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=== Bridge Four === |
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− | Teft ended up in the bridge crews of [[Shattered Plains|Sadeas's warcamp]] on the [[Shattered Plains]]. He |
+ | Teft ended up in the bridge crews of [[Shattered Plains|Sadeas's warcamp]] on the [[Shattered Plains]]. He blamed himself for destroying the Envisagers.{{book ref|twok|38}} <!--- and the death of his brother, and considered suicide in the pits. ... I don't find anything in the book about this statement and think that this has been mixed up with Kaladin ---> After committing an infraction, he was transferred to [[Bridge Four]],{{book ref|twok|11}} where [[Kaladin]] befriended him. He ended up in Kaladin's inner circle along with [[Rock]], actively helping him in his plans. |
− | Teft was the first to suspect Kaladin might be able to use [[Stormlight]], saving Kaladin's life in the process. He learned this by (amongst other things) pushing a dun [[spheres|sphere]] into Kaladin's hand, claiming it to be "for luck" just before Kaladin was to be left outside alone to face "the judgement of the [[Stormfather]]" by way of the [[highstorm]]. After the storm the sphere Kaladin had been given appeared to still be dun, even though it should have been infused with light by the highstorm |
+ | Teft was the first to suspect Kaladin might be able to use [[Stormlight]], saving Kaladin's life in the process. He learned this by (amongst other things) pushing a dun [[spheres|sphere]] into Kaladin's hand, claiming it to be "for luck" just before Kaladin was to be left outside alone to face "the judgement of the [[Stormfather]]" by way of the [[highstorm]].{{book ref|twok|34}} After the storm, the sphere Kaladin had been given appeared to still be dun, even though it should have been [[infuse|infused]] with light by the highstorm.{{book ref|twok|35}} That meant Kaladin had "stolen" the light that infused the sphere, which left Teft almost certain that Kaladin had the ability to use Stormlight and was part of the events the Envisagers had been waiting for. When Kaladin was recovering from his wounds and fever after the highstorm, Teft brought three small infused diamond spheres and pressed them into Kaladin's hand, waiting anxiously to see what would happen. When Teft had nearly lost hope of being right about the events and their meaning, Kaladin drew in a short powerful breath, infusing himself with Stormlight, and began to glow from the leaking Stormlight.{{book ref|twok|38}} Teft, knowing there was a healing effect to the Stormlight, repeated this treatment enough so as not to draw suspicion from the other bridgemen. Ten days after the hanging in the highstorm, Kaladin arose.{{book ref|twok|40}} |
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⚫ | These revelations sparked a heavy curiosity in Teft, prompting questions that indirectly asked if Kaladin was willing to discuss his use of Stormlight, or if he was aware of his own abilities. At one point, Kaladin was handed a bag of infused spheres |
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+ | |An empty sphere after a storm, he thought. And a man who's still alive when he should be dead. Two impossibilities. |
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+ | |Teft musing on Kaladin's survival((book ref|twok|35 |
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⚫ | These revelations sparked a heavy curiosity in Teft, prompting questions that indirectly asked if Kaladin was willing to discuss his use of Stormlight, or if he was aware of his own abilities. At one point, Kaladin was handed a bag of infused spheres. Teft then threw a surprise punch at Kaladin to cause a reflexive infusion, which worked, and led both Kaladin and [[Lopen]] to notice the soft glow coming from Kaladin's skin; Kaladin also noticed his familiar surge of strength and focus.{{book ref|twok|57}} After time passed and they were both certain of Kaladin's abilities. Teft, Lopen (who had also become privy to the secret), and, to some degree, [[Syl]] worked with Kaladin to help understand and trigger his newfound powers. He shared with Kaladin what he knew about Radiants and their ways from his youth in the Envisagers. He was also the one to tell Kaladin the words of the First Ideal.{{book ref|twok|59}} Kaladin seemed to almost (whether by instinct or experience is not clear) understand the meaning and reasoning behind the words, and once spoke them just before infusing himself with Stormlight. Later, after Kaladin spoke the Second Ideal and a thunder-like sound was heard, Teft understood it to be something in the world changing.{{book ref|twok|67}} |
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− | During his many conversations with Kaladin, |
+ | During his many conversations with Kaladin, Teft repeatedly stated that he wasn't trustworthy. This was most likely either because of the events that lead to the fall of the Envisagers or because of his firemoss addiction (which was not revealed until much later). |
