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'''Yesteel''' is the brother of [[Arsteel]] and one of the [[Five Scholars]] on [[Nalthis]].
 
   
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'''Yesteel''' is one of the [[Five Scholars]] on [[Nalthis]], and a master of [[Lifeless]] Commands.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=57}} He is [[Arsteel]]'s brother. His most well-known achievement is his discovery of [[ichor-alcohol]].{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}
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Yesteel's life before he Returned is a mystery. Prior to the [[Manywar]] he invented [[ichor-alcohol]], a substance which is used to increase the length of time a [[Lifeless]] can remain active without requiring a new [[Breath]]. Yesteel has recently improved upon the formula for ichor-alcohol, making a version that is even more effective and potent. This new version of ichor-alcohol is not in common usage on Nalthis at the time of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]].
  
   
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==History==
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In his annotations on [[Warbreaker]], Brandon indicates that Yesteel knows the process [[Vasher]] and [[Shashara]] used to [[Awakening|Awaken]] metal. He has thus far kept this knowledge secret.
 
   
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Like all of the Five Scholars, Yesteel was a Returned.{{wob ref|5839}} It's unclear how both him and his brother, Arsteel, Returned and how they know that they are brothers. Since Returning, they lack memories of their past life.
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It has been rumoured that Yesteel has been recruited to the cause of a tyrant who is attempting to restore Huth and Kuth.{{book ref|wb|Epilogue}}
 
   
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He joined the Five Scholars, and there was a golden age in discovering [[Awakening]] Commands for several years. Among them, Yesteel was considered a master of Lifeless Commands.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=57}} Unfortunately, these discoveries were part of the reason for the [[Manywar]], such as [[Shashara]]'s discovery of a Command that could create a Lifeless with a single [[Breath]].{{book ref|wb|32}}{{book ref|wb|53}}
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The Five Scholars split, joining different sides.{{book ref|wb|32}} [[Vasher]] persuaded [[Denth]] to join his side of [[Hanald]],{{wob ref|6808}} and it seems likely that Shashara also joined Vasher. It is likely that Yesteel and Arsteel went to different kingdoms and opposed Hanald, but it's unknown which kingdoms they went to. They could have gone to [[Kuth]] and [[Huth]], Hanald's primary enemy in the Manywar,{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} or one of the many nations in the [[Pahn Unity]], who also opposed Hanald.{{book ref|wb|26}}
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| You're not any better at this than Vasher is. You people can’t sneak at all! Yesteel would be so disappointed in you.
  
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| [[Nightblood]] on Vivenna.{{book ref|wb|55}}
  
