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Some time later, Vasher traveled to Roshar but was eventually separated from Nightblood{{wob ref|1714}} after some kind of falling out a few generations after the Pahn Khal Rebellion.{{wob ref|651}}{{wob ref|14099}} The [[Nightwatcher]] offered Nightblood to Dalinar during his visit to the [[Valley]]
Szeth, who calls Nightblood 'sword-nimi', carries it during and after his training with Nale and the [[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreakers]]. He was warned not to draw it except in case of extreme emergency and only if he carries much Stormlight, lest it feed upon his soul.{{book ref|sa3|90}} Notably, Szeth makes no mention of any sensation of either nausea or lust for Nightblood upon encountering it because of his compatibility with Nightblood.{{wob ref|15920}}
He is seen by [[Lift]] carrying Nightblood in [[Yeddaw]] in {{rosharan date|1174|1}}, and later in Thaylenah. Nightblood then states that he likes [[Lift]].{{book ref|sa3|119}}{{book ref|edgedancer|16}}
{{image|Szeth Enters The Battle by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=right|width=400px|After slaying a [[thunderclast]] with Szeth}}
The first time Szeth draws Nightblood is during his Skybreaker test at the Purelake. Colors appear to become darker and more vibrant around him, and he manages to re-sheath the sword after killing a corrupt nobleman.{{book ref|sa3|92}} Szeth then draws Nightblood during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] on {{Rosharan date|1174|2|10|5}}{{ref|name=timeline}} and kills hundreds of enemies, but also nearly kills both himself and [[Lift]], draining their Stormlight.{{book ref|sa3|118}}
During the [[War of Reckoning]] and the [[True Desolation]], Vasher remains on Roshar and has been there for quite some time.{{wob ref|6267}} Vivenna subsequently appears on Roshar under the identity of [[Azure]], searching for Vasher and Nightblood.{{wob ref|1892}} As Azure, Vivenna carries a sword of unknown origin that shares some similar characteristics with Nightblood.{{book ref|sa3|108}}{{wob ref|10477}} [[Borea]], an [[honorspren]] in [[Shadesmar]], wants to know more about the sword; she recalls Nightblood passing through several years ago and agrees to trade information with Vivenna.{{book ref|sa3|108}}
Szeth chooses to leave Nightblood a distance away when interacting with [[Szeth's highspren|his highspren]].{{book ref|sa4|i|7}}
==== Campaign in Emul ====
During their campaign to free [[Emul]], Nightblood accompanies Szeth, Dalinar, and several Windrunners to parley with [[Ishar]]. Crazed, Ishar attempts to form a [[Connection]] with Dalinar to steal his bond to the [[Stormfather]]. Inside of Dalinar's [[perpendicularity]], Szeth uses Nightblood to sever this Connection, thereby saving Dalinar. While Szeth duels [[Ishar]], Nightblood manages to chip off a piece of Ishar's [[Honorblade]], shocking Ishar and causing him to flee.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
Nightblood later accompanies Szeth when the Skybreaker invades [[Taravangian]]'s prison and murders him with a normal knife. Just before Taravangian
== Cosmere Significance ==
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