Nale

Lore & Background

While it describes the Heralds generally—mentioning that El permanently destroys Jezrien's soul, that Ishar approaches Kaladin and Syl in Shinovar, and that a group of ten people (five men and five women) were established by Jezerien to possess Vedel's abilities and Ishar's Bondsmithing surges—it does not provide specific details about Nale's role, his connection to the Oathpact, or his motivations within this specific text.

In Their Own Story

The narrative focuses on Szeth fulfilling his fourth ideal in Shinovar, Kaladin and Szeth recovering Honorblades (specifically Taln's and Kalak's), Dalinar and Navani opening a portal to the spiritual realm, Shallan thwarting the Ghostbloods, Adolin fighting at Azir, Sigzil leading forces on the Shattered Plains, and Moash receiving crystalline spikes from Odium. Nale is not mentioned in any of these sequences or chapters.

Reader's Guide

It does not mention his associated surges (Division/Gravitation), his leadership of the Skybreakers, or any combat abilities attributed to him. The text only references Honorblades belonging to Taln and Kalak being recovered by Szeth, and mentions Ishar's role in luring Szeth to Shinovar.

Did You Know?

• According to the text, El permanently destroys Jezrien's soul during the events of Day Two.
• Szeth recovers two Honorblades: Taln's blade from Rit-Daugther-Clutio and Kalak's blade from the Stone Shaman Sivi.
• The final draft of *Wind and Truth* was completed on June 4, 2024, totaling 491,000 words.