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The '''Worldsingers''' are an organization of storytellers and knowledge-givers on [[Roshar]].
==Mission==
Worldsingers travel the world learning of other places and cultures and sharing information about the places they have already been. When they visit a new place, they tend to ask many questions and seek precise answers.{{book ref|sa2|41}}{{book ref|sa3|35}} Their knowledge of kingdoms and cultures is extensive, and can include various topics such as history, religion, geography, architecture, trade, local traditions, and demographics.{{book ref|sa1|55}} They see themselves as superior to traditional storytellers, charged by the [[Herald]]s to spread knowledge.{{book ref|sa1|55}} Some Worldsingers do use stories to put people at ease; they may use allegories to help pass on information.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
==History==
During the thirty-first year of the [[Heraldic Epochs|Sixth Epoch]], [[Hoid]], who was already a Master Worldsinger, tasked an apprentice Worldsinger, [[Senne Khald]], with writing a treatise on the [[Knights Radiant|Radiant Orders]] as part of her apprenticeship. She performed her research and recorded many of her notes in a journal.{{wob ref|16437}}
In {{Rosharan date|1170}}, [[Shallan Davar]] thought that there might be a Worldsinger at the [[Middlefest Fair]] sponsored by her family. She knew what Worldsingers were like and seemed to find their presence relatively commonplace, implying that the group had been active in [[Jah Keved]] for some time.{{book ref|sa2|45}}
Sigzil did not tell anyone on the [[Shattered Plains]] that he was a Worldsinger. However, [[Lunamor]] was able to identify Sigzil as a member of the order without any apparent prior knowledge of his history.{{book ref|sa1|46}} It is unclear if this is related to Lunamor's rare ability as a [[Sighted]]. Once the secret was out, Sigzil began telling the other bridgemen about distant places such as [[Sesemalex Dar]].{{book ref|sa1|55}}
During Sigzil's stint in the bridge crews, Hoid had some reason to believe that he was dead. Sigzil did not contact Hoid to let him know that he was still alive, possibly because he did not want to be rescued again.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa1|55}} Once Hoid learned that Sigzil was alive, he promoted him from an apprentice to a full Worldsinger.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa3|35}} After Sigzil was freed and became a
== Notable Worldsingers ==
* [[Hoid]]: Master Worldsinger{{book ref|sa3|35}}
* [[Sigzil]]: A full Worldsinger, former apprentice to Hoid{{book ref|sa1|57}}
* [[Senne Khald]]: An apprentice Worldsinger.{{wob ref|16437}}
==Trivia==
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