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Like most of the Heralds, Ishar was born on [[Ashyn]] prior to mankind's arrival on [[Roshar]], over seven-thousand Rosharan years before the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa4|14}}{{book ref|sa4|76}} He was either a king, scholar, or general.{{book ref|sa3|38}}
 
Ishar was the first to be tricked by Odium into experimenting with the Surges that eventually forcedleft theAshyn populationuninhabitable and desolate outside of [[Ashyn]]a few hospitable areas, and forced the population to flee to Roshar, and forcing those that remained on Ashyn into floating cities.{{book ref|sa4|111}}{{book ref|tsm|2}}{{au ref|Roshar}} He was also the first human on Ashyn to discover how to [[worldhop]], enabling humanity to leave the planet when they needed to flee.{{wob ref|9464}}{{wob ref|14434}}{{book ref|sa3|115}}{{au ref|Roshar}}{{book ref|sa4|111}}{{wob ref|11945}}
 
=== Herald of the Almighty ===
 
Ishar had been experimenting on Radiant spren, somehow bringing their cognitive forms into the physical realm and measuring how long they were able to survive—usually mere seconds—and then performing autopsies. The Stormfather was extremely distraught at this revelation and called it an abomination.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
 
== Relationships ==
 
=== Nale ===
Ishar is greatly respected by Nale, who believes him to be the only one who hasn't succumbed to madness. It was likely at Ishar's suggestion that Nale began his crusade against [[Surgebinder]]s, and when the [[Everstorm]] comes, Nale goes to Ishar for comfort and advice.{{book ref|sa3|106}}
 
=== The Stormfather ===
Ishar has a negative view of the Stormfather, cursing him at night.{{book ref|sa3|64}}
 
== Culture ==
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