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'''Chemoarish''' is one of the [[Unmade]],{{epigraph ref|sa3|93}} an ancient and terrible [[spren]] of [[Odium]].{{book ref|sa3|62}} Little is known of Chemoarish, she has not been known to be active at least since [[Aharietiam]]. She is well-remembered during the [[Era of Solitude]], but a variety of myths and stories have grown up around Chemoarish, obscuring the truth.{{epigraph ref|sa3|93}} She is often referred to as the '''Dustmother''' in modern times, but she is also sometimes mistakenly conflated with the [[Nightwatcher]], who is not known to be associated with Odium. The people of [[Bavland]] swear by the Dustmother's name.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}
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'''Chemoarish''' is one of the [[Unmade]],{{epigraph ref|sa3|93}} an ancient and terrible [[spren]] of [[Odium]].{{book ref|sa3|62}}
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== Overview ==
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Little is known about Chemoarish, as she has not been known to be active at least since [[Aharietiam]]. She is well-remembered during the [[Era of Solitude]], but a variety of myths and stories have grown up around her, obscuring the truth.{{epigraph ref|sa3|93}} She is often referred to as the '''Dustmother''' in modern times, but she is also sometimes mistakenly conflated with the [[Nightwatcher]], a spren of [[Cultivation]]. The people of [[Bavland]] swear by the Dustmother's name.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}
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== Trivia ==
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* The name Chemoarish is most likely derived from [[wikipedia:Chemosh|Chemosh]], an ancient Middle-Eastern god.{{url ref|url=https://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/62476-ob-unmade-name-linguistic-origins/|text=Unmade Name Linguistic Origins|site=17th Shard}}
   
 
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== Notes ==

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Chemoarish
Abilities Splinter of Odium
Titles Dustmother
Groups Unmade
Species Spren
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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“Chemoarish, the Dustmother, has some of the most varied lore surrounding her. The wealth of it makes sorting lies from truths extremely difficult. I do believe she is not the Nightwatcher, contrary to what some stories claim. ”

—From Hessi's Mythica, page 231[1]

Chemoarish is one of the Unmade,[1] an ancient and terrible spren of Odium.[2]

Overview

Little is known about Chemoarish, as she has not been known to be active at least since Aharietiam. She is well-remembered during the Era of Solitude, but a variety of myths and stories have grown up around her, obscuring the truth.[1] She is often referred to as the Dustmother in modern times, but she is also sometimes mistakenly conflated with the Nightwatcher, a spren of Cultivation. The people of Bavland swear by the Dustmother's name.[3]

Trivia

  • The name Chemoarish is most likely derived from Chemosh, an ancient Middle-Eastern god.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 93 epigraph#
  2. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 62#
  3. ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-3#
  4. ↑ Unmade Name Linguistic Origins
    — 17th Shard #
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