− | Kaladin discovered Teft had military experience and was a sergeant before becoming a bridgeman. He became invaluable to Kaladin's leadership |
+ | Kaladin discovered Teft had military experience and was a sergeant before becoming a bridgeman.{{book ref|twok|46}} He became invaluable to Kaladin's leadership by playing sergeant to Kaladin's captain and by taking command when asked, when ordered, or during times Kaladin was indisposed. His military experience was never divulged in great detail, as the history of bridgemen's personal lives seemed to be their most guarded secret.{{book ref|twok|63}} |
Teft joined with the rest of Bridge Four as [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s personal guard.{{book ref|twok|73}} |
Teft joined with the rest of Bridge Four as [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s personal guard.{{book ref|twok|73}} |
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+ | Teft was a [[firemoss]] addict, a fact he tried to hide from the rest of Bridge Four. |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 07:38, 2 September 2020
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by Ashley Coad
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Abilities | Windrunner, Shardbearer |
Groups | Knights Radiant (Windrunner), Bridge Four, Envisagers (formerly), Sadeas army (formerly), Kholin army |
Residence | Urithiru |
Nationality | Alethi |
Homeworld | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
Teft is a darkeyed soldier and a Windrunner from Alethkar on Roshar.[1]
Appearance and Personality
He is long past his twenties. He has tan skin, drooping cheeks, brown eyes with an epicanthic fold, and close-cropped, grizzled white-salted hair.[2] He keeps a neat, short and square beard that is light brown, mixed with patches of gray. Teft is often blunt and speaks in a matter-of-fact tone. He is also observant, and thoughtful towards the other members of Bridge Four.
Teft has harbored a firemoss addiction since his time in Sadeas' army, which was a deep cause of personal shame and grief. Even after bonding a Honorspren, he harbored feelings of inadequacy and shame, believing that was incapable of upholding the ideals of a Radiant due his past actions. With the encouragement of Bridge Four and his spren he was able to overcome this and swear his third ideal.
Attributes and Abilities
Surgebinding
As a Windrunner Teft has the ability to manipulate the Surges of Adhesion and Gravitation through his Nahel bond with his honorspren.[3] By breathing in Stormlight, he gains superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, stamina, and healing, as long as he has access to Stormlight.[4] While his honorspren is present with him, his movements are enhanced by her, an effect which Kaladin describes as "being guided by the wind." This gives Teft a superior natural fighting talent, although it does not replace skill by itself.[5] After Teft swore the third Ideal of the Windrunners, his honorspren gained the ability to become a Shardblade. Unlike the dead Blades left after the Recreance, he can summon it in the form of any weapon he chooses, as well as a shield, and transform it from one to another almost instantaneously.[6]
Adhesion
Teft can manipulate the Surge of Adhesion, also known as the Full Lashing, to bind objects or creatures together using Stormlight.[7]
Gravitation
Teft can manipulate the Surge of Gravitation to change the direction and strength of an object's gravitational attraction. This enables him to achieve a form of flight.[8]
Resonance
As a Knight Radiant who has access to two Surges he also has a resonance.[9] Windrunners, such as Teft, have an increased number of squires, more than any other order, as their resonance.[10]
History
Early Life
Teft was born in Alethkar to a family that belonged to a cult known as the Envisagers. They believed if they could find a way to return the Voidbringers, the Knights Radiant would return as well. Envisagers purposefully put their lives in danger in order to manifest Surgebinding powers. Teft's mother died in one of these attempts. Teft reported the Envisagers to the citylord, and a trial was held for them with all of them being executed, including Teft's father whom he watched being hanged.[11]
Eventually, Teft joined the army as a spearman. He became a sergeant, and made his way to the Shattered Plains. He was sent to the bridge crews as a punishment, and after camp infractions transferred to Bridge Four.[2]
Bridge Four
Teft ended up in the bridge crews of Sadeas's warcamp on the Shattered Plains. He blamed himself for destroying the Envisagers.[12] After committing an infraction, he was transferred to Bridge Four,[2] where Kaladin befriended him. He ended up in Kaladin's inner circle along with Rock, actively helping him in his plans.
