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Yelig-nar
Biographical information
Race Unmade
Gender Male
Status Alive
Social Information
Aliases Blightwind
Appears in The Way of Kings (mentioned), Oathbringer

Yelig-nar is one of the Unmade, a mysterious group of odious spren on Roshar.[1] Also known as Blightwind,[1] Yelig-nar was referenced in one of Dalinar's visions, when he met with Nohadon. (Yelig-nar had broken into Nohadon's chancery and slaughtered all of Nohadon's wordsmen.)[2]

Elhokar believes that this 'dark spren' is responsible for giving the actual order issued by his wife, Aesudan, for the condemnation of an ardent to death.[3] That is, this dark spren that is controlling the palace in Kholinar.[4]

In her madness while Queen of Alethkar, Aesudan bonded with Yelig-nar, who took over her persona ... and appearance.[5]

Appearance[]

Yelig-nar is a smoky, shadowy spren. It can be seen at the Battle of Thaylen Field.[6]

Characteristics[]

When Yelig-nar consumes someone, he does so entirely, like Nightblood.[7]

Quotes[]

Yelig-nar had great powers, perhaps the powers of all Surges compounded in one. He could transform any Voidbringer into an extremely dangerous enemy. Curiously, three legends I found mention swallowing a gemstone to engage this process.

–From Hessi's Mythica, page 27[8]

Yelig-nar is said to consume souls, but I can’t find a specific explanation. I’m uncertain this lore is correct.

–From Hessi's Mythica, page 51[9]

Notes[]

Brandon has confirmed that the Unmade are Splinters of Odium.[10] Odium splintered himself and created the Unmade to be his influence on Roshar. It is through the Unmade that Odium may be able to influence people in how they think or act.[11]

References[]

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