Rhythm of War
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Characters (40)
| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Dalinar Kholin Highprince of Alethkar and uncle to the king, haunted by visions of the past | The Blackthorn | Protagonist |
Kaladin A former soldier turned slave, leader of Bridge Four who becomes a Knight Radiant. | Kal, Kaladin Stormblessed, Captain | Protagonist |
Shallan Davar A young Veden scholar seeking to become Jasnah's ward, hiding dark secrets | Veil, Radiant | Protagonist |
| Meridas Amaram | Antagonist | |
Ialai Sadeas Wife of Sadeas, cunning political manipulator | Antagonist | |
| Antagonist | ||
Szeth-son-son-Vallano A Shin assassin wielding an Honorblade, bound by his Oathstone | Szeth, Assassin in White, Truthless | Antagonist |
Torol Sadeas Highprince of Alethkar, ambitious rival to Dalinar | Antagonist | |
Adolin Kholin Dalinar's eldest son, a skilled duelist and Shardbearer | Supporting | |
| Supporting | ||
Eshonai A listener warrior and explorer who discovered the Alethi. She fought to protect her people but was overtaken by stormform. Her curiosity and love of exploration defined her before the war consumed everything. | Major | |
Gavilar Kholin Late king of Alethkar, assassinated by Szeth, Dalinar's brother | Supporting | |
Gaz A one-eyed sergeant who oversaw the bridge crews | Supporting | |
Jasnah Kholin Princess of Alethkar and one of the foremost scholars on Roshar. Brilliant, driven, and uncompromising, she pursues the truth about the Voidbringers and the history of the Knights Radiant. | Supporting | |
| Jezerezeh, Yaezir | Supporting | |
Kalak Herald of the Almighty, patron of the Willshapers | Kelek | Supporting |
| Supporting | ||
| Supporting | ||
Lift A young street urchin from Azir who asked the Nightwatcher to keep her the same as she grows up. An Edgedancer Radiant bonded to the cultivationspren Wyndle, she can metabolise food into Lifelight to heal others and become slippery. | Supporting | |
Lirin Kaladin's father, a surgeon in Hearthstone. POV character in Rhythm of War and Wind and Truth. | Supporting |
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Groups (7)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Bridge Four | Faction |
| Fused | Faction |
| Heralds | Faction |
| House Kholin | Faction |
| House Sadeas | Faction |
| Knights Radiant | Faction |
| Listeners | Faction |
History
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
17 November 2020 | Publication | Received as the most psychologically complex Stormlight novel, with considerable critical praise for the treatment of mental health through Kaladin's struggles and the depth of the Fused as antagonists. Debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. Some critics considered it the finest volume of the series for the emotional maturity of its character work alongside the continued world-building ambition. |
5 September 2021 | Award Nominated | Dragon Award Fantasy novel (including paranormal) category |
Publication17 November 2020
Received as the most psychologically complex Stormlight novel, with considerable critical praise for the treatment of mental health through Kaladin's struggles and the depth of the Fused as antagonists. Debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. Some critics considered it the finest volume of the series for the emotional maturity of its character work alongside the continued world-building ambition.