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There was no specific inspiration for the relationship between Kaladin and Tien; instead it grew naturally out of Kaladin's characterisation.{{wob ref|8232}} Brandon has also said he has a preference away from family relationships that cause isolation, as he finds the dynamics within family'sfamilies interesting and important to readers.{{wob ref|5066}}

It is coincidental that Tien's father is a surgeon and Tien's name contains the [[Aon#Ien|Aon for healing]].{{wob ref|11069}}