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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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| + | {{image|Tan-na by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=left|width=300px|[[Rysn]] sailing towards Relu-na}} |
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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}} |
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| ⚫ | Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach. |
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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}} [[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. She has a massive mouth with huge mandibles. She is referred to as female by [[Gu]].{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| ⚫ | Relu-na's shell has the appearance of a mountainous island jutting out from the ocean with no beach. She is not immediately identifiable as a living being, but when she moves it becomes easier to see that she has legs. She has a stony carapace covered with an array of plant life including moss, trees, [[shalebark]], and [[rockbud]]s. The plants grow as thick as a jungle or forest over most of the shell, but relatively few plants grow on the head. 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. The sea is unusually warm near Relu-na and Rysn compares the water to that of the [[Purelake]].{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| ⚫ | 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. 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}} |
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| + | {{image|Rysn and Relu-Na by Botanicaxu.jpeg|side=right|height=300px|[[Rysn]] swinging in front of Relu-na's head}} |
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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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| + | [[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 her guards were led on a long hike up to Relu-na's head to meet the king, [[Ral-na]].{{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, possibly [[mandra]]s, 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. She survived the fall, and Vstim later told her that the island's spren somehow saved her life. 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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| − | *[[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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| + | When Rysn later wrote to Talik regarding her worries about [[Chiri-Chiri]]'s deteriorating health, Talik and the king were in [[Azimir]]. Talik wrote to the inhabitants of the island, and the king's consort approached Relu-na, who somehow indicated that Chiri-Chiri needed be taken home to [[Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3.5|2}} |
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| + | == Inhabitants == |
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| + | 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 king, who has authority over the soldiers and would lead them in battle if necessary.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 07:16, 6 May 2024
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| Species | Greatshell |
| Residence | Reshi Sea |
| Homeworld | 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. She has a massive mouth with huge mandibles. 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. She is not immediately identifiable as a living being, but when she moves it becomes easier to see that she has legs. She has a stony carapace covered with an array of plant life including moss, trees, shalebark, and rockbuds. The plants grow as thick as a jungle or forest over most of the shell, but relatively few plants grow on the head. 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. 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. 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 her guards were led on a long hike up to Relu-na's head to meet the king, Ral-na.[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, possibly mandras, 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. She survived the fall, and Vstim later told her that the island's spren somehow saved her life. 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]
When Rysn later wrote to Talik regarding her worries about Chiri-Chiri's deteriorating health, Talik and the king were in Azimir. Talik wrote to the inhabitants of the island, and the king's consort approached Relu-na, who somehow indicated that Chiri-Chiri needed be taken home to Akinah.[9]
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 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 Words of Radiance interlude I-3#
- ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-05-29# - ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-5#
- ↑ Dawnshard chapter 2#