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'''Highprince Hatham''' is a [[highprince]] of [[Alethkar]] on [[Roshar]]. His colors are red and gold and his princedom is on Alethkar's western border.{{map ref|Alethkar}}
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{{for|Rine Hatham|the Alethi highlord with the same house name|pre=This article contains information about the Alethi highprince}}
  
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|We must present a unified Alethkar. We must not allow ourselves to be attacked one at a time, and we must not squabble.
  
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'''Hatham''' is a [[highprince]] of [[Alethkar]] on [[Roshar]]. His colors are red and gold,{{book ref|sa3|8}} and his [[Hatham princedom|princedom]] is on Alethkar's western border.{{map ref|Alethkar}}
  
   
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
  
== Appearance and Personality ==
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He is a long necked, slender man who speaks in an overly polite manner.{{book ref|wor|38}}
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Hatham is a long-necked, slender man with rounded features and orange eyes.{{book ref|sa1|54}}{{book ref|sa3|104}} He speaks in a smooth and overly polite, yet refined, manner.{{book ref|sa1|54}}{{book ref|sa2|38}} He typically sports clothing that makes him stand out.{{book ref|sa3|104}} His reputation for politeness extends beyond using it as a front in political manipulation.{{book ref|sa3|107}}
  
   
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Hatham is a careful, manipulative planner when it comes to politics.{{book ref|sa2|24}} He involves [[ardent]]s in his political maneuvers, an act which is both illegal and a violation of custom ever since the [[Hierocracy]], however increasingly popular the tactic has become.{{book ref|sa1|54}} He has, however, managed to gain the companionship of a [[Ryshadium]] and he "runs a tight army."{{book ref|sa2|29}}{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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He involves [[ardent]]s in his political maneuvers, an act which was both illegal and a violation of custom ever since the [[Hierocracy]], however the tactic has become increasingly popular and is used by many lighteyes.{{book ref|twok|54}}
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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During the [[War of Reckoning]], he fell behind on his payments to King [[Elhokar]], one of the many acts of the highprinces which undermined Elhokar's rule.{{book ref|twok|18}}
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=== The War of Reckoning ===
  
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During the [[War of Reckoning]], Hatham fell behind on his payments to King [[Elhokar]], one of the many acts of the [[highprince]]s which undermined Elhokar's rule.{{book ref|sa1|18}} When [[Dalinar Kholin]] began approaching the highprinces one by one to try to unite them, Hatham very politely declined to ally himself with Dalinar.{{book ref|sa1|28}} He was speaking with a group that included two [[lighteyes]], an [[ardent]], and a [[Natan]] named [[Au-nak]] at one of Elhokar's [[feasting basin|feasts]] when Dalinar joined them. They discussed the [[Emul]]i-[[Tukar]]i war, and Hatham mentioned that his wife would be interested when Au-nak explained that the conflict centered around both nations wanting [[Sesemalex Dar]], as the city was one of the [[Dawncities]]. Hatham attempted to resolve the conflict between his companions when they argued over whether it was a religious or economic conflict and tried to call Au-nak back when he left in a huff, feeling insulted by the ardent. Hatham pursued Au-nak, leaving his ardent to explain to Dalinar that he had set up the whole encounter so that the Natan would overlook how quickly Hatham would then agree to his demands.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
  
   
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Hatham was the only highprince to comment publicly on Dalinar's first announcement as [[Highprince of War]], denouncing Elhokar's decision.{{book ref|sa2|5}} He did, however, continue to go on assigned plateau runs; when [[Meridas Amaram]] and [[Torol Sadeas]] beat him and [[Roion]] to a [[gemheart]], Sadeas threw it to Hatham dismissively.{{book ref|sa2|29}} When the highprinces gathered to discuss the [[Szeth|Assassin in White's]] attack on the king, Hatham seemed the be the leader of the section of highprinces who sought to mediate between the factions that supported either Dalinar or Sadeas. After [[Ialai Sadeas]] drew everyone's attention to [[Shallan]], he politely insisted that she tell them why she was at the meeting. Later, he argued against Dalinar's proposal to unite and march on the [[Parshendi]] camp.{{book ref|sa2|38}} Although Dalinar really wished to have Hatham and his army along on the expedition to [[Stormseat]],{{book ref|sa2|67}} he did not come.{{book ref|sa2|76}} Following the [[Battle of Narak]] and the collision of the [[Everstorm]] and a [[highstorm]] over the [[Shattered Plains]], Hatham received word via [[spanreed]] of the impending storm and managed to recharge his [[sphere]]s.{{book ref|sa3|8}} He and most of the remaining highprinces relocated their warcamps to [[Urithiru]] shortly thereafter.{{book ref|sa2|89}}
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He is the only highprince to comment publicly on [[Dalinar]]'s first announcement as [[Highprince of War]].{{book ref|sa2|5}} [[Torol Sadeas]] beat him and [[Roion]] to a gem-heart, but gave it to Hatham dismissively. Sadeas was jealous of Hatham's [[Ryshadium]].{{book ref|sa2|29}} He stayed reasonably quiet during the meeting which [[Shallan]] introduced herself to the court on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|38}}
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=== Urithiru ===
  
