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+ | The '''Horneaters''', or '''Unkalaki''',{{book ref|sa1|14}} as they refer to themselves, are a race of people on the world of [[Roshar]]. They live on the tops of mountains called the [[Horneater Peaks]] in [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
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− | The Unkalaki are a human race with [[ |
+ | The Unkalaki are a human race with [[listener]] blood in their ancestry.{{wob ref|930}} As a result, they have a higher tendency to be asexual than other races without listener ancestors.{{wob ref|3400}} Furthermore, they seem to be able to faintly hear the [[rhythm]]s of Roshar,{{book ref|sa3|37}} although it remains unclear whether they are able to distinguish them or attribute them to certain feelings. |
Features that are often associated with Horneaters are pale skin, tall stature, and red hair.{{book ref|sa2|69}} Their lines mixed with that of the [[Veden]]s at some point; by the era of the [[True Desolation]], traditional Veden coloring includes such features as red hair and freckles, inherited from the Horneaters.{{book ref|sa2|45}} Because of their singer heritage, the Unkalaki have extra jaw pieces at the back of their mouths which help them eat shells.{{wob ref|3922}} This is likely the reason they are called Horneaters. |
Features that are often associated with Horneaters are pale skin, tall stature, and red hair.{{book ref|sa2|69}} Their lines mixed with that of the [[Veden]]s at some point; by the era of the [[True Desolation]], traditional Veden coloring includes such features as red hair and freckles, inherited from the Horneaters.{{book ref|sa2|45}} Because of their singer heritage, the Unkalaki have extra jaw pieces at the back of their mouths which help them eat shells.{{wob ref|3922}} This is likely the reason they are called Horneaters. |
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Since the [[True Desolation]], the Unkalaki have obtained two sets of [[Shardplate]]. The first is obtained by [[Rock]] during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], where he uses a [[grandbow]] to kill [[Meridas Amaram]].{{book ref|sa3|120}} While he also wins the [[Shardblade]] [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]], he returns this to [[Dalinar Kholin]] in repayment of a debt.{{book ref|sa3|122}} The second set is discovered by [[Cord]] on the [[expedition to Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3.5|16}} When Cord bonds the Shardplate, she becomes the first Shardbearer among her people in a very long time.{{book ref|sa4|i|1}} |
Since the [[True Desolation]], the Unkalaki have obtained two sets of [[Shardplate]]. The first is obtained by [[Rock]] during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], where he uses a [[grandbow]] to kill [[Meridas Amaram]].{{book ref|sa3|120}} While he also wins the [[Shardblade]] [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]], he returns this to [[Dalinar Kholin]] in repayment of a debt.{{book ref|sa3|122}} The second set is discovered by [[Cord]] on the [[expedition to Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3.5|16}} When Cord bonds the Shardplate, she becomes the first Shardbearer among her people in a very long time.{{book ref|sa4|i|1}} |
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− | The ruler of [[Jah Keved]] is able to levy troops from the population of Horneaters, which is one reason why the Vedens argue against ceding the Horneater Peaks to [[Odium]]'s forces.{{book ref|sa3|107}} The Unkalaki |
+ | The ruler of [[Jah Keved]] is able to levy troops from the population of Horneaters, which is one reason why the Vedens argue against ceding the Horneater Peaks to [[Odium]]'s forces.{{book ref|sa3|107}} The Unkalaki also have aided the [[coalition of monarchs]] by supplying batches of arrows for their armies. These arrows are unique, being fletched with white "goosefeathers."{{book ref|sa4|98}} |
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− | They make use of a different calendar than the Vorin calendar, with their first year being a different, currently unknown year. Some point between c. {{rosharan date|1158}} and {{rosharan date|1173}} in the Vorin calendar is considered the start of a new millennium, under their own system.{{book ref|sa3.5|4}}{{book ref|sa3.5|16}}{{wob ref|14531}} |
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=== Other === |
=== Other === |
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== Cuisine == |
== Cuisine == |
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− | The Unkalaki received their common name "Horneaters" due to their ability to eat the hard shells of crustaceans. [[Rock]] ascribes this ability to their unusually strong teeth |
+ | The Unkalaki received their common name "Horneaters" due to their ability to eat the hard shells of crustaceans. [[Rock]] ascribes this ability to their unusually strong teeth. Unkalaki cuisine utilizes less spices than [[Alethi]] cuisine.{{book ref|sa1|23}} One stew recipe that Rock divulges consists only of "Take everything you have, and put him in pot. Don’t let anyone airsick touch seasonings."{{book ref|sa4|54}} |
