Anora Chanavar

'' “He cannot harm me,” Anora said. “If he takes my benefice away, he only makes a greater headache for himself, because then he has to find some other fool to give it to. Do thou watch. He’ll pretend I’m not even there.” ''

Anora Chanavar is a prelate of Ulis in Amalo and works in the Ulvanensee. He is also a close friend of Thara Celehar's.

Appearance
Thara noted that Anora is quite tall (taller than Thara and Ediro Zanarin). He is “heavyset, and goblin dark except for his pale, nearsighted eyes".

He wears glasses. He has a formal coat of office that he wears for funerals. He also has a "dark brown frock coat with gray embroidery" that he sometimes wears for casual outings.

Personality
He's quite stubborn, and cares for his friends. He's also smart and a good debater. Thara called him "myopic".

Anora likes having access to sunlight, particularly while eating.

He dislikes conducting simultaneous funerals, but he is pragmatic about the Ulvanensee's affairs.

Anora is of the faction that believes that benefices should be ranked by the size of the benefice and responsibilities attached to it.

Life
Anora has spent over 20 years as a prelate in Ulvanensee. Early in The Witness for the Dead, Anora brought Thara a message from Aiva Vernezar, and argued to go with Thara as a witness. Thara argued against it. Anora still went, and argued with Aiva and Ediro on Thara's behalf.

Anora and his prelates later recorded Thara's deposition concerning the Duhalada.

Anora later said the service for Arveneän Shelsin's funeral.

When Thara's position was again at risk, Thara consulted with Anora, and Anora supported Thara, disapproving of the Amal'othala for not better supporting Thara, noting that the Amal'othala should stand up for Thara as much as others under his purview.

Thara consulted with Anora about Broset Sheveldar's fate while Anora was “engaged in the endless task of arranging bones in revethmerai and making sure each had its correct name”. Thara joined him in the work. Anora later attempted to talk Thara out of attending Broset's funeral.

Anora watched over the body of Brenaro Osthonharad until Thara arrived to investigate it.

Anora also took over training Velhiro Tomasaran at times, teaching her how to dig graves and the general upkeep of a benefice.

After Thara was burned out, Azhanharad called Anora to pick up Thara and take him home, and Thara talked to Anora about all that had happened. Anora walked Thara to his home, insisted Thara eat, and promised to check on him later. Anora went to speak to Csenaia Ulzhavar on Thara's behalf, who suggested speaking to Othalo Rasaltezhen about injuries of the spirit. Anora suggested Thara consult with her. Anora later suggested Thara write to the Archprelate to give Thara's side of the story, so that the Archprelate wouldn't solely hear from the Amal'othala. Anora hired a courier to get it there at the same time as the Amal'othala's letter, despite Thara's protests against it. Anora also found housing for 25 of the orphan girls in Thara's case with Tenemora, another foundling school, and three were promised jobs when they aged out of the school. The remaining few were easier to house.

Anora was present when Thara revealed that he could stay in Amalo.

Skills
Anora often performs ceremonies for funerals.

Aiva Vernezar
Anora knows Aiva very well, and doesn't like him. Anora noted that Aiva wouldn't dare to act against Anora, because he would be hard pressed to replace Anora.

Amal'othala
Anora seems to have a low opinion of the Amal'othala, and the Amal'othala has seen Anora as a nuisance for years.

Azhanharad
Anora and Azhanharad have worked together for years, and seemed to get on collegially. Anora seemed to respect Azhanharad on some level.

Daibrohar
One of the prelates serving under Anora.

Erlenar
One of the prelates serving under Anora.

Orchena Clunethar
Anora noted that Orchena was stingy, and you had to fight for every scrap of funding from him for public works.

Thara Celahar
Anora and Thara are close friends, and care for each other. Anora dislikes Thara's lack of interest in his own continued existence. They often go to meals together, where Thara confides in him.

Othala Umenar
Umenar is one of Anora's friends.

Othala Veltanezh
Veltanezh is one of Anora's friends.

Vidrezhen
One of the prelates serving under Anora.

Quotations

 * “It used to be,” Anora said, deliberately not looking at anyone, “that Witnesses for the Dead were honored among the prelates of Ulis.”
 * To Thara: “Someday thou wilt judge something worth troubling the Archprelate. I only hope thou wilt not be dead first—eaten by ghouls, for example.”
 * “Thou’rt always so agreeable, Thara. I worry that thou’rt merely going along with what I want because thou dost not want the bother of disagreeing.”
 * To Thara: “it grieves me to see thee hurt.”

Trivia

 * He favors the Chrysanthemum, a teahouse.
 * Anora is over 20 years old.