Editing Worldsingers

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|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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{{quote
|I am not a foolish jester or storyteller. I do not 'give tales.' I spread knowledge of cultures, peoples, thoughts, and dreams. I bring peace through understanding. It is the holy charge my order received from the [[Herald]]s themselves.
|[[Sigzil]] on the Worldsingers{{book ref|twok|55}}
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The '''Worldsingers''' are an organization of storytellers and knowledge-givers on [[Roshar]]. They were founded by [[Hoid]],{{wob ref|15843}} and were active during the [[Era of Solitude]]{{book ref|sa2|45}} and the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa3|35}}

==Mission==
Worldsingers travel the world learning of other places and cultures and sharing information about the places they have already been. When they visit a new place, they tend to ask many questions and seek precise answers.{{book ref|sa2|41}}{{book ref|sa3|35}} Their knowledge of kingdoms and cultures is extensive, and can include various topics such as history, religion, geography, architecture, trade, local traditions, and demographics.{{book ref|sa1|55}} They see themselves as superior to traditional storytellers, charged by the [[Herald]]s to spread knowledge.{{book ref|sa1|55}} Some Worldsingers do use stories to put people at ease; they may use allegories to help pass on information.{{book ref|sa3|35}} Hoid, who is the creator and a member of the Worldsingers,{{wob ref|15843}} used a [[Trailman's flute]] when he told stories{{book ref|sa1|57}} but it is unclear if the flute is related to his Worldsinger status or one of his many other abilities.

==History==
During the thirty-first year of the [[Heraldic Epochs|Sixth Epoch]], [[Hoid]], who was already a Master Worldsinger, tasked an apprentice Worldsinger, [[Senne Khald]], with writing a treatise on the [[Knights Radiant|Radiant Orders]] as part of her apprenticeship. She performed her research and recorded many of her notes in a journal.{{wob ref|16437}}

In {{Rosharan date|1170}}, [[Shallan Davar]] thought that there might be a Worldsinger at the [[Middlefest Fair]] sponsored by her family. She knew what Worldsingers were like and seemed to find their presence relatively commonplace, implying that the group had been active in [[Jah Keved]] for some time.{{book ref|sa2|45}}

At some point prior to {{Rosharan date|1173}}, [[Sigzil]] failed to pass the [[Azir|Azish]] exams to become a public servant; he subsequently started getting into trouble and was rescued by Hoid, who took him on as an apprentice.{{book ref|sa3|35}} Sigzil traveled with Hoid, including a trip to [[Babatharnam]].{{book ref|sa1|46}} Hoid expressed some frustration with Sigzil as an apprentice, noting that he was sometimes judgmental or foolish, and he had to rescue him on multiple occasions.{{book ref|sa3|35}}{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{book ref|sa1|57}} At some point, the pair became separated. Sigzil attempted to kill someone for unknown reasons and became a member of a [[bridge crew]].{{book ref|sa1|40}}

Sigzil did not tell anyone on the [[Shattered Plains]] that he was a Worldsinger. However, [[Lunamor]] was able to identify Sigzil as a member of the order without any apparent prior knowledge of his history.{{book ref|sa1|46}} It is unclear if this is related to Lunamor's rare ability as a [[Sighted]]. Once the secret was out, Sigzil began telling the other bridgemen about distant places such as [[Sesemalex Dar]].{{book ref|sa1|55}}

During Sigzil's stint in the bridge crews, Hoid had some reason to believe that he was dead. Sigzil did not contact Hoid to let him know that he was still alive, possibly because he did not want to be rescued again.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa1|55}} Once Hoid learned that Sigzil was alive, he promoted him from an apprentice to a full Worldsinger.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa3|35}} After Sigzil was freed and became a [[Knight Radiant]], he continued to serve as a Worldsinger and hoped to improve his storytelling skills.{{book ref|sa3|35}}

== Notable Worldsingers ==
* [[Hoid]]: Master Worldsinger{{book ref|sa3|35}}
* [[Sigzil]]: A full Worldsinger, former apprentice to Hoid{{book ref|sa1|57}}
* [[Senne Khald]]: An apprentice Worldsinger.{{wob ref|16437}}

==Trivia==
*There is a connection between Worldsingers, the [[Terris]] [[Worldbringers]], and possibly other groups in the [[cosmere]].{{wob ref|14325}}{{wob ref|6749}} The similarity in their names is not a coincidence.{{wob ref|3656}}{{wob ref|6749}} Given Hoid's [[worldhopping]] abilities, fans have speculated that he is the connection,{{wob ref|6749}} but [[Brandon]] has not confirmed this.
*Brandon would consider himself akin to a Worldsinger.{{wob ref|6986}}

== Notes ==
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