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== Religion and Mythology == |
== Religion and Mythology == |
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− | The Horneaters have three powerful |
+ | The Horneaters have three powerful gods they once sought aid from: the gods of the waters, the gods of the mountains, and the gods of the trees.{{book ref|sa2|46}} Unkalaki stories teach that gods cannot be fought but must always be tricked.{{book ref|sa3.5|18}} Lunu'anaki is the name of the Unkalaki god of travel and mischief who cannot hurt man. Rock saw [[Hoid]] emerge from [[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]] and came to the conclusion that he must be Lunu'anaki.{{book ref|sa2|46}} [[Spren]] are also worshipped by the Unkalaki as gods; Rock offers to build a shrine for [[Sylphrena]] at one point.{{book ref|sa2|9}}{{book ref|sa2|46}} Unkalaki also have fairly extensive legends of a group called the [[Sleepless|Gods Who Sleep Not]] who are dangerous, secretive entities that guard terrible treasures and are composed of a swarm of [[cremling]]s that share one mind.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} Lunu'anaki warned the Horneaters of this group during the time of [[Cord]]'s grandmother.{{book ref|sa3.5|15}} In addition to learning about these gods, Horneaters receive occasional monks from [[Jah Keved]], who preach [[Vorinism]] to them.{{book ref|sa3|55}} |
Naturally heated lakes on the Horneater Peaks are called oceans by the locals. There is an ocean on each of the peaks. Underneath the normal water is the so-called ''Water of life''. It is said to be connected to the gods, and Horneaters who swim in the oceans can sometimes see the ''Place of the Gods'' (this is likely access to [[Shadesmar]] via [[Cultivation]]'s [[Perpendicularity]]). Swimming in the oceans is said to be lethal to outsiders, though, according to [[Sigzil]], this is only because the Unkalaki execute any outsiders who swim in their oceans.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
Naturally heated lakes on the Horneater Peaks are called oceans by the locals. There is an ocean on each of the peaks. Underneath the normal water is the so-called ''Water of life''. It is said to be connected to the gods, and Horneaters who swim in the oceans can sometimes see the ''Place of the Gods'' (this is likely access to [[Shadesmar]] via [[Cultivation]]'s [[Perpendicularity]]). Swimming in the oceans is said to be lethal to outsiders, though, according to [[Sigzil]], this is only because the Unkalaki execute any outsiders who swim in their oceans.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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The Unkalaki language is part of the Dawnate language family, with distant roots in the [[Dawnchant]]. Though the vocabulary is distinctive, it shares similar grammar with the [[Shin]] and [[Parshendi]] languages.{{wob ref|3977}} |
The Unkalaki language is part of the Dawnate language family, with distant roots in the [[Dawnchant]]. Though the vocabulary is distinctive, it shares similar grammar with the [[Shin]] and [[Parshendi]] languages.{{wob ref|3977}} |
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− | When speaking Alethi or Veden, one feature of the Unkalaki 'accent' is a tendency to use gendered pronouns (e.g. "he") in places where a non-gendered pronoun ("it") would be more appropriate{{book ref|sa2| |
+ | When speaking Alethi or Veden, one feature of the Unkalaki 'accent' is a tendency to use gendered pronouns (e.g. "he") in places where a non-gendered pronoun ("it") would be more appropriate. This may imply that their own native language uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_gender grammatical gender]. This manner of speech is sufficiently recognizable that [[Shallan]] intentionally adopts it while impersonating a Horneater princess.{{book ref|sa2|28}} At the same time, Unkalaki is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro-drop_language| pro-drop language], meaning that pronouns can be dropped if the subject is known of easily inferable.{{wob ref|4584}} |
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− | Unkalaki is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro-drop_language pro-drop language], meaning that pronouns can be dropped if the subject is known and/or easily inferable.{{wob ref|4584}} |
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− | The reduplication of vowels seems to indicate the distinction between long and short vowels. The ' in most words seem to depict [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glottal_stop Glottal stops]. |
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− | Sentences tend to start with a verb, meaning that Unkalaki is likely a |
+ | Sentences tend to start with a verb, meaning that Unkalaki is likely a VSO or VOS language.{{wob ref|4584}} Due to heavy inspiration from Hawai'ian{{wob ref|14415}}, it is likely VSO. |
