Difference between revisions of "Parshendi"

The Parshendi were originally discovered by [[Gavilar|King Gavilar]]'s brother Dalinar during a hunting trip.{{book ref|b|twok|c|28}}{{book ref|b|twok|c|45}} Dalinar was scouting in a forest which had not been on any maps. In a valley south of the Shattered Plains and about two weeks' march from the [[Drying Sea]], Dalinar saw the first Parshendi camped on the other side of a tributary of the [[Deathbend River]]. They hired [[Szeth]] to assassinate the King of Alethkar, [[Gavilar]], on the eve of a treaty with the Alethkar people in order to stop the Parshendi gods from returning. They instructed him to wear white because it was a Parshendi tradition for assassinations.{{book ref|b|twok|prologue}}

They have affection for the drum and other rhythmic instruments{{book ref|b|twok|prologue}}{{book ref|b|twok|c|45}} and sing while fighting.{{book ref|b|twok|c|26}}

Jasnah believes that the Parshendi and Parshmen are the descendants of the voidbringers which caused the Desolations.{{book ref|b|twok|c|74}}

The Parshendi speak to Rhythms. These Rhythms are underlying tunes that seem to exist independently from their actual use. Also, Rhythms are "playing" constantly. For example, Rhythms can be used to measure time.{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}} Rhythms represent a certain state of mind, the feelings of the person using it. When not paying attention, Parshendi will attune to the Rhythm that corresponds to their mood, but they can attune to another Rhythm in order to fit with their message.{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}} Dullforms and "Slave forms" don't use Rhythms.

*Rhythm of Amusement{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Annoyance{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Anxiety{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Awe{{book ref|b|sa2|i|8}}

*Rhythm of Appreciation{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Betrayal{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Confidence{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}}

*Rhythm of Consideration{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Curiosity{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Derision{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}}

*Rhythm of Destruction{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}} New Rhythm

*Rhythm of Excitement{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Fury{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}} New Rhythm

*Rhythm of Irritation{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Joy{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}}

*Rhythm of Lost{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Mourning{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Peace{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}}

*Rhythm of Pleading{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Praise{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Remembrance{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Reprimand{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Resolve{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Ridicule{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}} New Rhythm

*Rhythm of Satisfaction{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}}

*Rhythm of Skepticism{{book ref|b|sa2|i|1}}

*Rhythm of Spite{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}} New Rhythm

*Rhythm of Supplication{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}

*Rhythm of Tension{{book ref|b|sa2|i|11}}

*Rhythm of Winds{{book ref|b|sa2|i|4}}