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[[File:stormfather.jpg|thumb|350px|''Stormfather'' <br> Painting by ex-m[http://www.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=Ex-m&offset=0]]] |
[[File:stormfather.jpg|thumb|350px|''Stormfather'' <br> Painting by ex-m[http://www.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=Ex-m&offset=0]]] |
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+ | The '''Stormfather''' is a [[Splinter|Splinter of the Almighty]], who is frequently confused with [[Jezrien]], the King of the [[Heralds]] in [[Vorinism|Vorin]] theology. He is described by [[Sigzil]] (a [[Worldsinger]], previously apprenticed to [[Hoid]]) as ''"Master of the storms, bringer of water and life"''.{{Ref|twok|c|55}} |
'Stormfather' is also used frequently as a religious exclamation or a [[Curses|curse]]. |
'Stormfather' is also used frequently as a religious exclamation or a [[Curses|curse]]. |
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He has the power to cause [[Highstorm]]s and may be the source of all Highstorms on [[Roshar]]. |
He has the power to cause [[Highstorm]]s and may be the source of all Highstorms on [[Roshar]]. |
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| − | Like all [[Nahel bond|Nahel]] spren, he can bond with a worthy human (in the right circumstances), and grant him/her the powers of the [[Bondsmiths]]. Additionally, he seems to have the final say as to whether a [[Knights Radiant|Knight Radiant]] has vocalized something that conveys the Ideals represented by the [[Immortal Words]]. |
+ | Like all [[Nahel bond|Nahel]] [[Spren|spren]], he can bond with a worthy human (in the right circumstances), and grant him/her the powers of the [[Bondsmiths]]. Additionally, he seems to have the final say as to whether a [[Knights Radiant|Knight Radiant]] has vocalized something that conveys the Ideals represented by the [[Immortal Words]]. |
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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| − | [[Syl]] mentions that he is broken and has given up fighting. He is very angry at humans for causing the deaths of so many spren. He has shown great care and affection for Syl, calling her his "''daughter'' " and telling her not to trust Kaladin, fearing that he will kill her. In addition, Syl implies he forbade any Honorspren to travel to the Physical world. However, he remains willing to accept the |
+ | [[Syl]] mentions that he is broken and has given up fighting. He is very angry at humans for causing the deaths of so many spren. He has shown great care and affection for Syl, calling her his "''daughter'' " and telling her not to trust Kaladin, fearing that he will kill her. In addition, Syl implies he forbade any [[Spren Types|Honorspren]] to travel to the Physical world. However, he remains willing to accept the oaths made through the Nahel bond. |
{{Quote|My father, ''Syl said, voice growing solemn.'' He brought the storm, rushing its pace. He's ... broken, Kaladin. He doesn't think any of this should be happening. He wants to end it all, wash everyone away, and try to hide from the future.|Syl to Kaladin{{Ref|wor|c|86}}}} |
{{Quote|My father, ''Syl said, voice growing solemn.'' He brought the storm, rushing its pace. He's ... broken, Kaladin. He doesn't think any of this should be happening. He wants to end it all, wash everyone away, and try to hide from the future.|Syl to Kaladin{{Ref|wor|c|86}}}} |
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{{Quote|Take care, ''Syl sent.'' My father hates you. This is his domain. And it is mixed with something even more terrible, another storm.|Syl to Kaladin{{Ref|wor|c|86}}}} |
{{Quote|Take care, ''Syl sent.'' My father hates you. This is his domain. And it is mixed with something even more terrible, another storm.|Syl to Kaladin{{Ref|wor|c|86}}}} |
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==Parshendi== |
==Parshendi== |
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According to [[Eshonai]], the Stormfather is known by the [[Parshendi]] as the ''Rider of Storms''. |
According to [[Eshonai]], the Stormfather is known by the [[Parshendi]] as the ''Rider of Storms''. |
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| − | {{Quote|This one, the soul of the storm, was the one the humans called [[Stormfather]] - and he was not one of her people's gods. In fact, the songs named him a traitor - a |
+ | {{Quote|This one, the soul of the storm, was the one the humans called [[Stormfather]] - and he was not one of her people's gods. In fact, the songs named him a traitor - a spren who had chosen to protect humans instead of the [[Listeners|listeners]]. |
Still, her people respected him. He would kill any who did not respect him.|Eshonai{{Ref|wor|i|5}}}} |
Still, her people respected him. He would kill any who did not respect him.|Eshonai{{Ref|wor|i|5}}}} |
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Revision as of 02:01, 27 January 2015
Stormfather
Painting by ex-m[1]
The Stormfather is a Splinter of the Almighty, who is frequently confused with Jezrien, the King of the Heralds in Vorin theology. He is described by Sigzil (a Worldsinger, previously apprenticed to Hoid) as "Master of the storms, bringer of water and life".[1]
'Stormfather' is also used frequently as a religious exclamation or a curse.
Abilities
He has the power to cause Highstorms and may be the source of all Highstorms on Roshar.
Like all Nahel spren, he can bond with a worthy human (in the right circumstances), and grant him/her the powers of the Bondsmiths. Additionally, he seems to have the final say as to whether a Knight Radiant has vocalized something that conveys the Ideals represented by the Immortal Words.
Personality
Syl mentions that he is broken and has given up fighting. He is very angry at humans for causing the deaths of so many spren. He has shown great care and affection for Syl, calling her his "daughter " and telling her not to trust Kaladin, fearing that he will kill her. In addition, Syl implies he forbade any Honorspren to travel to the Physical world. However, he remains willing to accept the oaths made through the Nahel bond.
| “ | My father, Syl said, voice growing solemn. He brought the storm, rushing its pace. He's ... broken, Kaladin. He doesn't think any of this should be happening. He wants to end it all, wash everyone away, and try to hide from the future. | ” |
–Syl to Kaladin[2] | ||
| “ | Take care, Syl sent. My father hates you. This is his domain. And it is mixed with something even more terrible, another storm. | ” |
–Syl to Kaladin[2] | ||
Parshendi
According to Eshonai, the Stormfather is known by the Parshendi as the Rider of Storms.
| “ | This one, the soul of the storm, was the one the humans called Stormfather - and he was not one of her people's gods. In fact, the songs named him a traitor - a spren who had chosen to protect humans instead of the listeners.
Still, her people respected him. He would kill any who did not respect him. |
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–Eshonai[3] | ||
| “ | The Rider of Storms was a traitor, yes - but you could not have a traitor who had not originally been a friend. These storms belonged to her people. The listeners were of the storms. | ” |
–Eshonai[3] | ||
By the conclusion of Words of Radiance, the Stormfather is bound to Dalinar, granting him the powers of a Bondsmith, and requires of Dalinar that he rid himself of the Shardblade which he currently holds, indicating that it was a 'monstrosity' (i.e.: one of those Blades imbued with a dead spren).[4]
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