=== Names === |
=== Names === |
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=== Terms === |
=== Terms === |
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− | * ''afah'liki'' - probably means “god” |
+ | * ''afah'liki'' - probably means “god” |
− | * ''alaii'iku'' - |
+ | * ''alaii'iku'' - can see spren {{book ref|sa2|12}} |
* ''ali'i'kamura'' |
* ''ali'i'kamura'' |
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|[[Ur (character)|Ur]]{{book ref|sa3|18}} |
|[[Ur (character)|Ur]]{{book ref|sa3|18}} |
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− | * ''apaliki’tokoa’a'' - [[luckspren]], known by Unkalaki to lead to treasure and be associated with the [[Sleepless]] |
+ | * ''apaliki’tokoa’a'' - [[luckspren]], known by Unkalaki to lead to treasure and be associated with the [[Sleepless]] |
* ''Fal’ala’liki’nor'' - He who drew the [[Bow of Hours]] at the dawn of the new millennium, heralding the years of change. A title used to refer to Lunamor. |
* ''Fal’ala’liki’nor'' - He who drew the [[Bow of Hours]] at the dawn of the new millennium, heralding the years of change. A title used to refer to Lunamor. |
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* ''holetental'' - Likely related to the [[Knights Radiant|Radiants]] or spren. |
* ''holetental'' - Likely related to the [[Knights Radiant|Radiants]] or spren. |
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* ''humaka'aban'' - A beard style. Long sideburns that curve down to the chin. The chin itself and the area around the lips are cleanly shaven.{{book ref|sa1|40}} |
* ''humaka'aban'' - A beard style. Long sideburns that curve down to the chin. The chin itself and the area around the lips are cleanly shaven.{{book ref|sa1|40}} |
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− | * ''Kama''{{book ref|sa1|35}} |
+ | * ''Kama''{{book ref|sa1| 35}} |
* ''Kali'kalin'da'' |
* ''Kali'kalin'da'' |
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* ''kaluk'i'iki'' - Only a woman can be called this title. |
* ''kaluk'i'iki'' - Only a woman can be called this title. |
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|Rock to [[Kaladin]]{{book ref|sa1|49}} |
|Rock to [[Kaladin]]{{book ref|sa1|49}} |
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+ | * ''Kuma'tiki'' |
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− | * ''Kuma'tiki'' - A kind of shell found on the Horneater peaks{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
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− | *''liki'' - |
+ | * ''mafah'liki'' - Unkalaki concept of [[spren]].{{book ref|sa1|21}} |
− | * ''mafah'liki'' - Unkalaki concept of [[spren]],{{book ref|sa1|21}} it includes the root ''liki'', translating to Cognitive.{{book ref|sa3.5|12}} |
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|Uma'ami tukuma mafah'liki... |
|Uma'ami tukuma mafah'liki... |
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* ''namavau''{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
* ''namavau''{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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* ''[[nuatoma]]'' - Unkalaki concept of nobility or ruling class, the same as [[Alethi]] [[lighteyes]].{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
* ''[[nuatoma]]'' - Unkalaki concept of nobility or ruling class, the same as [[Alethi]] [[lighteyes]].{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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− | * ''Oo'kali'laa'e'' - unknown meaning, presumably a swear. {{file ref|Alethi Glyphs Page 2.jpg|Alethi Glyphs page 2}} |
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* ''tana'kai'' - Similar to a king, but has further meanings.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
* ''tana'kai'' - Similar to a king, but has further meanings.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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− | * ''toa'' - Physical.{{book ref|sa3.5|12}} |
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* ''tuanalikina'' - Fourth son and younger{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
* ''tuanalikina'' - Fourth son and younger{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
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* ''tukuma''{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
* ''tukuma''{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
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* ''tuli’iti’na'' - it appears this translates to "foolish lowlander talk"{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} |
* ''tuli’iti’na'' - it appears this translates to "foolish lowlander talk"{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} |
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− | * ''tuma'alki'' - |
+ | * ''tuma'alki'' - Probably means "weak" or "of poor quality". |
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|Spices they have for us to requisition are ''tuma'alki''! |
|Spices they have for us to requisition are ''tuma'alki''! |