Teft was the first to suspect Kaladin might be able to use Stormlight, saving Kaladin's life in the process. He learned this by (amongst other things) pushing a dun sphere into Kaladin's hand, claiming it to be "for luck" just before Kaladin was to be left outside alone to face "the judgement of the Stormfather" by way of the highstorm.[13] After the storm, the sphere Kaladin had been given appeared to still be dun, even though it should have been infused with light by the highstorm.[14] That meant Kaladin had "stolen" the light that infused the sphere, which left Teft almost certain that Kaladin had the ability to use Stormlight and was part of the events the Envisagers had been waiting for. When Kaladin was recovering from his wounds and fever after the highstorm, Teft brought three small infused diamond spheres and pressed them into Kaladin's hand, waiting anxiously to see what would happen. When Teft had nearly lost hope of being right about the events and their meaning, Kaladin drew in a short powerful breath, infusing himself with Stormlight, and began to glow from the leaking Stormlight.[12] Teft, knowing there was a healing effect to the Stormlight, repeated this treatment enough so as not to draw suspicion from the other bridgemen. Ten days after the hanging in the highstorm, Kaladin arose.[15]
“An empty sphere after a storm, he thought. And a man who's still alive when he should be dead. Two impossibilities.”
—Teft musing on Kaladin's survival((book ref
These revelations sparked a heavy curiosity in Teft, prompting questions that indirectly asked if Kaladin was willing to discuss his use of Stormlight, or if he was aware of his own abilities. At one point, Kaladin was handed a bag of infused spheres. Teft then threw a surprise punch at Kaladin to cause a reflexive infusion, which worked, and led both Kaladin and Lopen to notice the soft glow coming from Kaladin's skin; Kaladin also noticed his familiar surge of strength and focus.[3] After time passed and they were both certain of Kaladin's abilities. Teft, Lopen (who had also become privy to the secret), and, to some degree, Syl worked with Kaladin to help understand and trigger his newfound powers. He shared with Kaladin what he knew about Radiants and their ways from his youth in the Envisagers. He was also the one to tell Kaladin the words of the First Ideal.[16] Kaladin seemed to almost (whether by instinct or experience is not clear) understand the meaning and reasoning behind the words, and once spoke them just before infusing himself with Stormlight. Later, after Kaladin spoke the Second Ideal and a thunder-like sound was heard, Teft understood it to be something in the world changing.[17]
During his many conversations with Kaladin, Teft repeatedly stated that he wasn't trustworthy. This was most likely either because of the events that lead to the fall of the Envisagers or because of his firemoss addiction (which was not revealed until much later).
Kaladin discovered Teft had military experience and was a sergeant before becoming a bridgeman.[18] He became invaluable to Kaladin's leadership by playing sergeant to Kaladin's captain and by taking command when asked, when ordered, or during times Kaladin was indisposed. His military experience was never divulged in great detail, as the history of bridgemen's personal lives seemed to be their most guarded secret.[19]
Teft joined with the rest of Bridge Four as Dalinar Kholin's personal guard.[20]
Teft was a firemoss addict, a fact he tried to hide from the rest of Bridge Four.
Notes
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 119#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 11#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 57#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 62#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 52#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 86#
- ↑ The Way of Kings prologue#
- ↑ Words of Radiance Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ Firefight Seattle UBooks signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-06# - ↑ Firefight Phoenix signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-21# - ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 71#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 38#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 34#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 35#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 40#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 59#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 67#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 46#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 63#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 73#