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During the Manywar, Yesteel developed [[ichor-alcohol]] for Lifeless,{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} blood for a Lifeless that meant a Lifeless could stay active longer without requiring additional Breath.{{book ref|wb|33}} It also made it so Awakening them was cheaper.{{book ref|wb|58}} The discovery of ichor-alcohol drove Shashara to research a way to make an Awakened sword--a [[Shardblade]]--eventually resulting in [[Nightblood]].{{book ref|wb|51}} Somehow, Yesteel secretly learned how Shashara and Vasher created Nightblood.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=47}}
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Nightblood hastened the end of the Manywar, but Yesteel's involvement in the war's finale is unclear.
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At some point, Yesteel went in hiding, his whereabouts unknown to [[Vasher]].{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} This could be because of Yesteel's skill in sneaking around.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}
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Three hundred years after the Manywar, an unknown tyrant recruited Yesteel to restore Kuth and Huth, an action which finally revealed Yesteel's whereabouts to Vasher. Yesteel had created a stronger form of ichor-alcohol, and could be helping the tyrant to cause conflict on Nalthis.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}
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If, during the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]], the Hallandren Lifeless army had not been stopped, Yesteel would have brought Kuth and Huth to [[Idris]]'s aid, revealing the secret of the Awakened swords to them. He would have pressed towards Hallandren and destroyed [[T'Telir]].{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=47}}{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=55}}
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In the aftermath of the Pahn Kahl rebellion, [[Jewels]] sought out Yesteel, bringing Arsteel's Lifeless corpse. Jewels hoped that Yesteel, with his mastery of Lifeless, could help bring back some of Arsteel's personality and memories.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=57}}
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==Attributes and Abilities==
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As a Returned, Yesteel can have the Fifth Heightening whenever he desires, and all the effects that implies, such as agelessness.{{cite}} Like Vasher and Denth, Yesteel probably is well aware how to hide his divine Breath and appear as he wishes.{{cite}}
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Yesteel is very skilled at sneaking around, a fact which Nightblood knows of and mentions to [[Vivenna]].{{book ref|wb|55}} This could mean that Yesteel is especially good at surpressing his divine Breath and shaping himself to whatever he needs. At the very least, he is much better at stealth than Vasher and [[Vivenna]].{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=55}}
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As one of the Five Scholars, Yesteel is extremely knowledgable about [[Awakening]], and he is an expert in [[Lifeless]] Commands. Jewels seems to believe that Yesteel could bring back the memories of Arsteel's Lifeless body, which is far beyond Vasher's capabilities of working with Lifeless.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=57}} He invents [[ichor-alcohol]] during the Manywar,{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} and around the time of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]], he has devised a stronger form of the substance.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} Despite Yesteel's knowledge of Lifeless, he didn't create the original Command to make Lifeless with a single Breath--Shashara did.{{book ref|wb|53}}
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He knows Shashara's secret on how to make Awakened swords.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=47}} However, it's unclear if he knows how to make swords on the power level of Nightblood, or more on the level of [[Vivenna's Shardblade]].
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Yesteel's current Heightening is unclear, but if he discovered advanced Lifeless Commands, he had to have at least attained the Seventh Heightening at some point.{{book ref|wb|part=ars}}
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==Relationships==
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===Arsteel and Vasher===
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Little is known about Yesteel and his brother's relationship. It seems likely that he and Arsteel joined each other during the Manywar. It's unknown how Yesteel feels about Vasher killing his brother,{{book ref|wb|29}} but the murder probably doesn't endear Vasher to Yesteel.
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===Shashara===
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It seems as though Shashara and Yesteel had a competitive relationship when it came to their scholarship. Shashara came up with the first Command for creating Lifeless with a single Breath,{{book ref|wb|53}} but since Yesteel is referred to as a master of Lifeless Commands{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=57}} he was likely spurred forward to do more with Lifeless. He eventually created ichor-alcohol,{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} and the creation of the substance made Shashara want to show up Yesteel. She did this by researching and creating Awakened swords, resulting in Nightblood.{{book ref|wb|51}}
   
 
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Yesteel
Siblings Arsteel
Abilities Returned, Awakener
Groups Five Scholars
Homeworld Nalthis

Yesteel is one of the Five Scholars on Nalthis, and a master of Lifeless Commands.Template:Annotation ref He is Arsteel's brother. His most well-known achievement is his discovery of ichor-alcohol.[1]

History

Like all of the Five Scholars, Yesteel was a Returned.[2] It's unclear how both him and his brother, Arsteel, Returned and how they know that they are brothers. Since Returning, they lack memories of their past life.

He joined the Five Scholars, and there was a golden age in discovering Awakening Commands for several years. Among them, Yesteel was considered a master of Lifeless Commands.Template:Annotation ref Unfortunately, these discoveries were part of the reason for the Manywar, such as Shashara's discovery of a Command that could create a Lifeless with a single Breath.[3][4]

The Five Scholars split, joining different sides.[3] Vasher persuaded Denth to join his side of Hanald,[5] and it seems likely that Shashara also joined Vasher. It is likely that Yesteel and Arsteel went to different kingdoms and opposed Hanald, but it's unknown which kingdoms they went to. They could have gone to Kuth and Huth, Hanald's primary enemy in the Manywar,[1] or one of the many nations in the Pahn Unity, who also opposed Hanald.[6]

During the Manywar, Yesteel developed ichor-alcohol for Lifeless,[1] blood for a Lifeless that meant a Lifeless could stay active longer without requiring additional Breath.[7] It also made it so Awakening them was cheaper.[8] The discovery of ichor-alcohol drove Shashara to research a way to make an Awakened sword--a Shardblade--eventually resulting in Nightblood.[9] Somehow, Yesteel secretly learned how Shashara and Vasher created Nightblood.Template:Annotation ref

Nightblood hastened the end of the Manywar, but Yesteel's involvement in the war's finale is unclear.

