Difference between revisions of "Noura"

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== Appearance and Personality ==

She has a round face, dark eyes, and long graying hair that she wears in a tight side braid.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Although [[Lift]] calls her "Fat Lips", she does not actually have fat lips.{{book ref|Edgedancersa2.5|14}} She wears a hat and long, layered robes, sometimes adding a coat with oversized sleeves.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}} All of her clothing hasis of brightly patterned textiles that are typical of Azir{{book ref|sa3|65}} and are used to signify rank and other attributes.{{book ref|sa3|116}}

Noura is educated and logical, and she places a high value on laws and bureaucracy.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa3|116}} She strives to act in the best interests of Azir and is extremely loyal both to Azir and to the Prime.{{book ref|sa3|65}} However, she is empathetic, and will occasionally bend the law to do what she believes is right.{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}} She is frank and not easily intimidated, particularly when she believes the law is on her side, but people also tend to respond well to her calm composure.{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|worsa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa4|19}} She strivesfollows the [[Azir#Religion|religion]] of Azir, which leads her to actrevere inthe [[Herald]]s; it is difficult for her to come to terms with the bestfact intereststhat ofthey are Azirlargely insane.{{book ref|sa3sa4|65101}}

===Meeting DalinarAscendance of Gawx ===

Noura meetsmet with [[Dalinar Kholin]] in [[Azimir]] after he showsshowed Yanagawn some of [[Dalinar's visions|his visions]].{{book ref|sa3|65}} She openly displaysdisplayed her distrust of Dalinar and the [[Alethi]], but admitsadmitted that Yanagawn hashad been swayed by Dalinar's arguments.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Dalinar presentspresented the viziers with essays written by [[Fen]], [[Navani]], and [[Jasnah]], each of which containscontained compelling arguments regarding Dalinar's alliance.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Noura iswas surprised by his diplomatic approach.{{book ref|sa3|65}} The essays buybought Dalinar more time, and he hashad some strained conversations with Noura about the current state of affairs on Roshar while she leadsled him through the city to a small waiting room.{{book ref|sa3|65}} She informsinformed him that Azir's [[parshmen]] did not immediately prepare for war like those in Alethkar, instead formally demanding reparations before being led away by [[Regal]]s or [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|65}} After some deliberation, Noura tellstold Dalinar that Azir willwould accept his invitation to [[Urithiru]] despite her own objections, and that other nations in the Azish Empire arewere likely to follow.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

=== Dalinar's Coalition ===

Noura directly advisesadvised Yanagawn at the first meeting of monarchs in Urithiru. She whisperswhispered various instructions to Yanagawn, notably raising the question of whether the [[Knights Radiant]]'s powers and the [[Oathgate]]s arewere safe to use.{{book ref|sa3|65}} After some discussion, Noura reachesreached the conclusion that theforming a coalition makesmade sense, and Yanagawn offersoffered to send troops to [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|96}}

As the [[coalition preparesof monarchs|coalition]] prepared for war, Noura travelstraveled to [[Thaylen City]] with Yanagawn,; andshe later writeswrote Queen Fen a poem thanking her for her hospitality.{{book ref|sa3|111}} She also givesgave a report to the other monarchs regarding the movement of Azir's fleet.{{book ref|sa3|111}} However, numerous pieces of information suddenly comecame to light (including revelations that Dalinar did not disclose all of the information about his visions and, that Elhokar sworehad sworn fealty to Dalinar as "highking", the arrival of an unexpected [[Everstorm]], and the translation of the [[Eila Stele]]) that throwthrew the coalition into chaos.{{book ref|sa3|111}} Noura pointedly asksasked Dalinar about [[Odium]] appearing in his visions, and he admitsadmitted that he didhad.{{book ref|sa3|111}}

|Noura, to Dalinar{{book ref|sa3|113}}

Noura realizesrealized that it iswas likely someone orchestrated the downfall of the coalition, but she doesdid not care; she already lacked trust for [[Surgebinder]]s in general and Dalinar specifically, and it iswas clear that he had withheld relevant information.{{book ref|sa3|113}} The Azish delegation abandonsabandoned the coalition and leavesleft Thaylen City, refusing to use the Oathgate.{{book ref|sa3|113}} Lift and Yanagawn later second-guessguessed this decision, and Yanagawn tellstold Noura that he would be dead without Lift's Radiant powers.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Lift hashad already stolen away from the ship, and Yanagawn tellstold Noura that they needneeded to turn around.{{book ref|sa3|113}} Noura remindsreminded him that the emperor of Azir does not have absolute power, and that Yanagawn willwould jeopardize the throne if he attemptsattempted to rejoin the battle against the wishes of the vizierate.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Before the argument concludesconcluded, they receivereceived reports that the Alethi havehad joined Odium's forces, seemingly proving Noura right.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Yanagawn iswas baffled by this turn of events,{{book ref|sa3|116}} as he iswas not aware that Odium iswas using [[Nergaoul]] to control the Alethi.{{book ref|sa3|115}}

Noura presumably realizesrealized she was wrong about Dalinar after the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], as she attendsattended the wedding of [[Shallan]] and [[Adolin]], bringing gifts from Yanagawn and Lift.{{book ref|sa3|122}} She, Yanagawn, and the rest of the Azish court also resumed their participation in the meetings of monarchs.{{book ref|sa4|19}}

===Dalinar= Relationships ==

==Abilities= andLift Attributes===

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