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'''Yaalani the Brave''' is a historical [[Eelakin]] trapper.{{book ref|sixth}}
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'''Yaalani the Brave''' is a mythological [[Eelakin]] woman on [[First of the Sun]].{{book ref|sixth}}
   
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==History==
She is famous for being the only female trapper.
 
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According to legend, Yaalani is the only female trapper recorded in Eelakin history. She ignored custom and traveled to the [[Pantheon]] to perform the incredibly dangerous task of trapping [[Aviar]].{{book ref|sixth}} Her story is well known and often told to young girls.
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[[Vathi]], a well-educated Eelakin woman, grew up listening to stories of Yaalani.{{book ref|sixth}} She has since learned of myths from many other cultures wherein an extraordinary woman served in a role traditionally held by men, such as a warrior, general, or trapper. Vathi believes that Yaalani and other myths regarding gender role reversal are actually used by parents to remind girls that breaking tradition is the exception and not the rule.{{book ref|sixth}}
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==Trivia==
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* ''Sixth of the Dusk'' takes place near the end of the [[cosmere]] timeline{{wob ref|1782}} and some readers have speculated about Yaalani's identity, but Brandon has confirmed that Yaalani is not from another work currently (as of the release of ''[[Oathbringer]]'').{{wob ref|11689}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 20:05, 3 May 2023

Yaalani
Profession Trapper
Ethnicity Eelakin
Homeworld First of the Sun
Universe Cosmere

Yaalani the Brave is a mythological Eelakin woman on First of the Sun.[1]

History[edit]

According to legend, Yaalani is the only female trapper recorded in Eelakin history. She ignored custom and traveled to the Pantheon to perform the incredibly dangerous task of trapping Aviar.[1] Her story is well known and often told to young girls.

Vathi, a well-educated Eelakin woman, grew up listening to stories of Yaalani.[1] She has since learned of myths from many other cultures wherein an extraordinary woman served in a role traditionally held by men, such as a warrior, general, or trapper. Vathi believes that Yaalani and other myths regarding gender role reversal are actually used by parents to remind girls that breaking tradition is the exception and not the rule.[1]

Trivia[edit]

  • Sixth of the Dusk takes place near the end of the cosmere timeline[2] and some readers have speculated about Yaalani's identity, but Brandon has confirmed that Yaalani is not from another work currently (as of the release of Oathbringer).[3]

Notes[edit]

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Windrunner (talk) 18:35, 14 February 2016 (MST)