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|world=Roshar |
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|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]] |
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| − | '''Yokska''' is a [[Thaylen]] tailor in [[Kholinar]].{{book ref|sa3|62}} |
+ | '''Yokska''' is a [[Thaylen]] tailor in [[Kholinar]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|62}} |
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| − | Yokska and her husband run a tailor shop in the city that caters to wealthy male customers, including [[Adolin Kholin]].{{book ref|sa3|67}} |
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== Appearance and Personality == |
== Appearance and Personality == |
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| − | Yokska is short, plump and fashionable. She has traditional long white Thaylen eyebrows, which she wears in ringlets. She is |
+ | Yokska is short, plump and fashionable. She has traditional long white Thaylen eyebrows, which she wears in ringlets. She is polite, and she respects the Alethi monarchy. She follows the Thaylen [[Passions]].{{book ref|sa3|62}} |
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| + | Yokska speaks Alethi and is able to write in [[women's script]]. She is quite attuned to the goings-on in the city.{{book ref|sa3|62}} She is a skilled tailor who attracts demanding clients, and she travels to places such as [[Liafor]] to stay informed about the latest fashion trends.{{book ref|sa3|61}}{{book ref|sa3|69}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| − | + | Yokska and her husband ran a tailor shop in Kholinar that catered to wealthy male customers; the shop had a showroom, a workroom, and separate living quarters.{{book ref|sa3|69}}{{book ref|sa3|62}} She had presumably lived in Kholinar for some time, as [[Adolin Kholin]] was a dedicated customer. Yokska employed at least one maid in the shop.{{book ref|sa3|62}}{{book ref|sa3|67}} |
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| + | During the [[Siege of Kholinar]], Adolin brought [[Elhokar]]'s rescue party to Yokska's shop; he trusted Yokska and thought it would be an inconspicuous place to hide.{{book ref|sa3|61}} [[Elhokar]], [[Kaladin]], and Adolin interviewed Yokska regarding the recent events in the city. Although she was a bit scattered, she was able to provide a significant amount of information regarding [[Aesudan]]'s strange behavior, the execution of [[Pai]], the arrival of the [[Everstorm]], the [[screamers]], and the disappearance of the [[Palace Guard]]. She provided some hope when she mentioned that some [[lighteyes]] and the [[Kholinar Wall Guard|Wall Guard]] had resisted Aesudan's orders. The three men kept asking questions until [[Shallan]] noticed that Yokska needed a break. While the interview was happening, [[Ishnah]] searched Yokska's bedroom and did not find anything incriminating.{{book ref|sa3|62}} |
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| + | The shop was in an area of the city that had remained relatively unscathed by the events of the siege.{{book ref|sa3|63}} It remained the rescue party's base of operations, and they held several meetings there.{{book ref|sa3|69}}{{book ref|sa3|83}} Yokska continued to provide information about the city—including Brightlord [[Velalant]], the food shortage, and the [[Cult of Moments]]—while Elhokar and his party formulated their plan to open the [[Oathgate]] adjacent to the palace.{{book ref|sa3|67}} She also made Adolin a flamboyant suit to use as part of his disguise while in public.{{book ref|sa3|69}} |
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| + | Just before the [[Voidbringer]] assault on the palace, Adolin thanked Yokska for her help and instructed her to flee towards the [[Shattered Plains]] if the city fell. Yokska was already unsettled by the recent turns of events in the city, and was shocked that she and her husband would have to travel so far.{{book ref|sa3|83}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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<references /><!-- 62, 67, 69, 82, 83 --> |
<references /><!-- 62, 67, 69, 82, 83 --> |
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Revision as of 23:21, 4 September 2020
| Yokska | |
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| Profession | Tailor |
| Residence | Kholinar |
| Ethnicity | Thaylen |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Yokska is a Thaylen tailor in Kholinar on Roshar.[1]
Appearance and Personality
Yokska is short, plump and fashionable. She has traditional long white Thaylen eyebrows, which she wears in ringlets. She is polite, and she respects the Alethi monarchy. She follows the Thaylen Passions.[1]
Attributes and Abilities
Yokska speaks Alethi and is able to write in women's script. She is quite attuned to the goings-on in the city.[1] She is a skilled tailor who attracts demanding clients, and she travels to places such as Liafor to stay informed about the latest fashion trends.[2][3]
History
Yokska and her husband ran a tailor shop in Kholinar that catered to wealthy male customers; the shop had a showroom, a workroom, and separate living quarters.[3][1] She had presumably lived in Kholinar for some time, as Adolin Kholin was a dedicated customer. Yokska employed at least one maid in the shop.[1][4]
During the Siege of Kholinar, Adolin brought Elhokar's rescue party to Yokska's shop; he trusted Yokska and thought it would be an inconspicuous place to hide.[2] Elhokar, Kaladin, and Adolin interviewed Yokska regarding the recent events in the city. Although she was a bit scattered, she was able to provide a significant amount of information regarding Aesudan's strange behavior, the execution of Pai, the arrival of the Everstorm, the screamers, and the disappearance of the Palace Guard. She provided some hope when she mentioned that some lighteyes and the Wall Guard had resisted Aesudan's orders. The three men kept asking questions until Shallan noticed that Yokska needed a break. While the interview was happening, Ishnah searched Yokska's bedroom and did not find anything incriminating.[1]
The shop was in an area of the city that had remained relatively unscathed by the events of the siege.[5] It remained the rescue party's base of operations, and they held several meetings there.[3][6] Yokska continued to provide information about the city—including Brightlord Velalant, the food shortage, and the Cult of Moments—while Elhokar and his party formulated their plan to open the Oathgate adjacent to the palace.[4] She also made Adolin a flamboyant suit to use as part of his disguise while in public.[3]
Just before the Voidbringer assault on the palace, Adolin thanked Yokska for her help and instructed her to flee towards the Shattered Plains if the city fell. Yokska was already unsettled by the recent turns of events in the city, and was shocked that she and her husband would have to travel so far.[6]