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|Navani, have you ever wondered why the [[Almighty]] gave beards to men, but not women? For that matter, why do we consider it feminine for a woman to have long hair? Should not more hair be a masculine trait? Many of them have quite a lot of it, you see. |
|Navani, have you ever wondered why the [[Almighty]] gave beards to men, but not women? For that matter, why do we consider it feminine for a woman to have long hair? Should not more hair be a masculine trait? Many of them have quite a lot of it, you see. |
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Rushu is a very attractive young woman. Like many ardents, she keeps her head shaved.{{book ref|sa2|35}} Her face has delicate features, with long lush eyelashes and button-like lips.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} |
Rushu is a very attractive young woman. Like many ardents, she keeps her head shaved.{{book ref|sa2|35}} Her face has delicate features, with long lush eyelashes and button-like lips.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} |
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| − | Rushu is a brilliant scholar,{{book ref|sa2|35}} but occasionally somewhat oblivious to her surroundings.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} She does not notice hints or implied commands in others' words,{{book ref|sa2|35}} it often requires a direct command and multiple promptings to get her attention and make her realize what she is supposed to do.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} Rushu often gets distracted as well, reading scientific reports when she should be helping with an experiment.{{book ref|sa2|35}} She has trouble focusing, often wandering off on tangents and random thought experiments in conversation |
+ | Rushu is a brilliant scholar,{{book ref|sa2|35}} but occasionally somewhat oblivious to her surroundings.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} She does not notice hints or implied commands in others' words,{{book ref|sa2|35}} it often requires a direct command and multiple promptings to get her attention and make her realize what she is supposed to do.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} Rushu often gets distracted as well, reading scientific reports when she should be helping with an experiment.{{book ref|sa2|35}} She has trouble focusing, often wandering off on tangents and random thought experiments in conversation,{{book ref|sa2|35}} or gets very excited.{{book ref|sa3|50}} She joined the ardentia to escape the advances of men, but this did not work particularly well, as she still receives attention from many of the male ardents. She is particularly interested in the spren research{{book ref|sa2|35}} and the study of handwriting, among other things.{{book ref|sa2|4}} Rushu is also a courageous person that is willing to risk her safety for her studies, as evidenced by her desire to ride on the fabrial parapet as it ascended.{{book ref|sa2|35}} |
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Rushu also later questioned why [[Shardblade]]s can be summoned or dismissed even if the gemstone on their hilt has gone dun.{{book ref|sa2|67}} She spent several weeks in contact with the ardents in [[Kharbranth]] via one of the [[Tashikk]]i relay stations to do some research in the [[Palanaeum]] on the subject. They reported to Rushu that they had found accounts that the Blades initially were not able to be summoned or dismissed until ornamental gemstones were added to their hilts. They also found stories of the hilts actually changing shape to accept the gemstones. This knowledge that Rushu provided was a breakthrough for artifabrians, helping them to realize that the only function of the gemstone was to aid in bonding the Blade, it was not part of a fabrial that made the sword supernaturally light and sharp. |
Rushu also later questioned why [[Shardblade]]s can be summoned or dismissed even if the gemstone on their hilt has gone dun.{{book ref|sa2|67}} She spent several weeks in contact with the ardents in [[Kharbranth]] via one of the [[Tashikk]]i relay stations to do some research in the [[Palanaeum]] on the subject. They reported to Rushu that they had found accounts that the Blades initially were not able to be summoned or dismissed until ornamental gemstones were added to their hilts. They also found stories of the hilts actually changing shape to accept the gemstones. This knowledge that Rushu provided was a breakthrough for artifabrians, helping them to realize that the only function of the gemstone was to aid in bonding the Blade, it was not part of a fabrial that made the sword supernaturally light and sharp. |
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| + | === Service in Urithiru === |
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| + | Shortly after arriving in [[Urithiru]], Rushu assisted [[Adolin Kholin]] in directing workers to unload their wagons at the right place in the massive city, according to Navani's layout.{{book ref|sa3|2}} |
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| + | When Dalinar and Navani considered getting married, she asked several ardents to marry them, including Rushu. However, like all ardents Rushu turned them down because the ardentia considers them siblings since Navani's marriage to [[Gavilar Kholin]], she even squeaked and literally ran away.{{book ref|sa3|4}} |
