Sondeluz
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| Fallecido | Sacrificó su aliento divino para curar a Susebron[1] | ||||||
| Capacidades | Returned, Sombra cognitiva | ||||||
| Títulos | Sondeluz el Audaz, Señor de los Héroes, Sondeluz el Valiente[2], Dios de la Valentía | ||||||
| Apodos | Stennimar | ||||||
| Residencia | T'Telir | ||||||
| Nacionalidad | de Hallandren | ||||||
| Mundo natal | Nalthis | ||||||
| Universo | Cosmere | ||||||
“Todo esto, porque no pude averiguar cómo morir. ”
—Sondeluz[3]
Sondeluz el Audaz, o Stennimar, es un Retornado venerado como Dios de la Valentía por el pueblo de Hallandren en Nalthis.[3]
Apariencia y personalidad
“Necesito devolver algo. Aunque sea algo inútil. ”
—Sondeluz, sobre sí mismo[3]
Como Retornado, Sondeluz parece el ejemplar ideal de la belleza humana. De más de dos metros de altura, tiene el pelo negro, rasgos cincelados y una piel de color dorado.[4] Sus colores como Dios de la Valentía son el rojo y el dorado, que utiliza en todos sus trajes, así como en los de sus sacerdotes y sirvientes.[5][4]
Sondeluz duda de su propia divinidad y trata deliberadamente de socavar su propia imagen. Con frecuencia se burla de sí mismo, llamándose inútil y superfluo. Actúa con apatía y pereza, y muestra poco o ningún interés en los debates entre los sacerdotes sobre el gobierno de Hallandren.[6][4]
A pesar de todo esto, Sondeluz tiene una naturaleza amable y de buen corazón que se refleja en sus acciones. Su burla, aunque sarcástica, nunca es cruel ni hiriente. También es uno de los pocos dioses de la época que se sabe que escucha todas sus peticiones, y que revisa cada pieza de arte y poesía que se le envía como ofrenda. Como resultado, Sondeluz es el que tiene más seguidores de todos los dioses, y es muy respetado por la mayoría de sus compañeros, hecho que le resulta descorazonador.[7]
Atributos y habilidades
Como Retornado, Sondeluz tiene un aliento divino que le da los beneficios de estar en la Quinta Elevación. Esto incluye:
- Reconocimiento de aura: le permite evaluar el número de alientos que posee una persona.
- Tono perfecto
- Reconocimiento perfecto de color: le permite determinar instantánea e instintivamente los tonos exactos de los colores y sus armónicos.
- Reconocimiento perfecto de vida - le permite percibir a las personas que le rodean.
- No envejecimiento - le hace inmune a la mayoría de las toxinas y dolencias físicas, además de hacerle funcionalmente inmortal.
Sondeluz es uno de los Retornados con el deber y la responsabilidad de mantener las frases de seguridad para controlar a diez mil sinvida, una cuarta parte del ejército de Hallandren.[3]
Es un hábil investigador, una habilidad que arrastra de su vida como contable antes de Retornar. Otras habilidades que aprendió como mortal y que conservó después de haber Retornado son las matemáticas, el dibujo, los malabares y el conocimiento de los términos relacionados con la navegación.[8]
También es muy hábil en el juego del tarachín, aunque no tiene ni idea de cómo se juega y elige las esferas al azar.[9]
Historia
Antes de Retornar
Antes de ser un Retornado, Sondeluz era un contable llamado Stennimar que a menudo se dedicaba a descubrir fraudes o malversaciones mirando en los libros de contabilidad para encontrar discrepancias. Stennimar y su sobrina Tatara solían salir a navegar, ya que era una afición de Llarimar, su hermano. Durante una de las travesías, tomaron prestado el barco Pantera Roja y se hicieron a la mar, y se encontraron con una terrible tormenta. En el caos, una enorme ola arrastró a Tatara por la borda y cayó a las furiosas aguas. Stennimar saltó al océano y consiguió atarla a una cuerda a pesar de que apenas sabía nadar. Si bien logró salvar la vida de Tatara, Stennimar no pudo salvarse a sí mismo y se ahogó en las profundidades. Tras su muerte, Dotación concedió a Stennimar una visión de guerra y destrucción. Se le ofreció la opción de Retornar y evitar que esto ocurriera, y la aceptó.[1] Su Retorno restauró la fe de su hermano mayor, Llarimar, que se convirtió en su sumo sacerdote.[10][1]
Tras Retornar
“Me he pasado casi toda mi vida Retornada holgazaneando, pero cuando matan a alguien, salto de la cama y no puedo resistir ponerme a husmear. ¿No te parece sospechoso? ”
—Sondeluz[11]
Lightsong's attitude at the time of his returning was one of indolence.[12] After meeting Calmseer and starting a relationship of mutual respect turned physical with her, he gains a drive to become the god everyone expected him to be and gives up his lazy ways. This backfires when he fails miserably, leaving his followers dissatisfied and the other gods mocking him for being a hypocrite. He blames his failure on the other gods who would not take his new attitude seriously, and reverts back to his languorous ways with a newly sharpened wit which he let loose with as much vengeance as he could muster. Nobody was offended by his verbal jabs, and instead took it as natural that he act in such a way; and so he perpetuated this attitude.[13]
At the time of the Pahn Kahl rebellion Lightsong had been Returned for five years, and was one of the younger divinities in the Court of Gods.[3] As the God of Bravery, he held the commands to control ten thousand Lifeless warriors in the Hallandren army.
