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| − | '''Relu-na''' is a [[Tai-na]] in the [[Reshi Sea]] on [[Roshar]]. A [[greatshell]] the size of an island, she is |
+ | '''Relu-na''' is a [[Tai-na]] in the [[Reshi Sea]] on [[Roshar]]. A [[greatshell]] the size of an island, she is worshiped as a god by her inhabitants. |
== Appearance and Personality == |
== Appearance and Personality == |
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| − | Like other Tai-na, Relu-na has grown to extraordinary size due to a [[spren]] bond{{wob ref|2684}} related to her [[gemheart]]{{wob ref|756}} that allows her body to defy the laws of physics.{{wob ref|6498}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} |
+ | Like other Tai-na, Relu-na has grown to extraordinary size due to a [[spren]] bond{{wob ref|2684}} related to her [[gemheart]]{{wob ref|756}} that allows her body to defy the laws of physics.{{wob ref|6498}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} [[Rysn]] believes that Relu-na is as large as a town.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} One of Relu-na's eyes is described as a "the size of a house" and it is situated more than fifty feet from the top of her head.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She has a massive mouth with huge mandibles.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She is referred to as female by [[Gu]].{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
| − | Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She is not immediately identifiable as a living being, but when she moves it becomes easier to see that she has legs.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She has stony |
+ | Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She is not immediately identifiable as a living being, but when she moves it becomes easier to see that she has legs.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She has a stony carapace covered with an array of plant life including moss, trees, [[shalebark]], and [[rockbud]]s.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The plants grow as thick as a jungle or forest over most of the shell, but relatively few plants grow on the head.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The shell has protrusions near the waterline that are used as docks by the residents of the island; stairs have also been cut into the shell.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The sea is unusually warm near Relu-na and Rysn compares the water to that of the [[Purelake]].{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
| − | Relu-na appears to be ancient,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} as Tai-na are very long-lived.{{wob ref|3423}} The natives feed Relu-na fruit, but only as a treat; they do not divulge her primary food source.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
+ | Relu-na appears to be ancient,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} as Tai-na are very long-lived.{{wob ref|3423}} The natives feed Relu-na fruit, but only as a treat; they do not divulge her primary food source.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The Tai-na are sentient, and the Reshi people believe that they are also sapient and capable of decision-making. Gu mentions that when two Tai-na approach each other, they decide what will happen next - a war, or something "good".{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
| + | ==History== |
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| − | === Sentience/Sapience === |
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| − | + | Rysn and [[Vstim]] visited Relu-na hoping to trade for a [[larkin]] corpse. Rysn was shocked by the existence of Tai-na and was unfamiliar with the island's culture. She and Vstim were led on a long hike up to Relu-na's head to meet the king.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} On the way, they encountered [[Axies the Collector]], who had been visiting Relu-na as part of his ongoing spren research.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} Axies had tried to investigate the Tai-na spren, but the natives refused to discuss it and instead bound his feet and hung him upside-down.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| + | Upon reaching Relu-na's head, Rysn attempted to trade with the natives. Unbeknownst to Rysn, Vstim had actually trained the king's son, [[Talik]], and had covertly arranged for him to be tough on Rysn as a training exercise. However, Rysn became so frustrated by the negotiation that she made a bold attempt to gain the trust of the natives. She climbed down a rope suspended hundreds of feet over the ocean and attempted to address Relu-na directly, but fell when the rope snapped.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She survived the fall, and Vstim later told her that the island's spren somehow saved her life.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Rysn says she was trying to gain respect after Vstim and Talik repeatedly insisted that Relu-na placed a great deal of value on boldness; after her bold yet reckless act, the island somehow gifted her a living larkin.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| − | == Inhabitants == |
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| − | The residents of the island often refer to the Tai-na as gods, and they believe that they live to serve and please Relu-na.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Many of the inhabitants are somewhat carefree and spend much of their time swimming or high diving, usually in the nude.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Some residents are combative, but in both battle and trade they are prone to posturing.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The island has soldiers and a king (who may be of either gender) who lead them in skirmishes against other islands.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} [[Vstim]] notes that people from other parts of Roshar who want to lead simple lives sometimes migrate to the Tai-na, and are only allowed to stay if they give all of their possessions to the king.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} The islanders are not primitive, but do not have a great deal of contact with the outside world, and will therefore only trade with those that they respect and trust to be fair.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Some Reshi travel to other parts of Roshar for education and training.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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+ | == Inhabitants == |
| + | Relu-na's residents are typical for a Tai-na, and include both native Reshi and expatriates from other parts of Roshar. The residents generally lead a relaxed lifestyle and often spend their time swimming and diving. The island is ruled by a female king who has authority over the soldiers and would lead them in battle if necessary.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| − | *[[Axies the Collector]] visits Relu-na{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} as part of his ongoing spren research.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} Axies believes that the Tai-na may have a unique type of spren (sometimes referred to as the "souls" of the islands).{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} However, the inhabitants do not like to discuss this subject, and they bind his feet and hang him upside-down.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 22:25, 21 April 2020
| Relu-na | |
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| Type | Greatshell island |
| Sapient | Yes |
| Native to | Reshi Sea |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Relu-na is a Tai-na in the Reshi Sea on Roshar. A greatshell the size of an island, she is worshiped as a god by her inhabitants.
