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They live in the area of Roshar known as the [[Shattered plains]] and seem to be related to (and physically resemble in some aspects) [[Parshmen|The Parshmen]]. However, the Parshendi are mentally much more intelligent than the Parshmen. Male Parshendi grow beards, which they thread through beads infused with [[stormlight]] |
They live in the area of Roshar known as the [[Shattered plains]] and seem to be related to (and physically resemble in some aspects) [[Parshmen|The Parshmen]]. However, the Parshendi are mentally much more intelligent than the Parshmen. Male Parshendi grow beards, which they thread through beads infused with [[stormlight]] |
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| − | Originally discovered by [[Gavilar|King Gavilar]] during a hunting trip, not much is known about the way of the Parshendi. They also appear to have a form of {{wp|Collective_consciousness|hive mind}}. |
+ | Originally discovered by [[Gavilar|King Gavilar]] during a hunting trip, not much is known about the way of the Parshendi. They also appear to have a form of {{wp|Collective_consciousness|hive mind}}. |
Physically, the parshendi are well built and pale with marbled colors on their skin. They also grow a form of chitinous armor on their chests and head. |
Physically, the parshendi are well built and pale with marbled colors on their skin. They also grow a form of chitinous armor on their chests and head. |
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| + | They hired [[Szeth]] to assassinate the King of Alethkar, [[Gavilar]], on the eve of a treaty with the Alethkar people. He was told to wear white because it is a Parshendi tradition for assassinations. |
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| + | They seem to have an affection for the drum and other rhythmic instruments. |
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Revision as of 06:50, 11 July 2011
The Parshendi are a race of creatures on the world of Roshar, featured in The Stormlight Archive.
They live in the area of Roshar known as the Shattered plains and seem to be related to (and physically resemble in some aspects) The Parshmen. However, the Parshendi are mentally much more intelligent than the Parshmen. Male Parshendi grow beards, which they thread through beads infused with stormlight
Originally discovered by King Gavilar during a hunting trip, not much is known about the way of the Parshendi. They also appear to have a form of Template:Wp.
Physically, the parshendi are well built and pale with marbled colors on their skin. They also grow a form of chitinous armor on their chests and head.
They hired Szeth to assassinate the King of Alethkar, Gavilar, on the eve of a treaty with the Alethkar people. He was told to wear white because it is a Parshendi tradition for assassinations.
They seem to have an affection for the drum and other rhythmic instruments.