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'''Talenel''', nicknamed '''Taln''', and called '''Talenelat''' or '''Stonesinew''' in [[Vorinism]] was one of the Ten [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|twok|epilogue}} Taln was also referred to as a the bearer of all agonies.{{book ref|twok|6}}
Talenel fought the [[Voidbringer]]s in a series of [[Desolation]]s. He typically chose fights believed to be impossible to win and came away victorious, although Taln himself usually lost his life in the process.{{book ref|sa|part=prelude}} Due to Talnel's title of Stonesinew, it is likely that his order of [[Radiant]]s was the the [[Stoneward]]s. He is somehow related to the [[Order of Talenelat]], a [[devotary]] whose membership included [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|twok|54}} On Roshar, there was also a constellation of stars referred to as [[Taln's Scar]], so likely Taln has a scar of some sort.{{book ref|twok|2
Talenel was the patron of the [[Order of Stonewards]], which followed his lead in attempting to embody the traits of "resolve, strength, and dependability".{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}}
==Appearance and Personality==
Taln was bearded with dark brown eyes, and his [[Honorblade]] was narrow, long, and shaped like a spike.{{book ref|twok|epilogue}} He was one of the more physically powerful characters introduced in the series.He had dark brown skin, like a [[Makabaki]] man.{{book ref|sa2|64}}{{book ref|sa2|88}}
{{quote|Obviously they are fools The Desolation needs no usher It can and will sit where it wishes and the signs are obvious that the spren anticipate it doing so soon The Ancient of Stones must finally begin to crack It is a wonder that upon his will rested the prosperity and peace of a world for over four millennia|Pattern 1{{epigraph ref|sa2|83}}}}
After [[Aharietiam]] Talenel was left as the only [[Herald]] to keep up the [[Oathpact]].{{book ref|sa1|prelude}} In doing so he managed to suffer the horrors of his imprisonment for 4,500 years in order to keep the [[desolation]]s at bay.{{book ref|sa1|1}} His continued efforts in this way resulted in peace for mankind on [[Roshar]] for a long time in return for his own mental health.
Although often considered to be simply insane by most it appears he has managed to keep enough sanity in order to warn others of the coming [[desolation]], but not much more.He does not think the words but simply recite them off.{{book ref|sa2|I|7}}{{book ref|sa2|64}} At his introduction he still remembered who he was and his mission.{{book ref|sa2|I|7}}
==Powers and Abilities==
'''Herald of War'''
As the Herald of War it is likely that Taln was one of the more proficient generals and fighters of [[Roshar]].He mentions to [[Dalinar]] and [[Elhokar]] that his role in preparing for the [[desolation]] would be to train their soldiers in the art of war.{{book ref|sa2|I|7}}
'''Surgebinding'''
As the patron to the [[Order of Stonewards]] it is likely he used the [[surge]]s of [[Surgebinding#Cohesion|Cohesion]] and [[Surgebinding#Tension|Tension]].
'''Physical abilities'''
Taln is one of the larger characters shown in the series, described as being at least as tall as [[Amaram]] while stooped over but far more massive to the point where he is likened to being built like a wall.His speed and reflexes are also amazing, as he was able to save [[Amaram]] from [[Iyatil]]s assassination attempt purely by muscle memory and reflex while in an insane state of mind.{{book ref|sa2|88}}
When he appears in [[Kholinar]] to warn of the coming [[Desolation]] he does this by cutting right through the city gates and then slamming them open, immediately after 4,500 years of torture, showing great endurance on his part.{{book ref|sa1|epilogue}}
He was also described as being a person who would continuously choose to take on seemingly impossible tasks and then give his life in realising them.{{book ref|sa1|prelude}}
'''Swordsmanship'''
Although not yet shown it is likely that he was a proficient swordsman, having taken part in many [[desolation]]s with his [[honorblade|honourblade]].
== Aharietiam ==
{{quote|The burdens of nine become mine. Why must I carry the madness of them all? Oh, Almighty, release me.|Dated {{date/sa|year=1173|month=2|week=1|day=1}}, unknown seconds pre-death. Subject: a wealthy lighteyes. Sample collected second-hand.{{epigraph ref|twok|54}}}}
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