Rayse

Rayse was the Shardholder of the Shard of Adonalsium, Odium,Book signing, Oslo, Norway, 5/31/11 who was - for a time - one of the three Shards located on Roshar.
At some point in the past, Rayse made a pact with Cephandrius (i.e., Hoid) which (presumptuously) prohibited the god from inflicting upon Cephandrius any type of pain. This oath bound not only the Vessel, but the Shard itself.
Rayse benefitted from Odium's intentBook signing, Oslo, Norway, 5/31/11 inasmuch as Odium was described as loathsome, crafty, and dangerous.The Letter Rayse wanted to become what he was.
==Character==
According to Wit (i.e., Hoid), Rayse was arrogant and enjoyed being worshipped. He never did anything without delighting in how he could show off. He was also careful. Subtle.
==History==
Some of the few Shards that Rayse Splintered were Ambition, Devotion and Dominion, though this was accomplished long ago.Book signing, Chicago, IL, 12/6/16
He went after Ambition first, but didn't find Ambition until after going after Devotion and Dominion. That said, Ambition was number one on his hit list.Book signing, Chicago, IL, 12/6/16
Rayse was afraid that Ambition that would rival him, so he decided to take it down. But then he got trapped in the Rosharan system.Book signing, Chicago, IL, 12/6/16
==Quotes==
==Relationships==
Before the Shattering, Rayse had personal relationships with some of the other Vessels. Although he knew them all (they were all in the same place), he didn't necessarily interact with them.Arcanum Unbounded release party, Provo, UT, 11/22/16
==Notes==
*Tanavast was the Shardholder of Honor. He also constructed the confrontation with Rayse in such a way that bound Odium to Braize.Book signing, San Diego, CA, 11/14/17
Rayse was killed by Taravangian with Nightblood soon after the reconquest of Urithiru.
According to Brandon, Rayse needed to go because he'd been essentially defeated at the end of Oathbringer, when Dalinar didn't go over to him. All of his rage, and everything he was trying to do couldn't make that happen. He was defeated, at least in a philosophical sense.Shardcast Interview, 1/23/21
==Q&A with Brandon==
Q. Rayse (i.e., Odium) was very methodical with the order in which he went after other Shards. Hypothetically if he'd visited the Rosharan system all those years ago but managed to avoid being trapped and was able to continue his mission right away, which of the known Shards would've been next up on Rayse's hit list?
A. He expected Ruin to implode. So he might have gone for Autonomy, double crossing them.Dragonsteel Mini-Con 2021, 11/22/21
==References==
Category:Shardholders
Category:Surgebinders