Appearance and Personality
Like other Tai-na, Relu-na has grown to extraordinary size due to a spren bond[1] related to her gemheart[2] that allows her body to defy the laws of physics.[3][4] Rysn believes that Relu-na is as large as a town.[5] One of Relu-na's eyes is described as a "the size of a house" and it is situated more than fifty feet from the top of her head.[6] She has a massive mouth with huge mandibles.[6] She is referred to as female by Gu.[6]
Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach.[6] She is not immediately identifiable as a living being, but when she moves it becomes easier to see that she has legs.[6] She has a stony carapace covered with an array of plant life including moss, trees, shalebark, and rockbuds.[6] The plants grow as thick as a jungle or forest over most of the shell, but relatively few plants grow on the head.[6] The shell has protrusions near the waterline that are used as docks by the residents of the island; stairs have also been cut into the shell.[6] The sea is unusually warm near Relu-na and Rysn compares the water to that of the Purelake.[6]
Relu-na appears to be ancient,[6] as Tai-na are very long-lived.[7] The natives feed Relu-na fruit, but only as a treat; they do not divulge her primary food source.[6] The Tai-na are sentient, and the Reshi people believe that they are also sapient and capable of decision-making. Gu mentions that when two Tai-na approach each other, they decide what will happen next - a war, or something "good".[6]
History
Rysn and Vstim visited Relu-na hoping to trade for a larkin corpse. Rysn was shocked by the existence of Tai-na and was unfamiliar with the island's culture. She and Vstim were led on a long hike up to Relu-na's head to meet the king.[6] On the way, they encountered Axies the Collector, who had been visiting Relu-na as part of his ongoing spren research.[8] Axies had tried to investigate the Tai-na spren, but the natives refused to discuss it and instead bound his feet and hung him upside-down.[6]
Upon reaching Relu-na's head, Rysn attempted to trade with the natives. Unbeknownst to Rysn, Vstim had actually trained the king's son, Talik, and had covertly arranged for him to be tough on Rysn as a training exercise. However, Rysn became so frustrated by the negotiation that she made a bold attempt to gain the trust of the natives. She climbed down a rope suspended hundreds of feet over the ocean and attempted to address Relu-na directly, but fell when the rope snapped.[6] She survived the fall, and Vstim later told her that the island's spren somehow saved her life.[6] Rysn says she was trying to gain respect after Vstim and Talik repeatedly insisted that Relu-na placed a great deal of value on boldness; after her bold yet reckless act, the island somehow gifted her a living larkin.[6]
Inhabitants
Relu-na's residents are typical for a Tai-na, and include both native Reshi and expatriates from other parts of Roshar. The residents generally lead a relaxed lifestyle and often spend their time swimming and diving. The island is ruled by a female king who has authority over the soldiers and would lead them in battle if necessary.[6]
Notes
- ↑ OdysseyCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-08# - ↑ Salt Lake ComicCon FanX 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-03-26# - ↑ Words of Radiance Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-08# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 99#
- ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-13#
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Words of Radiance interlude I-3#
- ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-05-29# - ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-5#