As the potential war with Idris drew closer, Lightsong found himself to be in a position of responsibility, one that he did not desire. Blushweaver was attempting to consolidate control of Hallandren's Lifeless armies under her command, and was actively trying to recruit Lightsong to her side.[14] Throughout this time, Lightsong was having dreams of destruction and the capital city of T'Telir burning.[9]
As Lightsong attempted to distract himself from his visions, a murder of one of Mercystar's servants caught his attention. Lightsong was surprised to find himself interested in the murder, and to discover that he was actually good at investigation.[11] Believing himself to be a detective or constable in his previous life, Lightsong made an effort to begin discovering more about himself and his past.[8]
When Blushweaver managed to obtain control of Hopefinder's and Mercystar's Lifeless warriors[8], Lightsong gave his own security phrase to Allmother, in the hopes that she would oppose Blushweaver's call to war. Allmother surprised him by giving him the security phrase to her Lifeless. Unable to shirk his responsibility any longer, Lightsong took command of Allmother's Lifeless, giving himself control of half of Hallandren's army.[15][16] When the vote was called to go to war with Idris, Lightsong walked away without casting his vote.
“You were a scribe, and you were one of the best men I'd ever known. You were my brother.”
—Llarimar to Lightsong[10]
On the night of the Pahn Kahl rebellion, Lightsong and Llarimar entered the tunnel complex under Mercystar's palace, where he stumbled upon Blushweaver being held captive by Pahn Kahl scribes disguised as priests. Convinced that he was previously an investigator and a skilled swordsman, Lightsong attacked the Pahn Kahl, only to discover that he did not know how to fight. After being captured and thrown into cages, Llarimar finally lost his patience with Lightsong, shouting at him and telling him that he had actually been an accountant, not a detective. The Pahn Kahl demanded his security phrase, and slit Blushweaver's throat when he refused. Horrified, Lightsong gave them his phrase when they threatened to do the same to Llarimar.[17]
When the Pahn Kahl prepared to execute Susebron, Lightsong remembered the moment of his death, and the vision of the future he had been granted. Realizing that this is what he had been sent back for, Lightsong sacrificed his life to heal Susebron, restoring his tongue. Susebron, now able to Awaken, overpowered his captors and was able to prevent the war from taking place.[1]
Relationships
Llarimar
Lightsong's high priest, Llarimar was also Lightsong's older brother, although Lightsong forgot that fact when he Returned. Llarimar maintains a calm persona, even when confronted with Lightsong's foolish behavior, such as calling him "Scoot." A true believer, Llarimar even educates Lightsong on his own religion and offers encouragement when Lightsong is feeling despondent.[5]
Calmseer
In his early Returned life, Lightsong had a close relationship with Calmseer, with whom he was rumoured to have slept with. Lightsong regards some of the Gods of this period, including Calmseer and Brighthue, as very honorable; he remembers them with reverence, saying they are far better and greater than the later Gods.[18]
Blushweaver
His most notable relationship at the time of the Pahn Kahl rebellion is with Blushweaver, who is in love with him. Whilst their conversations are highly flirtatious, their relationship never becomes physical in nature, despite Blushweaver's attempts. Even though Lightsong admires and cares for Blushweaver, he opposes her desire for war with Idris.
Siri
After realizing that Siri is a naive young woman and not a cunning spy sent by Idris, Lightsong takes pity on her and gives her advice on dealing with the politics of the Court of Gods. Siri thinks of him as the best of the Returned Gods in the court at the time, and comes to rely on him even though he advises her not to.[4]
Quotes
“Not a god, but a scribe. A silly little scribe who was allowed to play god for a few years! A coward. ”
—Lightsong about himself[10]
“You are a god. To me, at least. It doesn’t matter how easily you can be killed, how much Breath you have, or how you look. It has to do with who you are and what you mean. ”
—Llarimar to Lightsong[10]
“So far this day I have discovered several disturbing and redefining elements of my soul which are slowly restructuring the very nature of my existence. Other than that, it was uneventful. You? ”
—Lightsong to Siri[4]
“I've tried for years to corrupt him. Never seems to work. I can't even get him to acknowledge the theological paradox it causes when I try to tempt him to do evil. ”
—Lightsong, talking about Llarimar[4]
“You're the one that makes us laugh, even while you insult us. Can't you see what that does? Can't you see how you've inadvertently set yourself above everyone else? You didn't do it intentionally, Lightsong, and that's what makes it work so well. In a city of frivolity, you're the only one who's shown any measure of wisdom. ”
—Blushweaver[7]
“By the Colors... I am a god. ”
—Lightsong just before healing Susebron[1]
Trivia
- The sword Brandon gave to his wife Emily at their wedding is called Lightsong.[19]
- The relationship between Lightsong and Llarimar is a parallel to the relationship between Siri and Vivenna.[20]
- Lightsong was designed as a character that could fit in an Oscar Wilde play.[21]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d e El aliento de los dioses capítulo 57#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 16#
- ↑ a b c d e El aliento de los dioses capítulo 3#
- ↑ a b c d e f El aliento de los dioses capítulo 27#
- ↑ a b El aliento de los dioses capítulo 12#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 5#
- ↑ a b El aliento de los dioses capítulo 50#
- ↑ a b c El aliento de los dioses capítulo 30#
- ↑ a b El aliento de los dioses capítulo 22#
- ↑ a b c d El aliento de los dioses capítulo 54#
- ↑ a b El aliento de los dioses capítulo 26#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 38#
- ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-11-18# - ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 23#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 42#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 47#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 53#
- ↑ El aliento de los dioses capítulo 7#
- ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-06-24# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2011-05-23# - ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-07-29#