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'''Highprince Bethab''' was a highprince of [[Alethkar]] on [[Roshar]].
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'''Highprince Bethab''' is a highprince of [[Alethkar]] on [[Roshar]]. His [[Bethab princedom|princedom]] is in the southwestern corner of Alethkar.{{map ref|Alethkar}}
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He coveted the throne and tried at some point to get king [[Elhokar]] to sign a contract that would give him a favoured claim in a succession.
  
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==Appearance and Personality==
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His princedom was in the South-western corner of Alethkar.
  
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Little is known of Bethab's appearance, other than the fact that he is [[lighteyes|lighteyed]]. His house colors are unknown.{{wob ref|10274}}
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[[Jasnah]] considers him to be a dullard.{{book ref|sa2|24}} In fact, one of his smartest moves was marrying [[Mishinah Bethab|Mishinah]] for her political acumen. He lets his wife handle most important matters, rather than dealing with them himself.{{book ref|sa1|28}}{{book ref|sa3|104}} Bethab and Mishinah have a somewhat devious streak, as they have tried on several occasions to sneak language into contracts with the king that would give them favored claim in a succession. However, they know better than to try any trickery when [[Navani]] is around.{{book ref|sa1|15}}
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==Attributes and Abilities==
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Although his princedom contains the sizable city of [[Karanak]] and appears to have an advantageous location where the [[Deathbend River]] empties into [[Mevan Bay]], Bethab was not considered a major political player among the highprinces during the [[War of Reckoning]]. He is not well-respected, even among his own army, because he usually sends his wife to represent him at important meetings and functions.{{book ref|sa3|104}}
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Bethab does not maintain a well-organized army, instead preferring to use mercenaries. He shows little regard for the mercenaries, and often leaves the battlefield as soon as a [[gemheart]] is captured, making no effort to lead his army back to the warcamps.{{book ref|sa2|67}} He owns a large number of [[chull]]s.{{book ref|sa1|15}}
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== History ==
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===Shattered Plains===
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Like the other highprinces, Bethab lived in his warcamp on the [[Shattered Plains]] during the [[War of Reckoning]]. His warcamp was located to the east of the palace, between [[Hatham]] and [[Sebarial]]'s camps.{{map ref|warcamps|Alethi warcamps}}
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House Bethab was not closely aligned with [[House Kholin]], although they were more uncooperative than openly antagonistic. When [[Dalinar]] wanted to ally with a highprince for a joint plateau assault, Bethab unsurprisingly turned him down by letting his wife give the refusal.{{book ref|sa1|28}} He later relented and joined Dalinar on at least one successful plateau run,{{book ref|sa2|46}} and also participated in a joint run with [[Thanadal]].{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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He attended the feast at the [[Pinnacle]] after [[Dalinar's visions]] became public knowledge.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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===Urithiru===
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Bethab moved to the tower city of [[Urithiru]] after the [[Battle of Narak]]. Bethab appreciated Dalinar's leadership and eventually allied with House Kholin, although he continued to let his wife handle most matters.{{book ref|sa3|104}}
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By the time [[Jasnah]] became Queen of Alethkar, Bethab had fallen into line with most of the other highprinces.{{book ref|sa4|27}} He and Mishinah went to [[Thaylen City]] to serve as ambassadors there. Bethab proved useful, though not as much as his wife.{{book ref|sa4|50}}
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== Notes ==
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{{complete|[[User:Big Smooth|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth|talk]]) 21:31, 2 May 2022 (UTC)}}
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Latest revision as of 20:27, 6 April 2024

Bethab
Family
Spouse Mishinah[1]
Ancestors Sadees[2]
Titles Highprince of Alethkar
Residence Urithiru
Nationality Alethi
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere
First Appeared Words of Radiance

Highprince Bethab is a highprince of Alethkar on Roshar. His princedom is in the southwestern corner of Alethkar.[3]

Appearance and Personality[edit]

Little is known of Bethab's appearance, other than the fact that he is lighteyed. His house colors are unknown.[4]

Jasnah considers him to be a dullard.[5] In fact, one of his smartest moves was marrying Mishinah for her political acumen. He lets his wife handle most important matters, rather than dealing with them himself.[6][1] Bethab and Mishinah have a somewhat devious streak, as they have tried on several occasions to sneak language into contracts with the king that would give them favored claim in a succession. However, they know better than to try any trickery when Navani is around.[7]

Attributes and Abilities[edit]

Although his princedom contains the sizable city of Karanak and appears to have an advantageous location where the Deathbend River empties into Mevan Bay, Bethab was not considered a major political player among the highprinces during the War of Reckoning. He is not well-respected, even among his own army, because he usually sends his wife to represent him at important meetings and functions.[1]

Bethab does not maintain a well-organized army, instead preferring to use mercenaries. He shows little regard for the mercenaries, and often leaves the battlefield as soon as a gemheart is captured, making no effort to lead his army back to the warcamps.[8] He owns a large number of chulls.[7]

History[edit]

Shattered Plains[edit]

Like the other highprinces, Bethab lived in his warcamp on the Shattered Plains during the War of Reckoning. His warcamp was located to the east of the palace, between Hatham and Sebarial's camps.[9]

House Bethab was not closely aligned with House Kholin, although they were more uncooperative than openly antagonistic. When Dalinar wanted to ally with a highprince for a joint plateau assault, Bethab unsurprisingly turned him down by letting his wife give the refusal.[6] He later relented and joined Dalinar on at least one successful plateau run,[10] and also participated in a joint run with Thanadal.[8]

He attended the feast at the Pinnacle after Dalinar's visions became public knowledge.[8]

Urithiru[edit]

Bethab moved to the tower city of Urithiru after the Battle of Narak. Bethab appreciated Dalinar's leadership and eventually allied with House Kholin, although he continued to let his wife handle most matters.[1]

By the time Jasnah became Queen of Alethkar, Bethab had fallen into line with most of the other highprinces.[11] He and Mishinah went to Thaylen City to serve as ambassadors there. Bethab proved useful, though not as much as his wife.[12]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c d Oathbringer chapter 104#
  2. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 19#
  3. ↑ Map of Alethkar
  4. ↑ JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-21#
  5. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 24#
  6. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 28#
  7. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 15#
  8. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 67#
  9. ↑ Map of Alethi warcamps
  10. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46#
  11. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 27#
  12. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 50#
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