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|This is not a time when we can afford weak leadership. It is not a time when a would-be king can spend his days locked in his rooms.
  
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|Hatham to [[Navani]]{{book ref|sa3|104}}
  
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Once at Urithiru, Hatham held an economic edge as [[Stormlight]] became scarce.{{book ref|sa3|8}} He was named [[Highprince of Works]], the highprince responsible for managing the kingdom's infrastructure, including both physical aspects of systems like sewage disposal and the civil service that carried out the necessary labor.{{book ref|sa3|104}} He also tried to grow [[lavis]] on the fields around the tower, but the elevation proved an insurmountable problem at first.{{book ref|sa3|28}} Having given his allegiance to Dalinar, he met with [[Navani]] alongside [[Sebarial]], [[Aladar]], and [[Mishinah Bethab]] to express their concern over her husband's drunken and reclusive behavior after his memories of the [[Rift]] were restored. After they presented their problems, Navani managed to allay their concerns and bolster their spirits as they discussed how to meet the tower's pressing needs.{{book ref|sa3|104}} Hatham also attended the meetings of the [[coalition of monarchs]]{{book ref|sa3|107}} and survived the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] to attend Dalinar's post-battle strategy meeting with his generals and scribes.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
  
   
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Following the Battle of Narak and the advent of the [[Everstorm]], most of the [[highprince]]s, including Hatham, relocated to [[Urithiru]]. Hatham was named [[Highprince of Works]], the highprince responsible for managing the kingdom's infrastructure, including both physical aspects of systems like sewage disposal and the civil service that carries out the necessary labor.{{book ref|sa3|104}}
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Highprince Hatham slowly became someone on whom Dalinar relied,{{book ref|sa3|104}}{{book ref|sa4|27}} and as the war continued over the following year, he was dispatched to oversee the supply chain from [[Azimir]].{{book ref|sa4|50}}
  
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
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*The ardent of Hatham's in the confrontation with Au-nak is a [[worldhopper]].{{wob ref|8492}}
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*At least one of Hatham's ardents is a worldhopper.{{wob ref|8492}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
 
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Revision as of 00:27, 21 March 2022

Hatham
Family
Ancestors Sadees[1]
Titles Highprince of Alethkar, Highprince of Works
Residence Urithiru
Nationality Alethi
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere

Highprince Hatham is a highprince of Alethkar on Roshar. His colors are red and gold and his princedom is on Alethkar's western border.[2]

Appearance and Personality

He is a long necked, slender man who speaks in an overly polite manner.[3]

He involves ardents in his political maneuvers, an act which was both illegal and a violation of custom ever since the Hierocracy, however the tactic has become increasingly popular and is used by many lighteyes.[4]

History

During the War of Reckoning, he fell behind on his payments to King Elhokar, one of the many acts of the highprinces which undermined Elhokar's rule.[5]

He is the only highprince to comment publicly on Dalinar's first announcement as Highprince of War.[6] Torol Sadeas beat him and Roion to a gem-heart, but gave it to Hatham dismissively. Sadeas was jealous of Hatham's Ryshadium.[7] He stayed reasonably quiet during the meeting which Shallan introduced herself to the court on the Shattered Plains.[3]

Following the Battle of Narak and the advent of the Everstorm, most of the highprinces, including Hatham, relocated to Urithiru. Hatham was named Highprince of Works, the highprince responsible for managing the kingdom's infrastructure, including both physical aspects of systems like sewage disposal and the civil service that carries out the necessary labor.[8]

Trivia

  • At least one of Hatham's ardents is a worldhopper.[9]

Notes

  1. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 19#
  2. ↑ Map of Alethkar
  3. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 38#
  4. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 54#
  5. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 18#
  6. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#
  7. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 29#
  8. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 104#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-21#
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