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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 worshipped as a god by its inhabitants. |
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| − | '''Relu-na''' is a greatshell island inhabited by [[Talik]] and others.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| + | == 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 its [[gemheart]]{{wob ref|756}} that allows its body to defy the laws of physics.{{wob ref|6498}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} Tai-na are able to grow larger than terrestrial greatshells due to their aquatic habitat,{{wob ref|1499}} although they technically could survive on land.{{wob ref|2684}} 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}} [[Rysn]] believes that Relu-na is as large as a town.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} 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.{{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 skin 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}} |
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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.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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| + | === Sentience/Sapience === |
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| + | 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}} In an attempt to gain the trust of the natives, Rysn climbs down a rope and attempts to address Relu-na directly, but falls when the rope snaps.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Vstim later tells her that the island's spren 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 places a great deal of value on boldness; after her bold yet reckless act, the island somehow gifts her a [[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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| + | == Trivia == |
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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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Revision as of 21:33, 11 February 2019
| Relu-na | |
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| Type | Greatshell island |
| Sapient | Yes |
| Native to | Reshi Sea |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
Relu-na is a Tai-na in the Reshi Sea on Roshar. A greatshell the size of an island, she is worshipped as a god by its inhabitants.
Appearance and Personality
Like other Tai-na, Relu-na has grown to extraordinary size due to a spren bond[1] related to its gemheart[2] that allows its body to defy the laws of physics.[3][4] Tai-na are able to grow larger than terrestrial greatshells due to their aquatic habitat,[5] although they technically could survive on land.[1] 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] Rysn believes that Relu-na is as large as a town.[7] 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 stony skin 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.[8] The natives feed Relu-na fruit, but only as a treat; they do not divulge her primary food source.[6]
Sentience/Sapience
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] In an attempt to gain the trust of the natives, Rysn climbs down a rope and attempts to address Relu-na directly, but falls when the rope snaps.[6] Vstim later tells her that the island's spren saved her life.[6] Rysn says she was trying to gain respect after Vstim and Talik repeatedly insisted that Relu-na places a great deal of value on boldness; after her bold yet reckless act, the island somehow gifts her a larkin.[6]
Inhabitants
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.[6] Many of the inhabitants are somewhat carefree and spend much of their time swimming or high diving, usually in the nude.[6] Some residents are combative, but in both battle and trade they are prone to posturing.[6] The island has soldiers and a king (who may be of either gender) who lead them in skirmishes against other islands.[6] 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.[6] 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.[6] Some Reshi travel to other parts of Roshar for education and training.[6]
Trivia
- Axies the Collector visits Relu-na[6] as part of his ongoing spren research.[9] Axies believes that the Tai-na may have a unique type of spren (sometimes referred to as the "souls" of the islands).[6] However, the inhabitants do not like to discuss this subject, and they bind his feet and hang him upside-down.[6]
Notes
- ↑ a b 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#
- ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2016-12-06# - ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Words of Radiance interlude I-3#
- ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-13#
- ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-05-29# - ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-5#