At some point, Yesteel went in hiding, his whereabouts unknown to Vasher.[1] This could be because of Yesteel's skill in sneaking around.[1]

Three hundred years after the Manywar, an unknown tyrant recruited Yesteel to restore Kuth and Huth, an action which finally revealed Yesteel's whereabouts to Vasher. Yesteel had created a stronger form of ichor-alcohol, and could be helping the tyrant to cause conflict on Nalthis.[1]

If, during the Pahn Kahl rebellion, the Hallandren Lifeless army had not been stopped, Yesteel would have brought Kuth and Huth to Idris's aid, revealing the secret of the Awakened swords to them. He would have pressed towards Hallandren and destroyed T'Telir.Template:Annotation refTemplate:Annotation ref

In the aftermath of the Pahn Kahl rebellion, Jewels sought out Yesteel, bringing Arsteel's Lifeless corpse. Jewels hoped that Yesteel, with his mastery of Lifeless, could help bring back some of Arsteel's personality and memories.Template:Annotation ref

Attributes and Abilities

As a Returned, Yesteel can have the Fifth Heightening whenever he desires, and all the effects that implies, such as agelessness.[citation needed] Like Vasher and Denth, Yesteel probably is well aware how to hide his divine Breath and appear as he wishes.[citation needed]

Yesteel is very skilled at sneaking around, a fact which Nightblood knows of and mentions to Vivenna.[10] This could mean that Yesteel is especially good at surpressing his divine Breath and shaping himself to whatever he needs. At the very least, he is much better at stealth than Vasher and Vivenna.Template:Annotation ref

As one of the Five Scholars, Yesteel is extremely knowledgable about Awakening, and he is an expert in Lifeless Commands. Jewels seems to believe that Yesteel could bring back the memories of Arsteel's Lifeless body, which is far beyond Vasher's capabilities of working with Lifeless.Template:Annotation ref He invents ichor-alcohol during the Manywar,[1] and around the time of the Pahn Kahl rebellion, he has devised a stronger form of the substance.[1] Despite Yesteel's knowledge of Lifeless, he didn't create the original Command to make Lifeless with a single Breath--Shashara did.[4]

He knows Shashara's secret on how to make Awakened swords.Template:Annotation ref However, it's unclear if he knows how to make swords on the power level of Nightblood, or more on the level of Vivenna's Shardblade.

Yesteel's current Heightening is unclear, but if he discovered advanced Lifeless Commands, he had to have at least attained the Seventh Heightening at some point.[11]

Relationships

Arsteel and Vasher

Little is known about Yesteel and his brother's relationship. It seems likely that he and Arsteel joined each other during the Manywar. It's unknown how Yesteel feels about Vasher killing his brother,[12] but the murder probably doesn't endear Vasher to Yesteel.

Shashara

It seems as though Shashara and Yesteel had a competitive relationship when it came to their scholarship. Shashara came up with the first Command for creating Lifeless with a single Breath,[4] but since Yesteel is referred to as a master of Lifeless CommandsTemplate:Annotation ref he was likely spurred forward to do more with Lifeless. He eventually created ichor-alcohol,[1] and the creation of the substance made Shashara want to show up Yesteel. She did this by researching and creating Awakened swords, resulting in Nightblood.[9]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i Warbreaker epilogue#
  2. ↑ Barnes and Noble Book Club Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2009-07-08#
  3. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 32#
  4. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 53#
  5. ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2010-10-26#
  6. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 26#
  7. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 33#
  8. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 58#
  9. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 51#
  10. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 55#
  11. ↑ Warbreaker Ars Arcanum#
  12. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 29#
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