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'''Yaalani the Brave''' is a mythological [[Eelakin]] woman.{{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==
Despite the fact that Eelakin trappers are always men, Yaalani is famous for ignoring custom and traveling to the [[Pantheon]] to trap the [[Aviar]]. She is the only female trapper recorded in Eelakin history. Her story is often told to young girls.
 
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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.
   
[[Vathi]], a well-educated Eelakin woman, grew up listening to stories of Yaalani the Brave.{{book ref|sixth}} She has since learned of stories from many other cultures where women served in roles traditionally held by men, such as warriors, generals, and trappers. Vaathi believes that Yaalani is merely a myth told to girls by their parents to convince them that they are not Yalaani and cannot break tradition.
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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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