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| + | Later Rushu joined king [[Elhokar Kholin]], Dalinar and Navani on a trip to the Alethi warcamps on the Shattered Plains, being flown there by [[Kaladin]] and his [[Windrunners]]. Once arrived she discusses sketches for a flying ship with Navani, Rushu comments that the math isn't right but has trouble focusing as she is still excited about flying.{{book ref|sa3|50}} |
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Revision as of 22:31, 11 March 2020
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| Profession | Scholar and Ardent |
| Nationality | Alethi |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“Navani, have you ever wondered why the Almighty gave beards to men, but not women? For that matter, why do we consider it feminine for a woman to have long hair? Should not more hair be a masculine trait? Many of them have quite a lot of it, you see. ”
—Rushu to Navani Kholin[1]
Rushu is an ardent that works as scholar affiliated with the Kholin princedom.[2] Rushu is interested in the study of handwriting[2] and fabrials,[1] and does research that revolutionizes artifabrians' understanding of how Shardblades function.[3]
Appearance and Personality
Rushu is a very attractive young woman. Like many ardents, she keeps her head shaved.[1] Her face has delicate features, with long lush eyelashes and button-like lips.[1][2]
Rushu is a brilliant scholar,[1] but occasionally somewhat oblivious to her surroundings.[1][2] She does not notice hints or implied commands in others' words,[1] it often requires a direct command and multiple promptings to get her attention and make her realize what she is supposed to do.[1][2] Rushu often gets distracted as well, reading scientific reports when she should be helping with an experiment.[1] She has trouble focusing, often wandering off on tangents and random thought experiments in conversation,[1] or gets very excited.[4] She joined the ardentia to escape the advances of men, but this did not work particularly well, as she still receives attention from many of the male ardents. She is particularly interested in the spren research[1] and the study of handwriting, among other things.[2] Rushu is also a courageous person that is willing to risk her safety for her studies, as evidenced by her desire to ride on the fabrial parapet as it ascended.[1]
History
Early Life
Rushu's early life is unknown, but she joined the ardentia at some point in her past to escape the advances of men, due to her extremely attractive appearance.[1] She became one of the Kholin scholars and worked often with Brightlady Navani Kholin, who became fond of her and developed a high regard for Rushu's intelligence.
Research on the Shattered Plains
Rushu was summoned after the glyphs counting down to the arrival of the Everstorm were discovered for the first time.[2] Rushu observed that the glyphs were poorly drawn, asymmetrical and uneven, as well as vague in their meaning. She was charged by Navani to make a copy of those glyphs and not to speak of them to anyone. She is sent away by Navani so that she can speak to Highprince Dalinar Kholin privately.
Rushu was also present at Navani's test of the floating parapet made with the use of reverser fabrials.[1] She is initially distracted, reading of Geranid's experiments with flamespren, but soon focused on the project at hand. Rushu was excited that the parapet seemed to be working, but wished that she could have been on the platform itself to check the gemstones for cracks. Navani sent Rushu to inspect the gems with the other ardents, so that she can speak to her nephew Brightlord Adolin Kholin privately.
Rushu also later questioned why Shardblades can be summoned or dismissed even if the gemstone on their hilt has gone dun.[3] She spent several weeks in contact with the ardents in Kharbranth via one of the Tashikki relay stations to do some research in the Palanaeum on the subject. They reported to Rushu that they had found accounts that the Blades initially were not able to be summoned or dismissed until ornamental gemstones were added to their hilts. They also found stories of the hilts actually changing shape to accept the gemstones. This knowledge that Rushu provided was a breakthrough for artifabrians, helping them to realize that the only function of the gemstone was to aid in bonding the Blade, it was not part of a fabrial that made the sword supernaturally light and sharp.
Service in Urithiru
Shortly after arriving in Urithiru, Rushu assisted Adolin Kholin in directing workers to unload their wagons at the right place in the massive city, according to Navani's layout.[5]
When Dalinar and Navani considered getting married, she asked several ardents to marry them, including Rushu. However, like all ardents Rushu turned them down because the ardentia considers them siblings since Navani's marriage to Gavilar Kholin, she even squeaked and literally ran away.[6]
Later Rushu joined king Elhokar Kholin, Dalinar and Navani on a trip to the Alethi warcamps on the Shattered Plains, being flown there by Kaladin and his Windrunners. Once arrived she discusses sketches for a flying ship with Navani, Rushu comments that the math isn't right but has trouble focusing as she is still excited about flying.[4]