Shallan Davar is a prominent character in Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy series, The Stormlight Archive. She is a young woman from the noble family of Davar in the country of Jah Keved. Known for her intelligence and artistic talent, Shallan possesses the ability to manipulate light and create illusions, a skill known as Lightweaving. Throughout the series, Shallan struggles with her past and her identity while seeking knowledge and power. She becomes a key figure in the fight against the ancient threat of the Voidbringers and plays a crucial role in the development of the story's overarching plot.