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== History ==
Little is known of Palona's originshistory havebefore notmeeting been revealedSebarial. [[Lopen]]She notesobliquely referred to herself as a "stray" that thereTurinad hasbrought home.{{book ref|sa2|40}} beenRecent years had seen significant migration of Herdazian people to [[Alethkar]] and [[Jah Keved]],{{book ref|sa2|41}} butand Palona's birthplace is unknown. Thethe Sebarial warcamp likely hashad the largest HerzadianHerdazian population on the [[Shattered Plains]] since it contains a section called "Little Herdaz",{{book ref|sa2|87}} but thisneither hasof notthose beenfacts directlywere explicitly linked to Palona's presence. SheHer obliquelybirthplace refersis to herself as a "stray" that Turinad brought homeunknown.{{book ref|sa2|40}} The duration of Palona and Sebarial's relationship is unknownunclear, but it seemsseemed to be well-established duringby the eventsend of ''the [[TheWar Stormlightof ArchiveReckoning]]''; other nobles arewere never surprised by Palona's presence, nor dodid they comment on the nature of her arrangement with Sebarial.
Palona claimsclaimed that Turinad wants to marry her,{{book ref|sa2|40}} while Turinad sayssaid that he payspaid more than three [[broam]]s a week for Palona;{{book ref|sa2|38}} it is not clear if either of these statements arewere meant literally, as the two of them tendtended to playfully antagonize one another.{{book ref|sa2|40}}
=== Shattered Plains ===
Palona iswas first seen living in the Sebarial warcamp on the Shattered Plains.{{book ref|sa2|40}} The Sebarial warcamp iswas well-constructed and more similar to a city than other warcamps,{{book ref|sa2|55}} and Palona liveslived in a manor with Turinad.{{book ref|sa2|40}} Their home's interior iswas particularly opulent, with marble, silk, crystal, and gold among the materials used in the decor.{{book ref|sa2|40}} The residence also hashad numerous servants, running water, and gardens with ornamental [[shalebark]].{{book ref|sa2|40}}
When Sebarial bringsbrought Shallan to the manor, Palona iswas very welcoming.{{book ref|sa2|40}} She ensuresensured that Shallan receivesreceived a stipend that Turinad promised, her own room and servants, housing for her entourage, and the use of a horse-drawn carriage for transportation.{{book ref|sa2|40}}{{book ref|sa2|42}}{{book ref|sa2|47}} She also helpshelped Shallan improve the Herdazian accent that she occasionally usesused while disguised.{{book ref|sa2|54}} Palona reviewsreviewed reports from Shallan regarding both House Sebarial's finances and updates on local events.{{book ref|sa2|60}}
As the mistress of a Highprince, Palona attendsattended many events for the [[Alethi]] elite. She iswas present when [[Adolin]] and [[Renarin Kholin]] fightfought an ill-advised duel against multiple Shardbearers.{{book ref|sa2|57}} She "insists"insisted on coming to the Shattered Plains when Sebarial agreesagreed to join [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s assault on the [[Parshendi]].{{book ref|sa2|76}} Palona wearswore fashionable clothing while she and Sebarial loungelounged and eatate [[sellafruit]], even as the fighting escalatesescalated.{{book ref|sa2|76}}{{book ref|sa2|80}} Dalinar iswas surprised to learn that Sebarial actually helped during the battle, indicating that the couple may behave been paying more attention than it would seemseemed.{{book ref|sa2|86}}
=== Urithiru ===
Palona iswas among the many residents of the Shattered Plains who movemoved to [[Urithiru]] after the activation of the [[Stormseat]] [[Oathgate]]. Sebarial's actions at the end of the [[War of Reckoning]] gained Dalinar's trust and he iswas named [[Highprince of Commerce]], giving House Sebarial additional influence in the displaced Alethi government.{{book ref|sa3|2}} Palona iswas among the first people to see the corpse of [[Torol Sadeas]] after his murder in the halls of Urithiru, and flippantly callscalled his death a "problem solved", as she was one of the many people who hated Sadeas.{{book ref|sa3|2}} She iswas present at Dalinar and Navani's small wedding ceremony,{{book ref|sa3|4}} as well as Dalinar's meetings when he attemptsattempted to form a multinational coalition as part of his plan to unite Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|96}} She iswas one of the first people to know that [[Jasnah Kholin]] hashad been crowned as Queen.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
Shallan continuescontinued to live with Sebarial and Palona in their section of Urithiru, and she seessaw Palona as something of a mother figure who often checkschecked in on her.{{book ref|sa3|13}}{{book ref|sa3|21}}{{book ref|sa3|33}} Palona appearsappeared in [[Shallan's sketchbook]],{{book ref|sa3|25}} and her face sometimes appearsappeared in Shallan's [[Surgebinding#Illumination|Lightweaving]] illusions.{{book ref|sa3|29}} Palona takestook aan interest in Shallan's interaction with [[Re-Shephir]], and thinksthought that the other [[Unmade]] should be sought out to ensure that they arewere imprisoned.{{book ref|sa3|29}}
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