are present in [[Urithiru]] during the first conversation with [[Yanagawn]].{{book ref|sa3|12}} One of her wards is on duty when [[Tezim]] replies to [[Dalinar]]'s missive.{{book ref|sa3|24}} One was present when [[Azimir]] threaten to destroy their [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa3|28}}
  
   
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== Known wards ==
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[[Litima]]'s ward accompanied her whilst she read a passage of [[The Way of Kings (in-world)|The Way of Kings]] to [[Dalinar]].{{book ref|sa1|26}}
  
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* [[Shallan Davar]] is a ward to [[Jasnah Kholin]]. Numerous women attempted to become Jasnah's ward, with twelve applying in year {{Rosharan date|1173}} alone.{{book ref|sa1|5}} Shallan was the only one to convince Jasnah to accept her.{{book ref|sa1|8}} The wardship continues even after Shallan becomes a [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweaver]].{{book ref|sa3|44}}
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* Jasnah had one other ward, long before Shallan. However, this went poorly, and the two eventually parted ways.{{wob ref|5328}}
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* [[Teshav Khal]] has numerous wards, including two with senior status.{{book ref|sa3|12}} In the course of her duties, she's always accompanied by at least one: there is one when she's meeting with [[Dalinar]] in the warcamps;{{book ref|sa1|18}} [[Teshav's ward|one]] at the [[Battle of Narak]];{{book ref|sa2|81}} two when speaking with [[Yanagawn]] via [[spanreed]];{{book ref|sa3|12}} one when [[Tezim]] replies to Dalinar's missive;{{book ref|sa3|24}} and one when [[Azimir]] threatens to destroy their [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa3|28}} As the wards are never named, it's unclear how many are there, and which of the above are the same people. [[Janala Lustow]] might be one of them.{{book ref|sa3|44}}
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* [[Litima]] has a single ward who accompanies her when she reads a passage of [[The Way of Kings (in-world)|The Way of Kings]] to [[Dalinar]].{{book ref|sa1|26}}
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* [[Karavaniga]], granddaughter of king [[Taravangian]], becomes a ward to an unknown scholar shortly after her grandfather becomes the king of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|122}}
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* A number of wards are present during a feast on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|67}}
   
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[[Navani]] borrows two wards from other lighteyes in the warcamp.{{book ref|sa1|28}}
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[[Navani Kholin]] doesn't have any wards of her own, but occasionally borrows some from other lighteyes in the warcamp.{{book ref|sa1|28}}
   
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== Trivia ==
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A number of wards were present during a feast on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|67}}
  
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* In ''[[The Way of Kings Prime]]'', the early version of ''[[Stormlight Archive]]'', Jasnah has a ward named Shinri.{{wob ref|11457}} Shinri eventually evolved into [[Shallan]], though the differences are vast enough that Brandon considers them to be separate characters.{{wob ref|5568}} The mention of Jasnah having had another ward a long time ago might be an allusion to Shinri.
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 22:31, 25 January 2021

Ward
Related to Vorinism
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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A ward is a female apprentice to a Vorin scholar on Roshar.[1]

Wards seem to be a concept limited to Vorin lighteyes.[2] A scholarly woman can take on one or more students and teach them numerous subjects, such as mathematics, logic, art or natural history. Such a teacher cannot be forced to accept a ward, and can set conditions that must be fulfilled before a prospective candidate is accepted.[3] In exchange for education, the ward serves as a scribe and assistant to her teacher.[4]

The wardship can be broken off at any point by either the teacher or the ward, but formally it ends only when the teacher decides that her student has at least met the minimum requirements of professional scholarship.[5][6]

Known wards

  • Shallan Davar is a ward to Jasnah Kholin. Numerous women attempted to become Jasnah's ward, with twelve applying in year 1173 alone.[1] Shallan was the only one to convince Jasnah to accept her.[7] The wardship continues even after Shallan becomes a Lightweaver.[8]
  • Jasnah had one other ward, long before Shallan. However, this went poorly, and the two eventually parted ways.[9]
  • Teshav Khal has numerous wards, including two with senior status.[10] In the course of her duties, she's always accompanied by at least one: there is one when she's meeting with Dalinar in the warcamps;[11] one at the Battle of Narak;[12] two when speaking with Yanagawn via spanreed;[10] one when Tezim replies to Dalinar's missive;[13] and one when Azimir threatens to destroy their Oathgate.[14] As the wards are never named, it's unclear how many are there, and which of the above are the same people. Janala Lustow might be one of them.[8]
  • Litima has a single ward who accompanies her when she reads a passage of The Way of Kings to Dalinar.[15]
  • Karavaniga, granddaughter of king Taravangian, becomes a ward to an unknown scholar shortly after her grandfather becomes the king of Jah Keved.[16]
  • A number of wards are present during a feast on the Shattered Plains.[17]

Navani Kholin doesn't have any wards of her own, but occasionally borrows some from other lighteyes in the warcamp.[4]

Trivia

  • In The Way of Kings Prime, the early version of Stormlight Archive, Jasnah has a ward named Shinri.[18] Shinri eventually evolved into Shallan, though the differences are vast enough that Brandon considers them to be separate characters.[19] The mention of Jasnah having had another ward a long time ago might be an allusion to Shinri.

Notes

  1. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 5#
  2. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 25#
  3. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 7#
  4. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 28#
  5. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 39#
  6. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 121#
  7. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 8#
  8. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 44#
  9. ↑ Shadows of Self London UK signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-19#
  10. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 12#
  11. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 18#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 81#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 24#
  14. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 28#
  15. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 26#
  16. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 122#
  17. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 67#
  18. ↑ Miscellaneous 2014
    — Arcanum - 2014-11-14#
  19. ↑ General Reddit 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-09-19#
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